10 States with Americas Worst Infrastructure and Most to Gain from Billions in Federal Dollars

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

Study: Germany needs €400 billion to renew crumbling infrastructure

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions for infrastructure spending

Rachel Reeves tells the BBC the change will allow the government to borrow more money - but cuts are still expected in her first Budget next week.

Trump victory bets and strong US economy power dollar gains

Greenback enjoys strongest month in two years ahead of presidential election

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipes

The Environmental Protection Agency didn't ensure that states submitted accurate estimates of the number of lead pipes they had

Health - ABC News - October 23

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".

College football's 10 most disappointing teams, from Auburn to USC and several places in between

Eight teams who were ranked in the preseason are staring down a nightmarish fall.

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

10/14: America Decides

Harris and Trump hold dueling events in Pennsylvania; No indication Trump was in danger at Coachella rally, federal official says

10/21: America Decides

Latest on 2024 race with 15 days until Election Day; How Americans living in border towns feel about immigration

10/24: America Decides

Harris bringing out star power in last days of 2024 race; How climate-minded voters could impact the 2024 election.

10/28: America Decides

Trump facing bipartisan criticism for Madison Square Garden rally; Analyzing the state of the U.S. economy before Election Day.

The Family That Went Against the Grain---and Built a Billion-Dollar Company

It was a side hustle. Now it’s a tortilla empire. Siete Foods did it in seven steps.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 11

Harris, Trump and Allies Spend Over a Half-Billion Dollars in 16 Days

Donald Trump has now raised $1 billion since announcing his run for president. And he has Elon Musk’s $119 million. But Kamala Harris has a huge cash advantage.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Oil bigwigs open wallets for Trump after billion-dollar request

Oil and gas tycoons made significant contributions to the Trump campaign after the former president asked the industry for $1 billion to support his reelection bid — and reportedly said it would be ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Australia scraps multi-billion dollar military satellite system

World - Yahoo News - 21 hours ago

Inside the Massive Crime Industry That’s Hacking Billion-Dollar Companies

When you download a piece of pirated software, you might also be getting a piece of infostealer malware, and entering a highly complex hacking ecosystem that’s fueling some of the biggest breaches ...

Tech - Wired - 19 hours ago

10 Takeaways from Week 10: Ohio State gets a much-needed win, while the Big 12 devolves into chaos

Plus, two blowouts in ACC country simplify the conference race down the stretch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

The stock market gains the most when this political party occupies the White House

The S&P 500’s annualized total return has been 11.0% in years when a Democrat is president and Congress is Republican-controlled.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Best, Worst and Most Awkward Lines at the Al Smith Dinner

Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris both delivered remarks, Ms. Harris via taped video and Mr. Trump in person in a ballroom in Manhattan.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024

Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.

SAP Gains $26 Billion in Market Value, Surging Past ASML

The German business-software company’s shares climbed more than 5% after it raised its revenue and earnings forecasts for the year on strong demand for AI.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

The most significant threat to fair elections in America

Election officials in the U.S. are becoming increasingly partisan, raising concerns about the fairness of our elections and the potential for voter fraud, while reforms are needed to ensure ...

Politics - The Hill - 12 hours ago

U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years

Goldman expects Brent prices to recover to $77 per barrel in the fourth quarter.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Polymarket and PredictIt Gain Bets and Split From Polls

Supporters say the platforms are better at predicting the election. But questions have arisen about recent big bets, as they show a big lead for Donald Trump.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Harris works to gain support from Black voters

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is working to shore up support among Black voters. Polls show their support is holding steady compared to what President Biden earned four years ago. However, ...

Florida State falls from preseason top 10 to likely missing a bowl game after loss to rival Miami

One year after an undefeated regular season, the Seminoles have guaranteed themselves a losing record before the calendar turns to November

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Texas State vs. Louisiana prediction, odds: 2024 college football Week 10 Tuesday picks by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Tuesday's Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. Texas State Bobcats matchup 10,000 times

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Kennesaw State vs. Western Kentucky prediction, odds: 2024 college football Week 10 picks from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks and predictions for WKU Hilltoppers vs. Kennesaw State Owls on Wednesday

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Kansas State vs. Houston odds, spread, line: 2024 college football Week 10 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks for Houston Cougars vs. Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Boise State vs. San Diego State prediction, odds, line: 2024 Week 10 college football picks from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Friday's San Diego State Aztecs vs. Boise State Broncos matchup, featuring Heisman candidate Ashton Jeanty, 10,000 times

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Which states have the most — and least — accurate polls?

Polling is more accurate in swing states, especially in the Sun Belt.

These are the most festive states during Halloween season

How does your state compare to others when it comes to Halloween? ConsumerAffairs is out with their rankings of the most festive states for the spooky holiday. Alexis Curls, content marketing ...

Which state has the most Halloween spirit?

From haunted houses to Spirit Halloween stores and more, how does your state rank in Halloween spirit? Our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern scale will tell you!

FIU vs. New Mexico State prediction, odds, betting line: 2024 college football Week 10 picks from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its college football picks and predictions for New Mexico State Aggies vs. FIU Golden Panthers on Tuesday

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Iowa State vs. Texas Tech odds, spread, line: 2024 college football picks, Week 10 predictions from top model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks for the Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

The top 10 most affordable college towns in the U.S.—nearly half are in Texas

Nearly half of the 10 most affordable college towns are located in Texas, per WalletHub's analysis. Cities in South Dakota, Ohio and Georgia also made the list.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Netflix's subscriber growth is slowing, but its profit and stock price are still surging

Netflix says its subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer, a sign that the huge gains from the video-streaming service’s crackdown on freeloading viewers is tapering off

Tech - ABC News - October 17

Trump looks to gain support from Latino voters while campaigning in Southwest

Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Arizona Thursday where he repeated false claims about Democrats in 2020. He also criticized Vice President Kamala Harris on immigration and the economy.

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst After Week 6

A third of the way through the season, we have some answers about the league.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

10 States with Americas Worst Infrastructure and Most to Gain from Billions in Federal Dollars

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