At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday

Entertainment - ABC News - 7 hours ago

At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday

World - ABC News - 7 hours ago

'Roaring Kitty' Reports Exit From Chewy Stake

Influential investor Keith Gill, known as “Roaring Kitty,” reported an exit from his Chewy stake in a securities filing.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

The tragedy of a 50-50 America

The era of western stability relied on dominant parties, and the US has none

Business - Financial Times - October 23

50-50 elections are bad for America

It doesn't strain credulity to imagine that a close race could lead to a disputed outcome, which could then lead to violence.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

WATCH: 'Hello': Adele, Celine Dion share emotional greeting at concert

The legendary singers shared an emotional embrace Saturday night at Adele's Las Vegas residency after she spotted Dion in the audience.

Ohtani's '50-50' baseball sells for record £3.4m

The ball struck by LA Dodgers hitter Shohei Ohtani when he secured a record-breaking 50th home run sells for £3.39m at auction.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Here’s how Seagram’s heiress Hannah Bronfman and husband have turned their New York apartment into a lucrative side gig

The couple purchased the enormous property for $2.7 million in 2019, and now they are taking full advantage of the opulent space.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

How the CEO of this upstart Nvidia rival hopes to seize on the lucrative market for AI chips

Andrew Feldman leads Cerebras Systems, a company whose eventual IPO could pave the way for more AI chip companies to go public

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

‘Say hello to my little pen’: 14 things we learned from Al Pacino’s memoir

In the just-published Sonny Boy, the Hollywood legend documents his eventful life with glee and candour. Here are some of the more unexpected revelations. When Penguin bought the rights to Al ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Hello, Celine Dion: Adele's Las Vegas residency hosts another icon and a teary reunion

Adele and Celine Dion make fans feel their love during a teary reunion in Las Vegas. 'One of my favorite people of all time,' Adele says of Dion.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Ohtani 50/50 ball fetches record-breaking $4.39M

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball shattered the record paid for a ball in any sport, selling for $4.392 million at auction.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Democrats sweat Harris' polls, but strategists say election is 'jump ball': ANALYSIS

Operatives from each side see both paths to victory and potential pitfalls.

The best holiday gifts under $50

You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to find a great holiday gift. We rounded up tons of gifts under $50 from Patagonia, Parachute, Brightland and more.

Will Leopard Print Ever Go Out of Style?

A reader is puzzled by the popularity of animal print in women’s fashion. Our critic offers an explanation for its appeal.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 14

Why This Could Be the Worst Wizards Team Ever

Washington went 15-67 a year ago. It could get even more dire, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 15

The ever-shifting alliances that fuelled Kenya's impeachment drama

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Bronny prop to score among most popular ever

Bronny James over/under 0.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook in Tuesday's opener between the Lakers and Timberwolves was not only the most popular NBA player prop of the night, but also one of the most ...

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Why Saw Is The Greatest Horror Movie Franchise Ever

When we think of long-running horror franchises, traditionally we're talking about strings of movies that don't have much to do with each other beyond the ongoing premise. This stuff is supposed to ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Dumb plays like these are guaranteed to live on in infamy

From tossed helmets to dropped touchdowns, ugly passes to, well, Leon Lett … we proudly present a list of the dumbest plays in NFL history.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

This ancient tadpole fossil is the oldest ever discovered

Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known fossil of a tadpole that wriggled around 160 million years ago

Tech - ABC News - 21 hours ago

North Korea conducts longest-ever ICBM test

Launch comes after US and South Korean defence chiefs condemn Pyongyang’s troop deployment to Russia

Business - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older

Doctors have long urged people ages 50 and older to get a shot to protect against bacterial pneumonia.

Target Promo Code: $50 Off | October 2024

Get $50 off with this Target promo code and shop these top deals to save on electronics, baby items, groceries, and more.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Banchero scores 50, with 37 in 'magical first half'

Paolo Banchero recorded the first 50-point game of the young NBA season Monday night against the Pacers -- and tied a Magic franchise record by scoring 37 in the first half.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues

The online auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has just four days remaining, with the highest bid now at $1.8 million

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.

Shohei Ohtani 50-50 ball fetches millions, setting eye-watering record

The ball Shohei Ohtani launched for his 50th home run of the season, having also stolen 50 bases, was bought at auction early Wednesday for more than $4.3 million.

Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership

Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport

Sports - ABC News - October 23

SpaceX launches, recovers most powerful rocket ever built

SpaceX on Sunday launched the world's most powerful rocket and successfully recovered its first stage booster. Elise Preston has more on the achievement.

At $1 trillion, Biden-Harris the most wasteful administration ever

The Biden-Harris administration has wasted more money than any other administration in modern history, with $1 trillion wasted on improper payments, and an additional $7.65 trillion in deficit ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Today’s Axis of Evil is bigger and more dangerous than ever

All these lethal interactions and collaborative efforts are operationalizing the mutual diplomatic and ideological declarations of a joint anti-U.S., anti-Western strategy.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Nvidia’s Almost the World’s Most Valuable Company but It’s Still Volatile As Ever

Nvidia’s volatility relative to the S&P 500 has doubled over the last decade even as its market cap soared.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Amazon’s New Kindle Lineup Includes the First-Ever Color Kindle

Amazon just announced four new Kindles, including a revamped Paperwhite, a more capable Scribe, and the first-ever color Kindle.

Tech - Wired - October 16

Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279

The company is refreshing its entire e-reader lineup, launching four new Kindle devices.

Business - CNBC - October 16

One-legged trousers: is this the most impractical fashion trend ever?

Models have been walking down the catwalk with one leg in, one leg out of their trousers. In the real world, the asymmetric look presents considerable challenges. Name: One-legged trousers.. ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279

Amazon on Wednesday announced a new Kindle e-reader, and for the first time ever it has a color display.

Four takeaways from Harris's combative first Fox interview

During a 25-minute sit-down, the US vice-president and the host frequently interrupted each other.

Why the World Bank and IMF matter more than ever

As global co-operation wilts, the twins must adapt to new realities

World - Financial Times - October 18

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