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Guyana lawmakers pass bill making companies liable for oil spill damages
GEORGETOWN, May 17 (Reuters) - Guyana's parliament passed an oil pollution bill late on Friday that holds parties liable for damages caused by oil spills, including from vessels.The bill, which passed with a majority of votes cast in a simple voice vote, is expected to soon be signed into law by...Reuters
Sat, May 17
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Trump tells Walmart to 'eat the tariffs' instead of raising prices
WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Walmart (WMT.N) should "eat the tariffs" instead of blaming duties imposed on imported goods for the retailer's increase prices.His comments were in response to the world's largest retailer saying this w...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
Elon Musk Becomes ‘Kekius Maximus’—Meme Coin Soars 120%
Elon Musk’s latest profile name change on X has sent ripple effects through the crypto market yet again. After swapping his profile to “Kekius Maximus” with a Roman‑style frog avatar, the meme‑inspired token tied to that name shot up by almost 120% in just 24 hours. Based on Binance data, traders sa...NewsBTC
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Entrepreneurs In France Now Under Guard After Kidnapping Surge
French authorities have announced fresh security steps for crypto entrepreneurs and their families. The move comes after a string of violent attempts to kidnap industry figures. Officials are aiming to curb what they call a worrying spike in attacks. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bandits Busted: DOJ Char...Bitcoinist
Sat, May 17
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ANALYSIS-Istanbul peace talks laid bare chasm between Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian source says Russia sets new conditions for ceasefireKremlin says content of talks should remain privateAgreement to hold further talks is a hopeful sign, analysts sayZelenskiy and Europeans brief Trump on talksTrump says he thinks he 'can make a deal' with PutinBy Tom Balmforth ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Commodities
Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri
May 16 (Reuters) - At least 21 people were killed overnight in Kentucky and Missouri when severe storms that spawned tornadoes ripped across the two states, officials said on Saturday, and the death toll is expected to rise.In Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said early on Saturday at least 14 people...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Stock -- Backed by Nvidia and Billionaire Jeff Bezos -- Could Go Parabolic After May 20
When it comes to data center stocks, you may be more familiar with the likes of Vertiv or CoreWeave. Indeed, both of those companies are heavily plugged into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.However, one of my top stock picks for 2025 is an under-the-radar data center player ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
OpenAI Codex Hype Grows – Final Days to Grab Mind of Pepe ($MIND)
There’s a new AI buzz on the block, and it’s coming straight out of OpenAI’s labs. Codex, their latest creation, just dropped – and the tech world is already losing its mind. This shiny new agent doesn’t just chat – it codes, builds, and solves problems like a developer who skipped sleep for three d...Bitcoinist
Sat, May 17
Stocks
2 Stocks Down 15% and 7% to Buy Right Now
Volatility has run rampant in the market since the start of the year, and while some investors may be seeking shelter in more conservative investments, others have other things on their minds. Those with long investing horizons -- and the stomach for withstanding volatility -- have been on the prowl...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
With OpenAI’s New Programming Agent Making Headlines, Here’s Why MIND of Pepe Is DeFi’s Best AI Agent
The coding community is buzzing with excitement as OpenAI announces the launch of Codex. It’s a cloud-based software engineering agent built to lend a helping hand. Codex will allow developers to automate their work by tackling repetitive (but important) tasks on their behalf. These include fi...NewsBTC
Sat, May 17
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Golf-Play suspended at PGA Championship due to dangerous weather
By Frank PingueCHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 17 (Reuters) - The third round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club did not begin as scheduled on Saturday as play was suspended due to dangerous weather in the area moments before Masters champion Rory McIlroy was about to tee off.McIlroy, who ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
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Russia's Lavrov held phone call with Rubio, praised US role, foreign ministry says
MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call on Saturday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in which he welcomed the "positive role" of the United States in helping to secure a resumption of talks between Russia and Ukraine.The Russian Foreign Min...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
$40 Billion Worth Of XRP On The Move – Where Are They Headed?
Onchain data shows that over $40 billion worth of XRP has been moved over the last week, which puts the altcoin on the edge. Specifically, these coins were transferred to exchanges, which indicates that XRP is at risk of a massive sell-off. Over $40 Billion XRP Moved To Exchanges CryptoQuant data sh...NewsBTC
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Prepares For Volatility As Key Moving Averages Converge – Analyst
Bitcoin is holding steady above the $103,000 mark after days of sustained bullish pressure and repeated attempts to break through the $105,000 resistance level. The price is now consolidating in a tight range, building pressure that many analysts believe will result in a decisive move soon. Market s...Bitcoinist
Sat, May 17
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Italy's Tajani tells Israel to halt Gaza offensive
ROME, May 17 (Reuters) - Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Saturday urged Israel to stop its military offensive in Gaza, saying that Palestinian civilians must no longer pay the price of war."We have to tell the Israeli government 'that's enough'," Tajani said in a state...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Is Google Stock Worth Buying In 2025?
In today's video, I discuss growth, risk, and my prediction on Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG). To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of May 16, 2025. The video was published on M...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Stocks
GT Biopharma Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
GT Biopharma Inc GTBP.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 33 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $-1.64. The lone analyst forecast for the quarter was for a loss of 64 cents per share. Reported revenue was z...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Is Super Micro Computer Stock a Buy?
The boom in artificial intelligence (AI) may be hitting its next leg. Microsoft just reported accelerated cloud computing growth due to AI, while OpenAI's ChatGPT is gaining hundreds of millions of users around the globe. One stock benefiting from this recovery is Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI)...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Hamas confirms new Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel in Qatar on Saturday
CAIRO, May 17 (Reuters) - A new round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel is underway in Qatar's Doha, Hamas official Taher al-Nono told Reuters on Saturday.He said the two sides were discussing all issues without "pre-conditions".Nono said Hamas was "keen to exer...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
Best Altcoins for Security in 2025: Lessons from Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken
It’s been a turbulent week in crypto headlines. Coinbase confirmed a major customer data breach, but this time the real story is who didn’t get hacked. The fallout is forcing a hard rethink across the industry. If even the biggest U.S. exchange can be compromised by bribed support agents, what does ...Bitcoinist
Sat, May 17
