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CARISMA Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on utilizing Carisma's proprietary chimeric antigen receptor macrophage and monocyte cell engineering platform to develop transformative immunotherapies to treat cancer and other serious diseases. The company has created a comprehensive cell therapy platform to enable the therapeutic use of engineered macrophages and monocytes, which belong to a subgroup of white blood cells called myeloid cells.

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In a recent earnings call, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) CEO Alex Karp made a bold assertion that the company has no competitors in the U.S. commercial and government sectors.
What Happened: Karp, during the first-quarter 2024 earnings call, dismissed the notion of any competitors in the U.S. commercial and government markets. He stated that potential rivals are merely trying to replicate Palantir&#8217;s unique capabilities but are not on the same level as Palantir.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t believe we have competitors. So, I don&#8217;t believe in the U.S. commercial market we have competition. I don&#8217;t believe in the U.S. government market we have competition,&#8221; Karp said.
&#8220;In order to actually make AI work, you need an ontology. No one has an ontology,&#8221; Karp stated. &#8220;You&#8217;d have to actually understand what is special about the software infrastructure of having the combination of Apollo, Foundry, and the ontology. And then you would have to build on top of it.&#8221;
Karp attributed this claim to the company&#8217;s proprietary technologies, including its ontology knowledge management system, Foundry data operating platform, and Apollo artificial intelligence platform, which he believes gives Palantir an insurmountable competitive edge.
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The CEO dismissed potential rivals as simply attempting to replicate Palantir&#8217;s unique capabilities, like &#8220;the Palantir of Iowa or the Palantir of Harvard or the Palantir of Uruguay, but they&#8217;re not Palantir.&#8221;
He also pointed out that replicating this &#8220;special&#8221; infrastructure from scratch &#8220;is going to take a long time&#8221; for competitors to achieve.
Why It Matters: The recent assertion by Karp is in line with his previous statements about the company&#8217;s unique position in the tech industry. Just days before the earnings call, Karp spoke about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38574286/palantir-ceo-says-american-tech-industry-maximally-tolerant-of-any-personality-im-like-a-hyper-inexp">American tech industry&#8217;s</a> uncanny ability to include any personality during a Capitol Hill forum. He stated that as long as the individual is delivering results, &#8220;nobody in tech cares.&#8221;
However, Karp&#8217;s confidence has also sparked controversy. During the same Capitol Hill forum, he made some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38571263/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-jokes-about-drone-striking-rivals-suggests-sending-protesters-to-north-korea">controversial remarks</a>, including joking about drone-striking his business rivals and suggesting that protesters be sent to North Korea. The forum, organized by Jacob Helberg, a senior adviser to Karp, was intended to foster a connection between the tech industry and Congress.
Palantir&#8217;s financials seem to back up Karp&#8217;s confidence for now. Along with the surging U.S. commercial growth, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38653781/palantir-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-and-raise-us-commercial-growth-continued-gaap-profitability-and-m">raised its full-year 2024 revenue guidance</a> to a range of $2.677 billion to $2.689 billion. It also marked the sixth consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability with $106 million in net income.
Price Action: Palantir&#8217;s after-hours trading shows a decrease of 2.11 points, marking an 8.37% drop to $23.10, according to the data <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp. Photo by WEF on Flickr
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In a surprising turn of events, YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as&nbsp;MrBeast,&nbsp;has decided to part ways with his talent management company, Night Media.
What Happened: The 25-year-old YouTube star has informed Night Media&nbsp;that the company will no&nbsp;longer be his primary talent&nbsp;management agency,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/05/05/2024/youtube-star-mr-beast--management-company-night-media">reported</a>&nbsp;Semafor, citing two people familiar with the matter. 
This decision comes as Donaldson plans to take more&nbsp;personal control of his business,&nbsp;which according to the YouTuber generated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37195970/youtubes-top-earner-mrbeast-says-hes-not-rich-because-of-this-one-reason">over $600 million in annual revenue</a> last year. 
Night Media, which has been instrumental in the success of several online influencers, including MrBeast, has expressed its intention to maintain a relationship with Donaldson, albeit not necessarily an exclusive one, the sources said. 
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Why It Matters: Donaldson&#8217;s departure from Night Media comes on the heels of his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/03/37809533/mrbeast-confirms-beast-games-on-amazon-prime-video-with-1-000-contestants-5m-prize-its-gonn">major Hollywood deal</a>&nbsp;with Amazon&#8217;s Prime Video for the Beast Games series, further solidifying his position as a leading figure in the entertainment industry.
Donaldson&#8217;s main YouTube channel currently has more than 256 million subscribers. Last month, T-Series, the world's most subscribed YouTube channel with more than 264 million followers, reportedly asked its followers to come <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38284637/mrbeast-reacts-to-t-series-call-for-subscriber-surge-who-will-reign-supreme-over-youtube">together to defeat MrBeast</a> in terms of subscriber count. 
The YouTuber has also been making some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37448542/mrbeast-reveals-secret-sauce-to-skyrocketing-youtube-views-slower-longer-videos-could-be-the-future">changes in his content strategy</a>. In March earlier this year, he said, "This past year I've slowed down our videos, focused on storytelling, let scenes breathe, yelled less, more personality, longer videos, etc. And our views have skyrocketed!"
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Spot exchange-traded funds might have excited institutional investors of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), but the frenzy is yet to catch up on retail.
What happened: The King Coin's social activity dipped significantly since peaking on the ETF approval day in early January, according to LunarCrush.
Social activity is a widely used metric in crypto circles to gauge the sentiment among retail investors, a proxy for private individuals with small holdings.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Almost hard to believe but <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> social activity has trended downwards, ever since January 10th when the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> ETF approval happened. &#x1f449;If retail is here, they&#39;re incredibly silent. View the data at <a href="https://t.co/B7aVtUbyw9">https://t.co/B7aVtUbyw9</a>. <a href="https://t.co/NYjImdn4qi">pic.twitter.com/NYjImdn4qi</a>
&mdash; LunarCrush (@LunarCrush) <a href="https://twitter.com/LunarCrush/status/1787631418203689432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The data shows that socially-driven engagements like views, likes, comments, and retweets declined in the last four months. Posts by cryptocurrency content creators also failed to generate traction.
All this happened while the price of the world's largest digital asset was pumping, hitting a new all-time high past $73,000 in March.&nbsp;
Google Trends data narrated a similar story, with search interest halving from its peak in early March.&nbsp;
Why it matters: Bitcoin has generated considerable media coverage since investment vehicles tracking its spot price started trading in the U.S. market. Days of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38638678/bitcoin-spot-etfs-rebound-with-378m-inflows-on-friday">net positive flows</a> in ETFs have invariably applied upward price pressure.&nbsp;&nbsp;
However, the last month proved rough for the general cryptocurrency market, and Bitcoin in particular. The King Coin plummeted more than 15% in April, one of the worst declines in recent history.
The corrective phase might have prompted retail to take a cautionary approach, restricting their investments in the space.
Price action: Bitcoin was trading at $63,695 at the time of writing, following a 1.13% dip in the last 24 hours, according to the data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">Benzinga Pro</a>. Trading volumes almost hit $30 billion in the 24-hour period, marking a 64% jump.
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Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and&nbsp;SpaceX&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;opened up about what keeps him up at night, the immigration situation in the U.S., aliens, and more.&nbsp;
What Happened:&nbsp;On Monday, Musk had a conversation with&nbsp;Mike Milken, the chairman of the Milken Institute at&nbsp;MI Global.&nbsp;Their&nbsp;conversation&nbsp;was posted&nbsp;live on the tech billionaire's social media platform,&nbsp;X, formerly&nbsp;Twitter.&nbsp;
Here's a brief on what&nbsp;was discussed:&nbsp;
Immigration Has Gotten Worse
"I'm a big believer in immigration, but to have unvetted immigration at large scale is a recipe for disaster," Musk said. According to him, the government should "greatly expedite legal&nbsp;immigration," but have secure borders.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Starlink Will Move The GDPs Of Countries 
The tech billionaire said that Starlink is a technology that improves productivity per person, and that's what GDP is all about. Musk said that in today's world, many people cannot sell and learn new things without proper connectivity&nbsp;and&nbsp;that's where Starlink comes into play.&nbsp;
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If You Have To Die Somewhere, Might As Well Be Mars
Musk said he would have accomplished to go to Mars this year if he was ready to die on impact, but that isn't the case. He wants to explore Mars before the end.&nbsp;
Making Life Multi-planetary Is Important
He said there are various explanations for "why we don't see aliens." He said what's stopping other civilizations from expanding beyond their solar system. "If you don't become a multi-planet&nbsp;civilization&nbsp;then you're simply waiting around until you die from a self-inflicted wound or some natural disaster," he added.&nbsp;
Musk further said the point is not to move from Earth and let the planet&nbsp;die,&nbsp;but to remove the redundancy so that no single event can be the end of our civilization.
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Almost No AI Use In Space Exploration
When asked if artificial intelligence can accelerate his efforts in space, the tech mogul said that one of the places where AI has almost to use is&nbsp;in the field of&nbsp;space exploration. "So, SpaceX uses&nbsp;basically&nbsp;no AI."
How To Remember Things
While speaking about how the education process should be, Musk said that our mind is "constantly trying to forget things." Therefore, the mind will only remember things if it "can establish relevance or there's a strong emotional element."&nbsp;
What Keeps Musk Up At Night And What Gives You Joy
The tech billionaire said that his kids give him joy. "I'm not saying that's the reason to have kids," he said, adding, "But I see them as the greatest source of joy in my life."&nbsp;
When it comes to&nbsp;things that keep him up at night, Musk said anything that's a civilizational risk&nbsp;like&nbsp;plummeting birth&nbsp;rates,&nbsp;and anything that undermines the foundation of democracy.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Watch LIVE: <a href="https://twitter.com/MilkenInstitute?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MilkenInstitute</a> Chairman Mike Milken in conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MIGlobal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MIGlobal</a> <a href="https://t.co/P30xoZkExA">https://t.co/P30xoZkExA</a>
&mdash; Milken Institute (@MilkenInstitute) <a href="https://twitter.com/MilkenInstitute/status/1787635180121084044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Elon Musk Talks Immigration, Starlink, Mars, Aliens, And More At MI Global: 'If You Have To Die Somewhere, Might As Well Be Mars'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) held a lengthy meeting on Monday, indicating a potential resolution to the ongoing tension over Greene&#8217;s motion to oust Johnson.
What Happened: The two Republicans convened for nearly two hours on Monday, sparking speculation that they are working towards a deal to prevent a floor action on Greene&#8217;s resolution to remove Johnson from power. Both emerged from the meeting with a shared message of a constructive discussion and plans to meet again on Tuesday, <a href="http://Hill">reported</a> The Hill.
Greene, known for her criticisms of Johnson and her removal efforts, did not confirm whether she would proceed with her resolution. However, she hinted at seeking assurances from Johnson about his commitment to conservative policy priorities in negotiations with Democrats.
&#8220;I have been patient, I have been diligent, I have been steady, and I have been focused on the facts. And none of that has changed,&#8221; said Greene to reporters after the meeting, according to the report. She said, &#8220;We're talking to him again tomorrow, based on our discussion today."
Last week, Greene was firm about her intention to force a vote on Johnson&#8217;s ouster, emphasizing the need to record the stance of her conservative colleagues on the matter. However, her request for Monday&#8217;s meeting with Johnson and plans for a follow-up meeting on Tuesday suggest a possible shift in her approach.
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Johnson, on his part, acknowledged the policy concerns of his critics but highlighted the challenges of advancing them in a government where Democrats control the Senate and White House.
Why It Matters: This meeting comes in the wake of ongoing tensions within the House of Representatives. Greene has been vocal about her intention to oust Johnson, accusing him of making &#8220;slimy&#8221; deals with Democrats and urging him to switch parties, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38539364/marjorie-taylor-greenes-ouster-threat-against-mike-johnson-gets-top-democrats-rallying-behind-house">Benzinga</a>.
Furthermore, the Democrats have been governing as if they were in the majority due to the fractured state of the GOP, as stated by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) in a CBS &#8220;60 Minutes&#8221; interview, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38635305/hakeem-jeffries-feels-democrats-effectively-governing-as-majority-as-gop-works-its-own-mess-out">Benzinga</a>.
Meanwhile, with the election of Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-N.Y.) to the house, the GOP partisan majority has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38658805/rep-tim-kennedy-sworn-into-house-narrows-gop-majority-to-razor-thin-awesome-and-magnificent-responsi">effectively shrunk to just one.</a>
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Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-N.Y.) was sworn into the House on Monday, effectively reducing the Republican majority to a mere single vote.
What Happened: Kennedy, a former state senator, emerged victorious in a special election in New York&#8217;s 26th Congressional District last week, defeating GOP candidate Gary Dickson. The seat was previously occupied by Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.), who retired in February, <a href="http://The">reported</a> The Hill.
The induction of Kennedy into the House decreases the total count of Republicans to 217, against 213 Democrats. This shift further diminishes the GOP&#8217;s already thin majority, which has been shrinking due to a series of Republican resignations in recent months.
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The next seat to be filled is that of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), with a special election scheduled for May 21. Kennedy will serve out Higgins&#8217; term through January and will also be on the ballot for a full term this November.
&#8220;This awesome and magnificent responsibility that's been granted to me by the people of Western New York,&#8221; Kennedy expressed his gratitude and commitment to his constituents.
Why It Matters: Amid the ongoing turmoil within the GOP, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has claimed that the Democrats are effectively governing as the majority in the House.
 In a CBS &#8220;60 Minutes&#8221; interview, Jeffries stated that the Democrats have been acting as if they were in the majority due to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38635305/hakeem-jeffries-feels-democrats-effectively-governing-as-majority-as-gop-works-its-own-mess-out">fragmented state of the GOP</a>.
 &#8220;Even though we&#8217;re in the minority, we effectively have been governing as if we were in the majority because we continue to provide a majority of the votes necessary to get things done,&#8221; Jeffries said.
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In the ongoing Manhattan trial of former President Donald Trump, Jeffrey McConney, a former employee of the Trump Organization, testified on the twelfth day about a $130,000 hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels.
What Happened: McConney, who was a financial controller in the Trump Organization, detailed his interactions with Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer, and Michael Cohen, Trump&#8217;s ex-fixer. McConney revealed that in 2017, Trump informed him that Cohen was owed money, which included a bonus and &#8220;other money,&#8221; <a href="https://www.salon.com/2024/05/06/paid-michael-cohen-from-his-own-personal-account-former-organization-employee-says/">reported</a> Salon
The &#8220;other money,&#8221; according to McConney&#8217;s testimony, was specifically for the hush payment to Daniels. Prosecutors argue that this payment was falsely recorded as &#8220;legal expenses&#8221; in business records. The payment was intended to cover the taxes that Cohen would incur by claiming the money as income.
McConney also disclosed that Trump had advised him early in his employment to negotiate for lower payments before settling Trump&#8217;s bills. This revelation could potentially help prosecutors establish Trump&#8217;s involvement in any scheme to misclassify payments to Cohen.
Jurors were shown an email from Weisselberg to McConney discussing the payments to Cohen, &#8220;as per agreement with Don and Eric.&#8221; McConney confirmed that the money to Cohen came from Trump&#8217;s personal bank account.
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Why It Matters: This trial follows a series of events involving Trump and his associates. Earlier in May, it was revealed in the trial that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38614771/former-trump-lawyer-was-very-despondent-and-saddened-for-not-getting-top-role-in-administration-hush">Cohen was deeply upset</a> for not being offered a top role in the Trump administration following the 2016 election victory.
Cohen, a central figure in the case, had been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38508622/trump-ex-attorney-michael-cohens-tiktok-livestreams-on-hush-money-trial-draw-thousands-attract-criti">using TikTok livestreams</a> to discuss the trial, attracting thousands of viewers and raising concerns among legal experts about his credibility as a witness. 
Meanwhile, Trump was fined again on Monday by the judge in the case. Despite being fined for violating a gag order in his criminal trial, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/38657311/trump-unphased-by-gag-order-fines-jail-threats-our-constitution-is-far-more-important-than-jail">Trump appeared unphased</a> by the ruling, stating, &#8220;Our Constitution is far more important than jail.&#8221;
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Russia has threatened to target British military installations and equipment. This warning comes in response to Ukraine&#8217;s utilization of British weapons against Russian territory.
What Happened: The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday that any British military facilities and equipment, both within and outside Ukraine, could be targeted if Ukraine uses British weapons to attack Russia, according to <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-threaten-strike-british-military-facility-david-camerons-remark-war-ukraine/">Politico</a>.
The British Ambassador to Moscow was summoned by the Kremlin to express strong protest against recent comments by UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron. The ministry urged the ambassador to reconsider the potential catastrophic consequences of such hostile steps by London and to refute the provocative statements of the Foreign Office head.
UK Foreign Secretary Cameron last week stated that Ukraine has the &#8220;right&#8221; to use British-supplied weapons to strike Russia within its own territory. The Russian foreign affairs ministry views Cameron&#8217;s words as evidence of a serious escalation and confirmation of London&#8217;s growing involvement in military operations on the side of Kyiv.
&#8220;Russian side views Cameron&#8217;s words as evidence of a serious escalation and confirmation of London&#8217;s growing involvement in military operations on the side of Kyiv,&#8221; said the statement from the Russian ministry, according to Politico.
Since Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, relations between the UK and Russia have been strained, leading to London imposing sanctions on Moscow. Earlier on Monday, Russia announced preparations for nuclear weapons exercises, accusing Western officials of making provocative statements and threats by deepening their support for Ukraine.
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Why It Matters: This threat from Russia comes on the heels of similar warnings issued to other Western nations. Previously, a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Medvedev, threatened Germany with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31485819/putin-ally-threatens-germany-with-nuclear-strike-our-assets-will-fly-to-hit-chancellors-office">nuclear conflict</a> if Putin were arrested on the International Criminal Court&#8217;s warrant during a visit to the country. 
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<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/06/dozens-of-former-employees-plan-to-sue-bowlero-for-discrimination.html">https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/06/dozens-of-former-employees-plan-to-sue-bowlero-for-discrimination.html</a>
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<li>Dozens of former employees who say they were fired from Bowlero based on their age or out of retaliation plan to sue the bowling company after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission closed its case against Bowlero, according to their lawyer.</li>
<li>The EEOC, which had been investigating Bowlero since 2016, told the company it won't be moving forward with a lawsuit, which gives the individual claimants their right to sue.</li>
<li>In a letter the EEOC sent to Bowlero last week, the agency said its decision to close its investigation doesn't clear the company of wrongdoing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bowlero denies the claims against it.</li>
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Dozens of former employees who say <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/11/bowlero-bowl-faces-dozens-of-eeoc-discrimination-claims.html">they were fired</a> from <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/BOWL/">Bowlero</a> based on their age or out of retaliation plan to sue the bowling chain after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission closed its case against the company, the attorney representing the claimants said Monday.
Bowlero, the world's largest owner and operator of bowling centers, had been <a href="https://nypost.com/2017/04/20/inside-the-ugly-road-bowlmor-took-to-make-bowling-cool/">embroiled in an EEOC investigation</a> since 2016 involving more than 70 former employees who claim they were unlawfully fired, the company previously disclosed in securities filings.
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They alleged in complaints to the EEOC that Bowlero fired them for being too old as it worked to transform its hundreds of locations from what the company has referred to as "dingy" bowling alleys to <a href="https://www.bowlerocorp.com/about-bowlerocorp">upmarket experiences</a> with elevated food and drink offerings, CNBC previously reported. Bowlero denies the claims.&nbsp;
The company, which went public in late 2021 through a special purpose acquisition company, was among the select successful stocks to emerge from the SPAC boom. It owns two of the biggest brands in bowling — AMF and Lucky Strike — and operated more than 300 bowling centers across North America as of July, which is the most recent data available. Between 2021 and 2023, Bowlero nearly tripled its annual revenue, from $395 million to $1.06 billion, according to company filings. Bowlero's stock is down about 21% year to date, as of Monday's close.
On Monday, Bowlero disclosed in its fiscal third-quarter earnings release and quarterly securities filing that the EEOC has closed its case and will not move forward with a lawsuit.&nbsp;
"The Company has received positive updates on the status of the age discrimination claims that had been pending with the EEOC … the EEOC issued Closure Notices for the individual age discrimination charges that had been filed, in most cases, many years ago with the EEOC," Bowlero said in its press release. "The notices provide the claimants, as a matter of course, with an individual right to sue."
Bowlero noted it received letters from the EEOC stating the agency has decided not to bring litigation against the company. In one of the letters, the agency said the closure of the cases doesn't clear the company of wrongdoing.&nbsp;
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"By terminating the handling of this case, the Commission does not certify that [Bowlero] is in compliance. Also, our termination of the investigation does not affect the rights of any aggrieved persons to file a private lawsuit or the Commission's right to sue later or intervene later in a private civil action," said the EEOC's letter, sent Friday.&nbsp;
During the company's earnings call with Wall Street analysts later Monday, executives said that the EEOC investigation was now behind them and would no longer be a distraction.&nbsp;
"Over eight-and-a-half years, the company has vigorously denied and contested the false allegations made against it," CEO Thomas Shannon said in his opening remarks. "We are pleased to report these very positive developments on behalf of our shareholders."&nbsp;
Later, when asked about the financial impact the EEOC investigation has had, finance chief Robert Lavan said "there's been a few million dollars" that have flowed through the income statement, but "more importantly, it's been a distraction."&nbsp;
"So we're happy to focus 100% now on our business and get this behind us," said Lavan.&nbsp;
However, Daniel Dowe, a lawyer representing dozens of claimants, said the case hasn't gone away — it will now just take another form.
The EEOC's decision allows the former employees to move forward with their own lawsuits, and Dowe expects to file a single lawsuit on behalf of more than 70 former employees, he told CNBC. Dowe plans to seek monetary damages in connection with the case.
The EEOC had previously found reasonable cause in 58 of the complaints brought against Bowlero, and the rest were still under investigation when the agency closed its case, according to Bowlero's securities filings and Dowe. The employees who still had cases pending with the EEOC also have the right to sue and are among the potential plaintiffs that Dowe is representing, he said.&nbsp;
The company disclosed in the filings that the EEOC's investigation also resulted in a determination of reasonable cause that Bowlero had been engaging in a "pattern or practice" — a term that indicates systemic issues — of age discrimination since at least 2013, which Bowlero also denies. The EEOC's pattern or practice investigation was also closed, Bowlero said.
When the EEOC finds reasonable cause in a complaint, it means it believes <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/data/definitions-terms#:~:text=private%20court%20action.-,Reasonable%20Cause,rise%20to%20the%20initial%20charge.">discrimination occurred</a>. The agency typically makes that determination in only a small fraction of cases each year, <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/data/age-discrimination-employment-act-charges-filed-eeoc-includes-concurrent-charges-title-vii-ada">EEOC data shows</a>.&nbsp;
Under EEOC procedure, when the agency finds that discrimination has occurred, it works to resolve the situation between the employer and the victim, it explains on its website. If the parties are unable to come to a solution, the EEOC must decide whether to sue the employer — a matter the EEOC's commissioners need to vote on.&nbsp;
"Because of limited resources, we cannot file a lawsuit in every case where we find discrimination," the EEOC <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/youth/frequently-asked-questions#:~:text=If%20no%20violation%20is%20found,you%20decide%20to%20do%20so.">explains on its website</a>.&nbsp;
The EEOC tried to settle the complaints with Bowlero for $60 million in January 2023, but those efforts failed last April, CNBC previously reported.&nbsp;
It's unclear if the question of whether to sue Bowlero made it to a vote with the EEOC's commissioners. The EEOC declined to comment because most of its processes are confidential under federal law.
Dowe said that he requested the agency close its case last month so his clients could move forward with their own lawsuit. He added that he's "delighted" the matter is now ready for private action.
"The investigations were thorough and deep and they resulted in 58 to zero decisions in our favor, so our clients felt we should let the EEOC do its work," Dowe said.&nbsp;
He added that age discrimination is "one of the worst forms of discrimination. Most of what you hear about in discrimination cases is about race and gender, but age is awful because people are at the end of their careers, they can't go back to college and retool. It's humiliating, it kind of ends their life in a disaster."&nbsp;
He told CNBC he plans to sue Bowlero for $80 million, plus legal fees. As of March 31, Bowlero had approximately $212.4 million in available cash and cash equivalents, according to its quarterly securities filing. Dowe said he has until mid-July to file the lawsuit.
Some of the complaints against Bowlero are years old and could be challenged under the statute of limitations, the company has said previously. Dowe said he is confident that his clients will prevail in federal court and there is "strong" case precedent in their favor.
In response, Bowlero's attorneys Alex Spiro and Hope Skibitsky at law firm Quinn Emanuel said they "are pleased with the outcome of the EEOC investigation." The attorneys said the company will fight any claims filed by its past employees.&nbsp;
"Bowlero will defeat those claims," the attorneys said. In previous statements, they denied the claims against Bowlero.&nbsp;
In a separate but related matter, a request from former Bowlero executive Thomas Tanase to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/09/former-bowlero-exec-says-company-threatened-to-report-him-to-fbi.html">countersue the bowling chain</a> for claims of extortion and retaliation was denied in Virginia federal court last week. Tanase's attorneys previously said if the request is denied, the suit can and "likely will" be filed as a new action. Bowlero also denies Tanase's claims.&nbsp;
Tanase's attorneys didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

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As the cannabis industry adapts to its new regulatory environment following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38558352/dea-moves-to-reschedule-weed-cannabis-stocks-go-for-wild-ride-pummel-short-sellers-with-210m-in-">DEA&#39;s announcement</a> it would move to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38226873/analyst-reacts-to-fda-commish-comments-medical-and-recreational-cannabis-could-have">reschedule cannabis</a>, a recent report from Viridian Capital Advisors&nbsp;suggests a significant uptick in mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) activity is on the horizon.
<h2>Increased Benefits For Tier 1 Mult-State Operators</h2>
The analysis highlights a crucial trend in the valuation gap between Tier 1 multi-state operators&nbsp;(MSOs) and smaller entities, which has widened to a three-year high.
Ordered by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38559933/billions-on-the-move-tracking-market-cap-changes-in-top-cannabis-firms-after-dea-rescheduling-an">market capitalization</a>, tier 1 MSOs include Curaleaf Holdings (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/curlf#OTC">CURLF</a>) at $4.15 billion, Green Thumb Industries (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gtbif#OTC">GTBIF</a>) at $2.98 billion, Trulieve Cannabis (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tcnnf#OTC">TCNNF</a>) at $2.10 billion, and Cresco Labs (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crlbf#OTC">CRLBF</a>) at $718.51 million, among others.
This disparity means that M&amp;A has become increasingly accretive for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38386324/whos-winning-in-weed-analyst-looks-at-cannabis-markets-big-players-where-are-the-be">larger companies</a>. In simpler terms, larger companies can now achieve more growth through acquisitions than before, as they can purchase other companies at relatively lower prices compared to their market value.
<h3>Capital Cost Dynamics Alter Bargaining Power</h3>
The<a href="https://dealtracker.viridianca.com/chart-of-the-week/"> report</a> also indicates a growing differential in the cost of capital, which is beginning to favor the larger, publicly traded Tier 1 MSOs.
This means these companies now face lower costs when raising funds compared to their smaller, often privately-held, counterparts. This financial leverage shifts the bargaining power significantly towards the larger MSOs, making it easier for them to pursue and close deals.
According to Viridian, these dynamics are setting the stage for a robust period of consolidation in the industry, particularly as smaller competitors, worn by prolonged market battles, look increasingly to exit.
The report also notes the second half of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 are expected to witness a notable rise in M&amp;A activities, fueled by the strategic use of elevated public company stock prices and healthier<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38420095/cannabis-companies-gains-u-s-versus-canada-averages-can-be-deceiving-irrational-mar"> cash balances</a>.
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Viridian&#39;s chart&nbsp;illustrates a notable decline in M&amp;A activity within the cultivation and retail sector in the first half of 2021, shown by the green bar indicating a decrease in total transaction value. This downturn was largely influenced by falling equity prices, as indicated by the orange line representing the MSOs&nbsp;ETF price&nbsp;and a tightening of capital markets, which led MSOs&nbsp;to conserve cash rather than pursue expansion. However, the report suggests an impending reversal of this trend.
<h3>Shift Towards Equity In Deals</h3>
Amid&nbsp;a slow climb in equity prices due to the anticipation of Schedule 3, larger companies are finding it more advantageous to use their stock as currency for acquisitions rather than raising new capital through markets.
This shift is largely due to the sluggish pace of banking reforms and legislative updates, making cash harder and more expensive to obtain. As a result, the<a href="https://dealtracker.viridianca.com/chart-of-the-week/"> report</a> notes equity, not cash, is becoming the preferred method for financing M&amp;A activities.
<h3>Pro Tip</h3>
Companies may opt to use equity over cash for mergers and acquisitions to leverage high stock prices, preserving cash for operational needs and mitigating new debt risks. The optimal time for equity-financed M&amp;A is typically when a company&#39;s stock price is robust, coinciding with favorable market conditions or positive industry news that boosts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38254223/marijuana-investors-bet-big-on-long-term-growth-over-short-term-earnings-as-market-">investor confidence</a>.
However, this method can lead to shareholder equity dilution if not managed carefully, potentially causing a drop in stock price if the market perceives the issuance as excessive. Issuing new shares increases the total shares available, enhancing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38206489/cannabis-markets-trading-volume-surges-up-292-viridian-capital-highlights-mixed-liq">liquidity </a>and potentially attracting more investors, although it risks negative perceptions affecting stock value.
Read now:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38627339/the-cannabis-caregiver-econo[…]-these-workers-deserve-market-access-and-how-states-can-help" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cannabis Caregiver Economy: Why These Workers Deserve Market Access And How States Can Help</a>
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"Shark Tank" host Kevin O'Leary revealed the secret recipe to success that his mother taught him while growing up. Like another one of the trademark O'Leary qualities of being blunt, this secret recipe is quite simple and easy to understand, too.
In an episode of the Dan Schawbel <a href="https://danschawbel.com/episode-148-kevin-oleary/">podcast</a>, O'Leary revealed that his investment philosophies and many other things he has done in his life have been things he learned and picked up from his mother.
O'Leary's net worth is estimated to be $400 million and he is a believer in an age-old mantra of making wealth – the power of compounding. The first place to start following that path, according to O'Leary, is to start saving.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">O'Leary's Homemade Money Advice</h3>
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Speaking to Schawbel, O'Leary said his mother's financial advice is simple but has stuck with him.
"She told me to always save 10% of everything you bring in, whether it's a gift from your grandmother or whether you make it at the ice cream store or cutting lawn," he told Schawbel, adding that the primary idea is to save whatever you can. "Everybody can do it."
"There's just so much stuff you buy that you don't need. If you put that money in the market… you'll end up quite wealthy when you retire."
"It's the secret to success."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Mother + daughter/son businesses make my cold heart sing!! My mom Georgette taught me almost everything I know about business and finance&#8230;she was also one of my first investors. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/loveproject?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#loveproject</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sharktank?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sharktank</a> <a href="https://t.co/Lp5MRLKpaE">pic.twitter.com/Lp5MRLKpaE</a>
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Like most wealthy people, O'Leary is also a believer in the power of compounding. During a "Good Morning America" <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/video/kevin-oleary-answers-viewers-questions-investing-103591120">episode</a>, O'Leary explained how to save up for your retirement.
Assuming an average salary of $60,000 a year and savings of 15%, O'Leary estimated that at the end of a career, a person would have $1.5 million in the bank, thanks to compounding returns. But there's a catch.
"You must invest 15% — minimum."
Having $1.5 million in the bank could be enough to retire comfortably, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/04/38466698/are-you-saving-enough-to-be-in-the-top-3-of-retirees-heres-how-much-you-need">according to a Benzinga analysis</a>. However, you should still <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/smartasset">consult a financial adviser</a> to help you plan for your specific needs.
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Alico (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALCO#NASDAQ">ALCO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.14) by 285.71 percent. This is a 116.05 percent increase over losses of $(1.62) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $18.113 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $40.600 million by 55.39 percent. This is a 14.94 percent decrease over sales of $21.294 million the same period last year.

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Former President Donald Trump was fined for violating a gag order in his criminal trial Monday by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/38646992/trump-fined-1-000-for-gag-order-violation-threatened-with-jail-time-again-by-judge-i-will-if-nec"> Judge Juan Merchan.</a>
While speaking to reporters after the trial ended Monday, Trump appeared unphased by the recent ruling.
What Happened: Over the last week, Trump<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/04/38523639/judge-threatens-trump-with-incarceration-fines-him-for-violating-gag-order-jail-may-be-a-necessa"> has been fined $10,000</a> for 10 violations of the gag order imposed before the trial began.
Merchan suggested Monday that the fines weren't working and once again threatened potential jail time for the former president.
Trump's comments Monday suggest he could violate the gag order again.
"Frankly, our Constitution is far more important than jail. It's not even close. I'll do that sacrifice any day," Trump said, as <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/live-blog/trump-hush-money-trial-day-12-live-updates-rcna150792">shared </a>by NBC News.
Trump told reporters the case should be over.
"I thought they were finished today. They all want to keep me off the campaign trail."
Based on Trump's comments suggesting he won't be silenced, the trial and Trump's social media activity could be more closely monitored going forward to see if Trump will face jail time.
"His continued willful violations of this Court's orders threaten the administration of justice and constitute a direct attack on the rule of law. I cannot allow this to continue," Merchan said of Trump on Monday morning.
Merchan told the court he does not want to impose jail time on Trump.
"The last thing I want to do is to put you in jail. You are the former president of the United States, and possibly the next president as well. There are many reasons why incarceration is truly a last resort for you."
Merchan did not specify which jail Trump would be sent to. A spokesperson for Rikers Island jail said they would welcome Trump if he was sent there.
"The department would find appropriate housing," spokesperson Frank Dwyer said.
Related Link: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/38598789/trump-vs-biden-2024-election-frontrunners-tied-in-new-poll-which-candidate-gains-in-popularity-a">Trump Vs. Biden: 2024 Election Frontrunners Tied In New Poll, Which Candidate Gains In Popularity Among Voters?</a>
Why It's Important: The criminal trial sees<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/04/38326553/trump-hush-money-trial-has-12-jurors-here-are-the-7-men-5-women-to-decide-former-presidents-fate"> Trump facing charges</a> that he falsified business records to conceal money paid to silence adult actress Stormy Daniels.
The trial began with jury selection on April 15 and is expected to last six to eight weeks.
Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass estimated Monday that the District Attorney's office has two weeks left for its side of the trial. This could include having Daniels and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testify as key witnesses.
Based on the timeline, prosecution would conclude on May 21. With court not in session on May 22 or May 24, it is now likely that the trial stretches past the Memorial Day weekend.
Witnesses in court Monday included former Trump Organization controller Jeff McConney and former Trump Organization accounts payable supervisor Deborah Tarasoff, who remains a Trump Organization employee.
On Monday, the jury was shown check stubs and checks paid to Cohen.
Tarasoff also testified that Trump would write "VOID" on checks and send them back if he didn't approve the expenses. Invoices over $10,000 had to be approved by Trump, Donald Trump Jr. or Eric Trump, Tarasoff said Monday.
Each payment shown in court Monday was over the $10,000 level, which could come into play later in the trial.
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Caregivers are at the forefront of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis">medical cannabis industry</a>, tailoring treatments and providing personalized care for patients.
Despite their<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/22/12/30008720/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-medical-marijuana-caregiver"> vital contributions</a>, their&nbsp;recognition and compensation often fall short. How can caregivers be fairly rewarded for their work, and what challenges do they face?
According to Lou Pino, a veteran event organizer and caregiver on the East Coast and founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genetraders/">Gene Traders</a>, an event dedicated to exchanging cannabis strains, the caregiver economy is an essential component of the industry that needs more support and understanding.
&ldquo;Being a caregiver comes with its share of challenges. Often, caregivers must bear the financial burden of their work, paying for everything out of their own pockets. This includes purchasing supplies, services, and equipment. It&#39;s a demanding role that requires a significant investment, both financially and emotionally,&rdquo; Pino explained.
Caregiving is far from free work. It&rsquo;s an endeavor that costs caregivers their own money to ensure patients receive the personalized care they need. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Pino shared his insights on how caregivers can navigate these challenges while also fostering innovation and diversity in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis">cannabis cultivation</a>.
<h3>Gene Traders: Exchanging Medicine</h3>
&quot;In 2013, I was organizing medical events in Rhode Island to help educate people about what cannabis works best for various conditions,&quot; Pino said.
Recognizing the lack of resources for cultivators, he created Gene Traders as an event for exchanging knowledge and resources. &quot;The most valuable thing about Gene Traders is, yes, the access to genetics, but it&#39;s the conversation, months with just a few sentences,&quot; he said.
Gene Traders provides access to genetics and fosters collaboration among cultivators. These<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@genetradersofficial"> intimate cannabis events</a>, typically gathering around 300 to 500 people in a single day, are lively hubs where cultivators and breeders showcase their plants, set up informative booths&nbsp;and share insights on growing, crossing&nbsp;and breeding.
It&#39;s a vibrant scene, filled with experts eager to exchange knowledge and celebrate the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cannabis-branding">craft of cannabis </a>cultivation.&nbsp;&quot;The conversations and collaborations are more important than just buying genetics,&quot; he said. The event&#39;s exchange of knowledge is invaluable, helping growers save time and improve their practices.
One reason why events like Gene Traders are important is that they facilitate the growth of whole plants for medical patients.
The entourage effect refers to the synergistic interaction between the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/03/31197289/what-are-cannabinoids-their-types-and-effects">various compounds in cannabis</a>, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, which together create a therapeutic effect greater than the sum of their parts.
This effect is vital for the endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating various bodily functions, including pain, mood, and appetite. &ldquo;Tailored treatments using whole-plant cannabis are often more effective for medical patients, as they can address <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/12/36394288/cannabis-2024-experts-weigh-in-what-to-expect-from-dc-and-business-outlook-exciting-point-in-tim">specific needs </a>and conditions more precisely than isolated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/20/10/17942676/most-abundant-cannabinoids">compounds</a>,&rdquo; Pino continued.
By fostering an environment where cultivators can share knowledge and collaborate, Gene Traders helps to ensure that patients have access to the best possible treatments.
<h3>The Caregiver Gene Pool: Fostering Innovation</h3>
Caregivers play a critical role in expanding the gene pool through sharing and collaboration at events like Gene Traders.&nbsp;&quot;Without the caregiver or the home market, it would be very difficult for us to get new names because it&#39;s too expensive to hunt through genetics in a commercial facility.&quot;
The innovative environment fostered by caregivers leads to distinctive cannabis profiles that enrich the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis"> market</a>.
Oino explained that developing different genetic profiles to treat different conditions &quot;is highly dependent on the resources home cultivators have.&quot;
Depending on these resources, caregivers, and growers can contribute to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/12/36268367/u-s-cannabis-market-premium-products"> development of premium, unique cannabis</a> profiles that stand out in the market.
By nurturing a diverse gene pool, caregivers who grow their own
contribute to a rich tapestry of cannabis varieties, ensuring the industry continues to evolve and cater to diverse consumer needs.
<h3>Access To The Market For Caregivers</h3>
According to Pino, states like Maine, Rhode Island, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/massachusetts-cannabis">Massachusetts</a> have favorable caregiver laws, while states like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/connecticut-cannabis">Connecticut</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/new-york-cannabis">New York</a> are more restrictive.
&quot;For example, Michigan allows caregivers to grow up to 72 plants,&quot; Pino pointed out. However, in Connecticut&nbsp;the limit is just &quot;three in veg and three in flower,&quot; which restricts caregivers&#39; ability to experiment and develop new strains.
Pino highlighted the importance of compensating caregivers fairly.
He mentioned that some states allow caregivers to sell their surplus to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cannabis-branding">dispensaries</a>, which helps medical markets flourish. He said, &quot;If caregivers can pass testing, they should be able to sell to the medical market.&quot;
Pino also noted how government involvement and red tape can hinder cultivators from getting their products to market​.
Pino suggested a straightforward approach.&nbsp;&quot;Once you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/09/34122583/oregon-court-halts-zero-tolerance-aspergillus-mold-testing-cannabis-cultivators-find-respite">pass testing</a>, you should be able to pull out your income, pay taxes, and keep moving forward.&nbsp;This practical solution supports caregivers and contributes to a vibrant cannabis industry.&quot;
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A close race between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is anticipated by many for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 presidential election.</a>
While most election polls predict a close race between the two candidates, a recent poll shows a sizable lead for one candidate.
What Happened: A new poll from Rasmussen Reports showed one 2024 presidential candidate with a 10-point lead, an outlier from other election polls and current <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/04/38417836/trump-and-biden-get-ready-2024-election-betting-odds-point-to-major-showdown">betting odds for the election.</a>
The new Rasmussen <a href="https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/election_2024_trump_now_10_over_biden">poll </a>had Donald Trump at 46% and Joe Biden at 36%. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came in at 9% in the latest poll. The remaining people polled chose another candidate or said they were undecided.
When the poll was expanded to more candidates, the Rasmussen results were as follows:
Donald Trump: 48%
Joe Biden: 36%
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: 8%
Cornel West: 1%
Jill Stein: 1%
The latest Rasmussen poll marked an improvement for Trump who was at 44% in April and a drop for Biden who was at 38%.
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Why It's Important: The Republican-leaning Rasmussen was called into question when the latest poll results were shared. Many were quick to point out that a double-digit lead at this point in the election cycle is an extreme outlier.
One publication <a href="https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-vs-biden-polls-dont-be-fooled-by-outliers.html">noted</a> the last time a president won the national popular vote by more than 10 points it was Ronald Reagan 30 years ago when he won 49 of the 50 states.
The Washington Post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/08/rasmussen-538-polling/">shared </a>earlier this year that Rasmussen Reports was dropped from poll aggregation platform FiveThirtyEight, which is owned by ABC News.
Rasmussen has spoken out in support of its polling and said that it was unfairly removed from the polling aggregate site.
"Dear ABC, the presidential race ISN'T tight. We have Trump up 12, not 2. Oh, and ABC kicked us out of the 538 aggregate because we wouldn't disclose proprietary info," Rasmussen <a href="https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/1787485122922414260">tweeted</a>.
A tweet that shared political polling data saw many comments laughing at the Rasmussen report and some calling for Community Notes, the X tool that shares reasons why posts are inaccurate.
Biden won the popular vote 51.3% to Trump's 46.9% in the 2020 presidential election. Trump won the electoral college vote and Hillary Clinton won the popular vote at 48.2% to Trump's 46.1% in the 2016 election.
It is five months before voters head to the polls to select the next president. Until then, election polls will serve as a guide to how likely each candidate is to win.
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Gaia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAIA#NASDAQ">GAIA</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.05) per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 16.67 percent increase over losses of $(0.06) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $21.693 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $21.400 million by 1.37 percent. This is a 10.41 percent increase over sales of $19.647 million the same period last year.

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Every new Apple Watch model not only steps up its game with more features but also syncs seamlessly with an ever-expanding universe of third-party apps. These apps are your sidekicks for everything from tracking steps to monitoring your heart rate, answering queries, and navigating spaces, making life smoother without constantly fishing for your phone.
If you&#8217;ve invested in an Apple Watch, or splurged on the fancier Apple Watch Ultra, you&#8217;re well aware of its prowess. It&#8217;s not just about keeping tabs on your fitness or reminding you to pause for a breather — this gadget stands out as a top-tier health-tech tool. So here&#8217;s our pick of 10 apps that you must have on your Apple Watch:
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Waterminder</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="577" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06094827/Waterminder-app-1024x577.jpg" alt="WaterMinder is a water drinking reminder app that helps you stay hydrated throughout the day with personalized reminders. Image credit: Funn Media" class="wp-image-324057" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06094827/Waterminder-app-1024x577.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06094827/Waterminder-app-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06094827/Waterminder-app-768x433.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06094827/Waterminder-app.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WaterMinder is a water-drinking reminder app that helps you stay hydrated throughout the day with personalized reminders. Image credit: Funn Media</figcaption></figure>
Staying hydrated is crucial, yet often overlooked. The Waterminder app syncs with your iPhone&#8217;s Health app to calculate your daily water needs and nudges you throughout the day to meet your hydration goal. It even tracks the water content from beverages like coffee and juice, helping you make healthier choices effortlessly.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">iTranslate Converse</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095022/itranslate-converse-1024x576.jpeg" alt="The iTranslate Converse app translates real-time conversations on your Apple Watch. Image credit: iTranslate Converse" class="wp-image-324065" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095022/itranslate-converse-1024x576.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095022/itranslate-converse-300x169.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095022/itranslate-converse-768x432.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095022/itranslate-converse.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The iTranslate Converse app translates real-time conversations on your Apple Watch. Image credit: iTranslate Converse</figcaption></figure>
Breaking language barriers becomes simple with iTranslate Converse. This app listens and translates between two languages in real-time, enabling seamless conversation with someone who speaks a different language. It displays and speaks the translation on your Apple Watch, making communication easy and natural.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Just Press Record</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095213/just-press-record-1024x576.jpg" alt="The Just Press Record app lets you quickly start, stop, and listen to recordings, right from your wrist. Image credit: Just Press Record" class="wp-image-324067" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095213/just-press-record-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095213/just-press-record-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095213/just-press-record-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095213/just-press-record.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Just Press Record app lets you quickly start, stop, and listen to recordings, right from your wrist. Image credit: Just Press Record</figcaption></figure>
For quick audio recordings, Just Press Record delivers high functionality with minimal fuss. This app lets you start, stop, and playback recordings directly from your Apple Watch, ideal for capturing thoughts or conversations when your iPhone isn&#8217;t handy.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Calm</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095512/calm-apple-watch-1024x576.jpg" alt="The Calm app offers guided meditations, breathing exercises, mindful movement sessions, guided stretching and more on your wrist. Image credit: Calm" class="wp-image-324070" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095512/calm-apple-watch-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095512/calm-apple-watch-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095512/calm-apple-watch-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095512/calm-apple-watch.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Calm app offers guided meditations, breathing exercises, mindful movement sessions, guided stretching and more on your wrist. Image credit: Calm</figcaption></figure>
Calm brings a suite of meditation and relaxation tools to your wrist. Start your day with a 10-minute session, tackle anxiety with Emergency Calm, or unwind with a Sleep Story, all accessible from your Apple Watch. These activities also contribute to filling your daily activity rings.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spotify</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095619/spotify-apple-watch-1024x576.jpg" alt="Even if you use Spotify's free version, you can control Spotify playlists from your watch with the app. Image credit: Spotify" class="wp-image-324072" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095619/spotify-apple-watch-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095619/spotify-apple-watch-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095619/spotify-apple-watch-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095619/spotify-apple-watch.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Even if you use Spotify's free version, you can control Spotify playlists from your watch with the app. Image credit: Spotify</figcaption></figure>
Music lovers can enjoy Spotify directly from their Apple Watch. Premium users can download tracks for offline listening, while free users can control music playback and stream through Bluetooth headphones or smart speakers at home.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Audible</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095718/audible-apple-watch-app-1024x576.jpg" alt="The Audible app will sync with the iPhone app to pick up right where you left off, so you won't lose your spot. Image credit: Audible" class="wp-image-324075" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095718/audible-apple-watch-app-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095718/audible-apple-watch-app-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095718/audible-apple-watch-app-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095718/audible-apple-watch-app.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Audible app will sync with the iPhone app to pick up right where you left off, so you won&#8217;t lose your spot. Image credit: Audible</figcaption></figure>
For book enthusiasts, Audible makes it easy to immerse yourself in audiobooks right from your wrist. Whether streaming over LTE or listening offline, the Audible app for Apple Watch keeps your place synced with your iPhone app.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nike Run Club</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095826/apple-watch-nike-1024x576.jpg" alt="The Nike Run Club app logs stats like distance, pace, splits, heart rate and more. Image credit: Nike" class="wp-image-324079" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095826/apple-watch-nike-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095826/apple-watch-nike-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095826/apple-watch-nike-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06095826/apple-watch-nike.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Nike Run Club app logs stats like distance, pace, splits, heart rate and more. Image credit: Nike</figcaption></figure>
Enhance your runs with the Nike Run Club app, which tracks detailed running metrics and offers audio-guided runs and custom coaching plans. It's perfect for both casual joggers and serious runners looking to achieve their personal best.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Apple Maps</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="667" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/21070752/Apple-Watch.jpg" alt="The Apple Maps app works much better than the Google Maps app on the Apple Watch. Image credit: Shutterstock" class="wp-image-72433" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/21070752/Apple-Watch.jpg 1000w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/21070752/Apple-Watch-300x200.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/21070752/Apple-Watch-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Apple Maps app works much better than the Google Maps app on the Apple Watch. Image credit: Shutterstock</figcaption></figure>
While you might prefer Google Maps on your iPhone, Apple Maps excels on the Apple Watch. Ask Siri for directions, and get clear, step-by-step navigation with alerts for upcoming turns, all from your wrist.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Phone Buddy</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06100107/phone-buddy-apple-watch-app-1024x576.jpg" alt="The Phone Buddy app uses Bluetooth to monitor how far apart your iPhone and Apple Watch are. Image credit: Phone Buddy" class="wp-image-324097" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06100107/phone-buddy-apple-watch-app-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06100107/phone-buddy-apple-watch-app-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06100107/phone-buddy-apple-watch-app-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/06100107/phone-buddy-apple-watch-app.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Phone Buddy app uses Bluetooth to monitor how far apart your iPhone and Apple Watch are. Image credit: Phone Buddy</figcaption></figure>
Never forget your iPhone again with Phone Buddy, which alerts you if you move too far from your phone. It&#8217;s particularly useful for those moments when you rush out the door and leave your phone behind.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lifeline 2</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/18090850/Apple-Watch-1024x576.jpg" alt="Lifeline 2 is a choose-your-own-adventure game in which you receive messages on your Apple Watch and select a response to move the story forward. Image credit: Apple" class="wp-image-186216" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/18090850/Apple-Watch-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/18090850/Apple-Watch-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/18090850/Apple-Watch-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/18090850/Apple-Watch-1536x864.jpg 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/18090850/Apple-Watch.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lifeline 2 is a choose-your-own-adventure game in which you receive messages on your Apple Watch and select a response to move the story forward. Image credit: Apple</figcaption></figure>
For gaming on the go, Lifeline 2 offers an engaging choose-your-own-adventure experience that unfolds in real-time on your Apple Watch. It's a unique game that fits the Apple Watch&#8217;s interface perfectly, providing entertainment at your fingertips.

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