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In the ongoing criminal trial against former President Donald Trump, his ex-personal attorney Michael Cohen is reportedly set to testify once more.
What Happened: Cohen will face cross-examination by Trump&#8217;s defense attorney on Thursday. Cohen, the last witness for the prosecution, had previously testified about his change of allegiance against Trump in 2018 and his wish for Trump&#8217;s conviction, <a href="https://www.voanews.com/a/cohen-to-testify-again-at-trump-s-criminal-trial/7613823.html">reported</a> Voice Of America News.
Trump&#8217;s defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, has cast doubt on the reliability of Cohen&#8217;s testimony, citing his apparent fixation on Trump, which includes profiting from anti-Trump merchandise and books. Blanche aims to expose Cohen&#8217;s hostility towards the former president through his line of questioning.
Cohen has confessed to earning $3.4 million in royalties from two Trump-related books and selling anti-Trump items on his website. He also hosts a podcast where he regularly criticizes Trump.
Blanche has challenged Cohen&#8217;s selective memory, pointing out his ability to remember damaging conversations with Trump from 2016, but not recent interactions with prosecutors. Cohen, however, maintains that he remembers all phone conversations with Trump.
Trump is facing 34 charges and could be sentenced to up to four years in prison if convicted. The charges include falsifying business records at his Trump Organization to conceal a $130,000 reimbursement to Cohen in 2017.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/38794046/michael-cohen-says-he-never-wanted-to-go-into-law-was-offered-375k-to-work-for-donald-trump-goin?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Cohen Says He Never Wanted To Go Into Law, Was Offered $375K To Work For Donald Trump: &#8216;Going To Be A Lot Of Women Coming Forward&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: Cohen&#8217;s testimony has been a significant part of the trial. He has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/38832464/michael-cohen-says-he-was-knee-deep-into-the-cult-of-donald-trump-when-he-admired-lied-for-forme">admitted to lying multiple times</a> to protect Trump and has facilitated payments between Trump and several parties to maintain their silence.
His testimony has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38844560/michael-cohen-remarkably-good-at-ny-hush-money-trial-says-ex-doj-attorney-slams-defenses-beyond-thin">praised by political experts</a> and former Department of Justice Attorney Andrew Weissmann, who called Cohen&#8217;s performance &#8220;remarkably good&#8221; and criticized the defense&#8217;s cross-examination as &#8220;beyond thin-skinned, rude.&#8221;
Trump has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38805336/trump-slams-judge-defends-actions-following-michael-cohens-testimony-in-hush-money-trial-really-a-ve">publicly criticized</a> the judge presiding over the case, calling it a &#8220;very sad day for the country.&#8221;
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Mohamed El-Erian, the Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, suggested that the latest inflation data could prompt the U.S. Federal Reserve to consider an earlier interest rate cut, potentially boosting bond and equity prices.
What Happened: El-Erian took social media platform X, to share the latest U.S. inflation figures, indicating a potential shift in the Fed&#8217;s interest rate policy. 
&#8220;At 0.3%, the monthly increase in headline US CPI was better than the consensus forecast of 0.4%. The core measure was in line with the 0.3% forecast. These #inflation numbers and softer-than-expected retail sales data —unchanged for the headline measure and down 0.3% for the &#8220;control group&#8221;—are fueling hopes for an earlier interest rate cut by the #FederalReserve, thereby boosting bond and equity prices,&#8221; El-Erian&#8217;s post read.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">At 0.3%, the monthly increase in headline US CPI was better than the consensus forecast of 0.4%. The core measure was in line with the 0.3% forecast. These <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/inflation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#inflation</a> numbers and softer-than-expected retail sales data —unchanged for the headline measure and down 0.3% for the…
&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1790756974021206130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The latest inflation data has been a topic of keen interest, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38842603/us-inflation-falls-as-expected-in-april-bolsters-fed-rate-cut-bets">April&#8217;s figures aligning with analyst estimates</a>, breaking a concerning three-month streak of higher-than-expected readings and reigniting hopes for a return to the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target. This has led to speculation about a potential shift in the Fed&#8217;s interest rate policy, as hinted by El-Erian.
However, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38821976/fed-chair-powell-signals-patience-in-rate-policy-labels-producer-inflation-data-as-mixed">signaled patience in rate policy</a>, suggesting that the next move by the Fed would likely be to maintain the policy rate rather than increase it. This has added to the uncertainty surrounding the Fed&#8217;s future decisions.
While the potential for an earlier rate cut has sparked optimism in the bond and equity markets, it also reflects broader concerns about inflation and its impact on the economy. These concerns have been highlighted by El-Erian in a recent poll, where <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38780665/mohamed-el-erian-highlights-voter-concerns-over-inflation-income-and-housing-costs-in-latest-poll-im">voter worries about inflation</a> were shown to be affecting President Joe Biden&#8216;s economic policy approval ratings.
Meanwhile, some Reddit users are increasingly predicting an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38781510/redditors-predict-economic-doom-brace-for-us-collapse-only-time-will-tell-how-bad-it-will-truly-get">economic collapse in the U.S.</a>, with some even preparing for a scenario similar to the Soviet Union's demise after the Cold War. The growing concern is being fueled by factors such as inflation, debt, and job market instability.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38836000/macro-guru-raoul-pal-says-fresh-gamestop-led-meme-stock-frenzy-has-nothing-to-do-wi?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Macro Guru Raoul Pal Says Fresh GameStop-Led Meme Stock Frenzy Has Nothing To Do With Interest Rates: &#8216;Clock Is Ticking On The 25-40-Year-Olds&#8217;</a>
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Mohamed El-Erian Says Bond And Equity Prices Getting A Boost After Softer-Than-Expected Headline CPI Numbers And Fueling 'Hopes For An Earlier Interest Rate Cut'

Ahead of the November election, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has expressed her disapproval of President Joe Biden debating with former President Donald Trump.
What Happened: Pelosi voiced her concerns over Trump&#8217;s past debate behavior, citing instances from 2016 and 2020 when Trump appeared to physically intimidate his opponents and frequently interrupted the moderator, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4666882-pelosi-says-she-would-never-recommend-biden-debate-trump/">reported</a> The Hill.
"I myself would never recommend going on stage with Donald Trump," Pelosi told CNN's on Wednesday, according to the report.
&#8220;But the president has decided that's what he wants to do,&#8221; said the former speaker. "I think the format he is suggesting is a good one."
The first debate, hosted by CNN, is scheduled for June 27, followed by a second debate on September 10, hosted by ABC. These debates are part of a strategic move by the Biden campaign to highlight the differences between the two candidates.
Pelosi suggested that networks hold separate town hall meetings, allowing the candidates to answer questions about the future and let the public make their decision.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38779447/biden-vs-trump-matchup-in-this-traditionally-red-state-shows-republican-partys-lead-could-shrink-due?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Biden Vs. Trump Matchup In This Traditionally Red State Shows Republican Party&#8217;s Lead Could Shrink Due To This Factor</a>
Why It Matters: The decision to debate comes after a series of events. In March, Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/03/37550422/trump-ready-to-debate-biden-anytime-anywhere-anyplace-how-media-companies-shareholders-could-be-">expressed his readiness</a> to debate Biden &#8220;anytime, anywhere, anyplace.&#8221; 
This was followed by Biden signaling his intent to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/38849634/biden-signals-intent-to-debate-trump-in-june-make-my-day-pal">participate in debates</a> in a post on social media in May, stating, &#8220;Make my day, pal. I'll even do it twice.&#8221;
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Nancy Pelosi On Upcoming Presidential Debate: 'I Would Never Recommend Going On Stage With Donald Trump'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) praised the courage of Slovakia&#8217;s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, following an assassination attempt, in relation to his stance on the World Health Organization and COVID-19 vaccinations.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Greene took to X, formerly Twitter, to express her admiration for Fico&#8217;s bold stance against the WHO and mass vaccinations. She tweeted, &#8220;This is great and courageous. No wonder they shot him. I pray he makes a full recovery.&#8221;
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&mdash; Marjorie Taylor Greene &#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f8; (@mtgreenee) <a href="https://twitter.com/mtgreenee/status/1790771908054483380?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The tweet came in response to a video, shared by an X user and featuring Fico, where he declared that his party, the Slovakia Democratic Party, would not support strengthening the powers of the WHO. He also voiced his concerns about the consequences of mass vaccination with experimental, untested vaccines.
In response to Greene, some X users pointed out that she was pushing conspiracy theories, while others questioned with incredulity her &#8220;no wonder they shot him&#8221; statement.
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&mdash; Art Candee &#x1f37f;&#x1f964; (@ArtCandee) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArtCandee/status/1790772956919984364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Greene&#8217;s tweet comes in the wake of an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38845607/slovakias-prime-minister-robert-fico-hospitalized-after-assassination-attempt-suspect-detained-repor">assassination attempt</a> on Fico. The Slovak PM was hospitalized following a shooting incident in Handlova, a town approximately 150 kilometers northeast of the capital, Bratislava. A suspect has since been apprehended in relation to the shooting.
Greene, known for her controversial statements and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37174934/marjorie-taylor-greene-faces-democratic-criticism-over-vulgarity-and-conspiracy-in-vaccine-hearing">support for conspiracy theories</a>, has previously faced criticism from her Democratic colleagues for her comments on vaccine safety. During a hearing, she <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37174934/marjorie-taylor-greene-faces-democratic-criticism-over-vulgarity-and-conspiracy-in-vaccine-hearing">challenged experts</a> from the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on their policies.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Slovak PM 'Great' And 'Courageous' Over COVID-19 Vaccine, WHO Stance: 'No Wonder They Shot Him'

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Kevin O'Leary is quite blunt when it comes to giving important advice, especially when it concerns business and money. While the "Shark Tank" host has doled out plenty of advice over the years, he follows it himself too, and is known for his frugal lifestyle.
Be it expensive coffee or sandwiches, O'Leary follows these five things in his life so he does not waste his money.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. No Expensive Dates</h3>
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Perhaps this is easier said than done at times, but O'Leary does not like expensive dates. Instead, he wants people to look at dating as an investment.
"You're going to spend money and you're going to spend time [on dates], so look at that significant other in the context of, ‘Do I want to spend time with them?' And, ‘Do I want to invest money in them?&#8217;" he <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/25/kevin-oleary-how-to-decide-what-to-spend-on-a-date.html">said</a> in a CNBC interview.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. No Expensive Coffee</h3>
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O'Leary thinks it is "such a waste of money" to buy expensive coffee that costs $2.50 to purchase but "about 18 cents" to make.
"I drink coffee, one cup every morning. It costs about 18 cents to make it, and I invest the rest," he <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56XYThTXgOQ">said</a> in another interview on CNBC.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Not Buying $15 Sandwiches</h3>
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O'Leary is not a big fan of spending too much on eating out – he thinks spending $15 on sandwiches makes no sense for something that costs 99 cents to make at home.
"You know, you go to work, you spend 15 bucks on a sandwich. What are you an idiot?" he <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinolearytv/video/7275123149476252971?lang=en">said</a> in a TikTok video.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. No Fast Fashion</h3>
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O'Leary thinks spending too much on clothes is another big source of throwing money down the drain.
"If you actually look at your closet, you probably wear the same 20% 80% of the time, and the rest of the stuff you bought is wasted," said O'Leary in an interview with Entrepreneur.
He added that he has 20 suits and carries four of them with him – he wears them out before buying new ones, which helps him not waste money.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. Not Buying Things You Don't Need</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="585" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15095712/Kevin-5-1024x585.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-339520" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15095712/Kevin-5-1024x585.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15095712/Kevin-5-300x171.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15095712/Kevin-5-768x439.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15095712/Kevin-5-1536x878.jpg 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15095712/Kevin-5.jpg 1792w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Representational image of a person reading a book &#x7C; Photo generated using Dall-E</figcaption></figure>
Another important factor to keep in mind while buying things is asking yourself, "Do I really need this?" says O'Leary.
"So, I don't buy a lot of crap. I buy good stuff that I need and I invest the rest."
Photo courtesy: Flickr

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Xos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOS#NASDAQ">XOS</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(1.80) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(2.25) by 20 percent. This is a 58.33 percent increase over losses of $(4.32) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $13.162 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $15.720 million by 16.27 percent. This is a 180.22 percent increase over sales of $4.697 million the same period last year.

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Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

Xos Q1 2024 GAAP EPS $(1.80) Beats $(2.25) Estimate, Sales $13.162M Miss $15.720M Estimate

Did you know that 40% of all food in the United States ends up in the trash? And guess what? Nearly half of that comes from our very own kitchens. Yes, we&#8217;re all a bit guilty of messing up portion sizes, cooking too much and then letting those leftovers linger in the fridge until they&#8217;re no longer recognizable. But let's switch things up.
Here are five clever ways to tackle those leftovers and cut down on food waste.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Plan to Have Leftovers</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/2024/05/14051030/leftover-food-recycling-3-1024x576.jpeg" alt="When you're planning meals, think about what the extras can become. Image: Dall-E 3" class="wp-image-336658" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051030/leftover-food-recycling-3-1024x576.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051030/leftover-food-recycling-3-300x169.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051030/leftover-food-recycling-3-768x432.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051030/leftover-food-recycling-3.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">When you're planning meals, think about what the extras can become. Image: Dall-E 3</figcaption></figure>
When you&#8217;re whipping up your next meal, think a step ahead. Making double the veggies or rice isn&#8217;t just about having leftovers, it's also about setting yourself up for an easy meal later. Imagine turning last night's roast chicken into today's chicken salad sandwich. Or how about freezing half of tonight&#8217;s rice for a quick stir-fry next week? You&#8217;re not just saving food, you&#8217;re also saving time and money in the process.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Get Smart About Storage</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/2024/05/14052226/leftover-food-recycling-5-1024x576.jpeg" alt="Glass containers are not just reusable; they let you see what's inside without even opening them. Image: Dall-E 3" class="wp-image-336682" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14052226/leftover-food-recycling-5-1024x576.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14052226/leftover-food-recycling-5-300x169.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14052226/leftover-food-recycling-5-768x432.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14052226/leftover-food-recycling-5.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Glass containers are not just reusable; they let you see what's inside without even opening them. Image: Dall-E 3</figcaption></figure>
Ever lost a container of leftovers in the back of the fridge? Consider switching to glass containers. They&#8217;re better for the planet, and you can actually see what's inside without opening the lid. And for freezing, grab some zip-top bags, label them with what&#8217;s inside and the date, and you'll make your life a whole lot easier.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Declare a Leftover Night</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/2024/05/14051610/leftover-food-recycling-4-1024x576.jpeg" alt="Discipline yourself to commit to eating down the fridge one night a week. Image: Dall-E 3" class="wp-image-336669" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051610/leftover-food-recycling-4-1024x576.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051610/leftover-food-recycling-4-300x169.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051610/leftover-food-recycling-4-768x432.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051610/leftover-food-recycling-4.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Discipline yourself to commit to eating down the fridge one night a week. Image: Dall-E 3</figcaption></figure>
Is your fridge starting to look like a food museum? Pick one night a week and dedicate it to eating up all those leftovers. Call it the &#8220;Fridge Clean-Out Feast&#8221; or whatever fun name you like. It's like a culinary challenge in your own kitchen!
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. Lunch Transformation</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/2024/05/14051719/leftover-food-recycling-1-1024x576.jpeg" alt="Stash a lunch-able portion of dinner in a container and pack it for lunch the next day. Image: Dall-E 3" class="wp-image-336673" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051719/leftover-food-recycling-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051719/leftover-food-recycling-1-300x169.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051719/leftover-food-recycling-1-768x432.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051719/leftover-food-recycling-1.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Stash a good portion of dinner in a container and pack it for lunch the next day. Image: Dall-E 3</figcaption></figure>
Turn dinner&#8217;s extras into tomorrow's lunch. It's a no-brainer way to save some cash and eat healthier. Packing up a portion of tonight's dinner means you've got a homemade meal ready to go for lunch at work. No extra cooking is required — just scoop, store, and enjoy the next day!
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. Rethink Your Leftovers</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/2024/05/14051830/leftover-food-recycling-2-1024x576.jpeg" alt="Try and see leftovers from the lens of a chef and use them as ingredients in your next meal. Image: Dall-E 3" class="wp-image-336674" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051830/leftover-food-recycling-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051830/leftover-food-recycling-2-300x169.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051830/leftover-food-recycling-2-768x432.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14051830/leftover-food-recycling-2.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">See leftovers from the lens of a chef and use them as ingredients in your next meal. Image: Dall-E 3</figcaption></figure>
Don't see your leftovers as just reheated meals. Those extra noodles? They're the base of a killer new frittata. Got some veggies hanging around? Whip them into a vibrant pasta sauce with a can of tomatoes. Or roll last night's rice and chicken into a burrito, add a dollop of sour cream and some salsa, and bam! You've got yourself a new meal.

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Back Of The Fridge Treasures: 5 Ways To Transform Leftovers And Feel Good About Reducing Food Waste

Adult actress Stormy Daniels is a key person in the criminal trial alleging former President Donald Trump<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/04/38251447/trump-hush-money-trial-preview-key-witnesses-2024-campaign-impact-prison-time-trump-could-face-i"> falsified business records.</a>
Daniels said she wants to see justice play out and Trump to be held accountable. If he's found not guilty, she might be ready to leave the country.
What Happened: Even though she is<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/38687167/stormy-daniels-wants-trump-to-be-held-accountable-go-to-jail-former-presidents-lawyers-call-for-"> done testifying in the criminal trial</a>, Daniels is still closely watching the result of the jury trial against Trump.
Daniels' husband Barrett Blade was recently interviewed by CNN and shared that the duo might be leaving the U.S. if Trump receives a not guilty verdict from the jury.
"Either way, I don't think it gets better for her. I think if it's not guilty, we got to decide what to do. Good chance we'll probably vacate this country," Blade <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/05/15/barrett-blade-stormy-daniels-husband-trump-trial-ebof-hnk-digvid.cnn">told </a>CNN's "OutFront" Tuesday, as <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/us-news/stormy-daniels-husband-says-theyll-likely-leave-us-if-trump-is-found-not-guilty/">shared </a>by the New York Post.
Blade, who is an adult film star like Daniels, said his wife, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, suffered from Trump supporters&#8217; hate and it would likely continue regardless of the verdict.
"I know that we would like to get on with our lives. I know that she wants to move past this. We just want to do what I guess you'd say normal people get to do in some aspects but I don't know if that ever will be, you know, and it breaks my heart."
Related Link: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/38749159/stormy-daniels-says-she-never-asked-for-money-in-trump-hush-money-case-former-president-declares">Stormy Daniels Says She &#8216;Never Asked For Money&#8217; In Trump Hush Money Case, Former President Declares He&#8217;s &#8216;So Innocent&#8217;</a>
Why It's Important: Daniels was one of the key witnesses in the trial and could help the prosecution prove that hush money payments were made to her to silence her ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
It was revealed after Daniels' testimony that she wore a bulletproof vest while arriving at court out of fear.
"She was paralyzed with fear — not taking the stand or telling her story, but [of] what some nut might do to her," Daniels' lawyer Clark Brewster <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/13/politics/video/stormy-daniels-bulletproof-vest-clark-brewster-trump-hush-money-trial-ac360-digvid?cid=ios_app">told </a>CNN.
Daniels could remain a key figure in the case after the verdict is read and likely won&#8217;t be able to live a normal life in the U.S. for some time.
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Vaccinex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCNX#NASDAQ">VCNX</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(2.94) per share. The company reported $104.00 thousand in sales this quarter. This is a 81.09 percent decrease over sales of $550.00 thousand the same period last year.

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Vaccinex Q1 EPS $(2.94), Sales $104.00K Down From $550.00K YoY

Medicine Man Technologies, Inc., operating as Schwazze (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/shwz#OTC">SHWZ</a>),&nbsp;announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Schwazze&#39;s interim CEO, Forrest Hoffmaster, <a href="https://ir.schwazze.com/news-releases/news-release-details/schwazze-announces-first-quarter-2024-financial-results">commented</a> on the results.&nbsp;&quot;We delivered another period of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/03/37987400/schwazze-reports-slight-revenue-drop-in-q4-2023-amid-fierce-competition-in-cannabis-retail-secto">revenue growth</a> in Q1 as we further refined our retail strategy while contending with the prolonged competitive challenges in Colorado and New Mexico.&quot;
<h3>Operational And Strategic Developments</h3>
Schwazze has focused on enhancing its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/retail-cannabis">retail and wholesale strategies</a>, including pricing, promotions&nbsp;and improving the in-store experience. The company reported that its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/colorado-cannabis">Colorado sales</a> were down 10% year-over-year due to lower volumes, but overall sales were up 9%, outperforming the market.
In <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/new-mexico-cannabis">New Mexico</a>, despite the rapid increase in store counts, the company concentrated on high-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cannabis-branding">quality products and customer experience</a>, leading to strong performance.
&quot;Over the past four years we have rapidly scaled our footprint through 13 acquisitions, building a leading retail presence in both Colorado and New Mexico. We believe these initiatives, coupled with our operating playbook and strict cost controls, will enable us to return to stronger levels of <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-">profitability moving forward</a>,&quot;&nbsp;Hoffmaster noted.
<h3>Key Financial Metrics</h3>
<ul>
<li>Total Revenue: $41.6 million in Q1 2024, up 4% from $40.0 million in Q1 2023.</li>
<li>Gross Profit: $17.9 million (43.1% of total revenue) in Q1 2024, down from $21.8 million (54.6% of total revenue) in Q1 2023.</li>
<li>Income (loss) from Operations: Loss of $2.7 million in Q1 2024, compared to income of $5.6 million in Q1 2023.</li>
<li>Net Loss: $16.1 million in Q1 2024, compared to net income of $1.7 million in Q1 2023.</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA: $7.3 million in Q1 2024, down from $14.5 million in Q1 2023.</li>
<li>Operating Cash Flow: Negative $3.7 million in Q1 2024, compared to negative $0.88 million in Q1 2023.</li>
<li>Operating Expenses: $20.6 million in Q1 2024, up from $16.2 million in Q1 2023.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Financial Position</h3>
As of March 31, 2024, Schwazze reported cash and cash equivalents of $13.2 million, down from $19.2 million on December 31, 2023. Total debt increased to $159.7 million from $156.8 million during the same period.
To learn more about the cannabis business and how to invest in the sector,&nbsp;don&#39;t miss the opportunity to join us at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis-conference/?UTM_source=article" target="_blank">19th Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference</a>&nbsp;in Chicago this October 8-9. Engage with top executives, investors, policymakers, and advocates to explore the industry&#39;s future. Secure your tickets now before prices increase by following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benzinga-capital-conference-cannabis-fall-2024-tickets-858948065787?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">this link</a>.
<h3>Recent Operational Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>Expansion: Opened a new dispensary under the Everest Apothecary banner in Las Cruces, New Mexico, increasing its retail footprint to 34 stores.</li>
<li>Wholesale Growth: Achieved over 30% door penetration in Colorado and New Mexico.</li>
<li>Product Performance: Lowell Herb Co. pre-roll sales increased more than threefold quarter-over-quarter in Colorado, and Wana gummy sales doubled in New Mexico.</li>
</ul>
Photo: AI-Generated Image.&nbsp;

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Spire Global Cuts FY24 Revenue Outlook From $138M-$148M To $122M-$132M, Est $141.758M; Adj EPS From $(0.24) - $0.11 To  $(1.11) - $(0.70), Est $(1.50)

Dada Nexus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DADA#NASDAQ">DADA</a>) reported quarterly sales of $353.45 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $374.79 million by 5.69 percent. This is a 6.10 percent decrease over sales of $376.42 million the same period last year.

Dada Nexus Q1 Sales $353.45M Miss $374.79M Estimate

cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ycbd#NYSE">YCBD</a>) announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, ending March 31, 2024. Despite an increase in operational losses from $1.4 million in Q2 fiscal 2023 to $1.5 million in Q2 fiscal 2024, management remains optimistic.
&quot;Transformation is not always linear, and while our second fiscal quarter 2024 results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/02/37127483/cbdmd-reports-yoy-dip-in-q1-net-sales-shrinks-operating-loss-expands-into-hemp-and-mushroom-prod">fell short of our ambitions</a>, we believe the operational changes we&#39;ve enacted are set to propel us forward,&quot;&nbsp;Ronan Kennedy, CEO &amp; CFO of cbdMD, <a href="https://feeds.issuerdirect.com/news-release.html?newsid=6464791004038358">stated</a>.
<h3>Cost-Cutting Measures And Financial Projections</h3>
cbdMD reported implementing cost-cutting measures projected to save approximately $2.4 million annually by August, including staff reductions, renegotiated vendor contracts&nbsp;and consolidation operations to save $0.6 million per quarter.
These efforts aim to position the company for positive cash flow in upcoming quarters.
&quot;Our shareholders have spoken: profitability is imperative. Their input has further fueled our commitment to making tough yet crucial decisions, setting us up for success by the fiscal year&#39;s end,&quot;&nbsp;Kennedy added.
<h3>Key Financial Metrics</h3>
<ul>
<li>Net Sales: $4.4 million for Q2 fiscal 2024, down 30% from $6.2 million in Q2 fiscal 2023. For the six months ended March 2024, net sales were $9.8 million, down from $12.3 million in the prior year period.</li>
<li>Net Loss: $4.0 million, or $1.35 per share, in Q2 fiscal 2024, compared to $2.3 million, or $1.74 per share, in Q2 fiscal 2023, largely due to a $1.4 million non-cash contingency liability increase.</li>
<li>Gross Profit: 59% in Q2 fiscal 2024, compared to 64% in Q2 fiscal 2023, impacted by a $0.44 million credit issued to a wholesale customer.</li>
<li>Wholesale Net Sales: $0.75 million in Q2 fiscal 2024, down 44% from $1.3 million in Q2 fiscal 2023.</li>
<li>Working Capital: $3.2 million (excluding accrued preferred dividend) and $2.1 million cash on hand at March 31, 2024, compared to $4.1 million working capital and $1.8 million cash on hand at September 30, 2023.</li>
</ul>
To learn more about the cannabis business and how to invest in the sector,&nbsp;don&#39;t miss the opportunity to join us at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis-conference/?UTM_source=article" target="_blank">19th Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference</a>&nbsp;in Chicago this October 8-9. Engage with top executives, investors, policymakers, and advocates to explore the industry&#39;s future. Secure your tickets now before prices increase by following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benzinga-capital-conference-cannabis-fall-2024-tickets-858948065787?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">this link</a>.
<h3>Outlook And Future Prospects</h3>
cbdMD is optimistic about revenue growth in the third fiscal quarter of 2024, expecting it to surpass the March 2024 quarter. The company&#39;s ATRx Platinum line&#39;s national rollout at GNC is seen as a key growth driver, expanding its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/01/36696919/medical-cannabis-co-expands-into-national-grocery-chain-cbdmds-gummies-hit-shelves-at-sprouts-fa">market presence</a> into<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/02/36932523/medical-cannabis-pioneer-cbdmd-secures-1-2m-to-fund-rollout-of-functional-mushroom-products"> functional mushrooms</a>.
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Leading e-commerce company Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) showed off its Prime Video streaming platform during the recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38853050/amazons-upfront-presentation-highlights-strong-push-into-movies-and-sports-advertising-analyst">upfront presentation for advertisers.</a>
While the company highlighted upcoming movies and television series, an emphasis was also put on game shows.
What Happened: Amazon Prime Video has one of the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38024244/appletv-a-streaming-winner-new-survey-shows-platform-has-smallest-library-highest-rated-con"> largest content libraries </a>when it comes to streaming platforms and the library will continue to grow with new shows and movies.
Amazon announced several upcoming series that should have game show fans excited.
Prime Video is getting a new version of one of the most well-known game shows of all time. "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" marks the first spin-off of the game show for a major streaming service, according to <a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/jeopardy-pop-culture-trivia-spinoff-amazon-prime-video-1236001709/">Variety</a>.
A sports version and rock and roll version of Jeopardy! previously aired on other networks. This new show will combine elements of both.
From Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>), the new series will focus on film, television, music and sports, according to the report.
Differing from the original "Jeopardy!" the new version could feature teams based on comments from Amazon.
"With a team-based approach and pop-culture focus, our global Prime Video customers will exclusively experience this innovative spin on Jeopardy! while testing their knowledge on topics that both define and transcend generations," Amazon MGM Studios' Head of AVOD originals unscripted and targeted programming Lauren Anderson said.
No host has been announced for "Pop Culture Jeopardy!"
Amazon also <a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/nick-cannon-jb-smoove-game-shows-amazon-prime-video-1236001801/">announced </a>"Buy It Now" and "Wish List Games," two new game shows that will tie in the Amazon.com e-commerce platform.
JB Smoove will host "Buy It Now" and Nick Cannon will serve as host of "Wish List Games."
On "Buy It Now," entrepreneurs will try to convince a live studio audience of 100 people and a panel of business experts that their items should be added to Amazon.
"Wish List Games" will see contestants playing for the chance to win items on their Amazon wish list.
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Why It's Important: Amazon's bet on game shows could help cross-promote its e-commerce platform while also building the content library and chance for advertising partners.
"With the chance to win cash, prizes, or simply notoriety, competition and game series are the ultimate wish fulfillment," Anderson said, as shared by Variety.
The new game show announcements follow Amazon previously announcing a new updated version of "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?" Titled "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" the new Prime Video game show <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/03/37872731/will-travis-kelce-be-able-to-balance-nfl-career-taylor-swift-romance-and-an-amazon-prime-sh">will be hosted by </a>NFL star Travis Kelce.
Amazon announced this week that celebrities on the game show will include comedians Natasha Leggero, Nicole Byer, Nikki Glaser and Ron Funches. Former NFL players Chad Ochocinco and Ryan Fitzpatrick will also appear on the game show.
Prime Video will also be the home of "Beast Games," a <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">new game show</a> from content creator and YouTube superstar MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson.
&#8220;Big news gamers I&#8217;m going to be filming the largest game show in history and releasing it on Prime Video! Over 1,000 contestants, $5,000,000 prize, and many other world records,&#8221; MrBeast&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/MrBeast/status/1769741243339141413" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>.
MrBeast said the show would be the largest in game show history with the most contestants, biggest sets and biggest cash prize. The YouTuber said the streaming show will be around 20x his normal videos.
A first episode or what MrBeast called episode 0.5/prelude, will air on YouTube first before the series airs on Prime Video.
&#8220;I need everyone to watch it. I just want people to enjoy it.&#8221;
While Amazon doesn't break out the number of Prime Video subscribers it has, the segment remains a key growth focus as it has often helped with growing Amazon Prime subscriptions. Increased monetization efforts by placing ads on Prime Video could also be supported with the new show launches.
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