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L.A. wildfire coverage shows why local TV news matters in a crisis
The city's reporters and anchors with roots in the community go beyond the call of duty in a time of devastation and loss.Los Angeles Times - 21h -
Would you let AI choose your outfits?
Our writer explores the possibilities, with surprising results…. My friend walks into the village hall, scene of my son’s third birthday party, a mixture of panic and incredulity creeping across ...The Guardian - 1d -
Prince Harry versus newspapers: This is the one that matters
Prince Harry’s legal battle against British tabloids for allegedly unlawfully intruding into his life reaches its most important moment on Tuesday.BBC News - 1d -
Tesla’s stock is surging ahead of Trump’s inauguration. What matters after that.
Tesla’s stock surges ahead of Inauguration Day, as investors bet on CEO Elon Musk’s ability to influence Federal rule making.MarketWatch - 2d -
Erdoğan turns a page in Turkey
More orthodox economic measures go hand in hand with a Kurdish initiative and a recalibrated foreign policyFinancial Times - 2d -
Why Rivalry Games No Longer Matter in College Football
The expanded College Football Playoff has an unintended consequence, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
This strategist nailed when the Trump bump would end, to the day. Now he says stocks can fall as much as 40%.
Volatility trader and founder of Kai Volatility Cem Karsan believes the Fed could provoke a sharp stock fall if it’s not careful.MarketWatch - 3d -
Inside the rise and fall of the ABL
It lasted only 2½ seasons but remains an important chapter in professional women's hoops history.ESPN - 3d -
What savers should do now with interest rates on pause
A rise in inflation all but assures a pause in interest rate cuts. Here's what savers should do in the interim.CBS News - 3d -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Let Your Gut Lead’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - 3d -
Arch Manning played it his way, and now it's his turn at Texas
Arch Manning was the top-ranked prospect in the 2023 Rivals250.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes
Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.BBC News - 4d -
Why a small drop in inflation matters to you
The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.BBC News - 5d -
TikTokers turn to other apps before anticipated ban
As TikTokers brace for an expected U.S. ban to take effect Sunday, many users are flocking to different social media apps to try to grow their followings. CNET technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti ...CBS News - 5d -
Will China Let Elon Musk Buy TikTok?
As the popular video app faces a ban in the United States, Chinese officials are said to be weighing options to save it — including a sale to the tech mogul.The New York Times - 6d -
Biden says he helped get student debt forgiven for 5 million borrowers. Now it’s Trump’s turn to deal with the crisis.
The Biden White House took big swings at student-loan relief, but its efforts were complicated by opposition.MarketWatch - 6d -
JPMorgan Just Decided That Employee Feedback Doesn’t Matter. It’s a Spectacularly Bad Decision
Turning off employee comments makes the disagreement appear to go away, but it only goes underground. This is bad for morale — and your compliance with the law.Inc. - 6d -
Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? What experts say
Rates could fall that low, but certain conditions must play out for that to happen this year, experts say.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Stocks fall back to pre-Election Day levels amid renewed inflation and interest-rate concerns
The post-Election Day rally in stock prices is fading amid forecasts that the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates as much as expected.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Talk Turns to Los Angeles ‘2.0’
The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city. But big questions loom about more ambitious and costly projects, including the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Don’t Let Technology Be the Downfall of Your Organization
Technology is great for simple tasks, but human mentorship is way more effective.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Falling Child Vaccinations
U.S. vaccination rates against once-common childhood diseases are falling.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
L.A.’s Private Firefighters, and U.S. Childhood Vaccination Rates Fall
Plus, remembering a civil rights Freedom Rider.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.
Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Stocks and Bonds Fall After Strong Jobs Report Fuels Interest Rate Concerns
Stronger-than-expected data on the labor market has added to clues that the economy continues to run at a solid pace, amplifying fears about stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Save On Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, And Other PS5 Games Right Now
Sony's big holiday sales may have ended weeks ago, but Walmart is carrying over several PlayStation game discounts into the new year. For a limited time, you can save big on numerous physical PS5 ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Ryan Day should take matters into his own hands, exit Ohio State no matter College Football Playoff outcome
Day has been on the hot seat after every Michigan loss, but should earn an extension for Ohio State's CFP runCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates
Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
'He's a bulldog': Why it's only a matter of time for James Franklin
Franklin is 1-14 at Penn State against AP top-five teams entering the Nittany Lions' matchup with Notre Dame.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
HELOC interest rates drop to 18-month low: Should you open one now?
HELOC interest rates dropped again this week. Here are three reasons why you should open the line of credit now.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
No matter who wins the natty, it will have been a long time coming
Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas and Ohio State all have a chance to add to their storied -- and at times tortured -- histories.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
What Matters More for Longevity: Genes or Lifestyle?
It depends on what your goal is.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Meta Now Lets Users Say Gay and Trans People Have ‘Mental Illness’
Meta rolled out a number of changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation.Wired - Jan. 7 -
The US stock market has never been more concentrated. Does it matter?
World’s biggest game of JengaFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again
Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Why the 2024 election certification process matters
The 2024 election certification was calm and rapid, a stark contrast from the process on Jan. 6, 2021, when rioters took to the Capitol to violently protest the 2020 election results. CBS News' ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Liverpool’s holiday wobble won’t matter if their rivals can’t punish it | Jonathan Wilson
Liverpool may have got away with one in Sunday’s thrilling draw with Manchester United. But without a sustained challenge from those in chase, it may not matter. Title races are never just about ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
A Flight Seatmate Turned Soul Mate
When Venkata Datta Sai met PV Sindhu, a champion badminton player, on a plane, there was a spark, but her popularity concerned him. “She’s like the LeBron James of this side of the world,” he said.The New York Times - Jan. 3