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Dow futures drop, oil prices push higher as Iran war remains stuck in stalemate

By MarketWatch.com | Mike Murphy | 5/17/2026 8:59 PM

U.S. stock-index futures fell and crude prices rose on Sunday, after the market’s rally stalled last week as oil prices rose sharply amid the impasse in the war with Iran. ... Read full Story

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Health officials declare Ebola outbreak a public health emergency

By MarketWatch.com | Jaimy Lee | 5/17/2026 12:52 PM

A rare strain of Ebola virus likely caused 80 deaths in Congo and Uganda, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency. ... Read full Story

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Walmart and Target are about to show just how much shopping habits have changed due to the Iran war

By MarketWatch.com | Bill Peters | 5/17/2026 11:00 AM

Walmart has said that customers start to cut spending when gas prices hit $4.50 to $5 a gallon. ... Read full Story

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Nvidia is getting some help as it props up S&P 500 earnings growth

By MarketWatch.com | Bill Peters | 5/17/2026 10:00 AM

Micron is expected to be the second-largest contributor to the index’s overall earnings growth — behind Nvidia, whose impact will likely diminish. ... Read full Story

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These hidden forces are driving the runaway stock-market rally

By MarketWatch.com | Joseph Adinolfi | 5/17/2026 9:00 AM

Bullish options traders and heavy buying of leveraged ETFs are playing a role in the historic swing higher for stocks. They’re also being tested. ... Read full Story

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‘I’m already feeling anxious’: My ex-husband offered to give me a $30,000 lump sum for child support. Is there a catch?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 5/16/2026 6:47 PM

“He has not paid the last two months, and it is not court-ordered.” ... Read full Story

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April’s inflation spike leaves Warsh and the Fed zero excuses not to raise rates

By MarketWatch.com | Jai Kedia | 5/16/2026 1:38 PM

Bond markets won’t wait for the central bank to combat inflation. ... Read full Story

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I have $310,000 in cash from a maturing CD. Where should I put it next?

By MarketWatch.com | Beth Pinsker | 5/16/2026 1:14 PM

A “tsunami” of CDs coming due is vexing savers who are worried about redeploying their money. ... Read full Story

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High gas prices and inflation are stressing people out — but the economy will be fine as long as they keep spending

By MarketWatch.com | Jeffry Bartash | 5/16/2026 9:00 AM

Nearly three months into the Iran war, Americans are still spending plenty of money to keep the economy on the up and up. ... Read full Story

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Small caps are still riding high despite latest setback. But more trouble could lie ahead.

By MarketWatch.com | Frances Yue | 5/16/2026 8:30 AM

The small-cap Russell 2000 led U.S. stocks lower on Friday — yet it has outperformed all major indexes except the Nasdaq in 2026. ... Read full Story

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My husband took out a $100,000 Parent PLUS loan for his daughter. She dropped out, citing mental-health issues. Should we refinance?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 5/16/2026 3:55 AM

“There is little to no chance that she will ever be able to repay these loans.” ... Read full Story

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Are you ‘doomjobbing’ while looking for work? Know the signs — and do this instead.

By MarketWatch.com | Weston Blasi | 5/15/2026 6:41 PM

“It was soul-crushing,” says one job hunter, who only found work once she stopped making this popular application mistake. ... Read full Story

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This hedge fund just dumped the ‘big three’ airline stocks, as the industry faces soaring fuel costs

By MarketWatch.com | Bill Peters | 5/15/2026 5:48 PM

Appaloosa sold off its entire positions in Delta, American and United, while loading up on shares of Amazon and Uber. ... Read full Story

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Berkshire’s Abel sours on some of Warren Buffett’s picks, while betting big on Delta

By MarketWatch.com | Claudia Assis | 5/15/2026 5:41 PM

Warren Buffett exited U.S. airlines back in 2020, but successor Greg Abel placed a $2.8 billion fresh bet on Delta. ... Read full Story

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George Soros’s fund buys Berkshire Hathaway stock — now that Buffett is gone

By MarketWatch.com | Tomi Kilgore | 5/15/2026 5:29 PM

The value of Soros Fund Management’s equity holdings increased during the first quarter in a down market, as it boosted stakes in Nvidia and Apple. ... Read full Story

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$668,603,360,342 — that’s how much people have legally bet on sports since the Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling

By MarketWatch.com | Weston Blasi | 5/15/2026 5:08 PM

States have collected over $12 billion in tax revenue from sports betting since it was legalized in some states. ... Read full Story

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This ‘safe haven’ bond is projected to pay 5.1% this year — with almost no risk

By MarketWatch.com | Brett Arends | 5/15/2026 4:36 PM

The April 2032 inflation-protected U.S. TIPS bond looks like a pretty good deal. ... Read full Story

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Optical stocks are booming. Here’s how to invest in one of the most explosive areas of tech.

By MarketWatch.com | Hannah Pedone | 5/15/2026 4:13 PM

Investors are pouring money quickly into a new ETF that invests in companies involved with photonics and photolithography. ... Read full Story

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Don’t fear a summer stock crash: Market history shows this massive spring rally isn’t a trap

By MarketWatch.com | Mark Hulbert | 5/15/2026 3:32 PM

The stock market’s momentum is not built on borrowed time. ... Read full Story

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Stephen Colbert’s show is ending. Is it a sign of what’s to come for late-night TV?

By MarketWatch.com | Lukas I. Alpert | 5/15/2026 3:02 PM

The worsening economics of television have put pressure on networks to reconsider the value of late-night shows, although the specter of President Trump also hangs over Colbert’s departure. ... Read full Story

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Crabs’ sideways walk may have evolved just once

by Science News | May 15 2026

art

Maia Taber Ayerza at Tureen

by Contemporary Art Daily | May 16 2026

exercise

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

by thehealthy.com | Apr 15 2026

finance

Dow futures drop, oil prices push higher as Iran war remains stuck in stalemate

by MarketWatch.com | May 17 2026

football

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

how_to

Premier League Soccer: Stream Newcastle vs. West Ham From Anywhere Live

by CNET | May 17 2026

knowledge

Is It Really Rude to Bring Your Dog Somewhere It Wasn’t Explicitly Invited?

by Reader's Digest | May 15 2026

long_island

Boyfriend stabbed mom of three in front of witnesses at Yaphank gas station, authorities say

by greaterlongisland.com | May 17 2026

mental

10 Signs You’re More Resilient Than You Think, According to Experts

by thehealthy.com | May 03 2026

nutrition

She Lost 60 Pounds on the Mayo Clinic Diet—Here’s How It Worked

by thehealthy.com | Apr 30 2026

opinion

Packing the Supreme Court? Kamala Harris pushes idea as the party quickly forgets about Joe Biden

by Opinion on Fox News | May 18 2026

shopping

11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

by Gear Patrol | May 17 2026

travel

The Summer My Father Finally Sat Still

by World Travel Magazine | May 18 2026

upstate

Working mother graduates with RN from Maria College

by NEWS10 ABC | May 17 2026

world

Samsung SDI keeps battery investment above $730M

by United Press International, Inc. | May 17 2026

Word of the Day

vindicate

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 18, 2026 is:

vindicate • \VIN-duh-kayt\ • verb

To vindicate someone is to show that they are not guilty. Vindicate can also mean “to show that someone or something that has been criticized or doubted is correct, true, or reasonable.”

// A series of testimonies helped vindicate the defendant.

// Their much-maligned approach to the problem has now been vindicated by these positive results.

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Examples:

“He [Bob Dylan] never expressed embarrassment over the dismal commercial failure of his would-be cinematic masterpiece, Renaldo and Clara, even after the film’s financers, Warner Bros., warned Dylan that the film’s nearly five hour running time would ensure its failure (which would prove true). Dylan insisted that the film needed every frame. And who knows, art history may vindicate him.” — Ron Rosenbaum, Bob Dylan: Things Have Changed, 2025

Did you know?

It’s hard not to marvel at the rich history of vindicate. Vindicate, which has been used in English since at least the mid-16th century, comes from a form of the Latin verb vindicare, meaning “to set free, avenge, or lay claim to.” Vindicare, in turn, comes from vindex, a noun meaning “claimant” or “avenger.” Truly, vindex has proven to be an incredible hulk of a word progenitor over the centuries. Other descendants of this “avenger” assembled in English include avenge itself, revenge, vengeance, vendetta, and vindictive.

Dow futures drop, oil prices push higher as Iran war remains stuck in stalemate

Health officials declare Ebola outbreak a public health emergency

Walmart and Target are about to show just how much shopping habits have changed due to the Iran war

Nvidia is getting some help as it props up S&P 500 earnings growth

These hidden forces are driving the runaway stock-market rally

‘I’m already feeling anxious’: My ex-husband offered to give me a $30,000 lump sum for child support. Is there a catch?

April’s inflation spike leaves Warsh and the Fed zero excuses not to raise rates

I have $310,000 in cash from a maturing CD. Where should I put it next?

High gas prices and inflation are stressing people out — but the economy will be fine as long as they keep spending

Small caps are still riding high despite latest setback. But more trouble could lie ahead.

My husband took out a $100,000 Parent PLUS loan for his daughter. She dropped out, citing mental-health issues. Should we refinance?

Are you ‘doomjobbing’ while looking for work? Know the signs — and do this instead.

This hedge fund just dumped the ‘big three’ airline stocks, as the industry faces soaring fuel costs

Berkshire’s Abel sours on some of Warren Buffett’s picks, while betting big on Delta

George Soros’s fund buys Berkshire Hathaway stock — now that Buffett is gone

$668,603,360,342 — that’s how much people have legally bet on sports since the Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling

This ‘safe haven’ bond is projected to pay 5.1% this year — with almost no risk

Optical stocks are booming. Here’s how to invest in one of the most explosive areas of tech.

Don’t fear a summer stock crash: Market history shows this massive spring rally isn’t a trap

Stephen Colbert’s show is ending. Is it a sign of what’s to come for late-night TV?

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Crabs’ sideways walk may have evolved just once

Maia Taber Ayerza at Tureen

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

Dow futures drop, oil prices push higher as Iran war remains stuck in stalemate

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

Premier League Soccer: Stream Newcastle vs. West Ham From Anywhere Live

Is It Really Rude to Bring Your Dog Somewhere It Wasn’t Explicitly Invited?

Boyfriend stabbed mom of three in front of witnesses at Yaphank gas station, authorities say

10 Signs You’re More Resilient Than You Think, According to Experts

She Lost 60 Pounds on the Mayo Clinic Diet—Here’s How It Worked

Packing the Supreme Court? Kamala Harris pushes idea as the party quickly forgets about Joe Biden

11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

The Summer My Father Finally Sat Still

Working mother graduates with RN from Maria College

Samsung SDI keeps battery investment above $730M

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10 Odd & Fun

1.Look: Police probing 'BBQ goods' theft find fox with mouth full of hot dogs

2.Maryland man wins $50,000 from lottery ticket he got for free

3.Watch: Empty Waymo taxis flood into Atlanta neighborhood

4.Watch: Illinois museum's 'Knight Rider' car gets speeding ticket from NYC

5.Look: Nashville Zoo announces birth of male pudu calf

6.Watch: Bear caught on camera enjoying 'all-you-can-eat' bird seed 'buffet'

7.Look: Ohio man wins two lottery prizes in under a month

8.Police seek owner of loose parrot spotted in Pennsylvania

9.Look: Ohio police apprehend ball python for 'unwanted slithering'

10.Watch: Toddler comes face to face with bobcat in California