BlackRock wants to talk about retirement. Climate, not so much

The US asset manager is promoting its pension and infrastructure offerings, after an ESG backlash

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain

Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".

Scholz wants to talk to Putin about Ukraine 'soon'

World - Yahoo News - November 11

BlackRock accused of contributing to climate and human rights abuses

OECD complaint alleges top firm has increased investments in companies implicated in environmental devastation. BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset management company, faces a complaint at the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

He Blocked for Walter Payton. After Retiring, He Did So Much More.

A relationship that started in the Chicago Bears’ backfield became a lifetime commitment between Payton and Matt Suhey.

Sports - The New York Times - November 3

BlackRock in talks to take minority stake in Millennium

Two groups explore strategic partnership as world’s largest asset manager seeks to expand in fast-growing alternatives

Business - Financial Times - November 7

What to Know About COP29 and How the U.S. Election Affects Climate Talks

Diplomats and leaders from around the world are gathering for annual climate negotiations. Here’s what they’re all about and what Donald Trump’s victory means for the meeting.

World - The New York Times - November 9

At COP29 Politicians Are Talking About Climate Change. Here’s What’s Happening.

Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it.

World - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

Kamala Harris Can Make History, Whether or Not She Wants to Talk About It

Don’t let the monarch of Mar-a-Lago take back his throne.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Many retailers offer 'returnless refunds.' Just don't expect them to talk much about it

It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items too

Tech - ABC News - November 4

Do you want to hear about my dreams? No, I didn’t think so | Adrian Chiles

There are some conversational subjects that are guaranteed to get listeners yawning. And I’ve tried them all … . There are three things I find fascinating about myself that I can’t tell anyone ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

‘We have been doing this alone.’ We are in our mid-50s with rental properties, CDs and stocks. But we recently downsized and want to retire. So now what?

Have an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

‘There was so much promise’: How Northvolt tumbled into bankruptcy

Battery champion became a symbol of Europe’s ambitions and then its failings on its way to Chapter 11 proceedings

Business - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

The Fed talks about not talking about Trump

Jay Powell sets some limits

World - Financial Times - November 8

COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing

Negotiators agree that trillions are needed to help lower-income countries adapt and cope, but not on who should pay.

Science - The New York Times - November 13

‘There’s so much you can crush’: why hydraulic press videos are so popular and so satisfying

Watching a pumpkin, crayons or a Furby get squashed isn’t just fun – it can also serve as an emotional release. There are lots of ways to unwind. You can go on a walk, call a friend or read a book. ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Unpaid caregiving can delay your retirement by as much as 21 years

The toll on caregivers is emotional, physical and financial.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

LeBron James on retirement: 'I'm not going to play that much longer, to be completely honest'

"I'm not going to be the guy disrespecting the game because I just want to be out on the floor."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

'Matlock' star Kathy Bates is having way too much fun to retire

The actor got so discouraged about Hollywood that she talked about retiring. Then she read Jennie Snyder Urman's reimagined take on 'Matlock.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

All you need to know about COP29

Leaders heading to the annual UN climate talks have a lot of other distractions to contend with

Biden Officials Try to Reassure COP29 Climate Talks

Negotiators at the summit in Azerbaijan fear that the return of Donald Trump will sap momentum for global climate action.

Science - The New York Times - November 14

Democrats’ Message at COP29 Climate Talks: Don’t Panic

American officials are seeking to assure the world that U.S. climate action won’t end with the return of Donald Trump as president.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Vatican in row at climate talks over gender rights

Charities worry it could block a crucial deal giving women more support in the face of climate change.

COP29 Climate Talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Are Teetering

Western countries are confronting demands for trillions of dollars to fight climate change and to cope with its worsening effects.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Fury at climate talks over ‘backsliding’ on fossil fuels

Countries are split at UN climate summit over funding and commitments to reducing fossil fuel use.

Will China step up if Trump takes a step back on climate change?

How future talks will play out if another superpower comes to the fore, just as the US steps back

The track that caused so much chaos on the dancefloor it got banned

In the early 2000s many UK clubs banned Pow! - which critics compared to Sex Pistols' God Save the Queen.

Deion Sanders Has Colorado Bowl-Eligible and Dreaming of So Much More

The Buffaloes haven’t won a bowl game in 20 years.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

A history of violence: how has Chris Brown survived so much controversy?

A shocking new documentary lays out the many allegations of abuse against the star, from attacking Rihanna to a claim of sexual assault on Diddy’s yacht. On 30 December 2020, Jane Doe, a ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

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 - October 29

They Love John Fluevog Shoes So Much They Married at One of His Stores

Amber Walker and Ron Dutt held a surprise wedding during the “Flummunity Fest,” a fan-driven gathering for admirers of the designer.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1

‘There’s so much confrontation’: Valencians sick of political bickering after Spain’s floods

A week on from deluge that devastated the town of Chiva, morale is low and there is anger as politicians play familiar blame game. Everyone in Chiva has their own memories of what happened here a ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Amorim: Pep 'so much better than me' right now

Rúben Amorim attempted to play down expectations at Manchester United after leading current club Sporting CP to a 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Why these Celtics look so much like the 73-win Warriors

The path Jayson Tatum and the Celtics seek looks eerily similar to the winningest team of all time.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

This Goggle-Wearing Basketball Player Is So Much More Than a Viral Sensation

With nicknames such as “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” and “Larry Blurred,” Robbie Avila is a fan favorite. He also knows image isn’t everything.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Saoirse Ronan's two new films are worlds apart. Their costumes? Not so much

Despite being set more than 70 years apart, London nightlife scenes in the World War II drama 'Blitz' and 'The Outrun's' 21st century tale of alcoholism and recovery each display a 1930s influence ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12

The Dollar Still Has Its Mojo. X, Not So Much.

Ruining a network is hard, but Elon Musk shows it’s possible.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are injectable medications—but a strange new market has emerged selling oral “compounded” versions online, despite a lack of evidence that they work.

Tech - Wired - 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 - 2 days ago

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