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Retailers Jump at the Chance to Invest in Fifth Avenue
IKEA and Uniqlo join luxury fashion houses in owning, rather than leasing, huge retail spaces on the strip. Developers are cashing in.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
‘Wicked’ takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut
“Barbie” painted the town pink in 2023, and now “Wicked” is upping the ante by adding a splash of green.Top stories - NBC News - 1 hour ago -
State Department addresses U.S. warning to Israel over Gaza aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote a letter to Israeli officials warning that humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza must increase or the U.S. ally could risk ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Lynda Obst, executive producer of ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and associate producer of ‘Flashdance,’ dies at 74
Lynda Obst, who had producing credits on high-profile films including “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Flashdance” and “Adventures in Babysitting,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign
Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala HarrisTech - ABC News - October 25 -
Formula 1: Drivers association speaks out against FIA's punishments for drivers' use of profanity
Charles Leclerc was fined over $10,000 for using a swear word during an interview after the Mexco City Grand Prix.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
‘It was a deflating experience’: the novelists who nearly gave up
With earnings having dropped by 60%, it is harder than ever to keep going as a writer – even if your work gets rave reviews. The 2022 publication of A Hunger , Ross Raisin’s fourth novel, was his ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
GM raises investment in lithium mine to nearly $1bn
US carmaker seeks to secure supply of metal expected to suffer shortfalls because of rising demand in switch to EVsBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
King's Australia tour gives a real sense of him being back in business
Eight months after his cancer diagnosis was revealed, this royal tour is important for Charles - and the monarchy.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Georgia’s Marquee Win Was Nearly Overshadowed by an Officiating Scandal
Texas students pelted the field with objects after a pass interference call on Saturday evening.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
Why mortgage rates are back up to nearly 7%
The average 30-year mortgage rate has surged over the course of October, returning to highs last seen in the summer.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Cabinet fightback: the revolt over spending
Plus, the English justice system in crisisWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
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America’s aging population is on a collision course with a fragile healthcare supply chain
As Americans age, the need for a steady, reliable flow of healthcare supplies will only grow.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Oil prices down for 4th straight session as traders weigh supply and demand
Crude futures on Wednesday marked a fourth straight session of declines, with prices holding ground at their lowest in two weeks as traders focused on an uncertain demand outlook — particularly ...Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
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Water Crises Threaten the World’s Food Supply, Studies Show
Food production is concentrated in too few countries, many of which face water shortages, the researchers said.World - The New York Times - October 16 -
IV shortage 'creates havoc' for hospitals, exposing supply chain 'whack-a-mole'
A shortage of IV fluid in the wake of Hurricane Helene is shining a spotlight on the fragility and vulnerability of the country's medical supply chain. Hospitals were left scrambling after the ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
U.S. Wrestles With Aiding Allies and Maintaining Its Own Weapons Supply
Pentagon officials discuss whether the flow of assistance could be hurting the military’s ability to respond to a new conflict.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Spirit to furlough hundreds as Boeing strike’s effects feed through supply chain
Measure could spread to further staff if strike goes on beyond NovemberBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -