Decades after Carson left late night, his influence endures. Jimmy Kimmel and Jay Leno explain why

A Psychologist Explains Why Americans Spend Billions to Scare Themselves Silly on Halloween

Why do Americans shell out north of $12 billion on Halloween? A psychologist explains the appeal of scaring ourselves silly.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Markets are moving in mysterious ways — and Wall Street is struggling to explain why

Traditional relationships between stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities like gold are breaking down once again in 2024. This time, even many financial professionals are at a loss to explain ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Star Explains Why Remedy Is Special

The final expansion of Alan Wake 2, The Lake House, is out now, closing a chapter for Remedy that was 13 years in the making. In The Lake House, players assume the role of Agent Kiran Estevez as ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

A slice of voters explain why they're wavering on Harris and Trump

Beneath the surface of a tight presidential race and NBC News' tied final national poll, the handful of voters who have wavered in recent weeks illustrated the lesser-of-two-evils thinking that ...

Politics - NBC News - November 4

Cramer examines Thursday's market action and explains why there are few sellers

CNBC's Jim Cramer said he sees an "incredible moment" unfolding on Wall Street as the number of parties interested in buying stocks exceeds the sellers.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.

Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.

School Battles May Help Explain Why Democrats Declined in Some Suburbs

Voters in the Virginia suburbs shifted toward Trump. Some said they were still frustrated by pandemic closures and fights over gender, race and testing in schools.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Shanahan explains why Purdy didn't attempt deep passes vs. Seahawks

Kyle Shanahan explains the San Francisco 49ers' short passing attack with quarterback Brock Purdy against the Seattle Seahawks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Why Trump can vote in the 2024 election even after his felony conviction

Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.

Why Eagles rookie CB Quinyon Mitchell refuses to buy into his own hype after impressive start to NFL career

Mitchell is having a strong debut campaign, but don't tell him that

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn't ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is testifying in his defense at his landmark national security trial

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai denies asking U.S. to act against Hong Kong, China in landmark trial

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai began testifying in his landmark national security trial that is widely seen as a measure of press freedom in the city.

Wrexham drop to 3rd after conceding late penalty

Wrexham saw a last-gasp penalty decision go against them as Charlton Athletic earned a 2-2 draw on Saturday to leave the Hollywood-owned side outside of League One's automatic promotion places.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

49ers reel after another 'infuriating' late loss

The 49ers called their latest loss after a blown lead late "infuriating," as they are left searching for answers with a 5-5 record.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Iraqis face tough homecoming a decade after IS rampage

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Are U.S. stocks really headed for a ‘lost decade’? Why one strategist disagrees.

Are U.S. stocks really headed for a “lost decade,” as several prominent Wall Street firms have warned? The founder of one eponymous research shop doesn’t think so.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Why the Chiefs are the new Patriots ... and how they could dominate the next decade

This year's Kansas City team stands where the 2006 Patriots once stood. Here's why they could chart the same course -- and what could get in the way.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Wall Street is wrong about that ‘lost decade’ for stocks. Here’s why.

The business cycle and company earnings are in better shape than the CAPE ratio indicates.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Johnny Carson and the Fantasy of America

The late-night host looms over the culture to this day, in part because he knew how to mix comedy and sex. But there was a darkness at the heart of his appeal.

Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

Hong Kong leader warns Trump not to interfere after he says he would free Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong’s top leader on Tuesday warned President-elect Donald Trump not to interfere in the Chinese territory’s internal affairs after he said he would “100%” free the imprisoned pro-democracy ...

Mourinho left limping after collision with player

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has mocked himself after colliding with a player during a first-team training session on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

House left teetering on clifftop after rockfall

The property, on the Jurassic Coast, is now only 40ft (12m) from a 400ft (121m) drop over the edge.

Mother left 'shattered' after son stabbed to death

The mother says "where I once saw the world in colour, I now only see it in black and white."

Election denialism emerges on the left after Trump’s win

In the days following the presidential election, a familiar strain of denialism and conspiracy thinking emerged in the corners of some social media platforms

Williams-Sonoma CEO explains pricing strategy after earnings beat

In a Wednesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber explained why her company's pricing strategy works.

Business - CNBC - 23 hours ago

The Trump Insiders Who Have Outsize Influence as He Chooses His Cabinet

Aides like Susie Wiles and advisers like Elon Musk are weighing in as the president-elect shapes his new administration.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

The ‘Surreal’ Day Donald Trump Left His Mark on English Soccer

The curious story of how Trump ended up conducting the draw for the League Cup in 1991.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Scott Burton Left His Legacy to MoMA. Today’s He’s Almost Forgotten.

Scott Burton, one of America’s leading sculptors, entrusted his estate to the museum in 1989, when he was sick with AIDS, to ensure his place in art history. It turned out to be a bad idea.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Why some influencers are talking tariffs ahead of Trump presidency

ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze spoke to Walmart about the potential rising cost of goods if new tariffs go into effect next year.

Why people have left Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness

Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back.

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