Calls for Divestment Make for Good Chants. But Is It Effective?
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ABC News - Tech
In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news
In its bid for global influence, China is expanding its use of propaganda and fake news throughout the world, often disguising it with fake journalists and dubious sites posing as legitimate news ...4 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Trump vows good deal for 'both sides' of Russia-Ukraine war
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump vows good deal for 'both sides' of Russia-Ukraine war ...11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Barça's Raphinha makes return to Brazil squad
Barcelona forward Raphinha will return to bolster Brazil's attack after being named in their squad ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru.12 hours ago - Brazil -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Angel Reese: Accepting 'villain' role for good of women's basketball 'backfired on me'
WNBA star Angel Reese called out those in the media who were "a little late to the party" in covering the hate speech directed at players online.12 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
As the A’s Leave Oakland, Good Riddance to an Inept Owner and M.L.B. Enablers
The team actively extinguished the adoration of a proven fan base and then blamed the absence for forcing them to leave, a columnist for The Athletic writes.13 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Appalachian State vs. Liberty canceled: Effects from Hurricane Helene nix nonconference clash in Week 5
The game between the Mountaineers and Flames will not be rescheduled16 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
36-year-old’s Etsy side hustle brings in $220,000 a year—and costs under $40 to start: ‘You really can make a very good living’
Etsy seller Emily Odio-Sutton shares how she started, and grew, her lucrative print-on-demand side hustle — and offers tips for how to replicate her success.16 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Al Fayed’s victims in France call for investigation
One woman says the owner of Harrods and the Paris Ritz ran his companies like a cult or a mafia.17 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Nadler calls for Eric Adams to resign
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) released a statement Friday calling for the resignation of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, arguing that the mayor is unable to "effectively" lead the city as Adams faces ...17 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
New York Times calls for Adams's resignation
The editorial board of The New York Times is calling on Eric Adams to resign as mayor of the city. Adams, who was indicted this week and accused of taking illegal campaign contributions and other ...18 hours ago - New York -
GameSpot - Tech
Blizzard Is Reportedly Trying To Make A StarCraft Shooter, Again
StarCraft has largely been dormant since Blizzard stopped updating StarCraft II in 2020 to focus on the future of the franchise. But now, there's a report that Blizzard is taking another stab at ...18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump, Zelensky meet to discuss ending Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday met with former President Trump, who lauded his relationship with Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting he could broker an end ...18 hours ago - Ukraine -
Financial Times - Business
REA makes fourth offer for Rightmove and repeats call for talks with board
Australian bidder says its latest offer values UK property listings group at £6.2bn19 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Calls for Divestment Make for Good Chants. But Is It Effective?
The impact is, at best, indirect and uncertain, a finance professor argues. But there are better ways to accomplish what advocates are seeking.19 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. trade deficit in goods plunges 8.3% in August and might only be small drag on GDP
The trade gap narrows to $94.3 billion, its smallest since March.19 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Why analysts are calling Cava the next Chipotle
Fast-casual Mediterranean chain Cava has become a new Wall Street darling as it looks to match the performance of predecessor and competitor, Chipotle.21 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Biden's new tariffs on Chinese goods are mostly symbolic. Here's why.
New U.S. tariffs on $18 billion in Chinese goods take effect Friday as trade tensions intensify between the world’s two largest economies.22 hours ago - Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Super Micro’s stock split is on deck — and it stands out in a not-so-good way
Super Micro shares begin trading Tuesday on a split-adjusted basis. The stock’s drop between the announcement date and effective date could be the steepest in more than two years.22 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Hurricane Helene is unusual — but it's not an example of the Fujiwhara Effect
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida’s northwestern coast and then continue on to torment parts of Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee with heavy rain, flash floods and gusty ...23 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
From winless in 603 days to making history in China
After ending the longest losing streak for 52 years, China's Zhang Shuai makes history at the China Open by stunning US Open semi-finalist Emma Navarro.Yesterday - China -
Wired - Tech
China’s Plan to Make AI Watermarks Happen
New Chinese regulation attempts to define how AI content labeling should work and stamp out AI-generated disinformation.Yesterday - China -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
He Tried to Date Two Men. He Wasn’t Very Good at It.
After getting caught in a moment right out of a rom-com, it was clear Kevin Turner had a choice to make. He chose Dr. Nicholas France.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Everyone loses as the Athletics leave Oakland Coliseum for good with a win
After a final win before a sellout crowd, the Oakland A’s are finally moving to Las Vegas as baseball’s inexplicable lose-lose deal continues to move forward. A’s fans lingered long after the third ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Starmer steps up call for ceasefire in Lebanon
The prime minister urged Israel and Hezbollah to "stop the violence" in his first speech to the UN General Assembly.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump in push for good relationship
The PM and foreign secretary David Lammy met the Republican candidate, but were not able to schedule a meeting with Kamala Harris. Keir Starmer has met Donald Trump for a two-hour dinner in New ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Most Democrats stop short of calling on New York mayor to resign
New York Democrats for the most part on Thursday stopped short of calling for the resignation of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, characterizing his federal indictment on bribery charges as a ...Yesterday - New York -
MarketWatch - Business
These key indicators say the S&P 500 will continue its hot streak
The S&P 500 looks solid, while new highs on the NYSE continue to swamp new lows.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Widely mocked 'Bridgerton'-inspired ball was a chaotic mess for fans who attended
What was supposed to be a fairytale evening for “Bridgerton” fans in Detroit over the weekend devolved into chaos.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Alabama nitrogen execution follows what critics call "insistence on secrecy"
Alabama will execute a death row inmate Thursday with nitrogen gas, a controversial and highly secretive procedure that has only been done one other time.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Zelensky meets with House members as Johnson calls for Ukraine envoy's ouster
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a bipartisan group of House members Thursday, a huddle that came against the backdrop of the GOP’s amped up criticism of the foreign leader. ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
GameSpot - Tech
Call Of Duty: Warzone Removes Several Popular Battle Royale Playlists
Call of Duty: Warzone is currently in its sixth and final season with Modern Warfare 3 , and the developer has announced that playlist options will now be limited until the battle royale ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Graham calls Zelensky's Pennsylvania tour 'a mistake'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Thursday criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to Pennsylvania, where he appeared with Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) in what many Republicans saw as a ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
49ers legend Young calls out Aiyuk for slow start to 2024 season
San Francisco 49ers legend Steve Young called out Brandon Aiyuk for his slow start to the 2024 NFL season.Yesterday - NFL -
The Guardian - World
Calls grow for US investigation into Israeli killing of Turkish American activist
Family joins US lawmakers in demanding that government look into death of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi in West Bank. The family of a Turkish American woman shot by the Israeli military while attending a ...Yesterday - Israel -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
A clear Cowboys trend has emerged under McCarthy — and it isn't all good
There has been a 14-point margin in 48 of 70 Dallas games under Mike McCarthy. It's simple, when Dallas is up big, they win. When they're down, disaster ensues.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
This Brilliant Growth Strategy Makes Everyone a Sales Rep
Urban Skin RX founder Rachel Roff has found innovative ways to turn everyone, from celebrities to her receptionist, into a sales rep. Here's how she does it.3 days ago