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Here Are the GOP Senators Best Positioned to Take on Trump
These are the Republican lawmakers who, by dint of age, independence or unusual constituencies, could provide a crucial check on Trump’s dictatorial ambitions.Politics - Politico - 2 days ago -
‘Here’s how it feels’: how a Lebanese businessman lost everything in five years of turmoil and war
Beirut property developer among many denied access to fortunes by banks after a financial crisis and now reeling from effects of Israel’s airstrikes. From the balcony of his flat in a monied suburb ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Inflation is going higher, this market strategist says. Here’s his master ETF plan to profit from it.
Hedgeye’s Keith McCullough is long gold, utilities, real estate and emerging markets ETFs.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Is higher inflation here to stay? Fed faces hurdles in quest to crush rising prices.
As inflation slowed sharply last summer, the Federal Reserve sketched out a plan to slash high U.S. interest rates in anticipation of its pending victory over runaway prices. Now that plan is risk.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Why Slot's Liverpool still have a lot to learn - Benitez
Ex-Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez explains how new Reds boss Arne Slot will learn about the character of his side, for the times they need it most.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Why Post Office victims are still fighting for full compensation
Glacial and bureaucratic compensation schemes draw out process for those caught up in IT scandalWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Why the CofE and other big institutions still fail to protect children from abuse
More are willing to speak up about abuse but some organisations remain slow to reactTop stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Why do workers still yearn for a traditional pension over a 401(k)?
A closer look at the Boeing negotiationsBusiness - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago -
Why white working-class Britons should fight to secure colonial slavery reparations | Nels Abbey
The country grew rich from slavery, but those who directly benefited the most – and still do – were wealthy. They exploited everyone. So it’s a “no” to reparations, yet again. No to repairing the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Kamala Harris’s Concession Speech Was a Master Class in Why Hope Beats Optimism for Resilience
Psychologists say hope beats optimism in dark times. In her concession speech, Kamala Harris showed she understands the difference.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Why discovering your ancestral roots can help you to truly feel like yourself
Since the age of six Greta Solomon knew she was a writer, but gained a richer sense of self when she discovered her ancestors were gifted storytellers too. There’s a photo somewhere – taken to ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Hield explains why Steph's 3-balls feel like ‘nine-point plays'
Buddy Hield is enjoying his new status as Golden State Warriors teammates with Steph Curry.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6 -
Why did voters abandon Kamala Harris? Because they feel trapped – and Trump offered a way out | Aditya Chakrabortty
His resounding victory will be blamed on ‘populism’, but that’s lazy thinking. He addressed the key concerns far better than the Democrats did. Since we’ll hear a lot, again, about “populism”, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
The last time inflation was projected to get worse, this investment was popular. Why it’s ‘unloved’ now.
A Treasury auction on Thursday pointed to lackluster demand for inflation-protected securities ahead of Trump’s second term.Business - MarketWatch - 19 hours ago -
How did The Onion's Infowars acquisition go down and why?
The satirical news company The Onion bought the right-wing media outlet Infowars at a bankruptcy auction. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports on why the acquisition happened and what they plan on doing ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
‘This election season has worn me out’: I love this country, but I’m no better off financially than I was 10 years ago. Why vote?
“I’m in my mid-40s, female, single, and working a nine-to-five job.”Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Bengals-Chargers: Justin Herbert leads winning drive after L.A. blew a 21-point lead to beat Cincinnati 34-27
Herbert hit two big passes to Ladd McConkey in the final minute to get the Chargers into FG range before J.K. Dobbins took care of things himself by breaking a 29-yard TD run with 18 seconds left.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
Apple’s stock gets rare bearish call — and here are the four reasons why
KeyBanc worries about low upgrade rates and the potential for a lower-cost iPhone SE to cannibalize sales of more expensive models, for example.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Ukraine wants to join NATO — here’s why that's such a dangerous prospect
Ukraine’s ambassador to NATO recently stated that the Ukrainian government would like a formal invitation to join the alliance before President Biden leaves office in January. But admitting ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
'It's rough out here': Why Trump and Harris should listen to this mum of seven
Inflation and high prices are primary concerns for Sin City's voters ahead of the 5 November vote.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters
CFO turnover hit 8.9% globally during the period, surpassing levels in 2022 and 2023.Business - CNBC - October 26 -
U.S. stocks could face scariest week yet of 2024. Here’s why.
The U.S. stock market’s record-setting rally could face its scariest stretch of 2024 in the week ahead, with a dizzying array of risks on the docket.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Here’s Why Apple Fans Are Waiting for an Exciting Hardware News Week
Apple’s VP of marketing teased that the tech giant would be releasing a bunch of new hardware this week. Expect these products to have a lot to do with AI.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Stocks are expensive, but their rally can continue for at least another year. Here’s why.
Stocks’ stellar run over the past 18 months has given investors plenty of reasons to celebrate. But it has also saddled them with some of the most expensive valuations in recent memory.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Here’s Why Blood Manor, a Haunted House in NYC, Costs $45
It’s not as if Blood Manor can just transform into an office after Halloween.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
PayPal beat big on a profit metric, but here’s why its stock is falling
PayPal’s fourth-quarter revenue view came in below expectations. The company said it’s focusing on “profitable growth.”Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
AMD's post-earnings slide is a buying opportunity. Here's why
Wall Street's reaction to the quarter continues an up-and-down month for shares of the AI chipmaker.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Here’s Why U.S. Consumer Confidence is Climbing Ahead of Election Day
The Conference Board’s monthly report says its index notched the largest gain since March 2021.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Intel books big charges for restructuring, but here’s why its stock is surging
The company says business trends are improving despite ‘noisy’ earnings.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
What will OPEC+ decide on oil output? Here’s why it’s complicated.
Developments in the Middle East have and worries about the prospects for global demand have fueled volatile trading in the oil market in recent weeks and that makes an upcoming decision by major ...Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
More homeowners just started pulling cash out of their properties. Here's why.
While mortgage rates don't exactly follow the Federal Reserve's rate, home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, are tied to it.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
More homeowners just started pulling cash out of their properties. Here's why.
U.S. homeowners are sitting on a record amount of equity, but higher interest rates over the past two years have made them reluctant to tap into it.Top stories - NBC News - November 4
