77 Years Ago, Enzo Ferrari Started a Company for the Rarest of Reasons: So He Could Spend Money, Not Make It

Most founders follow their passion to start their businesses. The late Enzo Ferrari launched Ferrari so he could follow his true passion.

Business - Inc. - 8 hours ago

How much money you’d have now if you invested $1,000 in Walmart 10 years ago

Walmart is one of the largest retailers globally, per the National Retail Federation. Here's how much a $1,000 investment made 10 years ago would be worth now.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Trump "hush money" sentencing could hang in limbo for years

President-elect Donald Trump might have to wait until his presidency is over before he's sentenced for his New York "hush money" conviction. CBS News Supreme Court and legal producer Catherine Cole ...

'I started driving two years ago - now I've been signed up by McLaren'

Ella Lloyd is in the all-female F1 Academy and hopes to be among the first female drivers.

49-year-old started his business 'to make $5,000 a month to survive, pay my mortgage'—he sold it for $100 million

When tech CEO Tomas Gorny launched a web-hosting startup in 2001 after losing millions, his modest goals helped him build a better business, he says.

Business - CNBC - 22 hours ago

Losing GPS could cost billions, so the Space Force is having companies like Astranis build a backup network

The U.S. Air Force began deploying the Global Positioning System (GPS) nearly 50 years ago, critical infrastructure to both the military and economy.

Business - CNBC - November 1

‘I feel slighted’: My husband and I are in our 70s. We married 3 years ago. He’s leaving his $1.8 million home to a 10-year-old relative. Is that normal?

‘I have almost double his pension income, as his former wives took a considerable share’

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

52-year-old billionaire CEO: I've woken up at 4:30 a.m. to work on vacations—so I can spend the days with family

Billionaire Raising Cane's CEO Todd Graves schedules family time into his calendar to avoid getting lost growing his business — sometimes at the cost of sleep.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

LeBron James says he plans to play in all 82 games this season, and he wouldn't be first 40-year-old to do so

James, who has appeared in every game just once in his career, will turn 40 years old in December

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

The Real Reasons the G.O.P. Is Spending Millions on Anti-Trans Ads

Republicans are banking on an issue that isn’t a priority for voters: trans rights.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Cruise companies pour money into lucrative private resorts

Passenger numbers and profit forecasts are up as operators respond to a tourism backlash by building their own facilities

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Why is it so hard to find a WNBA coach? The reasons behind the lack of candidates

Never has WNBA head coaching been a more tenuous job. Qualify for the playoffs? That didn’t spare the Atlanta Dream’s Tanisha Wright, the Indiana Fever’s Christie Sides or the Connecticut Sun’s ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Bernie Ecclestone tells Lewis Hamilton to back out of Ferrari move if he is ‘fading’

Bernie Ecclestone has advised Lewis Hamilton to tear up his Ferrari contract before he has even joined, if he is “fading”.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Revealed: face of a Sudanese princess entombed in Egypt 2,500 years ago

New exhibition shows how Perth museum traced Ta-Kr-Hb mummy’s origin to Kingdom of Kush – modern day Sudan. An ancient Egyptian sarcophagus has been a prized object in Perth Museum since it was ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

The Berlin Wall came down 35 years ago today

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War, paving the way for German reunification in 1990 and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Tens of thousands gather to celebrate fall of Berlin Wall 35 years ago

Posters line 4km stretch of former wall in Germany’s capital, while musicians perform and visitors sing along. Tens of thousands of people have gathered to celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

How a Diver Found a Ring Lost 50 Years Ago Near Barbados

A dive instructor found the well-preserved ring with a metal detector, and then used clues on the ring to try and track down its owner.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Reid the fine print: Wolves prove CBA isn't helping players or teams

Unfortunately for the Timberwolves, they're left stranded due to CBA regulations that limit veteran extensions to 140% of the last salaried year — a percentage Reid is extremely unlikely to agree to.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?

Thanksgiving could not be any later than it is this year.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Carville lists 3 reasons why he thinks Harris will win

Veteran political strategist James Carville reiterated his election prediction Wednesday, outlining three reasons why he believes Vice President Harris will be victorious over former President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Lakers' Dalton Knecht continues to make compelling case for starting role as he ties rookie 3-point record

Knecht scored 37 points in Lakers' victory Tuesday

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Why people are receiving so much money in the Juul e-cigarette settlement

Oftentimes, class-action settlements pay less than $10 per person — but MarketWatch spoke with a former Juul user who received thousands of dollars

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

The 'huge mistake' 1 in 13 homeowners are making with their money

More and more homeowners are skimping on insurance, despite the financial risks.

Business - CNBC - October 29

How much money do U.S. senators make?

Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.

Finding the money to make Europe great again

Frozen assets and large capital exports should be go-to sources for funding a geopolitical transformation

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better

If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up. Ian Sample Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 9

College dropout started a side hustle with $200 from his mom—his business could bring in $4 million this year

Kobe Harris started his natural lip balm company Kobee's during his free time while working a summer lifeguarding job — and took it to ABC's "Shark Tank."

Business - CNBC - November 5

Jon Jones is back -- so is he back on top?

After a dominant victory at UFC 309, where does the heavyweight champion stand in ESPN's rankings?

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Man United makes its worst league start in almost 40 years after 1-1 draw with Chelsea

Moises Caicedo’s stunning long-range volley has secured a 1-1 draw for Chelsea against Manchester United in the Premier League

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Valve Reflects On Lawsuit That Could Have Killed The Company

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 , Valve's seminal first-person shooter and arguably one of the genre's greatest games. To celebrate the occasion, Valve released a nearly ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

CFP Anger Index: Miami has reason to be mad, and so does the Big 12

Breaking down which teams have the most to be angry about with this week's CFP rankings.

Sports - ESPN - 19 hours ago

Spotlight on success: inspiring companies making a difference today

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Every day, you may face challenges that can make life a little more difficult—whether it’s navigating crowded city streets or finding convenient ways to manage your health. ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 28

Sega Executive Wants To Make The Company Into The Next Disney

Between the upcoming sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , as well as the recently announced Shinobi movie , and Prime Video's Like a Dragon series, Sega has done very well for itself in Hollywood in ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

DNA testing reveals skull found in a wall belonged to teen who died 150 years ago

DNA testing has revealed that a skull found decades ago in the wall of an Illinois house belonged to an 18-year-old woman who died just after the American Civil War.

Target unveils Thanksgiving dinner offer priced at $20 for four people — $5 less than a year ago

Target joined the list of retailers offering a cheaper Thanksgiving meal than last year with an offering that includes turkey, stuffing and five side dishes costing $5 less than in it did 2023.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Do you feel safer today than you did 4 years ago?

A recent Gallup poll found that 40 percent of Americans are afraid to walk alone at night within a mile of their home, and many Americans feel less safe due to increased crime, anti-Semitic ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Traders expect calm response to U.K. budget after event caused turmoil two years ago

The bar is set very high for calamitous British budgets

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

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