A teenage bride wed for a record price: the ‘marriage competition’ that divided a nation
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CNBC - Business
European shares surge to fresh record highs as luxury giants rally on China stimulus
European markets were higher Friday, tracking gains in China on news of a stimulus blitz, while investors also weighed fresh inflation data.23 minutes ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Michigan will remain competitive until Election Day, Rep. Debbie Dingell predicts
"I don't think we know who's going to win Michigan yet," Rep. Debbie Dingell told chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast.1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
‘A temple of liberation’: behind the unwavering rise of the National Black Theatre
Created in 1968 and making groundbreaking strides, the organisation is looking to further expand. Home is where the heart is but it also brought hardships for the National Black Theatre (NBT) . ...2 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
September is National Preparedness Month. Here's How to Approach the Planning Process the Smart Way
Having a well-prepared plan in hand can potentially save your business valuable time, money, and resources.2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Congestion Pricing Supporters Head to Court to Get Program Back on Track
Supporters of the tolling program want Gov. Kathy Hochul to bring it back from an indefinite suspension. Opponents want it dead for good.4 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Giants' Nabers sets record, exits with concussion
Giants rookie Malik Nabers became the first player ever to record at least 25 catches and three TDs in his first four NFL games, but suffered a concussion late in the fourth quarter Thursday night.5 hours ago - NFL -
CBS Sports - Sports
All eyes on Alabama vs. Georgia, including elite recruits as nation's top prospects descend on Tuscaloosa
It doesn't get much bigger than Alabama vs. Georgia on the field, and that applies to the recruiting world7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
It Was Risky to Hold a Wedding in Ukraine. They Did it Anyway.
Ethan Bregman asked Olha Beskhmelnytsina to be his girlfriend on Feb. 23, 2022. The next day, the world had changed.7 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
A teenage bride wed for a record price: the ‘marriage competition’ that divided a nation
Underage marriage is illegal in South Sudan yet so commonplace it rarely attracts attention. But the case of Athiak Dau Riak, whose mother says she is only 14, has gone viral, polarising her family ...7 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey drills 60-yard field goal to extend NFL record for long-distance accuracy
Aubrey opened his NFL career a perfect 16 for 16 on field goals of 50 yards or longer7 hours ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
National Hurricane Center warns of Helene's life-threatening storm surge
The National Hurricane Center is raising the alarm about a life-threatening storm surge from Helene after it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday night. Some parts of Florida's Gulf Coast could ...10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Muriel’s Wedding at 30: why we still love this classic Australian film and its ‘terrible’ heroine
As fun as the movie is, with its kitsch aesthetic and garish costumes, it offers potent mix of comedy and serious drama. PJ Hogan’s classic Australian film Muriel’s Wedding is 30 and it plays as ...10 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
We're upping our price target on Costco after another steady quarter fortifies our thesis
The retailer's fourth-quarter results were mixed, but we have more conviction in Costco's appeal to shoppers.10 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Alabama carries out nation's second nitrogen gas execution
Alan Eugene Miller was convicted of killing three men in 1999 and the state had previously attempted to execute him by lethal injection in 2022.11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Helene’s Storm Surge Could Break Records for Parts of the Big Bend
The surge could be 15 to 20 feet higher than normal tide levels, flooding dozens of communities along the Gulf Coast.12 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
China ETFs set for best week on record after Beijing fires policy ‘bazooka’ to boost economy. Is it time to jump in?
China ETFs have surged on the back of a blitz of stimulus measures by the country’s government to revive the world’s second-largest economy.12 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
USPS wants to raise stamp prices 5 times over the next 3 years
A standard first-class stamp costs 73 cents today, but that price could go up several times within the next three years.12 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Frazier's pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals
The Kansas City Royals completed a series sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals12 hours ago - MLB -
Inc. - Business
Expert in Google Monopoly Case Says Regulators Underestimate Ad Competition
Mark Israel, who prepared an expert report on Google's behalf, said the government's claims are hyper-focused on a narrow market.14 hours ago - Google -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
White Sox win third straight, Angels set franchise record for losses in a season
Since tying the MLB record for most losses in a season, the Chicago White Sox have won three consecutive games against the Los Angeles Angels.14 hours ago - MLB -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 Presidents Cup teams: United States, International records by player as event begins in Canada
The International side has a clear experience advantage, but the Americans bring the two best players in the world into Canada15 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil ends at 2-week low after report Saudi Arabia to scrap price target, boost output
Oil futures on Thursday ended at their lowest in about two weeks, pressured after the Financial Times reported that Saudi Arabia was ready to abandon its $100-a-barrel price target as it prepares ...16 hours ago