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CNN spoke to three Israeli whistleblowers who worked at the Sde Teiman desert camp, which holds Palestinians detained during Israel’s invasion of Gaza. Reports of abuse at Sde Teiman have already surfaced in Israeli and Arab media after an outcry from Israeli and Palestinian rights groups over conditions there. CNN has requested permission from the Israeli military to access the Sde Teiman base. The account tallied with details of a letter authored by a doctor working at Sde Teiman published by Ha’aretz in April. The structure, which resembles an animal pen, is located in the central area of the Sde Teiman compound.

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☆ Did You Make Your Connecting Flight? You May Have A.I. to Thank.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Julie Weed | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Last month in Chicago, a United Airlines flight to London was ready to depart, but it was still waiting for 13 passengers connecting from Costa Rica. The airline projected they’d miss the flight by seven minutes. The system also sent text messages to the late-arriving passengers and the people on the waiting jet to explain what was happening. still might not be able to find space for your carry-on, but it could help put an end to the 40-gate dash — sprinting to catch your connecting flight before the door slams shut — as well as other common travel headaches. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and others have been working to develop new A.I.

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☆ Recursion Pharmaceuticals CEO explains how AI could make drug development faster and less costly
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In a Friday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Recursion Pharmaceuticals CEO Chris Gibson discussed how his company is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to make the process of developing drugs faster and less expensive. Recursion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotech company that received a $50 million investment from Nvidia last summer. "I think with clinical trials, there's still going to be a few years to get through the clinical trial space," Gibson said. Before Recursion's AI-focused approach, there wasn't a clear path toward making a drug to successfully tackle this disease, he said. "Think of it as, like, Google Street View driving around taking pictures of everything," he said.

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☆ Cramer says to stick with good companies even when facing short-term losses
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Instead of trading in and out of good companies, they should invest long-term and be prepared for declines, he said. "You need to think about these kinds of challenges before you buy any stock, and most certainly before you sell any stock," Cramer said. Cramer reviewed Nvidia , Apple , Amazon and Tesla through this lens, saying they are "four companies with riveting stories and temperamental stocks." And investors shouldn't stick with stocks if their reasons for investing don't continue to hold up, Cramer added. Nvidia, Amazon, Apple and Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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☆ Cramer reviews energy drink stocks that have seen declines, but says Celsius is worth buying
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday reviewed two major players in the energy drink sector that have seen declines recently: Celsius and Monster . Wall Street has loved this sector in the past, Cramer said, but in March and April the two stocks have "turned ice cold," along with many other growth stocks. But he was optimistic about Celsius' future performance, saying he'd buy the stock over Monster. While tighter inventory from PepsiCo isn't ideal, Cramer said he thinks Celsius will be fine moving forward because the rest of its business is solid. He acknowledged that Celsius stock has started to rebound — finishing up 6.4% on Thursday — but said it's still a good time to buy since it remains down from its highs.

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☆ Cramer's Lightning Round: AMD is a buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

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Major public health groups, including the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, support the use of fluoridated water. “Drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities,” the CDC said in a statement to NBC News. Within the past few months, local leaders in Collier County, Florida, and Amery, Wisconsin, voted to stop adding fluoride to public water systems. As of this year, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population with public water access use drinking water with fluoride, according to the CDC. “If they didn’t get fluoridated water, they’d be more likely to get cavities.”The science behind fluorideThe fluoride issue goes well beyond medical freedom.

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☆ Cramer says ongoing rally in utilities is a harbinger of economic slowdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

But for the [utilities] to rally this long, sorry, it is flashing red for the economy, telling us we're headed into the shoals of a slowdown." The average is made up of 15 major utilities stocks and has been climbing since April 16, finishing Wednesday up 0.54%. These stocks do well in a slowdown because they are not discretionary—consumers must pay their utilities bills, he said. Cramer reaffirmed his stance that signs of a slowing economy have been cropping up over the last several weeks, and this rise in utilities only furthers that theory. "At the end of the day, the [utilities], they never lie," Cramer said.

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☆ Jim Cramer says guidance really matters as Wall Street senses a slowdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday said a company's guidance can make or break its stock in this tricky market environment. As Wall Street senses a slowdown, guidance can have more impact on a stock than it should, according to Cramer. Cramer said that investors could potentially buy some of these stocks if the Federal Reserve were to start cutting interest rates. But to him, it's important to keep in mind how much soft guidance can affect stocks right now. "You need to understand that in this market, even though the guidance is just the guidance, right now the guidance is all that matters."

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, aren't, Cramer, Walt Disney, Datadog, Uber, Hugh Johnston Organizations: Disney, Federal Reserve

☆ I've saved thousands and traveled to dozens of countries using a home-swapping website
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The website helps facilitate accommodation exchanges between 150,000 users in 145 countries. Then HomeExchange sent me an offer, and I said to my husband, "Shall we give it a go?" The way it works is you subscribe to the website, make a profile, and list your home. We've stayed in places in Australia that are totally off the grid in conservation areas that don't have electricity. I think we've saved well over £100,000 using HomeExchange.

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☆ Dutch Bros CEO details nationwide expansion strategy as company nears 900 locations
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Dutch Bros CEO Christine Barone discussed her company's expansion strategy in an interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, saying the coffee chain focuses on training employees when they go to a new market. Barone said Dutch Bros is "on the path" to 4,000 stores and hit 876 locations this quarter. Dutch Bros beat analysts' expectations when it reported earnings Tuesday evening, and shares closed 11.79% higher Wednesday. The company's success follows a weaker-than-expected quarter from competitor Starbucks . Barone, who took over as CEO in January, attributed some of Dutch Bros' success to its emphasis on customer service.

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☆ Cramer explains how to maintain a 'balanced' portfolio as the economy slows
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

He said it's wise for investors to maintain a balanced portfolio and prepare to weather some losses. He named the usual Big Tech high achievers —Nvidia , Meta , Alphabet , Amazon and Apple — as well as pharmaceutical stocks Merck and Pfizer . So he also suggested investing in companies poised to soar when the Fed starts to bring rates down, like Builders FirstSource . "If you put all your money in stocks that need rate cuts to win, you will be slaughtered," Cramer said. Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Merck, Pfizer and Builders FirstSource did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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☆ Reddit CEO talks advertising, says consumers and companies are attracted to the platform
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

"People are on Reddit talking about what they love to do or what they're going to do. And so, it makes a not only fun experience around communities, but a really natural connection with ... a company's customers." Huffman described the variety of communities on Reddit and highlighted that many revolve around a certain hobby or interest. He said one of the things people do when they discover a new hobby is to discuss what gear they're going to buy in their Reddit community. One windfall for Reddit is its ability to attract and retain users of varying ages, Huffman said.

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☆ How do celebrities get their hands on museum-quality gowns?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

But today, as more and more celebrities choose to wear vintage, the all-important stretch of red carpet has started to look more like a museum hallway. Kendall Jenner's vintage dress for the 2024 Met Gala. Mugler — the luxury French fashion house responsible for dressing Zendaya in a 30 kilogram full metal robot suit from 1995. Although interest in vintage fashion is rising amongst celebrity clients, not everyone is qualified to physically handle these pieces. John Shearer/WireImage/Getty ImagesFashion’s rat raceBut if these one-of-a-kind pieces are so fragile, and the method of their conservation so exact, how do celebrities even get their hands on them?

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☆ Cramer's Lightning Round: CME Group is a buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ A Disney earnings trade more likely to make money than just buying call options outright
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

We'll take a deeper dive into what options traders are betting on in Disney and propose an alternative with a higher probability for a profit. Disney (DIS) traded above average call volume on Friday, with calls outpacing puts by nearly two-to-one. While that is higher than the long-term average earnings-related move, Disney has been quite volatile in recent quarters. Buyers of those calls are betting Disney will rally at least 6.75% by the end of the week. An investor who is willing to take more risk in exchange for a higher probability of profit might instead consider a diagonal call spread.

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☆ Cramer's Lightning Round: Quanta Services is 'terrific'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

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☆ Olive oil may lower risk of dementia-related death
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —A daily spoonful of olive oil could lower your risk of dying from dementia, according to a new study by Harvard scientists. Olive oil can be a healthy, tasty addition to foods such as sandwiches and salads. Replacing 5 grams — around 1.2 teaspoons — of margarine or mayonnaise consumed daily with olive oil was associated with an 8% to 14% lower risk of death from dementia. “It is also possible that olive oil has an indirect effect on brain health by benefiting cardiovascular health,” she added. Besides cooking with olive oil, you can also use it to make salad dressings or vinaigrettes, mayonnaise, pesto or bread dip.

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☆ Ahead of earnings, Cramer says many retailers have raised prices too high
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

To Cramer, McDonald's earnings' disappointed last week because its products have become too expensive. He said consumers no longer consider the burger chain to have bargain prices, something the the company could be reluctant to admit. Cramer also said Starbucks ' coffee may be too expensive, adding he's disappointed management doesn't seem to be talking about rolling back prices. Cramer also discussed how Dollar General and Dollar Tree might shape up against outfits like Walmart and Costco . McDonald's, Starbucks, Target, Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Costco did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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☆ Jim Cramer says the sell off may be over, pointing to corrections in Big Tech
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer said the market sell-off may have reached an end, noting that the averages rallied on Monday and "maybe the worst is behind us." '"I think the sell-off could finally be over," he said. "Stop waiting for a correction to give you better buying opportunities, we just had one for heaven's sake." Cramer listed several tech companies that have had notable losses over the past few months, including Nvidia and Microsoft . Microsoft rallied after solid earnings and cloud business success, according to Cramer, but it still declined along with the rest of the market.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Cramer, he's Organizations: Nvidia, Microsoft, Federal

☆ Here Come a Trillion Cicadas. The Midwest is Abuzz.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Julie Bosman | Jamie Kelter Davis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

As the third graders of Cumberland Elementary in the Chicago suburbs colored, clipped and glued paper to make cicadas with filmy wings, they confided their fears about what is about to happen in Illinois. “Some people think cicadas can suck your brains out,” said Willa, a red-haired 8-year-old in a Star Wars T-shirt. “They’re going to be so loud,” Christopher, 9, said as he colored his cicada intently. “I hate noise.”“It’s kind of scary,” Madison, 8, said while picking through markers scattered on a green table. “What if they do something to me?”

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☆ Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Disney, Uber and Warner Bros. Discovery
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through the upcoming earnings-packed schedule on Wall Street, saying to focus on reports from companies such as Uber , Disney and Warner Bros. Since April's labor report was weaker than expected, he said investors can worry less about the Federal Reserve's next move. Monday brings earnings from Simon Property Group and Tyson Foods , the latter of which Cramer said he thinks could be a "bounce-back play." Wynn Resorts and Reddit also release earnings that day, and Cramer said he thinks both could put up solid numbers. Cramer will be paying attention to Uber's report on Wednesday, saying he wonders whether its earnings will be hurt by competition from Lyft .

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☆ Cramer's Lightning Round: GE Vernova is a buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

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☆ It's getting really hard to find a job that pays well
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Job growth in April was concentrated in traditionally low-paying sectors like healthcare and retail. Wage growth, though slower, still outpaces inflation, which is still a boon for workers. That's because the industries that led job growth in April are traditionally low-paying. Indeed, job growth is concentrated in industries that are historically low-paying — and continue to pay less than the average across private industries. As Pollak notes, "wage growth has come down sharply, but it's mostly come down in industries where it was very rapid before."

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☆ Chris Pine had negative $400 in his bank account before his 'Princess Diaries 2' payday changed his life
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Chris Pine said that "The Princess Diaries 2" was a major turning point in his career. The actor said that he had overdrafted his bank account before learning he would be paid $65,000. AdvertisementIf you would describe "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" as an "earth-shattering," life-changing film, you're not alone — Chris Pine would say the same, but for likely different reasons. With a Shonda Rhimes-penned screenplay, it's delightful — and if we're lucky, maybe we'll get a "Princess Diaries 3." Pine told Geist in the preview clip that he felt like booking the film represented the moment when he truly "started working."

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