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Does castor oil really help with hair growth? We asked the experts, and their answer may surprise you
It's inexpensive, but is it effective? Dermatologists' verdict is in โ and it's unanimous.
3-min read - NewsYahoo Malaysia
Growing old in Malaysia can be very costly; The high cost of ageing in the country
Rising costs are affecting everyone in Malaysia. But Malaysiaโs elderly and their caregivers appear to be the worst hit.
5-min read - SportYahoo Sports
NBA playoffs: Luka Donฤiฤ leads Mavericks in blowout win over Clippers to take 3-2 series lead
Luka Donฤiฤ singlehandedly outscored Paul George, James Harden and Russell Westbrook.
3-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
3 stocks with the biggest gains took April's biggest losses
The stock market's very rough April saw some of the biggest gainers of the first three months take some of the biggest dings to their market caps. And at the same time, some of the sectors that struggled in Q1 saw a similar reversal of fortune in April.
3-min read - OpinionYahoo News Singapore
Forget Hollywood, Singapore has got snakes on a car and it is great
The collective effort required to save a single snake or document a newborn langur shows that priorities on Singapore's natural landscape are evolving. Read on.
6-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Singapore
How founder of X10 Media in Singapore turned S$20,000 starting capital into 7-figure revenue
At age 30, Sky Lim of X10 Media achieved his dream of owning a business that was recently acquired by a large media group. Here's how he made it happen.
6-min read - SportYahoo Sports
NBA playoffs: Celtics cruise to blowout win over Heat in Game 5 to reach Eastern Conference semifinals
The Celtics had no issue closing out their opening-round playoff series with the Heat on Wednesday night.
3-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Stocks end mixed in volatile session after Fed decision, Powell comments
Fed day arrives with the focus on what clues Powell will offer to the chances for rate cuts this year.
1-min read - HealthYahoo Life UK
8 signs of a heart attack, as study reveals anger increases risk for 40 minutes
Feelings of rage could lead to a heart attack, researchers have found.
3-min read - LifestyleTechCrunch
Acuraโs new all-electric SUV proves the most expensive model isnโt always the best
The first electric vehicle I ever drove was a Tesla Roadster in 2011. It was with great anticipation that I slid behind the wheel of the 2025 Acura ZDX Type S. Sure, it's a midsize SUV, but it wears the Type S moniker, a name reserved only for the most fun-to-drive in the Acura stable. On launch, the ZDX will be available in A-Spec and Type S trims -- both of which come equipped with a 102 kWh battery.
8-min read - NewsYahoo Sports
New details emerge in alleged gambling ring behind Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara scandal
It turns out the money was going from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookie to ... casinos.
3-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Report: Ryan Garcia tests positive for banned PED after win over Devin Haney
Ryan Garcia beat Devin Haney via majority decision in their bout last month in Brooklyn.
4-min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
Bladder cancer is often a 'forgotten' disease, but it kills thousands every year. What to know
What are the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer, and what are its risk factors? For Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, here's what you need to know during, according to an expert.
5-min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
These 'fantastic' earbuds are a whopping 73% off on Amazon โ yes, seriously!
Still need a Mother's Day gift? These earbuds are $110 off on Amazon Canada.
2-min read - NewsStoryful
VideoNYPD Officers Make Arrests at Fordham University's Lincoln Center Campus
NYPD officers arrested multiple pro-Palestine protesters at a Fordham University campus in Manhattan on Wednesday, May 1.Footage released by NYPD Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry shows officers escorting protesters out of the universityโs Lincoln Center campus and clearing away tents on Wednesday.โWithout incident, we have placed the individuals who refused to disperse from the unlawful encampment inside a Fordham building under arrest,โ Daughtry wrote. Credit: NYPD via Storyful
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NBA playoffs: Sixers ownership teams up with Fanatics to buy 2,000 tickets to keep Knicks fans out of Game 6
Knicks fans were noticeably loud during Sunday's Game 4 win at Wells Fargo Center.
3-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Diana Taurasiโs trash-talking, in-your-face ways may be a bit of a shock to new WNBA fans
Caitlin Clark fans beware: You never know what the 20-year veteran might say โฆ or do.
4-min read - PoliticsYahoo News 360
Who will RFK Jr. hurt more in 2024: Trump or Biden?
Both Democrats and Republicans are worried that Kennedy could โspoilโ the election by siphoning more votes from one side than the other.
9-min read - NewsStoryful
VideoHeavy Rain Returns to Dubai as Authorities Issue Orange Alert
An orange weather alert was issued for Dubai on Thursday, May 2, as heavy rain came back to the city, local news reports said.The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority informed residents that schools would be closed on Thursday and Friday and that people should work from home.Footage by Richard Menezes shows heavy rain pouring down in Dubai.The Khaleej Times said the rain was not expected to be as severe as last monthโs record-setting deluge. Credit: Richard Menezes via Sto
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Tiger Woods explains viral Masters tree meme, daughterโs โnegativeโ relationship with golf while promoting โSun Day Redโ
Jimmy Fallon asked Tiger Woods all about his incredible handshake with Verne Lundquist at the Masters on Tuesday night.
3-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Drake, Adele, and others are following Taylor Swift back onto TikTok after Universal deal
The songs of top artists will return to TikTok following the resolution of a licensing dispute with Universal Music Group.
3-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Apple beats Q2 estimates, as iPhone sales decline 10%
Apple reported better than expected Q2 earnings and increased its dividend to $0.25 per share.
3-min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
Microsoft bans U.S. police departments from using enterprise AI tool for facial recognition
Microsoft has changed its policy to ban U.S. police departments from using generative AI for facial recognition through the Azure OpenAI Service, the company's fully managed, enterprise-focused wrapper around OpenAI technologies. Language added Wednesday to the terms of service for Azure OpenAI Service prohibits integrations with Azure OpenAI Service from being used "by or for" police departments for facial recognition in the U.S., including integrations with OpenAI's text- and speech-analyzing
2-min read - TechnologyEngadget
You can finally use passkeys to sign into your Microsoft account
Microsoft is celebrating World Password Day by helping to kill them. The company has finally launched consumer passkey support for Microsoft accounts, nearly two years after Apple and Google.
1-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance UK
Bitcoin dips below $58,000 after record daily ETF sell-off
ETF sell offs are continuing and the price of Bitcoin is dipping.
2-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoNovo Nordisk CEO on weight-loss drugs' 'exciting growth story'
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NVO) topped first-quarter profit expectations, bringing in $9.5 billion in revenue over Wall Street estimates of $9.2 billion. However, the company fell short of sales estimates for its popular GLP-1 weight-loss drug, Wegovy. Novo Nordisk also manufactures the landmark weight-loss drug Ozempic. Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jรธrgensen tells Yahoo Finance Senior Health Reporter Anjalee Khemlani that despite missing the mark on sales estimates, Wegovy
- BusinessEngadget
Huawei has been secretly funding research in America after being blacklisted
Huawei has been secretly funding research in America after being blacklisted. The company has been funneling money through a Washington-based foundation and a research competition at universities.
3-min read - BusinessEngadget
Audible is testing a cheaper plan in Australia
Audible is testing a cheaper subscription tier in Australia that sounds like an answer to Spotifyโs audiobook push. The serviceโs new Standard plan gives you one free title per month, but your credits donโt roll over.
2-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
10 'life-changing and fabulous' caftans that are easy, breezy and great for summer sunshine โ from just $15
Dreamy '70s elegance is having a moment. These caftans are the ideal dresses for soaking up the sun.
1-min read - NewsStoryful
VideoDebris Flies as Deadly EF3 Tornado Barrels Through Northeast Kansas
A powerful EF3 tornado ripped through Westmoreland, Kansas, on Tuesday, April 30, killing one and injuring three others, local authorities said.Brian Clifton captured footage of the tornado swirling overhead, and on the ground whipping up debris. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado brought peak winds of 140 mph.In a statement, Pottawatomie County officials said the tornado was on the ground for eight minutes, destroyed 22 homes, and damaged 18 other structures. Credit: Brian C
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Microsoftโs latest Windows security updates might break your VPN
Microsoft says the April security updates for Windows may break your VPN. Oops!
1-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life UK
11 diet mistakes that make people feel hungry all the time
From a lack of protein or fibre to eating too fast, here are 11 reasons you might not feel full.
6-min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
I tried Abbey Sharp's 'neue theory' protein powder. Here's what I thought โ and a Q&A on why she made it
A dietitian says the supplement world is "a bit of the Wild West," but what makes neue theory better?
7-min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
'An Officer and a Gentleman' actor dies of COPD: Should you worry about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Louis Gossett Jr. fought a years-long battle with the disease but died on March 29, according to a family member.
5-min read - NewsStoryful
VideoLondon Protesters Block Bus Sent to Relocate Migrants
Protesters attempted to prevent the removal of migrants from a London hotel on Thursday, May 2, surrounding and blocking a bus sent to transport them.According to the Telegraph, protesters slashed tyres of the bus and placed electric bikes under the front and rear wheels.Video by Alexander McCarron showed the crowd surrounding the bus outside the Best Western Hotel in Peckham. A Home Office representative told the BBC โasylum seekers are being moved into alternative accommodation to reduce costs
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'Tastes like it came off my outdoor grill': Grab the indoor Ninja Sizzle for just $79 โ plus other hot deals of the day
Also on our cheat sheet: Spring savings from Barefoot Dreams, KitchenAid and more.
1-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoApple, Block, Coinbase report quarterly results: Yahoo Finance
Itโs another big earnings day on Wall Street, with tech giant Apple (AAPL) reporting its quarterly results. Investors are closely eyeing iPhone sales in China, which have been under strain as local smartphone-makers gain traction. Also reporting this afternoon are Block (SQ), Coinbase (COIN), and Booking Holdings (BKNG). Trending tickers on Yahoo Finance include Carvana (CVNA), Alibaba Group (BABA), and Peloton (PTON). Top guests today include: 3:00 p.m. ET - Torsten Slรธk, Apollo Global Manageme
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I tried $1,485 worth of beauty products from Sephora โ here's what's worth re-buying
I have tried thousands of dollars worth of products from Sephora โ here's what's actually worth re-buying.
1-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoNio's EV deliveries soared by 134% year-over-year in April
Chinese EV maker Nio's (NIO) vehicle deliveries soared by over 134% year-over-year in the month of April. Morning Brief Co-Hosts Akiko Fujita and Brad Smith break down Nio's latest delivery figures as Chinese electric vehicle companies are in a heated price war with competitor Tesla (TSLA) in China's auto market. For more expert insight and the latest market action, clickย hereย to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
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VideoApple leans further into AI, reportedly poaches Google talent
Apple (AAPL) is reportedly poaching artificial intelligence developers from Google (GOOGL, GOOG), according to the Financial Times, with the goal of bolstering its own AI division and build out an AI lab in Zurich, Switzerland. Apple has been acquiring a range of AI firms as it eases into integrating artificial intelligence systems into its devices. The iPhone maker is scheduled to report fiscal second-quarter earnings after Thursday's market close. For more expert insight and the latest market
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US hits China with sweeping sanctions over support for Russiaโs war in Ukraine
Washington sanctions nearly 300 companies and individuals from China, Russia, Singapore, UAE and other countries
4-min read - CelebrityThe Daily Beast
William and Kate โGoing Through Hell,โ Says โHeartbrokenโ Confidante
Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty ImagesThe relationship between members of the royal family and their clothes designers reached its apogee in the bond between Queen Elizabeth and her dresser, Angela Kelly. Kelly was the gatekeeper through which even family members had to pass to see Her Majesty in her declining years. She spent much of the last two years of her life with her and was at her bedside in her last days in Scotland. Even Prince Harryโs relationship with his grandmother was soured at one stage b
2-min read - StyleCosmopolitan
Anya Taylor-Joy Wore a transparent Dress Pierced With Arrows That's Literally Impossible to Sit In
Anya Taylor-Joy wore a transparent dress pierced with arrows to the Furiosa premiere in Australia.
2-min read - ScienceFuturism
China Releases CGI Video of Moon Base and It Contains Something Very Strange
Blurred Out The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has shown off a CGI video of its vision of a lunar base, a vastly ambitious plan the country is hoping to realize in a matter of decades. The showy, albeit already dated-looking render shows plans for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) a Chinese and Russian [โฆ]
2-min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Donald Trump Appears To Reveal His Plan If He Loses Election To Joe Biden
The former president made the chilling remark about the 2024 election to a Wisconsin newspaper.
2-min read - NewsThe Independent
Police in violence-hit Indian state led women to mob which stripped and raped them, probe agency finds
Two women and a man, fleeing the violence, sat inside a police vehicle, begging officials to drive them to safety but they drove them to the mob instead, CBI finds
2-min read - CelebrityCosmopolitan
Taylor Swift Was Spotted Wearing Sky-High Heels and a Mini Skirt During a Vegas Date With Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift was spotted wearing sky-high heels and a mini skirt while holding hands with Travis Kelce in Las Vegas.
2-min read - SportEvening Standard
Jadon Sancho speaks out on Manchester United future after 'getting his mojo back' with Borussia Dortmund
Loanee winger focused on Dortmundโs Champions League charge after starring in semi-final first leg win over PSG
2-min read - OpinionThe Telegraph
Putinโs crushing new offensive could be the end of Ukraine
Missiles from North Korea, drones from Iran, and a massive amount of technical assistance from China. Russian President Vladimir Putin may complain about the backing Ukraine is receiving from its Nato allies, but it is doubtful that Russia would be able to maintain its military offensive without the help it is getting from its motley collection of autocratic friends.
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