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Bank of America, on Friday, pushed its forecast for rate cuts to mid-2027 from late this year, but caveats there’s a high risk of unexpected outcomes like an “indefinite hold” from the Fed.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Spurned Spinoffs: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed spinning out the company’s robotics and consumer-hardware divisions late last year, a move intended to give them more room to grow without weighing down the core business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Daniel’s tribe, the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, has pushed to rein in the cutting — spearheaded by his late great-grandmother, Priscilla Hunter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

One I don’t remember setting arrived late last night:

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“That way, we can stay for the midnight movies and not have to worry about walking through the dark so late at night.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith