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At Long Last, the Surge in S.T.I.s May Be Leveling Off
Rates of gonorrhea declined in 2023, while diagnoses of syphilis and chlamydia held roughly steady, according to new C.D.C. data.Health - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May
Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Jobless claims fall to lowest level since May
Companies may not be hiring at the same pace as earlier in the year — but they are also not firing workers.Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago -
U.S. consumer confidence surges in October to highest level in nine months
The U.S. consumer-confidence index surged to 108.7 in October from a revised 99.2 reading in the prior month, the Conference Board said Tuesday. This is highest level of confidence since January.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in
New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
England's last executed 'witch' may have survived
A spelling error in a court document could mean the woman was not hanged, a Southampton historian says.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Dow soars as these areas are ‘likely market winners’ of potential Republican sweep
Stocks surged Wednesday after Donald Trump won the U.S. election.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Qualcomm’s rosy forecast sends stock surging, and more buybacks may be on deck
Qualcomm is upping its buyback program by $15 billion after repurchasing more than $4 billion in stock last fiscal year.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
At Long Last, the Dodgers Finally Got Their World Series Parade
A city starved for one since 1988, and kept from one in 2020, had its chance to celebrate. Los Angeles made the most of it.Sports - The New York Times - November 2 -
Trump’s ‘DJT’ reports narrowing quarterly loss on Election Day. Stock jumps after hours following regular-session slump.
Investors in the parent of Trump’s Truth Social appeared to suddenly turn pessimistic toward the former president’s odds of winning at the polls as Election Day progressed.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Bulls' Ball returns: 'Just trying to give good minutes'
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball checked into Wednesday night's game with 6:14 left in the first quarter to mark his first official NBA game since January 2022.Sports - ESPN - October 24 -
The New iPad Mini Is Already $100 Off At Amazon, But Probably Not For Long
If you were waiting for a discount before upgrading to the new iPad Mini, well, you didn't have to wait long at all. Just two weeks after hitting store shelves, the 2024 Apple iPad Mini is on ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6 -
Traders’ enthusiasm for stocks returns to level seen just before 10% drop last year
Strategists at Citi are concerned about the possibility of a repeat, though they aren’t recommending investors trim their positions.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Why Powell and Yellen May Have Pulled Off the Impossible With the Economy
Nobody thought they could tame inflation without a recession, but the Fed chair and Treasury secretary seem to have managed a macroeconomic marvel.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
China’s favourite tipple may finally shake off its hangover
Rebound in overseas sales and share buybacks could help Kweichow Moutai recoverBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live
PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Washington state voters may have just saved our long-term-care future
After a ballot initiative fails, an experimental state program will continue.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Trump’s plan to cut taxes on Social Security benefits may cost beneficiaries more in the long run
The president-elect’s plan may do more harm than good, experts said.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
AI may displace 3m jobs but long-term losses ‘relatively modest’, says Tony Blair’s thinktank
Rise in unemployment in low hundreds of thousands as technology creates roles, Tony Blair Institute suggests. Artificial intelligence could displace between 1m and 3m private sector jobs in the ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Russian arms group warns it may halt exports as Ukraine war demands surge
Rostec chief Sergei Chemezov, an ally of Vladimir Putin, also blames high interest rates for making overseas sales difficultWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Trade deficit in goods surges to 2 1/2 year high and to whittle down U.S. GDP
The U.S. trade deficit in goods jumped 15% in September to 2 1/2-year high, a much larger increase than expected that could shave some growth off gross domestic product in the third quarter.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Tees Off In Spring 2025
While not a specific premiere date, HBO has announced a release window for The Last of Us Season 2 . Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) are set to be seen together on the small screen ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies
Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
A sunken timebomb? Samoa fears long-lasting damage from wrecked New Zealand navy ship
Samoa says 200,000 litres of diesel has leaked into the sea after HMNZS Manawanui hit a reef, with officials now racing to remove tons more fuel ahead of cyclone season. From the sky you can see ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Marc-Andre Fleury's Final Chapter: The Last Elite French Canadian Goalie We'll See For A Long Time?
With Marc-Andre Fleury currently in his final season, will he be the last elite French Canadian goaltender we see for a long time?Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
MacBook Air M2 Is Only $700 At Amazon, But This Deal Probably Won't Last Long
If you're in the market for a MacBook, Amazon's current deal on the MacBook Air with M2 chipset is the best we've seen this year. You can get this $999 laptop for only $700. This deal is only ...Tech - GameSpot - October 23 -
The Cavaliers are now 12-0, but how long can their historic season-opening winning streak last?
Cleveland is halfway to Golden State's record for most consecutive wins to open a seasonSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
LOOK: Former NFL OT Jake Long shows off dramatic weight loss at Michigan Sports Hall of Fame induction
Long has become another in a growing list of offensive linemen to shed weight in retirementSports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
After Trump’s election, women are swearing off sex with men. This has been a long time coming | Cécile Simmons
The rise of ‘separatist’ movements rests on the idea that when misogyny reigns supreme, a sex strike can be a feminist act. It only took a few hours after news of Donald Trump’s re-election for a ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Amazon CEO pledges AI investments will pay off as capital expenditures surge 81%
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reassured shareholders that the company expects to make money on its generative AI investments.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Bitcoin surged off Trump’s win – but these smaller cryptos could benefit even more
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
NFL Week 10 highlights, five things you may have missed: Last international game, wild finishes, and more
A roundup of some big moments from across the leagueSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
In Israeli footage of the last minutes of Hamas leader's life, some see a symbol of defiance
The world’s final glimpse of Hamas’ leader was through the lens of a hovering Israeli droneWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
U.S. crude oil rebounds nearly 2% after selling off last week
Traders increasingly believe Israel-Iran tensions will not lead to an oil supply disruption in the Middle East.Business - CNBC - October 21
