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How People Are Earning Thousands Investigating Pandemic Fraud
Some private citizens are hunting for potential cases of fraud tied to small-business loans. They have earned big payouts — in some cases, more than $1 million.Business - The New York Times - 3 hours ago -
New Ryzen 7 9800X3D Is The Fastest Gaming CPU Out There, Says AMD
Just a week after the launch of Intel's latest generation of desktop CPUs, AMD has fired back with the announcement of the first 3D V-Cache-equipped chip in the company's 9000-series CPUs, with the ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
LIST: These are the fastest-growing cities in the US, 2024 report finds
Did your city make the list?Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflowsWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Target Shares Tumble on Earnings Miss
The stock fell 21% after the retailer posted disappointing quarterly results and lowered its guidance for the full year.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
US economy grew at robust pace in third quarter
U.S. GDP grew at a 2.8% annualized rate over three months ending in September.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
NI's 'transition' gathers pace before big 2025
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill discusses the progress of his side in the last 12 months after their 2-0 win over Belarus in Belfast on Friday.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Ireland shifts diversity dial to stay with the pace
Progress is an ‘unstoppable trend’ but blockages remain in some areasWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace
Rival retailers tend to follow Amazon whenever it launches online discounts. But landing on deals is increasingly a game of luck, as many appear unannounced.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Despite Covid ‘Amnesia,’ the Pandemic Simmers Beneath the 2024 Race
Dueling Trump and Harris rallies outside Atlanta offer a case study in how anger and anxiety over Covid-19, a proxy for the larger debate over trust in government, have shaped the 2024 race.Health - The New York Times - October 29 -
A big pandemic-era IOU is coming due after the U.S. election
Major U.S. companies will need to refinance some $250 billion in low-coupon bonds issued in 2020. Tax policy is up for grabs in the election.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Murders Surged in the Pandemic. Now in Many Cities That Surge Is Gone.
A huge drop in 2023 has been followed by an even greater improvement so far this year.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Ghost of pandemic haunts US election with win for anti-vax movement
Robert F Kennedy Jr, vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control of health policy. Donald Trump will be propelled to the White House for a second term amid concerns ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
UK home sales still below pre-pandemic levels
Pricier mortgages in recent years have a knock-on effect on property transactionsWorld - Financial Times - November 9 -
AeroGarden, a Pandemic-Era Phenomenon, Is No More. What Happens Next?
The hydroponic plant-growing company is shutting down. Here’s what to expect growing forward if you own any AeroGarden devices.Tech - Wired - November 11 -
Vaccine opponent sentenced to 5 years for encouraging terrorism during pandemic
An opponent of vaccines who wrote social media posts urging violence against scientists, politicians and public health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic has been sentenced to five years in prisonWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Excessive drinking inches higher after pandemic increase: Research
Excessive drinking continued increasing in 2022, after rising during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study that was released on Tuesday. The study, published in the Annals ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Watch live: House COVID panel looks into preparations for future pandemics
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee's COVID-19 panel is holding its final hearing Thursday, focusing on ways to prepare for a future pandemic. Subcommittee Chair Rep. Brad Wenstrup ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Poland moves to reopen embassy in North Korea closed during COVID pandemic
Poland says it is reactivating its embassy in the capital of North Korea, becoming the second Western nation after Sweden to resume operations that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemicWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
When Trump left office, students were struggling because of the pandemic. They still are
When President-elect Trump left office in early 2021, the pandemic was at its height. Now he returns as American children and schools are struggling to overcome its lingering impact. Learning loss ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Japan’s PM vows to stay on after election debacle
Shigeru Ishiba has presided over a result that threatens to plunge country’s politics into paralysisBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’
UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his jobBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
From intern to CEO: does it pay to be a company lifer?
Executives who spend their career at one place can boost morale and loyalty but risk stifling innovationBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Volkswagen in Drive to Cut Costs as Earnings Plunge
The automaker said it needed to urgently cut costs after reporting a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings hurt by weaker car sales in China.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
EstéeLauder Shares Plunge 21% After It Slashes Dividend
The cosmetics giant withdrew its outlook for the current year after reporting another quarter of falling sales.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Florida Rejects Recreational Marijuana as Cannabis Stocks Plunge
A ballot measure to legalize recreational pot failed to reach the required 60 percent threshold for passage, and publicly listed companies’ shares dropped after a major market was closed to them.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Gold's price is plunging. Is this the right time to buy in?
Gold's price has dropped to a three-week low, which could present a good opportunity for investors. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Take the plunge: where to soak, steam and sauna in NYC
The bathhouse is back, from old-school hang-outs to sleek new spasWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water
Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking waterHealth - ABC News - Yesterday -
Main engine of U.S. economy posts fastest growth in more than two years, ISM finds
Service-oriented companies such as retailers and restaurants grew in October at the fastest pace in more than two years, a survey found, and offered further evidence of strong momentum in the U.S. ...Business - MarketWatch - November 5
