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'Thanks be to God': United Methodists lift ban on LGBTQ clergy
Singapore has got snakes on a car and it's great
How this founder turned S$20K capital into 7-figure revenue
FINALLY a Viper that will be a daily driver in my mouse rotation
Girl thought she heard a 'monster', it turned out to be 50,000 bees
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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
Stock market today: Nasdaq sinks 2% as stocks plummet to end worst month of 2024
Investors marked time ahead of the Fed's rate decision, with earnings from Amazon on deck to test prospects for a Big Tech-fueled bump.
1-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
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 - 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 - 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 mid-size 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 trim -- both of which come equipped with a 102 kWh battery.
8-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Should the Lakers and LeBron James still want each other?
The Lakers haven't been good enough with their aging superstar. Do they have a bright future together?
6-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 - 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 - 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 - 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
Formula 1: Red Bull announces that lead car designer Adrian Newey will leave in early 2025
Red Bull and Max Verstappen have been absolutely dominant since F1 car rules changed ahead of the 2022 season.
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 - 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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VideoFed rate hikes are off the table and it's a 'relief': Strategist
The Federal Reserve decided to hold rates steady, marking the sixth meeting in a row in which it has done so. While some on Wall Street have argued that rate hikes were on the table, causing concern, Chair Jerome Powell put those worries to bed in his press conference after the decision. JPMorgan Asset Management Chief Global Strategist Gabriela Santos joins The Morning Brief to discuss the Fed's decision and how it will impact the market. Santos explains that the Fed has made a reassuring decis
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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VideoTaylorMade CEO on historic partnership with Tiger Woods
TaylorMade Golf Company has partnered with Tiger Woods to release a new line of apparel and accessories called "Sun Day Red." Brad Smith speaks with TaylorMade Golf CEO David Abeles about the company's collaboration with the golf icon. Abeles emphasizes Woods' involvement in the line, explaining that "from day one, we worked on every element of this brand...Tiger's insights into product detail and design was critically important to us." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click
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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 - BusinessEngadget
Amazon CEO's anti-union comments broke federal laws, labor judge rules
A NLRB judge ruled this week that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy broke federal labor laws by suggesting employees would be less empowered and better off without unions.
2-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoQualcomm CFO details 'first steps' of AI integration in phones
Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) has issued an upbeat sales outlook, boosted by the chipmaker's anticipation of a resurgence in smartphone demand from China. To delve deeper into this forecast, Qualcomm' Chief Financial Officer Akash Palkhiwala joins Yahoo Finance anchor Julie Hyman. Palkhiwala states that the company is "very happy" with the current dynamics in the smartphone market, citing a trend of Android users gravitating "toward more premium devices." Looking ahead, the CFO reveals that Qualcomm is e
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VideoPolice Crack Down on Protest Against 'Foreign Agents' Bill in Tbilisi
Police cracked down on protesters who gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia, on May 1 for another round of protests against a so-called โforeign agentsโ bill that could curb the presence of media and non-governmental organizations in the country.Video from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty shows a water cannons being used against crowd of protesters gathered in front of the parliament building in Tbilisi. Radio Free Europe said said tear gas was also used, and that injuries were reported.The new bill, offi
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Stock market today: Stocks climb as Fed rate-hike fears fade, with Apple on deck
Investors are accentuating the positive in Jerome Powell's policy comments and looking ahead to Apple earnings.
1-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Ford's April sales dip, but hybrids shipments surge
Ford reported April US sales that dipped slightly, but saw continued strength with hybrid and truck sales, highlighting the automakerโs pivot into those vehicles.
3-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'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 - 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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Spotify quietly moves lyrics behind a paywall
Spotify has apparently found a new way to push its free users to a paid subscription: It's putting lyrics behind a paywall. Instead, the company told TechCrunch simply that Spotify's features can vary over time, between markets and across devices. The response indicates the change to lyrics may be more than just a test but that Spotify isn't yet prepared to make an official announcement about affected markets.
2-min read - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
Eugenie Bouchard gets candid about therapy: 'Every single time I'm done, I always feel better'
The athlete, 30, opened up about her mental health journey and career on "The Mental Game" podcast.
5-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoParamount shareholder raises dilution concerns in Skydance bid
Paramount Global (PARA) is caught in the middle of a bidding war between Skydance Media and a joint offer from Sony (SONY) and Apollo Global Management (APO). Paramount CEO Bob Bakish has stepped down from his role, replaced by an "Office of the CEO" consortium comprised of three chief executives from across Paramount's top broadcast networks. Ariel Investments Co-CEO John Rogers, who is also a Paramount shareholder, finds Bakish's ousting to be a "pretty extraordinary" event during major M&A ta
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This $35 Amazon top 'fits like a dream': 'Hides my tummy'
Lightweight, breathable fabric? Check. Drapey fit? Check. Short sleeves? Check. This top has all the summer must-haves.
2-min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Your AI-native startup ain't the same as a typical SaaS company
AI startups face a different set of challenges from your typical SaaS company. Seseri made it clear that just because you connect to some AI APIs, it doesnโt make you an AI company. โAnd by AI-native I don't mean you're slapping a shiny wrapper with some call to OpenAI or Anthropic with a user interface thatโs human-like and you're an AI company,โ Seseri said.
4-min read - BusinessEngadget
Two of our top Anker power banks are back on sale at all-time low prices
Two of our top Anker power banks are back on sale at all-time low prices, including the 20,000mAh Prime portable charger. The sale extends to the Nano charger.
2-min read - NewsThe Independent
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
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