Instagram's Threads gets 35 million new users this month

19 new products our editors are excited about this month

The best new products this month are Apple’s Mac Mini and MacBook Pro M4, Amazon’s latest Fire TVs and sound bars, and CeraVe’s first hair care line.

Get Persona 4 Golden And 7 Other Games For Just $12 At Humble This Month

The November lineup for Humble Choice is now live, and this month's selection includes RPGs, Pokemon-likes, and superhero action games. If you're new to this subscription service, Humble Choice ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

10-year Treasury yield ends at 4-month high as Trump trade gets revived

Yields on U.S. government debt finished at their highest levels since July on Tuesday as traders clung to expectations that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies will lift economic growth and ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Winter is coming … but don’t panic! 54 expert tips on getting through the cold, dark months ahead

How to survive the season – with mood-lifters, skin-savers, life-changing layers, and ways to have fun in the rain. Question your ‘winter blues’ Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Instagram-famous squirrel euthanised by authorities

New York authorities say Peanut the Squirrel bit a person while it was being confiscated this week.

49-year-old started his business 'to make $5,000 a month to survive, pay my mortgage'—he sold it for $100 million

When tech CEO Tomas Gorny launched a web-hosting startup in 2001 after losing millions, his modest goals helped him build a better business, he says.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Meta's Threads app launches custom feeds amid Bluesky surge

Meta's Instagram Threads began rolling out a new custom feed feature to give users the ability to build their feeds around the people and topics they are most interested in. The feature was made ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Notre Dame's 'Shamrock Series' threads among the top uniforms in Week 13

The threads feature a gothic look and are inspired by the 1924 article "The Four Horsemen."

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

How Bluesky rose out of Twitter's ashes to challenge X and Threads

Bluesky could be on the verge of a turning point if it continues rapidly attracting users and finds a way to monetize without scaring them off.

Business - CNBC - 20 hours ago

Flyers Get Bad News About Important Goalie

This is rough news for the Flyers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

Xbox Is Getting An Exciting New Feature Soon, It Seems

It looks like Microsoft could soon roll out a new Xbox feature that allows users to stream Xbox games that are not currently available on Game Pass. Reporter Tom Warren shared images of the Xbox ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 19

New Yorkers, How Will You Get to the Airport for Thanksgiving?

As the holiday approaches, we want to know how you plan on tackling one of the biggest travel days of the year.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Hamlin to get new crew chief for 2025 season

Joe Gibbs Racing announced Friday that Chris Gayle will serve as the new crew chief for Denny Hamlin's No. 11 team, with Chris Gabehart being promoted to competition director.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

New York semiconductor site picked for $825 million in funding

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer says a semiconductor research facility in upstate New York will be getting $825 million in funding as one of three national technology centers

Tech - ABC News - October 31

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal linked with $115 million move for Kudus

Arsenal may look to replace Leandro Trossard with West Ham's Mohammed Kudus. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

John Driskell Hopkins on new song and $3 million donation for ALS research

After his ALS diagnosis, Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins plans to donate $3 million to fund research through his "Hop On A Cure" foundation and released a new single titled "Each Other."

Starfield Passes 15 Million Players, As Game Adds New Vehicle And Quest

Starfield has crossed a new player milestone, reaching 15 million players, as developer Bethesda Game Studios also released a new update that includes the next land vehicle, a new quest, fixes, and ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 19

Michigan jury awards millions to a woman fired after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine

A jury has awarded more than $12 million to a woman who lost her job at a Michigan insurance company after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccination

Health - ABC News - November 8

Trump plan to 'end all taxes' on overtime pay would benefit millions of Americans, but it's going to be uphill battle

President-elect Trump has many tax cut plans and a promise to 'end all taxes on overtime', but in Congress, it's likely something has to give, and someone lose.

Business - CNBC - November 15

‘I get to escape’: Eva Longoria is leaving the U.S. and selling her $19 million L.A. mansion

The actress says she believes the country will become a “scary place” if Trump keeps his promises.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

Trump's mass deportations could split 4 million families. How one is getting ready.

Migrant families and immigration advocacy groups are preparing for millions of families to potentially be separated from each other during the mass deportations planned by President-elect Donald ...

Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs

Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by ...

Health - ABC News - 7 hours ago

'Alarming' - creators hit back at Instagram lowering quality of less viewed videos

The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.

How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life

On Oct. 7, an Israeli college student opened her phone. What she did next landed her in prison.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

‘Cow Vigilantes’ in India Are Attacking Muslims and Posting It on Instagram

Instagram has become a key avenue for Hindu nationalist “cow vigilantes” to share their violent exploits with a wider audience, and even raise money.

Tech - Wired - November 19

Instagram rolls out option to reset recommendations

Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to reset their content recommendations on the platform when in need of a "fresh start." The feature, available for all users including teens, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Jonathan Toews Provides Health Update Via Instagram

Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews provided a health update via his Instagram account.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 3.11% for the next six months

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2025.

Business - CNBC - October 31

A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New York

Someone asked New York coach Tom Thibodeau before Wednesday’s game what else he’s looking to get from Karl-Anthony Towns as this season goes along

Sports - ABC News - October 31

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, and the game(s) of the month for all 32 teams

A shuffle in the top three results in a new team on the throne. Plus, here's your official viewing guide to top matchups for the next 30 days.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Why ‘Affordable Housing’ in New York City Can Still Cost $3,500 a Month

Soaring rents and few options have made it hard for average people to live in the city. Even “affordable” units often cost too much.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

New-home construction falls to three-month low as high rates and hurricanes impact builders

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 3.1% in October, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.