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finance

Despite trade-war angst, junk bonds are holding up as Trump marks 100 days

By MarketWatch.com | Christine Idzelis | 4/29/2025 8:43 PM

A riskier part of the bond market is offering yields around 8%, according to a BlackRock strategist ... Read full Story

finance

Visa’s earnings send the message that spending is still healthy

By MarketWatch.com | Emily Bary | 4/29/2025 8:40 PM

Spending growth has been strongest among the affluent, but Visa has seen resilient trends overall. ... Read full Story

politics

EXCLUSIVE: Cattle industry chief warns flesh-eating fly menaces US herds as Mexico yields on pest fight

By Fox News | | 4/29/2025 8:38 PM

Buck Wehrbein, president of the NCBA, warns of a deadly fly threatening U.S. cattle, even after Mexico has begun allowing sterile fly planes to resume vital eradication efforts. ... Read full Story

lifestyle

Inside Beyoncé's daughter Rumi's big moment and how she is following in Blue Ivy's footsteps

By Hello! Magazine | Faye James | 4/29/2025 8:36 PM

Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter tour on Monday and immediately broke the internet when she brought out her youngest daughter, Rumi, during a special moment for the duo. See details. ... Read full Story

food

Stellum Spirits and Star Trek Spirits are partnering for an out-of-this world duo of whiskeys

By THE MANUAL | Christopher Osburn | 4/29/2025 8:35 PM

The two limited-edition whiskeys are a Blended Rye Whiskey and a Cask-Strength Blended Whiskey. The post Stellum Spirits and Star Trek Spirits are partnering for an out-of-this world duo of whiskeys appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

people

Is Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship on the brink? Insider spills the beans

By marca.com | LW | 4/29/2025 8:32 PM

The couple has spent several weeks apart, causing concern among their fans. Leer ... Read full Story

soccer

Video – Inter Milan Fuel Hype Ahead Of Champions League Semi-Final First Leg Vs Barcelona

By Yahoo Sports | | 4/29/2025 8:30 PM

Inter Milan and Barcelona will face off in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League semi-final tie on Wednesday night.Despite enjoying a near-flawless continental campaign, the Italian gian... ... Read full Story

upstate

Gloversville building collapses in massive fire

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/29/2025 8:29 PM

A large fire broke out in downtown Gloversville Tuesday evening. ... Read full Story

politics

Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspends judge accused of helping a migrant evade immigration authorities

By The Hill | Tara Suter | 4/29/2025 8:29 PM

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who has been accused of assisting a migrant evade immigration authorities. In a Tuesday order, the court said, "We conclude, on our own motion, that it is in the public interest that she be temporarily relieved of her official duties." Last Friday,... ... Read full Story

politics

Trump laughs off protester who attempted to disrupt 100 days speech: ‘Thought it was a guy’

By Fox News | | 4/29/2025 8:27 PM

President Donald Trump laughs off a protester who attempted to disrupt a speech he was giving in Michigan marking his first 100 days in office, joking that he "thought it was a guy." ... Read full Story

baseball

NEW! Top 150 Draft Prospects: Major changes, big jumps highlight list

By MLB.com | Jonathan Mayo | 4/29/2025 8:25 PM

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baseball

NEW! Top 150 Draft Prospects: Major changes, big jumps highlight list

By MLB.com | Jonathan Mayo | 4/29/2025 8:25 PM

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upstate

Retired Trinity Alliance CEO recognized as community champion

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/29/2025 8:22 PM

Local leaders recognized retired Trinity Alliance CEO Harris Oberlander for his impact on the health and wellness of the greater Albany community. ... Read full Story

nation

All-female, mostly Black WWII unit receives Congressional Gold Medal

By upi.com | | 4/29/2025 8:22 PM

Family members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion accepted a Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday and 80 years after the unit was deployed during World War II. ... Read full Story

politics

House committee votes to overhaul student aid programs

By Politico | | 4/29/2025 8:19 PM

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baseball

Chisholm exits game in first with injury

By MLB.com | Bryan Hoch | 4/29/2025 8:17 PM

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metro

NY state Assembly passes controversial assisted suicide bill after 5 hours of emotional debate

By New York Post | Vaughn Golden | 4/29/2025 8:12 PM

New York state legislators got one step closer to legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill people on Tuesday. ... Read full Story

nation

Congress seeks answers about rising drone activity over military bases

By upi.com | | 4/29/2025 8:08 PM

Defense officials testified before Congress on Tuesday about the increase in drone activity over military sites. ... Read full Story

politics

Dems join Republicans to boost defense spending in Trump agenda bill

By Politico | | 4/29/2025 8:06 PM

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upstate

NYGOP headquarters vandalized again

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/29/2025 8:03 PM

The New York State GOP headquarters in Albany was vandalized for the second time in less than two weeks, according to GOP leaders. ... Read full Story

connecticut

CT headed for second-largest surplus in state history

by CT Mirror | Apr 30 2025

FFNEWS

Amazon airline prioritizes bigger aircraft to handle third-party cargo

by FreightWaves | Apr 07 2025

finance

‘Retirement is within my grasp’: I’m 57, my 401(k) is dropping and I’m feeling anxious about a recession. What can I do?

by MarketWatch.com | Apr 30 2025

golf

Jay Sigel, Amateur Golfer Who Played Like a Pro, Dies at 81

by NY Times | Apr 25 2025

health

Measles Could Return to Endemic Status in U.S. If Vaccination Rates Remain Low

by Healthline.com | Apr 30 2025

how_to

This AI App Knows How to Mix a Drink, From Classics to Surprise Cocktails

by CNET | Apr 30 2025

mental

Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health

by thehealthy.com | Mar 07 2025

metro

The dangerous takeout mistake too many New Yorkers make — one that could actually kill you

by New York Post | Apr 30 2025

new_jersey

Untangling the web of cash pouring into NJ governor’s race

by NJ Spotlight | Apr 30 2025

nutrition

I Ate Pineapple Every Day—Here’s What Happened

by thehealthy.com | Mar 31 2025

opinion

Harvard FINALLY admits in its Oct. 7 report that woke politics have wrecked the school

by New York Post | Apr 30 2025

shopping

F1 Driver George Russell Just Flashed a Mysterious Version of a Classic Sports Watch

by Gear Patrol | Apr 30 2025

soccer

Bastoni: ‘Lamine Yamal is incredible, Inter never give up’

by Yahoo Sports | Apr 30 2025

technology

Ray-Ban Meta glasses quietly become AI data collectors in latest update

by Interesting Engineering | Apr 30 2025

world

Calgary-based CPKC lowers financial forecast amid trade uncertainty

by Global News | Apr 30 2025

Word of the Day

insouciance

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 30, 2025 is:

insouciance • \in-SOO-see-unss\ • noun

Insouciance is a formal word that refers to a feeling of carefree unconcern. It can also be understood as a word for the relaxed and calm state of a person who is not worried about anything.

// The young actor charmed interviewers with his easy smile and devil-may-care insouciance.

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Examples:

“Gladiator II is OK when Denzel’s off-screen, but sensational when he’s on it. ... What makes the performance great is its insouciance; it’s both precise and feather-light. And it’s what a great actor can do when he’s set free to have fun, to laugh at himself a little bit. ... Denzel’s Macrinus is gravitas and comic relief in one package.” — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Nov. 2024

Did you know?

If you were alive and of whistling age in the late 1980s or early 1990s, chances are you whistled (and snapped your fingers, and tapped your toes) to a little ditty called “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin, an a cappella reggae-jazz-pop tune that took the charts by surprise and by storm. An ode to cheerful insouciance if ever there was one, its lyrics are entirely concerned with being entirely unconcerned, remaining trouble-free in the face of life’s various stressors and calamities. Such carefree nonchalance is at the heart of insouciance, which arrived in English (along with the adjective insouciant), from French, in the 1800s. The French word comes from a combining of the negative prefix in- with the verb soucier, meaning “to trouble or disturb.” The easiness and breeziness of insouciance isn’t always considered beautiful, however. Insouciance may also be used when someone’s lack of concern for serious matters is seen as more careless than carefree.

Despite trade-war angst, junk bonds are holding up as Trump marks 100 days

Visa’s earnings send the message that spending is still healthy

EXCLUSIVE: Cattle industry chief warns flesh-eating fly menaces US herds as Mexico yields on pest fight

Inside Beyoncé's daughter Rumi's big moment and how she is following in Blue Ivy's footsteps

Stellum Spirits and Star Trek Spirits are partnering for an out-of-this world duo of whiskeys

Is Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship on the brink? Insider spills the beans

Video – Inter Milan Fuel Hype Ahead Of Champions League Semi-Final First Leg Vs Barcelona

Gloversville building collapses in massive fire

Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspends judge accused of helping a migrant evade immigration authorities

Trump laughs off protester who attempted to disrupt 100 days speech: ‘Thought it was a guy’

NEW! Top 150 Draft Prospects: Major changes, big jumps highlight list

NEW! Top 150 Draft Prospects: Major changes, big jumps highlight list

Retired Trinity Alliance CEO recognized as community champion

All-female, mostly Black WWII unit receives Congressional Gold Medal

House committee votes to overhaul student aid programs

Chisholm exits game in first with injury

NY state Assembly passes controversial assisted suicide bill after 5 hours of emotional debate

Congress seeks answers about rising drone activity over military bases

Dems join Republicans to boost defense spending in Trump agenda bill

NYGOP headquarters vandalized again

CT headed for second-largest surplus in state history

Amazon airline prioritizes bigger aircraft to handle third-party cargo

‘Retirement is within my grasp’: I’m 57, my 401(k) is dropping and I’m feeling anxious about a recession. What can I do?

Jay Sigel, Amateur Golfer Who Played Like a Pro, Dies at 81

Measles Could Return to Endemic Status in U.S. If Vaccination Rates Remain Low

This AI App Knows How to Mix a Drink, From Classics to Surprise Cocktails

Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health

The dangerous takeout mistake too many New Yorkers make — one that could actually kill you

Untangling the web of cash pouring into NJ governor’s race

I Ate Pineapple Every Day—Here’s What Happened

Harvard FINALLY admits in its Oct. 7 report that woke politics have wrecked the school

F1 Driver George Russell Just Flashed a Mysterious Version of a Classic Sports Watch

Bastoni: ‘Lamine Yamal is incredible, Inter never give up’

Ray-Ban Meta glasses quietly become AI data collectors in latest update

Calgary-based CPKC lowers financial forecast amid trade uncertainty

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Watch: Overturned truck covers Texas highway in 8 million dimes

2.Watch: Loose kangaroo stops traffic, causes crash on Alabama highway

3.Watch: World's tallest and shortest dogs have puppy playdate in Idaho

4.Watch: British 'Seagull Boy' wins second consecutive gull screeching championship

5.New York Zoo Feeds Baby Vulture With Hand Puppet

6.Look: Zoo using realistic puppet to feed newly-hatched king vulture chick

7.Owner of lost $5,000 cash thought calls from police were a scam

8.Watch: Iowa museum owner's spoon collection tallied at 38,162

9.Watch: Red-tailed boa rescued from Texas tree, adopted by animal control officer

10.Speedboat Flips Midair At 200 Mph And Still Wins Race On Arizona Lake