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

Why did Joker 2 lose so much money? And how on earth did it cost so much in the first place?

Todd Phillips’ first take on the supervillain was a billion-grossing smash, but setting out to chastise devoted fans with the second looks set to cost the film industry dear. To quote Heath ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Research Shows the Best Employees Are Chronically Underpaid. So Why Does Bruce Springsteen Pays His Band So Much?

Studies show that employee pay plans almost always underpay top talent.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Why is Halloween suddenly so big in Britain? | Zoe Williams

It used to mean a few kids throwing bedsheets over their heads in exchange for sweets. Nowadays, any gathering between September and Christmas is an excuse for fancy dress. When a fella of 17 ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?

Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefit

World - Financial Times - October 17

This Museum Is Old. But With $75 Million to Spend, Why Is It So Dingy?

Decades of mismanagement and financial neglect have turned the New York State Museum, a trove of national treasures, into a dreary place.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Why are we building homes when so many are standing empty?

Bringing empty homes back into use can be tricky, but campaigners say a lot more could be done to help.

Why so many listeria recalls lately? A doctor explains what to know.

From deli meat to frozen waffles, listeria recalls keep popping up — but why? Here's what to know, including symptoms to be aware of.

Why Are So Many Supermarket Brands Losing Shelf Space?

Gone are the days of growing a consumer packaged goods brand like a tech startup, as companies struggle to retain a hold in the retail marketplace.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

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 - 21 hours ago

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

How did Tuchel's England appointment happen so quickly and quietly?

BBC Sport charts the background to a secretive process which saw Thomas Tuchel announced as the new England manager.

Mets and Yankees Fans Actually Getting Along? Say It Ain’t So.

Bitter rivals are suddenly paying each other compliments, at least until there’s a Subway Series, if that happens. “It’s weird,” said the longtime Yankees announcer.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

N.F.L. Kickers Are Hitting From Historic Distances. How Did They Get So Good?

Fifty is the new 30, and we’re not talking about age, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

15 years of Horrible Histories – kids’ TV so good it’s getting a Bafta

The anarchic show that spawned the team behind sitcom treasure Ghosts is being given a Bafta for its ‘extraordinary impact’. Here are its 15 greatest moments. Hooray for Horrible Histories. It was ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Vance on racist jokes: ‘We have to stop getting so offended’

JD Vance said he did not hear racist jokes made by a comedian at former President Donald Trump’s New York City rally, but told reporters "I think that we have to stop getting so offended at every ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Harris faces Fox News grilling as Trump stands by false claims about immigrants eating pet – US elections live

Vice-president’s interview with rightwing channel airs just hours after her Pennsylvania rally with senior Republicans. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Abercrombie’s Former CEO Mike Jeffries Was Just Arrested in a Sex Trafficking Case. This Is Why You Never Ignore Sexual Harassment

If true, the allegations against the former CEO are a lesson for all companies on not allowing bad behavior, even in corner offices.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Stefon Diggs gets into heated altercation with Packers, Jaire Alexander: ‘I’m never the bigger person’

Stefon Diggs and Jaire Alexander got into it again on Sunday afternoon in Green Bay.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Why has Israel attacked Iran?

Israel has carried out its first ever air strike on Iran, following weeks of speculation.

Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine

Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him.

How Kamala Harris’s Economic Plan Has Been Shaped by Business Leaders

The vice president has repeatedly incorporated suggestions from business executives into her economic agenda.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Harris to interview with Fox News on Wednesday

Harris and Trump hold campaign events in battleground Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - October 14

Dean Henderson’s road in England has been marked by loss and resilience

Years of injuries, stiff competition and personal heartbreak after the loss of his father and then his former teammate George Baldock has not deterred the Crystal Palace keeper. Dean Henderson had ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

A Saudi cartoonist has been sentenced to 23 years in prison, activists say

A Saudi cartoonist who once drew for a Qatari newspaper as a yearslong diplomatic crisis engulfed Doha has been sentenced to 23 years in prison

World - ABC News - October 15

Trump: Wall Street Journal has been 'wrong about everything'

Former President Trump blasted the Wall Street Journal and other prognosticators in the financial sector who have predicted his economic plans will have a negative impact on the country's financial ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Worker at a Crimean wildlife park killed by lions

A worker at a wildlife park in Crimea has died after being attacked by lions

World - ABC News - October 16

Has sewage been released in rivers and the sea near you?

Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but the amount spilled has doubled in England.

Global battle against inflation has largely been won, IMF says

The good news for the global economy is that the battle against inflation has largely been won, said Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, on Tuesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Venezuelan opposition says detained activist has been murdered

VP party holds Maduro regime responsible for death of Edwin Santos who had been picked up by security officials. A major Venezuelan opposition party has said that one of its activists was murdered ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

New Sabres Forward Has Been Sneaky Good Addition

This Buffalo Sabres forward is starting to heat up.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Autumn in New York Has Been the One of the City’s Driest Ever

It’s been 29 days since Central Park has seen measurable rain.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

A Lost Mayan City Has Been Found With Laser Mapping

Archaeologists have revealed an ancient lost Mayan city using advanced laser mapping technology, unearthing monumental structures such as pyramids and plazas. Named Valeriana, the city is believed ...

Tech - Wired - 9 hours ago

Apple, Meta and Amazon must show the stock market that AI spending is boosting earnings

Big-tech bellwethers must show Wall Street that AI spending paid off in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

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