If Astros can't keep mainstay Alex Bregman, here's what they're losing

Bregman’s wealth of playoff experience, renowned work ethic and rep as a clubhouse leader are some of the headlining features of his case as one of this winter’s premier free agents.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

MLB rumors: Astros would 'love' to bring back Alex Bregman, Willy Adames open to change, Angels add pitching

Here are your offseason rumors for Wednesday, Nov. 6

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Here's what to do if you lose an absentee ballot before Election Day

While misplacing a ballot can be stressful, there are still ways to make sure your vote is counted.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

How do Astros plan on keeping championship window open?

GM Dana Brown wants to keep Bregman in H-Town for the remainder of his career. But free agency always opens the door to change. And if Bregman decides to leave, Houston will have to again pivot.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Scott Boras talks free agency, Juan Soto, Alex Bregman and more at pun-filled press conference

Boras put on his usual show at the GM meetings Wednesday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

Wall Street believes stocks will keep rising on Trump’s win — but this could threaten the rally

Many on Wall Street expected Tuesday’s election would be the final obstacle standing in the way of a stock-market melt-up heading into the end of the year. But rising Treasury yields are ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Some voters still say they're undecided in the 2024 election. Here's why.

ABC News spoke with some independent and undecided, or formerly undecided, voters.

Trout vs. Harper in October? No Astros title in 2017? What if every World Series was between No. 1 seeds?

The 2024 Fall Classic featured the teams with each league's best record. It doesn't happen often -- but what if it ALWAYS did?

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

In some battleground states, low-wage workers keep losing ground

Workers in four battleground states earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Labor advocates say that's a recipe for poverty.

Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they're in the US legally

Texas hospital patients will be asked if they’re in the U.S. legally starting Friday

Health - ABC News - November 1

Pokemon TCG Surging Sparks Is Here - Get Free Pokemon Horizons Promo Cards Before They're Gone

The new Pokemon Trading Card Game set, Surging Sparks , launched today, November 8. Not only are several new boosters, decks, and boxes available, but Best Buy has a special offer that gets you ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Putin hosts a summit in a bid to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage

In the coming days, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be shaking hands with multiple world leaders, including those from China, India, Turkey and Iran

World - ABC News - October 21

Fantasy Football Week 7 Wrap: Chiefs keep winning while 49ers keep losing (players)

Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don delivers his game-by-game recap for Week 7's Sunday action.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

What can't RZA do? The legendary producer and artist tackles classical music

Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA talks about his upcoming "A Ballet Through Mud" L.A. show, how kung fu inspired his composing style and more.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 3

Is the 'vibecession' here to stay? Here's what experts say

Election exit polls continued to show signs of a "vibecession" among voters. The vibes might continue to be "off" in the future, experts say.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Here's why millions of Americans in Puerto Rico, other territories can't vote for president

As the 2024 election approaches, millions of American citizens who live in U.S. territories remain unable to vote for president.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Opinion: Harris did with Fox News what Trump can't do anywhere: Handle tough questions

Kamala Harris went into America's Den of Misinformation – Fox News – for a Wednesday night interview with Bret Baier and more than held her own.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

What will a debt collector do if I can't pay old credit card debt?

There are a few different strategies debt collectors can use when you're unable to pay off what you owe.

What causes home equity loan interest rates to drop? And will they keep falling?

Home equity rates have dropped since the Fed's last meeting. Here's what they could do in the future, experts say.

Netflix third-quarter subscribers barely beat estimates as ad-tier members jump 35%

Netflix's ad-tier memberships jumped 35%. The company is on track to launch the service in Canada in the coming quarter and more broadly in 2025.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.

Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

McDonald's reverses U.S. same-store sales declines in the third quarter, but E. coli fallout looms

Shares of McDonald's have fallen 6% since its Quarter Pounder burgers were linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Starbucks CEO pledges to fundamentally change strategy as sales fall for third straight quarter

Investors are expecting that Niccol will share more details about his turnaround strategy during the company's conference call, scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Here's what to know about election security

The FBI says two fake videos online claim to be from the agency, but they are not. One is about election security, while the other is about Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. U.S. ...

Michael Jordan Went to Court. Here’s What Happened.

23XI Racing, which is co-owned by Jordan, is one of two teams suing NASCAR and its chairman Jim France for antitrust violations.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Here's what changed in the new Fed statement

This is a comparison of Thursday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in September.

Business - CNBC - November 7

What’s Next for Kamala Harris? Here Are Six Options.

Her friends, aides and political allies say it’s too soon for her to even contemplate her next career move. But the speculation has already begun.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Here’s what veterans want Congress to prioritize

From expanded health care access to reducing suicide rates, veterans groups are preparing to lobby the 119th Congress on a host of issues affecting retired service members. Veterans groups are ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

What Giuliani Is Losing: The Co-op. The Yankees Swag. The Convertible.

The trappings of Rudolph W. Giuliani’s New York life are slipping away to pay $148 million to two election workers who sued for defamation.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

What happens to Trump's criminal cases if he wins the election -- or loses?

As Donald Trump seeks a return to the White House, here's what could happen in each of his four criminal cases should he be reelected, versus what he faces if he's not.

What it's like to fight (and lose) against UFC star Jon Jones

Ahead of his final fight, Jones' former opponents reveal what makes the UFC star so dominant.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

S&P 500 eclipses 6,000 and Dow surpasses 44,000. Here’s why stocks could keep climbing.

Stocks scored milestones on Monday, pushed higher by optimism about Donald Trump’s second term as president and by last week’s interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Here’s when Adam Silver thought Warner Bros. Discovery might lose its NBA broadcast deal

Of the negotiations, Silver said: “It wasn’t a longtime relationship with the people currently running Warner Bros. Discovery.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Yankees trade outfielder Taylor Trammell to Astros

The Yankees have dealt outfielder Taylor Trammell, sending him to Houston in a trade with the Astros.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Myles Garrett, LeBron James chastise fans for cheering Deshaun Watson's Achilles injury: 'Can't judge him for what he does off the field'

"The man's not perfect," Garrett said. "He doesn't need to be. None of us are expected to be perfect."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Scott Boras shares Bregman nugget that could lead All-Star to Boston

Alex Bregman seemed like a challenging fit for the Red Sox in free agency, but his agent's recent admission might change that, writes John Tomase.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 hours ago

Morgan Stanley shares pop 7% after beating estimates for third-quarter profit and revenue

Morgan Stanley has several tail winds in its favor, from high stock values to a rebound in investment banking and strong trading activity.

Business - CNBC - October 16

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