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The S&P 500 surged to new record highs primarily driven by a single sector.

The S&P 500 has surged to record levels, marking its first ascent to such heights in two years. However, among the index’s 11 sectors, only information technology shares this achievement.   Featuring prominent names like Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia, the technology sector is capitalizing on the fervor surrounding artificial intelligence, propelling the broader market to …

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Apple to Sell Watches Without Oxygen Feature After Legal Setback

Apple Inc. is set to release versions of its Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches in the United States without the blood oxygen feature, following a legal setback in its patent dispute with Masimo Corp.   The announcement came on Wednesday, with Apple confirming that the modified models will be available for purchase starting Thursday …

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Italy’s Jannik Sinner brings an end to Djokovic’s unbeaten streak at the Australian Open.

HEADLINE Italian Tennis Sensation Jannik Sinner Ends Djokovic’s Australian Open Reign in Semifinal Triumph KEY POINTS In a stunning upset at the Australian Open semifinal in Melbourne on Friday, Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner claimed victory over defending champion and top seed Novak Djokovic. Sinner, ranked fourth globally at 22 years old, disrupted Djokovic’s dominance …

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Former Israeli National Security Officials Advocate Removal of Netanyahu

(GW.C.) In a letter to Israel’s president and speaker of parliament, over forty senior former Israeli national security officials, renowned scientists, and well-known businessmen demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be removed from office for what they claim is a “existential” threat to the nation. Three Nobel Prize winners, two former Israel Defense Forces …

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King Charles Undergoes Prostate Procedure in Hospital, Announces Palace

King Charles III Admitted to Hospital for Enlarged Prostate Treatment, Buckingham Palace Confirms.   KEY FACTS King Charles III has been admitted to a London hospital for a planned “corrective procedure” addressing an enlarged prostate, a common condition in older men affecting urination without posing a serious health threat.   The procedure is scheduled at …

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Biden Halts Approval for New Natural Gas Export Projects

In a move generating praise from environmentalists and criticism from the oil and gas industry, the Biden Administration declared a temporary halt on the approval of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities on Friday.   Key Facts: The White House explained that the pause aims to provide the Energy Department with time to update the …

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Tesla Issues Recall for Almost 200,000 Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Software Problem

TOPLINE Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software issue that may prevent the rearview camera from displaying—less than two months after it recalled more than 2 million vehicles for an autopilot issue.   KEY FACTS  A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice states that the recall affects 199,575 2023 …

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Bernard Arnault Surpasses Elon Musk to Become the Wealthiest Person Globally

Bernard Arnault, the billionaire chairman and CEO of the global luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, known for overseeing numerous luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Sephora, has claimed the title of the world’s wealthiest person, surpassing Elon Musk.   KEY FACTS According to the Forbes real-time billionaires list, Arnault and his family’s net worth expanded …

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Georgia Republicans Initiate Senate Inquiry Into Fani Willis, Prompting Calls for Impeachment

Republican-Led Georgia Senate Launches Probe into Fani Willis Amid Trump Case Turmoil   Key Developments:    The Georgia Senate, led by Republicans, has initiated an inquiry into allegations of an inappropriate relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, overseeing Trump’s election interference case, and a prosecutor on the case. In a party-line vote, a …

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Jury Decides Trump Owes E. Jean Carroll $83 Million in Defamation Case

TOPLINE: Former President Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million in Damages to E. Jean Carroll for Defamation After years of litigation, a jury ruled on Friday that former President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll for defaming her. This decision adds to the $5 million Trump was previously …

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