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Americans spend $300 billion a year on gift cards. Why some experts say they should stop.
“Gift cards are a good idea for everybody but the person who receives them.”Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
How Americans Feel About the Election: Anxious and Scared
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump have framed the presidential race as an existential battle. Voters are heeding their warnings.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
Catcalls and being followed: why I’m scared to run
Natalie Bell regularly experiences abusive comments – especially now the nights have drawn in.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Watch as Hornets' LaMelo Ball gets hilariously scared by clown on Halloween
It's safe to say Ball was caught off guard by the clownSports - CBS Sports - October 31 -
Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast
As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.Top stories - ABC News - October 31 -
Why do dogs lick you? Expert explains
A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Explained: what is fluoride, is it safe, and why does RFK Jr want Trump to remove it from drinking water?
Robert F Kennedy Jr, a potentially influential figure if Trump wins the US election, has called fluoride an ‘industrial waste’. Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Nintendo Explains Why Acquisitions Aren't Always Best
Nintendo has commented on the possibility of acquiring more companies, saying that while it is considering all options, the Mario maker would prefer to "organically expand" instead.. As part of ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6 -
89% of Americans say they do not consider themselves wealthy — here's what stands in the way
For many Americans, the definition of what it means to be well off is relatively modest. And yet, only one-tenth of Americans consider themselves wealthy today.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
The average person will spend more than $100 on Halloween this year
This year, the average person will spend more than $100 on Halloween, with some decorating as early as June. Halloween is no longer one day of candy and costumes for kids.Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Elon Musk to ‘summon MPs to US to explain threats to American citizens’
World’s richest man responds to UK parliamentarians saying they will call him to testify about X’s role in spreading disinformation during riots. Elon Musk has said UK MPs “will be summoned to ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
The Budget Hawk Atop a Tech Giant's $64 Billion Spending Spree
Amy Hood is at the center of Microsoft’s bet-the-company dive into AI.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
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Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?
Cities are spending more than ever to land the biggest events, but companies have long pulled back on spending for annual conferences and attendance has dwindled.Business - The New York Times - November 11 -
Why Biden apologized to Native Americans
President Biden issued an apology to all Native Americans while speaking in Arizona about the forced federal Indian boarding schools where tens of thousands of Indigenous children were taken and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Markets are moving in mysterious ways — and Wall Street is struggling to explain why
Traditional relationships between stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities like gold are breaking down once again in 2024. This time, even many financial professionals are at a loss to explain ...Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Star Explains Why Remedy Is Special
The final expansion of Alan Wake 2, The Lake House, is out now, closing a chapter for Remedy that was 13 years in the making. In The Lake House, players assume the role of Agent Kiran Estevez as ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
A slice of voters explain why they're wavering on Harris and Trump
Beneath the surface of a tight presidential race and NBC News' tied final national poll, the handful of voters who have wavered in recent weeks illustrated the lesser-of-two-evils thinking that ...Politics - NBC News - November 4 -
Cramer examines Thursday's market action and explains why there are few sellers
CNBC's Jim Cramer said he sees an "incredible moment" unfolding on Wall Street as the number of parties interested in buying stocks exceeds the sellers.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.
Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Deebo explains why Purdy was upset after 49ers' win vs. Bucs
49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel revealed why San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy was upset after Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
School Battles May Help Explain Why Democrats Declined in Some Suburbs
Voters in the Virginia suburbs shifted toward Trump. Some said they were still frustrated by pandemic closures and fights over gender, race and testing in schools.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Shanahan explains why Purdy didn't attempt deep passes vs. Seahawks
Kyle Shanahan explains the San Francisco 49ers' short passing attack with quarterback Brock Purdy against the Seattle Seahawks.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
A Minecraft Movie Director Explains Why It Isn't Called The Minecraft Movie
A lot of the more recent movie adaptations have called attention to themselves by placing the word "the" at the beginning of the film's title. The Super Mario Bros. Movie , The Angry Birds Movie ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
The presidential election is prompting some Americans to 'doom spend,' report finds
Some Americans are "doom spending" as a coping mechanism for worries about the presidential election and inflation, according to a new survey.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Retail Sales Rise in October as Americans Remain Willing to Spend
A mix of factors contributed to the uptick, as people bought more cars and home store sales went up as storm damage in the Southeast got fixed. It’s a good sign for the holiday shopping season.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
Many Americans have no plans to celebrate Halloween in 2024: Poll
Roughly one-third of adults don't plan to do anything to celebrate Halloween on Thursday, the latest Economist/YouGov poll found. The survey found that 31 percent of adults said they don't expect ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Why a Climate Nonprofit Plans to Spend $250 Million on Electric Semi Trucks
Climate United has a three-year plan to lease electric trucks and cut emissions at California ports to meet a 2035 zero-emissions deadline.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?
“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Why the Trump administration will be bad for Americans’ health
Experts say president-elect is likely to oppose policies such as universal healthcare and measures to reduce smoking. US politics – live updates Donald Trump will take office with a pledge ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Why American automakers make cheap cars
The average price for a car is nearly $50,000, an increase of close to 30% in the past five years.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Why Home Depot made an $18.25 billion bet on the pro business
The retailer's acquisition is boosting the business as home improvement demand remains slow.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
10-year Treasury yield jumps on week as Powell says Fed not in a hurry to keep cutting rates
The 10-year Treasury yield inched higher on Friday as investors digested Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's latest comments and await further economic data.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Older voters prioritized personal economic issues, helped Republicans win on Election Day, new AARP poll finds
More than half of voters ages 50 and up prioritized inflation, the economy and jobs, and Social Security when determining their vote, according to the AARP.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
SpaceX president says 'there is plenty of room for competition,' as Starlink nears 5 million customers
SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell urged on rivals in comments Friday, describing competition as healthy for Elon Musk's space company.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Major Trump Media shareholder ARC Global unloads nearly all DJT stock
President-elect Donald Trump is the majority owner of Trump Media, which trades on the Nasdaq as DJT.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Disney is turning record parks profits — even before its big expansions
Disney is breaking ground on new additions and updates to its theme parks, but it will be several years before they become available to the public.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Trump Defense pick Hegseth investigated in 2017 for alleged sex assault; no charges filed
President-elect Donald Trump surprised some Republican senators by picking former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Taco Bell CEO says avoiding this mistake sets successful people apart from most: You have to ask the 'right questions'
When Sean Tresvant became Taco Bell's CEO, he heard a piece of advice that stuck with him — and helped him quickly adapt to the job, he says.Business - CNBC - November 15
