‘Ray of hope’: German economy grows 0.2% ending recession fears

New experiments in grape growing

Breeders have crossed and hybridised vines for centuries but they’re facing different challenges now

Business - Financial Times - October 19

Iran executes German-Iranian dissident

The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.

Is this economy turning against cities?

The economic effects of the pandemic on the urban real estate market are well known: spiking rents and mortgage rates, a large dip in sales, and an overall mismatch between housing supply and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

The Climate Election: The economy, explained

The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...

Fans push Rays-in-Oakland talk after Tropicana Field hurricane damage

MLB fans on X were quick to push the Tampa Bay Rays-to-Oakland talk, just days after Hurricane Melton destroyed Tropicana Field's roof and thrust the franchise's 2025 home into question.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Posts Revenue Increase But Misses Expectations

The Franco-Italian eyewear group’s revenue rose 4% in the third quarter, helped by sales of smart glasses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Adventures Of Sonic Blu-Ray Collection Is Steeply Discounted At Amazon

Decades before the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movies brought the Blue Blur to the big screen, Sega's flagship platformer series was adapted to the small screen with Adventures of Sonic the ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

All the Walmart Exclusive Steelbook Blu-Rays You Can Buy Now

With the ascendancy of streaming services seemingly on the wane thanks to tons of different channels, frustrating and ever-changing licensing deals, and the tendency of corporate masters to just ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

This Brotherhood Of The Wolf Collector's Edition 4K Blu-Ray Is A Howling Good Deal

Brotherhood of the Wolf is a 2001 werewolf movie set in the 18th-century French countryside, and it feels a bit like a movie take on some aspects of Bloodborne--it pairs some great practical ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

AI to help doctors spot broken bones on X-rays

It is safe, could speed up diagnosis and relieve NHS pressure, the health assessment body says.

MLB wants Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged stadium is unfit

Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time

Sports - ABC News - October 22

MLB wants Rays in Tampa area even if Trop unfit

MLB hopes to find the Rays a temporary home near their fan base around Tampa Bay at least for the start of the 2025 season if the damage to Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton cannot be repaired ...

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Castlevania Blu-Rays Get Limited-Time Price Cuts Ahead Of Halloween

Netflix's Castlevania animated series is on sale for cheap at Amazon. A box set collecting Seasons 1 and 2 is available for only $15. Alternatively, you can buy the first two seasons ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Venom: The Last Dance 4K Blu-Ray Steelbook Preorders Are Live At Amazon

Venom: The Last Dance 4K Steelbook Edition $66 (Not Final) | Release Date: ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

In the Aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the Rays Still Don’t Have a Home

M.L.B.’s preference is for the team to stay in Florida, where there is no shortage of spring training and minor-league facilities.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Naruto: The Complete Series Blu-Ray Box Set Up For Preorder At Amazon

Naruto: The Complete Series $271 at Amazon | $250 at ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun

A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and Paestum. When the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it’s through ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Ray Dalio concerned about America postelection: 'Both candidates worry me'

Dalio, the founder of investment firm Bridgewater Associates, spoke at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Business - CNBC - 2 hours ago

Seinfeld 4K Blu-Ray Box Set Releases Just In Time For Festivus

Seinfeld: The Complete Series on 4K Blu-ray ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 hours ago

IMF warns of ‘round-tripping’ fears

Technique to shift risk to investors may have ‘system-wide’ impact, fund warns

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Claudia Sahm says her namesake recession indicator may have been a false alarm — this time

The economist tells MarketWatch the unusual features of this economy mean that if the Sahm rule was going to break, it would be during this period.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Investing legend Jim Rogers expects an ‘extremely bad’ recession. Why he’s buying silver instead of gold.

The U.S. economy is getting closer to suffering an “extremely bad” recession — one that’ll lead investors to seek out more gold and silver, Jim Rogers told MarketWatch during a Zoom interview this ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

US economic growth slows, as Germany avoids recession and France gets Olympics boost – business live

Eurozone GDP grew by 0.4% in the last quarter, faster than expected, as Germany’s economy avoids second contraction in a row. Autumn budget live: major tax rises expected as Rachel Reeves ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago