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Fans push Rays-in-Oakland talk after Tropicana Field hurricane damage
MLB fans on X were quick to push the Tampa Bay Rays-to-Oakland talk, just days after Hurricane Melton destroyed Tropicana Field's roof and thrust the franchise's 2025 home into question.4 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders is approved by NFL team owners
Tom Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders has been approved by NFL team owners4 days ago - NFL -
Business - The New York Times
How Kamala Harris’s Economic Plan Has Been Shaped by Business Leaders
The vice president has repeatedly incorporated suggestions from business executives into her economic agenda.4 days ago - Kamala Harris -
World - ABC News
UN asks Asia-Pacific countries to invest more in preventing damage from disasters
A U.N. official says disasters, including those wrought by fiercer storms, are threatening more people and could derail economic progress in the Asia Pacific region if governments would not invest ...5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Old and fabricated hurricane videos go viral. Here's how to spot them.
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to spot misleading natural disaster videos online.5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Tom Brady is finally an NFL owner after getting approved to purchase a stake in the Raiders
It was a long road, but it's now official5 days ago - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricanes, the election and misinformation
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Storm misinformation stokes election fears The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors amid the severe ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
NFL owners OK Tom Brady’s purchase of minority stake in Las Vegas Raiders
NFL owners approve Brady’s bid to buy into Raiders Brady takes over 5% control of Las Vegas franchise Tom Brady has another new role in the NFL: owner.. The seven-time Super Bowl champion ...5 days ago - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane misinformation stokes fears ahead of election
The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors following the severe weather in the South is sparking concerns that political figures’ embrace of misinformation is just the beginning as the general ...5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Senate Intel chair frets about foreign actors spreading hurricane, election misinformation
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Tuesday indicated that he is concerned foreign actors are spreading misinformation related to the recovery from a pair of recent ...5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.5 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Intel, AMD Create Advisory Group to Shape Future of X86 Architecture
The two companies and other technology giants will work together to shape the future of the x86 chip as the landscape transitions to dynamic artificial-intelligence workloads.5 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels
Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
4 Crucial Factors for Choosing a Business Partner
Learn how strategic partnerships thrive by ensuring value alignment and a shared vision for long-term success.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales
Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Early voting begins in Georgia despite damage from Helene
Early voting began Tuesday in Georgia in spite of the devastation dished out to the state from Hurricane Helene. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.5 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
How Hurricanes Helene and Milton could affect the 2024 election
Hurricanes Helene and Milton may not change many voters' minds, but they could dampen turnout in the hardest-hit areas.5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
For Entrepreneurs Hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Tax Relief Is Here
The IRS extends its October 15 deadline for storm victims and reminds taxpayers about casualty loss deductions available.5 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Here's where inflation stands in the cities that could decide the election
Inflation has returned to normal but varies widely in major swing-state cities.5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
USPS releases holiday mailing deadlines, key dates
USPS has released its holiday mailing deadlines. Send by Dec. 18 for ground and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for priority mail and Dec. 21 for priority express to the lower 48 states.5 days ago -
Tech - Wired
DC Entertainment Is Changing the Shape—and Scrollability—of Comics
DC has cut a deal with GlobalComix, a company that optimizes comics to be scrolled vertically. Everyone from Batman to The Joker is headed to this platform with big designs on the TikTok generation.5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Some hurricane victims can get a tax break for losses — Here's what you need to know
Victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton could get a tax deduction for losses. Here's how to qualify.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer
South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-up5 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The Surprise Factor That Helped the Liberty to Even the W.N.B.A. Finals
New York’s roster is full of stars. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added her name to the list with her game-sealing performance in Game 2.6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Attention Kmart Shoppers: It’s Closing Time
As the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States prepares to close, shoppers reminisced about the store that once sold everything, everywhere.6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Climate expert Porter Fox breaks down the factors behind supercharged storms
Porter Fox, author of "Category Five: Superstorms and the Warming Oceans That Feed Them," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how warmer water and rising sea levels are fueling more powerful ...6 days ago - Climate -
Top stories - CBS News
When to book your holiday travel and what to expect
As another potential record-breaking holiday season is on the way, you may want to book those flight tickets early. Airfare tracking site Hopper says to expect prices to start climbing as soon as ...6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
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.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Drone attack kills four Israeli soldiers and injures 58
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.6 days ago - Israel -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why
Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.October 13 -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump or Harris? Here are the 2024 stakes for airlines, banks, EVs, health care and more
With the U.S. election less than a month away, the country and its corporations are staring down two drastically different options.October 13 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes.October 13