Today’s topics

• International Day of Human Space Flight

• Nvidia boosts employee wealth

• BMW leads electric car market

• "Save Beer Can Island" project

  and more…

Stocks tumbled on Friday due to rising concerns over inflation and geopolitical tensions, negatively impacting investor sentiment on Wall Street. A significant drop in major bank shares further pressured the market. The Dow Jones fell by 475 points, ending the day at 37,983.24. The S&P 500 recorded its worst day since January, dropping 1.46% to close at 5,123.41. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite declined by 1.62%, finishing at 16,175.09.

Costco strikes gold: selling $200 million in gold bars monthly. Costco's gold rush is in full swing, turning the precious metal into a cash cow for the retail giant. Analysts estimate monthly revenue from gold bars could soar between $100 million to $200 million, marking a rapid surge since sales began in late 2023.

Nvidia boosts employee wealth with 'Jensen Grant' stock bonus. Nvidia is making its employees richer with a special stock grant named after CEO Jensen Huang. The "Jensen special grant" adds a 25% bonus to initial stock awards. This bonus will vest over four years, starting with the first portion in September. 

BMW charges ahead in electric car market. BMW is electrifying the competition with a 40% surge in battery-powered car sales last quarter. While Tesla and Volkswagen struggle, BMW is revving up with models like the i4, iXi, and i7 leading the charge. In the first quarter of 2024, they delivered 82,700 electric vehicles, a whopping 28% growth from the previous year.

Florida's 'Beer Can Island' up for sale. Dreaming of owning your own island getaway? Now's your chance with "Beer Can Island" off Tampa Bay! "Beer Can Island," located off Tampa Bay, is up for sale for over $14 million. With the "Save Beer Can Island" project, you can pledge $1,000 for partial ownership. Funds go into Escrow for island-related expenses, and if the sale goes through, owners get to vote on its future. 

Eye-Popping Game Graphic Realism

Red Dead Redemption 2 just got a serious facelift with a next-gen overhaul. The game was already gorgeous, but now it's on another level of realism. With photorealistic environments and characters, it's like stepping into a movie. 

The next big thing in workplace productivity. Google is shaking up how we work with its latest Workspace app, Vids. Say goodbye to endless slide decks and hello to collaborative video creation. Unlike traditional video editing tools, Vids makes work-related videos easier to create and share.

NASA Launches Next-Generation Solar Sail Tech

The Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, set to launch aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from New Zealand, promises to revolutionize space travel. This innovation could unlock longer and more cost-effective missions by harnessing sunlight for propulsion, expanding our understanding of the cosmos.

Japan and NASA team up for a lunar roadtrip. Japan and NASA joined forces for a historic road trip to the moon, with Japan providing a pressurized moon rover in exchange for a seat on the lunar van, marking the first time a non-American would land on the moon. With a signed agreement in place, Japan's JAXA will lead the vehicle's design, development, and operation, while NASA will handle launch and delivery.

International Day of Human Space Flight. Today we commemorate Yuri Gagarin's historic journey as the first person in space, marking the beginning of an era of extraordinary exploration.

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US Sets Limits on Chemicals in Tap Water (Just About Time)

For the first time, the US has imposed nationwide limits on harmful chemicals found in tap water. These chemicals, known as PFAS, have been linked to serious health issues, including cancer. With millions of Americans potentially exposed, the new rule mandates the removal of six versions of PFAS from water systems. The government has allocated an additional $1 billion to support this effort.

The mystery of air hunger and endurance. A surprising revelation emerges: as fitness levels rise, so does the sensation of not getting enough oxygen during intense exercise. While we typically blame gasping for breath, the heart's oxygen delivery or muscles' utilization dictates our limits. A recent study challenges conventional wisdom, uncovering that a significant portion of healthy adults, especially the fittest, experience "air hunger" during vigorous workouts. 

Apple's Dark Matter hits screens soon. Apple's latest sci-fi series, Dark Matter, lands on Apple TV Plus on May 8th, and the first trailer is available now.

Palm leaf SOS saves men stranded on Micronesian island. Stranded for nine days on the uninhabited Pikelot Atoll, their distress signal caught the attention of rescuers.

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