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Retailers prepare for Black Friday shopping surge
Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with two-thirds of holiday shoppers expected to make purchases this week. The biggest discounts Friday will ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Custom-Made Shoes: Comfort in a Box
Gifting a pair can be a complex undertaking, but Yohei Fukuda, a master shoemaker in Tokyo, says the result is well worth the effort.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12 -
Outside the box: public art in Miami
From giant pieces of fruit peel to a wonky ‘lighthouse’ and a marble slide, the city’s outdoor artworks offer exuberant, idiosyncratic delights — and a powerful memorialWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Why "Glicked" swept the box office
"Wicked" lead the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Why "Glicked" swept the box office
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend ...Entertainment - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Personal luxury goods market to shrink for first time since the 2008 financial crash, research finds
The personal luxury goods market looks set to face its first slowdown since the Global Financial Crisis, excluding the Covid period, a new report showed Wednesday.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025. Trump tariffs could make it worse
Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to shrink next year for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemicWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Rachel Reeves ‘not satisfied’ with summer slowdown as UK slips down G7 growth leaderboard – business live
Latest UK GDP growth report shows UK grew by just 0.1% in July-September, a slowdown on the first half of the year. Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined UK economy Luke ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
COVID-19 virus may have a surprising benefit — it might be able to shrink certain tumors
A preclinical study finds that the COVID-19 virus can trigger the development of an immune cell that can fight cancer.Business - MarketWatch - November 19 -
Experience: I graduated from art school at the age of 90
I never had any problem with my classmates, who were nearly all in their 20s. But a couple of teachers wouldn’t take me seriously. I have always been passionate about art, but I had no money, and ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Jackson Irvine: ‘This Bundesliga experience is what I’ve always craved’ | Joey Lynch
The St Pauli captain and Australia midfielder believes he is only getting better at the age of 31 while leading a club closely aligned with his values. The streets surrounding the ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
5 Steps to Experience More Wealth Than You Might Ever Imagine
Find true riches in simply being present.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
The Fed’s ‘temporary’ mortgage-backed security experiment will last decades
It looks like the Fed is stuck with very large, losing “temporary” mortgage-backed securities investments for a long time to come.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Ocasio-Cortez not going to 'sugarcoat what we are all about to collectively experience'
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) reviewed the potential adverse impact of the 2024 election and highlighted freedoms that could be threatened by President-elect Trump’s win in a social ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Trump Weighs Key Personnel Choices, Schooled by His First-Term Experience
The president-elect held his first formal transition meetings and has been given lists of candidates, but is calling around to friends and allies for ideas.Top stories - The New York Times - November 9 -
‘A therapist shouldn’t be giving you hugs’: readers share bad counselling experiences
From inappropriate behaviour to encouraging patients to stop medication, reckless therapists can cause real damage. Government urged to regulate psychotherapists and counsellors When Karin ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Immersive Gamebox teams up with Netflix on Floor is Lava experience
Immersive Gamebox and Netflix have teamed up to launch a new gaming experience based on the Floor is Lava show at physical venues globally.Tech - VentureBeat - November 12 -
Sharks coach Warsofsky gives rec league goalie dream experience
Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky gave a rec league goalie the thrill of a lifetime during San Jose's practice in New York City on Wednesday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
'The experience boosted me': Inside Rob Dillingham's strange journey to the NBA
Minnesota's rookie guard took one of the most unique paths ever to the league. Somehow it worked out.Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
Immutable and Sequence team up on Web3 in-game and cross-game experiences
Immutable and Sequence, two companies that support Web3 game development, announced a strategic partnership and technical integration.Tech - VentureBeat - November 14 -
Netflix experiences streaming delays leading up to Tyson-Paul fight
Netflix’s first attempt at handling a live sports event did not receive a passing gradeEntertainment - ABC News - November 16 -
Netflix experiences streaming delays leading up to Tyson-Paul fight
Netflix’s first attempt at handling a live sports event did not receive a passing gradeSports - ABC News - November 16 -
With McMahon, Trump shrugs off lack of school experience for Education nod
For a normal administration, Linda McMahon would be an unusual pick for Education secretary. But President-elect Trump has given no indication he wants a normal administration. McMahon has little ...Politics - The Hill - November 21 -
Experience: My dog went missing for nine years – then we were reunited
Finally, they brought him out to me, wrapped in a blanket. He looked at me when I said his name. He tilted his head at the familiar sound before licking my nose in recognition. I knew Gizmo was the ...World - The Guardian - November 22 -
Bishop T.D. Jakes experiences 'health incident' during Sunday service
Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a "slight health incident" while wrapping up his sermon at the Potter's House of Dallas on Sunday, the church confirmed in a statement.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Sonos Era 300 review: A mind-blowing audio experience
We review Sonos’ Era 300 speaker with its high-quality audio and home Wi-Fi connectivity.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Trump picks John Phelan, a businessman with no military experience, to be secretary of the Navy
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen John Phelan, a businessman and investor with no military experience, to become the next secretary of the Navy.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Wiegman vowed to experiment - did USA draw show 'evolution'?
England's goalless draw with the USA gives a glimpse of Sarina Wiegman's plans for Euro 2025 - with some experimental setting up and a strong defensive display.Top stories - BBC News - 7 hours ago -
Snow patch known as U.K.'s longest-lasting has vanished for fourth straight year
The Sphinx snow patch in Scotland used to linger year-round, but it has melted for the fourth consecutive year. Experts see it as a harbinger of climate change.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
Longest NBA winning streaks to start a season: Cavaliers climbing leaderboard with perfect start
Cleveland is tied for the second-best start in NBA historySports - CBS Sports - November 18 -
45 activists sentenced in Hong Kong national security case. The longest term is 10 years
45 activists sentenced in Hong Kong national security case. The longest term is 10 yearsWorld - ABC News - November 18
