A Wrong Turn in Mississippi

What I got wrong in 2024

Rishi Sunak’s decision to call election earlier than needed highlights that candidates and personal traits matter

Financial Times - 6h

People Are Putting Beef on Their Faces. What Could Go Wrong?

Natural, tallow-based cosmetics can be made at home or bought from artisans. Doctors aren’t thrilled, but they’re all the rage on TikTok.

The New York Times - 1d

The Fed was more lucky than right in the fight against inflation — and still getting it wrong, these researchers say.

How successful was the Fed in fighting inflation in the first place? As little as 20% of the fall in inflation was due to the central bank’s rate hikes, researchers say.

MarketWatch - 3h

Trump is attacking the wrong deficit if he hopes to right the economy

The federal budget deficit is a more dangerous threat to Americans’ wealth than the trade deficit.

MarketWatch - 19h

'Right decision, wrong process' - lack of DRS mars women's Test

The lack of a decision review system has a big impact on the women's Test match between England and South Africa.

BBC News - 21h

Letter arrives at wrong address 10,000 miles away

Yahoo News - 1d

VAR Review: Why Robertson's red card was wrong; Højlund penalty claim

Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week, but how are decisions made, and are they correct?

ESPN - 1d

Christie: Mayorkas remarks about drone sightings ‘just wrong’

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is “just wrong” about the ongoing drone sightings in the Garden State. Both Christie and ...

The Hill - 1d

Christopher Wray’s big mistake: Why it was wrong for the FBI head to step down

Wray should have stayed and tried to uphold the rule of law for as long as he could. That is exactly what he is asking his subordinates at the FBI to do.

The Hill - 2d

Man missing for 5 years found dead in truck buried in Mississippi River

The remains were identified as Daniel Claeys, who was in his early 30s when his family said he was missing in 2019.

CBS News - 2d

Investors are banking on ‘animal spirits’ to drive markets. Here’s what could go wrong.

Goldman Sachs says investors hope for double animal spirits going forward — surging business activity that will drive stocks higher.

MarketWatch - 2d

Mississippi Distributor Sentenced for Labeling Cheap Seafood as Premium

Quality Poultry and Seafood Inc. labeled cheap imports as local premium fish.

Inc. - 3d

Commentary: What Netflix's 'Maria' gets so wrong about Maria Callas

There is 'Maria' and there is Maria Callas. Our classical music critic on how the Netflix movie compares with the Maria Callas he encountered and from whom he learned the meaning of Italian opera.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Blind date: ‘It took some not-so-discreet pointing from the waiters to realise I was heading in the wrong direction’

Abhijit, 34, a software engineer, meets Alanna, 29, a doctor. What were you hoping for? Fun conversations with good company, and the intrigue of a blind date. Continue reading...

The Guardian - 4d

UNLV hires former Florida and Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen as its new football coach

UNLV is reaching into the Southeastern Conference to keep momentum going for its 24th-ranked football team by hiring former Florida and Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen on Thursday

ABC News - 5d

Dan Mullen takes UNLV job: Former Florida, Mississippi State coach enticed by NIL commitment

The former Florida and Mississippi State coach has been out of coaching for the last three seasons

CBS Sports - 5d

Tulane QB Mensah transfers to Duke; Mississippi State’s Van Buren, Cal’s Mendoza enter portal

Former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah has already found a new program in Duke, while Mississippi State’s Michael Van Buren Jr. and Cal’s Fernando Mendoza are exploring changes of their own in the ...

ABC News - 6d

James Harden's restaurant named in wrongful death lawsuit for allegedly overserving customer before car crash

Seven people died in the 2023 crash, including NFL veteran D.J. Hayden

CBS Sports - 6d

One inflation measure shows prices heading the wrong way

There are many ways to slice an inflation report in attempt to divine the true underlying pattern of inflation.

MarketWatch - Dec. 11

Economists have 'really had it wrong' about recession, market strategist says

David Zervos of Jefferies and Barbara Doran, CEO of BD8 Capital Partners, weigh in on the likelihood of more Fed rate cuts to come at CNBC's FA Summit.

CNBC - Dec. 10

5 Things Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Social Media

Jasmine Star, founder of Social Curator, shares the most common mistakes founders should avoid making online.

Inc. - Dec. 10

Eagles' Graham: 'Had it all wrong' on Hurts, Brown

Eagles veteran defensive end Brandon Graham told ESPN he took his comments about teammates Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown too far during a radio appearance Monday night.

ESPN - Dec. 10

Argentina: has Javier Milei proved his critics wrong?

In his first year, the libertarian president has stabilised a turbulent economy, while retaining the support of half the population. But big challenges loom

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Eagles' Brandon Graham apologizes for comments on Jalen Hurts-A.J. Brown relationship: 'I had it all wrong'

Graham backtracked on what he said earlier Monday

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

'She lied to me about Kyran or police have it wrong'

A recording raising key questions in the case of Kyran Durnin, who is presumed dead, is being broadcast by BBC Spotlight.

BBC News - Dec. 10

When good stocks turn bad

And quality in the small cap rally

Financial Times - Dec. 9

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee says excluding Mustangs from CFP would be 'wrong to what college football stands for'

SMU's fate is uncertain following a 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship Game

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

What Republicans and Democrats Get Wrong About Crime

An evidence-based approach to criminal justice would tell us that policing works and long prison sentences do not.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

A Mississippi Teacher Created a School in an Empty Storefront. Students Showed Up.

The desks came out of a dumpster, and the computers are hand-me-downs. But students say Abundance Academy is a haven from bullying and crowded classes.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Woman wanted in Canada arrested for theft in Mississippi

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

Ja Morant got ejected after reacting to foul call referees later admit was wrong

Grizzlies coach Tyler Jenkins was incensed but Memphis held on to win the game.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

A Spark on the Yoga Mat Turned Into a Flame

Rachael Palm and Carolyn Warhaftig developed a rapport as teacher and regular student. On the eve of a big move, feelings were confessed.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Where House progressives' new leader thinks Democrats went wrong: From the Politics Desk

In an interview, Texas Rep. Greg Casar, the new chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, details where Democrats went wrong in the 2024 election.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Plaschke: Baseball fans can whine, but there's nothing wrong with the way the Dodgers are winning

Some MLB teams and their fans are complaining the Dodgers are spending too much on star free agents, but other teams should be doing the same thing.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

A turning point for the dollar is coming

The short- and long-term prospects of the currency are at odds

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Hotel lift death turns 'dream holiday into a nightmare'

Tyler Kerry's body was found partially clothed at the bottom of a lift shaft at a hotel in Turkey on Friday

BBC News - Dec. 3

The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate

With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.

ESPN - Dec. 3

'Wrong,' 'unwise': Senate Democrats rebuke Biden over Hunter pardon

Multiple Senate Democrats have rebuked President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, calling it improper and saying it risks further eroding trust in government. “President Biden’s ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

As temperatures drop into the teens, Minnesotans have embraced sauna culture for warmth and community

ABC News - Dec. 2

A Wrong Turn in Mississippi

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