BUSINESS
- Spotify has released its first earnings report as a public company, showing that the music streaming service has 170 million monthly active users and 75 million paid subscribers (up from 71 million last quarter). Although figures showed steady growth, investors were disappointed that the Swedish company was unable to convert free music listeners into paying subscribers at a faster rate and that discounts may be cutting too deeply into revenue. The Verge
- Another notable earnings report came from Tesla, which surprised analysts by beating expectations. Despite the win, shares in the electric vehicle maker fizzled anyway during the conference call that followed the announcement as CEO Elon Musk began cutting off analysts' questions (related to profits and capital requirements), calling them "dry" and "boring". Reuters
POLITICS
- Ahead of a potential meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and President Donald Trump, reports suggest that three Americans detained by the former may be released as a gesture of good will. BBC
- Just as the Trump administration found a reputable addition to its legal team, a curious eyebrow raiser occurred yesterday as Rudy Giuliani revealed on television that Donald Trump repaid the $130,000 in hush money that his longtime attorney Michael Cohen had paid to adult entertainer Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election. This statement, of course, directly contradicts past insistences by Trump that he knew nothing about the payment. I challenge someone, anyone, to come up with a more bizarre timeline than the one we're experiencing right now. NPR
SPORTS
- [Basketball] The Utah Jazz evened up their series with the Houston Rockets, 1-1. Tonight the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers attempt to do the same as they battle the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, respectively, while down 1-0 in their quarter-final series. ESPN
- [Hockey] The Tampa Bay Lightning took a 2-1 series lead against the Boston Bruins, while the San Jose Sharks tied up their series against the Vegas Golden Knights to two games apiece. Tonight the Washington Capitals and the Winnipeg Jets hope to extend their 2-1 series leads as they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators, respectively. Yahoo
- [Soccer] Liverpool can end English soccer's "cycle of embarrassment" as it's now headed to the Champions League final after an 11-year absence, taking on Real Madrid on May 26. Yahoo
CULTURE
- Hulu announced that The Handmaid's Tale will be renewed for a third season. The series was the first at a streamer to take home a best drama award at the Emmys, and also has the honor of a Golden Globe and a Peabody Award. Hollywood Reporter
- Yale University has rescinded an honorary degree awarded to disgraced comedian Bill Cosby in 2003. It's the first time this has happened in the school's over 300 year history that saw more than 2,500 honorary degrees doled out. The Atlantic
TO SHARE
- A pleasant alternative to The Handmaid's Tale... "New Historical Drama Just 90 Minutes Of Woman Holding Up Petticoats While Running Through Open Field" The Onion
- A not entirely compelling discussion of why "I Gotta Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas is the most depressing song. Still, I appreciate the effort in tackling such a complex and significant topic. Noisey
- And while you're in odd corners of the internet... "Search for 'Botox' stock photos, never sleep again". Despite the sensational title, it's not gross, just odd, as are most stock photos... Racked
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