Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he’s missing nuance in these conversations.
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It comes as the company leans more heavily into AI and as it faces pressure from lawmakers.It comes as the company leans more heavily into AI and as it faces pressure from lawmakers. Google chief executive Sundar Pichai speaks during the tech titan’s annual I/O developers conference on May 14, 2024, in Mountain View, California. Glenn Chapman | Afp | Getty Images Google will start using artificial intelligence to determine whether users are age appropriate for its products, the company said Wednesday. Google announced the new technique for determining users’ ages as part of a blog focused on “New digital…
Some universities are scrubbing websites and canceling events to comply with executive orders targeting diversity efforts. Other schools are promising to resist. Some universities are scrubbing websites and canceling events to comply with executive orders targeting diversity efforts. Other schools are promising to resist. Some universities are scrubbing websites and canceling events to comply with executive orders targeting diversity efforts. Other schools are promising to resist. Students at North Carolina’s public universities can no longer be required to take classes related to diversity, equity and inclusion to graduate. The University of Akron, citing changing state and federal guidance, will no…
Holograms, engravings and just the right polycarbonate make a perfect driver’s license from anywhere you want. Holograms, engravings and just the right polycarbonate make a perfect driver’s license from anywhere you want. Holograms, engravings and just the right polycarbonate make a perfect driver’s license from anywhere you want. The cards are bedeviling bouncers. The bar on Avenue A was already packed when a New York University junior joined the door line on a recent Friday night in the East Village. Outside, a stern bouncer scrutinized each person’s driver’s license to keep out underage drinkers like this 20-year-old. Inside, patrons piled…
The remains of Edwin Echevarria, 65, were found floating in the East River on Feb. 5. His roommate, Christian Millet, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder. The remains of Edwin Echevarria, 65, were found floating in the East River on Feb. 5. His roommate, Christian Millet, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder. The remains of Edwin Echevarria, 65, were found floating in the East River on Feb. 5. His roommate, Christian Millet, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder. A human torso that was found inside a suitcase drifting down the East River earlier this month was identified…
European stocks rise higher as global markets shrug off Trump’s latest tariffson February 11, 2025 at 8:27 am European markets opened in positive territory on Tuesday as investors digested the latest raft of tariffs introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump.European markets opened in positive…
Almost three years after Russia invaded its neighbor Ukraine, talks are to begin to end the bloody and destructive war that has cost tens of thousands of lives.Almost three years after Russia invaded its neighbor Ukraine, talks are to begin to end the bloody and destructive war that has cost tens of thousands of lives. U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018, in Helsinki, Finland. Chris McGrath | Getty Images News | Getty Images Almost three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, talks to end the war…
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading. Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Robinhood — The digital trading platform rallied 13% after reporting stronger-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter. Robinhood posted $1.01 billion in the period, coming above the LSEG consensus estimate of $944.6 million. MGM Resorts — The resorts and casinos stock jumped nearly 10%. The company posted $4.35 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter Analysts polled by LSEG expected a top line of $4.27 billion. Reddit — Shares tumbled 8% after…
Reddit reported better-than-expected results, but the company issued disappointing user numbers.Reddit reported better-than-expected results, but the company issued disappointing user numbers. In this article RDDT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Steve Huffman, co-founder and CEO of Reddit, speaks during the WSJ Tech Live conference hosted by The Wall Street Journal at the Montage Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach, California, on Oct. 21, 2024. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images Reddit shares fell more than 15% on Wednesday after the company reported weaker-than-expected user numbers in its fourth-quarter earnings. Here’s how the company did compared with LSEG estimates: Earnings…
President Donald Trump could announce his reciprocal tariff plan before he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, the White House said.President Donald Trump could announce his reciprocal tariff plan before he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, the White House said. President Donald Trump speaks while signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 10, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Donald Trump could announce his reciprocal tariff plan before he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, the White House said Wednesday. “I do believe it…
Shares have advanced about 12% in 2025.Shares have advanced about 12% in 2025. GE Vernova is more than ready to meet the rising demand for energy, according to Baird. The firm initiated coverage of the energy services and equipment company with an outperform rating and a $448 per share price target. Baird’s forecast implies more than 21% upside from Wednesday’s close. Analyst Ben Kallo said GE Vernova is an essential player to meet rising demand for energy and energy infrastructure, both of which will help margins expand. “The rising demand for energy generation solutions gives the company pricing power for out…
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday.Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday. Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday: Morgan Stanley reiterates Nvidia & Broadcom as overweight Morgan Stanley says it’s sticking with both semis companies. “In the last six months, the momentum in the AI trade has clearly moved to custom silicon, as NVIDIA has tread water and AMD has sharply underperformed. NVIDIA’ s $3 trillion of market cap is supported by over $32 bn of quarterly AI revenue, while AVGOs’ $1.1 trillion comes from $3.2 bn of quarterly revenue.”…
After a banner year that saw AppLovin’s stock jump more than 700%, the company reported better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter.After a banner year that saw AppLovin’s stock jump more than 700%, the company reported better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter. In this article APP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT AppLovin shares soared almost 30% in extended trading on Wednesday after the company reported earnings and revenue that sailed past analysts’ estimates and issued better-than-expected guidance. Here’s how the company performed compared with analysts’ expectations, according to LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.73 vs. $1.24 expected Revenue: $1.37 billion vs.…
Outside linebacker Brian Burns, who came over to the New York Giants last March in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, has already made an impact on defense and in the locker room. Burn has also made a financial impact, carrying the largest hit on the Giants’ salary cap ($29.74 million) this coming season. The biggest cap hit on the books for every team as the offseason begins pic.twitter.com/PqlbGKLJOd — The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) February 12, 2025 Burns was traded to the Giants from Carolina along with a 2024 fifth-round pick in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick, 2024 second-round…
Sergei Luzianin, director of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences Sergei Luzianin, director of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences Sergei Luzianin, director of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences
A gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan killed four people and injured 26, fire authorities said. Thursday, February 13, 2025 12:57PM Fire authorities in Taiwan say a gas explosion at a department store killed four people and injured 26, fire authorities said. TAIPEI, Taiwan — A gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan on Thursday killed four people and injured 26, fire authorities said. The blast occurred at the food court on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung city, the Taichung Fire Bureau said. The higher floors of the upscale department…
Hamas said it would release three more Israeli hostages as planned, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas said Thursday it would release three more Israeli hostages as planned, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas had threatened to delay the next release of captives, accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations to allow in tents and shelters, among other alleged violations of the truce. Israel, with the support of U.S. President Donald Trump, had threatened to renew its offensive if…
Kate Catinella and Sam Stanton are giving the people of Philadelphia free dating advice. LOCALISH ByAmanda Brady Thursday, February 13, 2025 2:08PM Kate Catinella and Sam Stanton are giving the people of Philadelphia free dating advice. Philadelphia, Pa — Kate Catinella and Sam Stanton are two Philadelphia singles who are giving out free dating advice to whoever wants it. The pair, who are professional copywriters, pop up at breweries, parks, and other local events to sit down with folks about their dating woes: free of charge. “We just try to approach it with empathy and non-judgment,” says Catinella. They offer…
This couple in their 90s are proof that it’s never to late to have a second chance at love. LOCALISH Thursday, February 13, 2025 2:10PM This couple in their 90s are proof that it’s never to late to have a second chance at love. Penn Valley, Pa — Larry Cooper and Alyne Freed are proof that it’s never too late for a second chance at love. Larry, 90, and Alyne, 91, are both widowers who met at glee club. Larry, an Uber driver, made the first move. “She told me that she wanted to visit her sister’s grave down in…
Linda McMahon faces an unusual test on Thursday as she seeks Senate approval to lead an agency the president wants her to destroy. Education ByCOLLIN BINKLEY and ANNIE MA Thursday, February 13, 2025 3:08PM LIVE | Senate committee examines nomination of Linda McMahon to be Secretary of Education WASHINGTON — Linda McMahon faces an unusual test on Thursday as she seeks Senate approval to lead an agency the president wants her to destroy. If President Donald Trump has his way, his pick for education secretary would be the last in the role. The Republican president has promised to close the…