A $190 Soap Dispenser Has Become the Hit Product at Gem Home

The ceramic vessel made by a former fashion designer has become the hit product at a new shop in Downtown Manhattan.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Air Force overpaid nearly 8,000% for soap dispensers for aircraft, IG report says

The dispensers were one of about a dozen spare parts for which Boeing overcharged the Air Force, according to the Pentagon inspector general report.

Nvidia’s stock can hit $190 as ‘generational opportunity’ unfolds, says BofA

Nvidia’s free cash flow in the coming years could rival Apple’s, one analyst said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

FEMA has provided more than $190M in aid for North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than $190 million in aid to North Carolina, as the battleground state continues to recover from devastation left by Hurricane ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Mazyouna’s face was ‘ripped off’ when a rocket hit her home. Israel has refused to allow her evacuation

The 12-year-old is one of 2,500 children in Gaza that need to be evacuated urgently yet humanitarian agencies say few are being allowed to leave by the Israeli authorities. It was the morning of 8 ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

Megan Rapinoe: Women's sports is becoming 'an incredibly desirable product'

Amid a record-breaking year for women's sports, Kristen Welker previews her 'Meet the Moment' conversation with two-time Women's World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe and four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird.

Politics - NBC News - October 18

European gas prices hit peak for year on Norwegian production outage

Increase highlights continuing vulnerability of market to supply disruptions

World - Financial Times - October 25

Police reform has become a forgotten issue

Fatal shootings by armed UK officers are rare and statistics suggest system for monitoring cases is reasonable

World - Financial Times - October 24

Local government has become a chokehold for Chinese business

Beijing is promising change, but it comes at an unsettling price

World - Financial Times - October 28

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

The Piece of a Soccer Uniform That Has Become Extremely Rare

It was once an essential feature, but now it’s barely seen on the field.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Sabres Hit Home Run Signing Surging Forward

The Buffalo Sabres made a great move signing this forward.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Glenn Spiro, the gem maverick of Mayfair

The London jeweller turns serious stones into sensational designs

World - Financial Times - October 30

Angi, the home improvement site, could become a standalone company, IAC says

Angi, the home improvement site once known as Angie’s List, could soon be on the market as parent IAC Inc. seeks to simplify itself and free up capital.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

The 6 best water filter pitchers and dispensers

Filter out contaminants, chemicals and more with these expert-recommended water filter pitchers and dispensers, including picks from ZeroWater, Brita, PUR and more.

SpaceX Has a Plan for Starlink to Hit Gigabit Speeds

Elon Musk's satellite internet company told the FCC that a few tweaks to its “orbital configuration and operational parameters” could result in nearly 10 times faster downloads.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Welsh village becomes UK area where everyone has ultrafast broadband

Before the changes, one resident said it was quicker to send a postcard than message.

The King's Balmoral estate 'has no plans' to become wedding venue

Plans to upgrade facilities for events and functions at the estate do not mean it will host commercial weddings.

Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue

Botswana is holding a national election and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays on for another five-year term

World - ABC News - October 30

Kim Jong Un is China's ally - but has become the 'comrade from hell'

Beijing is caught between its sanctioned neighbours, whose new alliance is causing concern.

Italy’s Albania asylum deal has become a political disaster for Giorgia Meloni

Pact hailed as EU migration breakthrough in tatters after judges rule asylum seekers must be transferred to Italy. A multimillion-dollar migration deal between Italy and Albania aimed at curbing ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Koshidaka Holdings And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In Japan

Japan's stock markets have experienced a notable rise recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 2.45% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.45%, buoyed by yen weakness that has improved profit ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

The Gisele Pelicot Rape Trial Hits Painfully Close to Home in This French Town

The town of Mazan, where Gisèle Pelicot was drugged and raped by her husband and strangers, has been shaken by the revelations. “It feels a bit like it’s in our family,” one resident said.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Drone Hits Building Near Netanyahu’s Home in Coastal Israel

The Israeli prime minister and his wife were not home at the time of the strike, his office said. The episode highlighted the challenge drones pose to Israel’s air defenses.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Earlier Drone Attack From Lebanon Hit Israeli Leader's Home

The disclosure comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel in a fresh push for a cease-fire.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Rental homes supply will be hit by Budget stamp duty changes, say landlords

Levy on second homes and buy-to-lets raised from 3 per cent to 5 per cent

World - Financial Times - October 30

Astonish cut-price soaps clean up in supermarkets

A family manufacturer in Bradford has been propelled by the growth of discount retailers

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Bar soaps vs. body wash — dermatologists weigh in

Bar soaps work as effectively as body washes and offer benefits you can’t get with liquid soap. Shop editor-approved bar soaps from Vanicream, L’Occitane and Avène.

First-time home buyers’ share of home sales hits 43-year low, real-estate group says

It has never been this challenging to be a first-time home buyer.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama scores 50 points, becomes fourth-youngest player in NBA history to hit mark

In the Spurs' 139-130 win, Wembanyama became the youngest center to ever score 50

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

When two become one: how a pair of cottages near York became a sustainable family home

Seventeenth-century riverside cottages with a warren of tiny spaces have been transformed into a sanctuary for modern living. At first glance, you might think it was its good old-fashioned period ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Tucker Carlson on Trump’s election: ‘There has to be a point at which Dad comes home’

Tucker Carlson addressed a raucous crowd in Georgia on Wednesday, where he compared former President Trump's prospective return to the White House to a dad returning home, adding that he would give ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

The typical U.S. home seller has never been this old, Realtors say

Homeowners who are selling are closer to retirement than those in decades past, National Association of Realtors data show

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas

Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties. These are not easy days for supporters of American democracy. But what twists my ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Sondheimer: George Hastings has become a do-it-all sophomore football star at Agoura High

George Hastings has played quarterback, running back, tight end, slot receiver, free safety, strong safety, middle linebacker and outside linebacker for the Chargers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

The race for clerk in a rural Michigan county has become a battle over 2020 election denialism

Sheryl Guy was going to retire, but after an election denier won the Republican primary, she's hoping to keep her job.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

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