Bill Gates is surprised more people don't ask him these 'boring' questions: They're 'more important than the GDP'

More than brute force is needed to upset Hezbollah's financial network

Hezbollah’s support network isn’t just facilitating mayhem in the Middle East — it’s also endangering American lives.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Rafa's career ends: More than I believed possible

Rafael Nadal's incredible tennis career came to an end Tuesday as Spain lost its Davis Cup quarterfinal against the Netherlands.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Diddy faces more than two dozen lawsuits as he sits in jail

Criminal charges against the 54-year-old could land him in prison - and the list of accusers is growing

Viking Therapeutics is more than just a weight-loss stock, and that’s drawing cheers

The biotech’s liver-disease treatment is also viewed as best-in-class, earning it a full slate of buy ratings from analysts.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Rafael Nadal Is the King of Clay, but He’s So Much More Than That

Nadal possessed shotmaking talent, tennis IQ, finesse and flair too often lost in the brick-red dust, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Duct-taped banana sells for more than $6 million at auction

"Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a white wall — or an acclaimed piece of art, depending how you look at it — sold at a Sotheby's auction for $6.24 million.

Is Trump More Flexible on China Than His Hawkish Cabinet Picks Suggest?

President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including Elon Musk.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Battlestar Galactica Remastered Is More Than 50% Off Ahead Of Black Friday

For fans of classic sci-fi, there's a great Black Friday deal on right now for the original Battlestar Galactica TV series . First released in 1978, this box set usually retails for $70, but you ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

Matthew Gaudreau Was So Much More Than the Brother of Johnny Hockey

The brothers died after being struck by a car on Aug. 29. For some, the sense of loss still hasn’t sunk in.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The M4 MacBook Pro Is So Much More Than a Spec Bump

It doesn’t look like much on paper, but this update is a big deal.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Shedeur Sanders Is Much More Than Colorado’s Star Quarterback

The Buffaloes needed to improve after last season. So Sanders hit the recruiting trail.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Britain’s national security demands more than a defence review

As the international order cracks, the nation’s capabilities must adjust to a new world

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

The Brook Glycerin 20 running shoe is now more than 40% off

This is a good time to snag a deal on Brooks Glycerin 20 running shoes, which is now more than 40% off

Alcohol Deaths Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades, Study Finds

Americans are dying of illnesses related to alcohol at roughly twice the rate seen in 1999.

Health - The New York Times - Yesterday

Kate Nash says her OnlyFans will earn more than her tour

The singer is selling photos of her bottom on the platform because "touring makes losses not profits".

Why no more than 60% of your retirement money belongs in stocks

Bonds have kept pace with stocks throughout U.S. market history.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Hyundai announce recall of more than 42,000 vehicles due to wiring issue

Hyundai Motor North America announced it will recall more than 42,000 vehicles due to a wiring issue that can cause the automobiles to roll away, according to a notice issued by the National ...

Trump depends on the EU and UK to act as peacemakers more than he thinks

The US doesn’t need to spend more on Ukraine. Britain can bring funding to the table – and help Trump reboot alliances. With Donald Trump the very meaning of words is up for negotiation. What does ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

MicroStrategy, the largest corporate bitcoin holder, to raise more than $40 billion to buy more bitcoin

The plan is to use the additional capital ‘to buy more bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset,’ the company says.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Annual UFO report finds 21 cases of more than 700 received need more analysis

Among the 757 reports received, 4% had unusual descriptions, like "green fireball" or "a jelly fish with [multicolored] flashing lights."

Nothing boring about 9-0 Chiefs - can Bills end their unbeaten run?

The Kansas City Chiefs are the only unbeaten team in the NFL. Their trip to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday is a potential dress rehearsal for a play-off showdown, writes Phoebe Schecter.

Bill Gates congratulates Trump after reported $50M donation backing Harris

Billionaire Bill Gates, who reportedly gave $50 million to a PAC backing Vice President Harris in this year’s election, congratulated President-elect Trump on Thursday afternoon following his ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Are famous people more likely to die at 27, or does dying at 27 make them more famous?

The deaths of people such as Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse and Jim Morrison fuel the myth that musicians face an increased risk of death at age 27.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5

Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they're in the US legally

Texas hospital patients will be asked if they’re in the U.S. legally starting Friday

Health - ABC News - November 1

Missed deadlines lead people to judge work more harshly, study says

Research into psychology of people in US and UK suggests it is better to submit work on time rather than perfecting it through procrastination. Is there a job you’re putting off finishing so you ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

At least 13 people killed and more kidnapped by extremist rebels in eastern Congo

Local officials in eastern Congo say at least 13 people were killed and others kidnapped by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group

World - ABC News - November 16

A good book, peace and quiet and somewhere to sit: who could ask for more? | Adrian Chiles

When nature calls, so does the world of literature. It’s excellent toilet reading, I say, when I’m talking about my book of some of these columns . People laugh, but on the quiet I mean it as a ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

'Stack the deck in your favor' when you ask for more money at work, says ex-Google recruiter: Here's how

"Most people leave money on the table," says Nolan Church, CEO of FairComp and former Google recruiter. Here's how to prep for a successful negotiation.

Business - CNBC - 1 hour ago

U.S. trade deficit widens to 30-month high as imports flood in before port strike. GDP shaved.

The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a 30-month high in September, keeping the economy from posting a second straight 3% increase in gross domestic product.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Superstar Skills or Emotional Intelligence, Which Matters More for Team Performance? A Study of NBA Players Offers a Surprising Answer

An analysis of NBA teams’ performance offers a stark warning to any leader considering hiring a narcissistic superstar.

Business - Inc. - November 1

NFL midseason grades; NFL, college QB Power Rankings; more UEFA Champions League surprises

The second half of the NFL season begins tonight

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Manchester City 4-0Tottenham, Arsenal 5-0 Brighton: WSL and more – as it happened

Manchester City and Arsenal both recorded big wins over Spurs and Brighton respectively while Watford beat Oxford 1-0. Jobe Bellingham, younger brother of Jude, has received his first call-up to ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

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