Dead heat poll results are astonishing – and improbable, these experts say

UnitedHealth Shares Dive After Health Giant Says 2025 Results Likely to Fall Short

The company estimates that its formal guidance for 2025 will top out at about $30 in earnings per share.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Michigan secretary of state says she expects election results to be certified day after Nov. 5

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) said she expects her state’s election results to be certified the day after the Nov. 5 general election. “In 2020 we had the results of our highest ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Vans maker VF Corp. rallies 23% on results, and CEO says he feels good about Q3

Shares of VF Corp. rocketed higher after hours on Monday after the parent company of Vans and the North Face reported second-quarter results that beat expectations, as it looks to tighten up ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

‘Rocketship’ Reddit’s third-quarter results a real ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ story, says Bernstein

Reddit Inc.’s better-than-expected third-quarter results highlight the social-media platform’s strong growth potential, analysts say.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Ceramic mugs, condiment bars and comfier seats are coming to more Starbucks stores, as new CEO looks to re-caffeinate sales

Starbucks Corp. on Wednesday said its latest quarterly results “do not reflect the strength of our brand,” and said it needed to make fundamental changes to bring back customers.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Roblox ‘rising like a phoenix’ after ‘outstanding’ third-quarter results, Wedbush says

Roblox shares surged following the online-gaming company’s third-quarter results Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

3 dead and 4 injured in Mississippi bridge collapse, sheriff says

MENDENHALL, Miss. (AP) — At least three people died and four were critically injured after a Mississippi bridge, in the process of being demolished, collapsed Wednesday afternoon while work was ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

7 Dead After Georgia Ferry Dock Collapses on Sapelo Island

Overall, 20 people were forced into the water on Saturday by the accident on Sapelo Island, the site of a festival celebrating the heritage of descendants of enslaved people.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital

Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.

At least five dead in attack in northern Gaza Strip, medics say

World - Yahoo News - October 22

5 dead in shooting in home near Seattle and teen in custody, authorities say

Law enforcement officials found five people killed in a shooting inside a home southeast of Seattle and took a teenager into custody, police said.

Turkey carries out strikes in northern Iraq and Syria after ‘terrorist attack’

‘Highly likely’ Kurdish separatist group PKK was behind targeting of state aerospace company, interior minister says

Business - Financial Times - October 24

At least 5 dead in 'terrorist attack' on aerospace facility in Turkey, officials say

Turkey's interior minister reported deaths and injuries after a "terrorist attack" at Turkish Aerospace Industries facilities in the capital Ankara on Wednesday.

Building collapse in Nigeria's capital leaves at least 7 dead, authorities say

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Dozens dead in flash floods in Valencia, Spain, officials say

The flash floods were caused by heavy rain, which by Wednesday morning had begun "easing off," according to the country's meteorological agency.

Kamala Harris says this lesson from her mom shaped her career—why parenting experts say it’s essential for success

Growing up, Vice President Kamala Harris's mother taught her to approach conflict with agency and accountability. The lessons have shaped her career, she says.

Business - CNBC - October 13

Astonishing long-range strike helps Matildas to 2-1 win against Germany

Kyra Cooney-Cross equalises with ‘one of the great goals’ Clare Hunt heads 79th-minute winner for Australia in Duisburg If the Matildas needed a result to soothe the wounds of a forgettable ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

The Day of the Jackal: Eddie Redmayne is so astonishing he’s uncovered a whole new way of acting

Can the charming Oscar-winner convince as a cool, calculated contract killer? With a turtleneck, a gun and that face, of course he can. When I was a late teenager I went to my mate’s house to pick ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Qatar's ruler says his nation will vote on abandoning legislative elections after just one poll

Qatar’s ruling emir says his small, energy-rich nation will hold a referendum on ending a short-lived experiment in electing members of the country’s advisory Shura Council

World - ABC News - October 15

Majority of US voters say democracy is under threat but are split on who to blame, poll shows

Survey finds distrust between Democrats and Republicans but most voters believe election results will be accurate. US politics live – latest updates Nearly half of US voters think government ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Teen with machete arrested after allegedly threatening Democratic supporters at Fl. polling site

Police arrested an 18-year-old wielding a machete with an 18-inch blade outside a polling station in Florida on Tuesday, who was part of a group of teenagers accused of intimidating Democratic ...

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live

Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Some GOP-led states won't allow federal monitors at polling places, officials say

Some Republican-led states will not allow federal poll monitors at voting locations on Election Day, officials tell ABC News.

This top concern of U.S. retirees is a 'huge risk factor,' says retirement expert—here's how to plan for it

Health care concerns are the top worry among U.S. retirees, which makes sense, experts say. Costs associated with long-term care can derail your plans.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Retirees can shop for health-care coverage during Medicare open enrollment. It's a great time to review costs, experts say

From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, Medicare enrollees have the ability to switch plans for 2025. Here's what changes experts say to watch for next year.