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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 -
16 years after his last game, Roenick enters HOF
After a lengthy career, waiting out his eligibility period, then 12 years of sitting by the phone, Boston-born Jeremy Roenick finally received his call for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, ...Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Vonn, 40, to return 6 years after last Olympics
Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team, she announced Thursday, intending to race again at age 40 -- and six years after her most recent Olympics.Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
Gabon votes on a new constitution after the military seized power last year
Gabon is holding a referendum on whether to adopt a new constitution, more than a year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country’s longtime president and seized power in the oil-rich Central ...World - ABC News - November 16 -
1 in 8 N.Y.C. Public School Students Was Homeless Last Year
A record 146,000 students did not have permanent housing, state data shows, as the city dealt with an ongoing housing crisis and an influx of migrants.Top stories - The New York Times - November 18 -
Last Season, the 49ers Dominated. This Year, They Lack a Knockout Punch.
San Francisco’s problems go beyond the personnel that has been missing from various games, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 18 -
A record 1 in 8 students were homeless in NYC last year: Report
One in 8 New York City students were homeless during the 2023-24 school year, according to a report from Advocates for Children of New York (AFC). More than 146,000 students in the city lacked a ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Democrats learned the wrong lessons from the last midterms: From the Politics Desk
The biggest difference between the successes of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and the failure of the Biden-Harris team was their midterm experiences.Politics - NBC News - November 8 -
Will Elon Musk be able to cut $2 trillion from US government spending?
The Tesla CEO claimed he could slash US spending by eradicating “waste”.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Samsung falls short of expectations as chipmaker fails to reap AI benefits
Third-quarter operating profit far lower than analyst consensus and trails domestic rival SK HynixWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Donald Trump and the autocrats' playbook
‘This is a man who should be nowhere near power’World - Financial Times - October 31 -
UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £40bn tax increase and a sharp rise in borrowingWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Bank of Japan holds rates but signals normalisation still on track
Political uncertainty following election upset raises risks of abrupt policy shifts, warn analystsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend
Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election resultWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Stellantis hit by sales slide in US and Europe
Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot owner suffers 27% drop in third-quarter sales but signals improvement to US inventoryWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Disney Q4 bolstered by strong results from streaming, 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
Disney’s fourth-quarter adjusted profit beat Wall Street’s expectations, bolstered by strong results from its streaming service and box office success with “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.”Tech - ABC News - November 14 -
Disney Q4 results top estimates bolstered by strong results from company's entertainment business and streaming service
Disney Q4 results top estimates bolstered by strong results from company's entertainment business and streaming serviceTech - ABC News - November 14 -
From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options
Hollywood to fashion, dogs to sportsEntertainment - ABC News - November 20 -
Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote
The Associated Press has gathered up some of the best items out there to keep any movie lover stylish and informedEntertainment - ABC News - November 20 -
From Billie Eilish to Metallica: 10 must-see concerts this holiday season
Holiday concert guideEntertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago -
Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying offTech - ABC News - October 30 -
The 80% rule doesn’t cut it anymore: You may end up spending a lot more in retirement than you expect
Between the “go-go” years and healthcare costs, your expenses may stay the same — or even rise.Business - MarketWatch - November 11 -
Alibaba posts profit beat as China looks to prop up tepid consumer spend
The results come at a tricky time for Chinese commerce businesses, given the broad sluggishness in the world's second-largest economy.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Is this our last chance to stop Iran from going nuclear?
President Biden's opposition to Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities is disappointing, as the U.S. has failed to prevent North Korea from acquiring nuclear weapons despite its commitment to ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
HBO Unveils New Footage From The Last Of Us Season 2
It's become an HBO tradition for the season finale of one show to be accompanied by clips of future original series. Before The Penguin 's season finale, that trend continued with an advance look ...Tech - GameSpot - November 11 -
Americans spend $300 billion a year on gift cards. Why some experts say they should stop.
“Gift cards are a good idea for everybody but the person who receives them.”Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Business spending on AI surged 500% this year to $13.8 billion, says Menlo Ventures
Enterprise spending on generative AI surged 500% this year, hitting $13.8 billion — up from just $2.3 billion in 2023, according to a new Menlo Ventures report.Business - CNBC - November 20 -
77 Years Ago, Enzo Ferrari Started a Company for the Rarest of Reasons: So He Could Spend Money, Not Make It
Most founders follow their passion to start their businesses. The late Enzo Ferrari launched Ferrari so he could follow his true passion.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago