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Afghanistan: a country on the edge
Sanctions have not changed the Taliban — is it time to re-engage?World - Financial Times - October 17 -
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Music and Morale in a Country at War
In Ukraine, where war feels omnipresent, music is helping lift spirits and raise money for the military.World - The New York Times - 6 hours ago -
How Taylor Swift’s Formula 1 Concert Helped Saved the U.S. Grand Prix
In 2016, one of the sport’s most popular new races was on the ropes. Then the world’s biggest pop star put on one of her best shows.Sports - The New York Times - October 17 -
‘He had all the stuff you need to be a pop star’: how Liam Payne helped One Direction to global glory
Although he was less extroverted than his bandmates, his impressive vocals made him a cornerstone of the era’s defining boyband. So why did he struggle to accept his own greatness?. Liam Payne ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
How This Founder Helps College Sports Administrators Save Time and Money in the NIL Era
Lyle Adams, the founder and CEO of Spry, is on a mission to help college athletic departments manage the business of running their programs.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
The WNBA’s historic 2024 season: How rookie stars like Caitlin Clark are helping the league grow
The women’s basketball league will start making an extra $140 million a year starting in 2025.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
How activist Starboard may help boost value in Kenvue's skin and beauty business
Starboard Value and Kenvue seem to be aligned, and the conditions might be right for value creation.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
How a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could help Americans and challenge China’s global influence
Direct investment in long-term international development projects could boost Americans’ well-being for generationsBusiness - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
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Netherlands mulls sending rejected African asylum seekers to Uganda
Critics say plan mooted by coalition government led by Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom party is ‘totally unfeasible’. The Dutch coalition government, headed by Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Taiwan again rejects South African demand to move its representative office
Taiwan has rejected South Africa’s demand that it move its representative office in the country from the capital, Pretoria, to the commercial center of JohannesburgWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
South Carolina to build state's first individual monument honoring an African American
South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on its Statehouse lawn, honoring Robert Smalls.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Giant African rats join crackdown against illegal wildlife trade
Wily rodents deployed to sniff out illicit flows of rhino horns, elephant tusks and pangolin scalesBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
‘I became very frugal’: My husband and I are 40. I have $200,000 in student debt, while he has $600,000 in retirement savings. Are we in trouble?
“Neither of us will have an inheritance and everything we have, we built together.”Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago -
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
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The Sabrina Carpenter curse: How teams have fared when she dons their jerseys
The singer wore a Dallas Cowboys sweatshirt the week leading up to the Detroit Lions' win against the Cowboys.Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
I’m 50 and have $250,000 in four retirement accounts. Should I consolidate them — and, if so, how?
“What is the best plan for the three accounts that are just sitting there?”Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Here’s how Seagram’s heiress Hannah Bronfman and husband have turned their New York apartment into a lucrative side gig
The couple purchased the enormous property for $2.7 million in 2019, and now they are taking full advantage of the opulent space.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Have $20,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much a forgiveness plan could cover.
Credit card debt forgiveness can help you dig out of debt. Here's how much of a $20,000 debt a forgiveness plan can cover.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
How much of an impact will Amari Cooper have on Bills? NFL on CBS analyst explains
Cooper is expected to open things up for the BillsSports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
Have $10,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much debt forgiveness could cover.
Pursuing debt forgiveness could substantially reduce the $10,000 credit card debt you're dealing with. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
How much does a $70,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?
A $70,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could become cheaper as rate cuts are issued.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Do real estate agents have to disclose if someone died in a house? Here's how to find out
Disclosure laws around stigmas will depend on where you are buying a home. If a home's history matters to you in your home purchase, here's what to do.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
How much does a $125,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?
A HELOC is one of the most affordable financing options available right now. Here's what you can expect to pay each month.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Turnout tracker: How many people have voted in the November 2024 general election?
KXAN is keeping track of how many Texans have voted in the Nov. 5 general election.Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Derrick Henry off to historic start with Ravens: How Lamar Jackson, O-line and scheme have powered star RB
There's no slowing down for King Henry at age 30Sports - CBS Sports - October 23 -
'He sent me back a wink emoji': How Oregon and others have exploited rule loopholes
When Oregon put 12 men on the field late against Ohio State, the untrained eye saw a gaffe. But really it was gamesmanship and using the rule book.Sports - ESPN - October 24 -
How much cap space 49ers have heading into crucial NFL trade deadline
The San Francisco 49ers are awash with salary cap space with the NFL trade deadline looming.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago
