Amazon ‘has never been stronger.’ So why isn’t its stock getting more love

The W.N.B.A. Had an ‘Existential’ Moment. Now It’s Never Been Better.

In 2020, the league made several choices that significantly affected its trajectory.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?

Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it’s intentional.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

Why are there so few Brits in the NBA?

As the new NBA season starts, BBC Sport asks why there are so few British players in the league.

Britain has closed its eyes to long Covid – which means it will ravage even more lives and livelihoods | Devi Sridhar

Unlike the US, Canada and Australia, the UK is only giving free boosters to some. But the cost of restricting them could be huge. Trust me, no one, even in public health or medicine, wants to talk ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

The ‘Rolex on the Wall’ That Kissinger, Reagan, and Sinatra Loved, but You’ve Never Heard Of

The pioneering Geochron doesn’t just tell time—it tells stories.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Why Amazon Can’t Turn Back the Clock

A lot of companies want to drag workers back to the office or insist that consumers revert to their pre-pandemic behavior. They’d better understand that it’s not going to happen.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Why Isn’t Kamala Harris Running Away With the Election?

After huge shifts in the electorate, it’s baffling that the two parties are still almost exactly evenly matched.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

The Elegant Strategy: Why Hustle Culture Isn’t Enough

Seth Godin’s new book reminds entrepreneurs that trying harder isn’t always the best strategy

Business - Inc. - October 22

Amazon Just Announced an Unexpected New Benefit That Prime Members Are Going to Love

A new Amazon Prime fuel discount is a direct copy of Walmart’s popular benefit.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

If you’re so happy, why are you buying so much gold?

The rally that won’t quit

World - Financial Times - October 17

Bruce Campbell on ‘Hysteria!’ and Why the Satanic Panic Never Ended

The Peacock horror comedy finds timeliness in a dark chapter of American history. “Satan was always an existential threat,” the actor said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Why a third-party presidential candidate can never win

Given our existing institutions, there is zero rational reason to vote for a third-party candidate.

Politics - The Hill - October 23

These stock-market watchers love this sector — and it’s not technology

My report on stocks and funds popular among top-performing investment newsletters

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?

Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.

Why is the price of gold so high right now?

Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.

Why Are So Many Gen-Zers Fit to Quit?

Frontline Gen-Z workers are feeling overworked and having negative interactions at work. But here’s what employers can do to better support these critical employees.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Amazon makes fresh nuclear bet. Is it good news for this year’s hottest stocks?

Tech companies are embracing the construction of new small modular reactors, which could have nuanced implications for nuclear stocks that have been some of the biggest gainers of 2024.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Doom Anthology Launches Today - In Stock At Amazon For PC, PS5, Xbox, And PC

Doom Anthology - 6 Games / BFG Replica Collectible / Steelbook Case ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Lions' huge win over Cowboys ends with final score that's never been seen before in NFL history

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a scorigami!

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

These Japanese Baseball Fans Love Ohtani. They Love the Yankees More.

The best World Series outcome for one particular subset of fans? The Dodgers slugger hits four home runs in a game, and the Yankees win 5-4.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Perez admits 2024 season has been 'terrible'

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez admits he has had "a terrible season" as he embarks on his home race this weekend.

Has Hezbollah Been Weakened by Israel’s Recent Attacks?

Despite losing leaders and weapons stockpiles, the militant group remains resilient, experts say.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

‘Never so angry’: Guardiola underlines Stones’ value by recalling fury at England injury

Manchester City player injured against Belgium in March ‘Never ever before was I so disappointed. I didn’t like it’ Pep Guardiola has stressed the importance of John Stones staying fit by ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

I am so incompetent, I lose things I never had in the first place | Adrian Chiles

I call this state of being next-level incompetence. By doubting everything I do – from where I put a book to whether I picked up my medication – I cause chaos . There is something worse than pure ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Helen Mirren says 'it's so sad Kurt Cobain died when he did because he never saw GPS'

Helen Mirren has a relatively unique perspective on how she thinks Kurt Cobain would navigate the world if he hadn’t died in the 1990s.

The big idea: why it’s OK not to love your job

We’re constantly told that passion is what makes work fulfilling. But can being head over heels have its downsides?. A few years ago, I went to a retirement event for someone who, in his late 80s ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China

European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The pet I’ll never forget: Jake the golden retriever, who offered us love during the worst time of our lives

He adored swimming and wild camping, and was my wife’s constant companion after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Later, he reminded me that life goes on. In 2000 my wife, Carolyn, was ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

The pet I’ll never forget: Shirley the much-loved dog, who couldn’t stop chasing fishermen

She was the result of a ‘street accident’ and was an adorable puppy who saw me through a lot – from my son leaving home to the end of my marriage. My family had always wanted a dog. We had tried ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates

Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.

Business - Inc. - 4 hours ago

Spoiler alert: the Jets’ painful Aaron Rodgers era isn’t going to get better

The four-time MVP quarterback arrived with ambitions of transforming a moribund franchise. But they’re no better off than under his shaky predecessor

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

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