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Yahoo NewsOkla. counties in state of emergency after deadly tornadoes; severe thunderstorms head to Texas
Severe thunderstorms are expected in parts of southeastern Texas and the Mississippi Valley.
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Sue Bird joins Seattle Storm ownership group after 21 years of starring for them
Sue Bird won four championships and made the playoffs 18 times with the Storm.
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Biden expected to propose new asylum restrictions, Southern states face severe storm damage and Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić wins MVP
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Biden to propose new asylum restrictions, Jokić wins NBA MVP and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
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Shedeur Sanders has flaws in his game that need fixing to be truly considered a first-round NFL Draft talent
Sanders put up impressive numbers in his first year at Colorado, but he displayed some bad habits that could hurt his future NFL Draft status.
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Brooklyn Nets 2024 NBA offseason preview: Path to improvement won't be easy
With no draft picks this summer, and Nic Claxton becoming an unrestricted free agent, things look bleak in Brooklyn.
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Savings interest rates today, May 9, 2024 (up to 5.25% APY)
If you’re on the hunt for today’s best savings interest rates, we’ve narrowed down some of the top offers. Learn more about savings interest rates today and how to open an account.
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Fairgen 'boosts' survey results using synthetic data and AI-generated responses
This is where Fairgen wants to help. The Israeli startup today launched a platform that uses "statistical AI" to generate synthetic data that it says is as good as the real thing. The company is also announcing a fresh $5.5 million fundraise from Maverick Ventures Israel, The Creator Fund, Tal Ventures, Ignia and a handful of angel investors, taking its total cash raised since inception to $8 million.
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CD rates today, May 9, 2024 (top APY reaches 5.15%)
If you’re on the hunt for today’s best CD rates, we’ve narrowed down some of the top offers. Learn more about CD rates today and how to open an account.
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This Blink Mini security camera 2-pack is 40% off today at Amazon
Have you been considering adding a security cam to your home? This Blink Mini 2-pack is an affordable place to start, available for just $30 right now.
- Engadget
The UK's Ministry of Defence was hacked, and the country is reportedly blaming China
The UK's Ministry of Defence faced a hack of sensitive data and China is being blamed.
- Yahoo Sports
Post-draft NFL fantasy power rankings: Offenses we love, like and want to stay away from
With free agency and the draft behind us, what 32 teams look like today will likely be what they look like Week 1 and beyond for the 2024 season. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski reveal the post-draft fantasy power rankings. The duo break down the rankings in six tiers: Elite offensive ecosystems, teams on the cusp of being complete mixed bag ecosystems, offensive ecosystems with something to prove, offenses that could go either way, and offenses that are best to stay away from in fantasy.
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Tua Tagovailoa's contract negotiations, Kendrick vs Drake beef & the Tom Brady Roast | The Exempt List
On today's episode of The Exempt List, Charles McDonald is joined by ESPN's Miami Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques to break down Tua Tagovailoa's upcoming contract negotiation, the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake beef, and the Tom Brady Roast.
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Stock market today: S&P 500 rises for 4th day, Disney sinks 9% after earnings
Results from Disney took center stage as the media giant posted the first profit for a key part of its streaming business.
- Yahoo Finance
ExxonMobil will 'still be producing oil and gas' in 2050: CEO
ExxonMobil will still be producing oil and gas in 2050, the energy company's CEO told Yahoo Finance, but fossil fuels will likely be a smaller part of the business.
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Wiz raises $1B at a $12B valuation to expand its cloud security platform through acquisitions
Wiz, the buzzy startup building an all-in-one cloud security platform, is on an acquisition march to expand its business quickly en route to an IPO. The Series E -- co-led by Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Thrive -- values Wiz at $12 billion, making it one of the most highly valued startups in cybersecurity today. It's a notable step up from the last time Wiz raised, in February 2023, when it closed a $300 million round at $10.3 billion post-money.
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Apple's M4 chip arrives with a big focus on AI
Today at its "Let Loose" event, Apple announced its new M4 chip featuring an upgraded NPU for improved AI and machine learning performance.
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'What my ears crave most': Grab Apple AirPods for $80 (their Black Friday price) — plus other deals of the day
Also on our cheat sheet: Spring savings from Kate Spade, Colgate, Crocs and more.
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Mortgage rates today, May 7, 2024: Rates rise, but not drastically
These are today's mortgage rates. You can wait for rates to drop or buy now and refinance into a lower rate later. If you're ready, lock in your rate today.
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Severe weather expected across U.S., Israeli military calls for immediate Rafah evacuations and NBA conference semifinals begin
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Severe weather expected across U.S., Rafah evacuations and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
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How does the labor market affect inflation?
A hot labor market can fuel inflation and make the Federal Reserve think twice about lowering interest rates.