J. Lo and Ben Affleck: Why it’s taking so long to sell their $68 million home with 24 bathrooms

Lots of attention has done little to attract a buyer. The Beverly Hills estate has now sat on the market for 100 days.

Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago

J&J's Ketamine-Derived Drug Is Taking Off

Spravato, a depression treatment derived from club drug ketamine, was looking like a dud. Its recent success now shows a path forward for psychedelic-based medicines.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

AI is supposed to be Hollywood's next big thing. What's taking so long?

As AI technology advances, industry observers expect to see more deals between tech companies and studios and talent. But major challenges remain.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

F1 Q&A: Why has it taken so long to review drivers' guidelines?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after an action-packed Mexico City Grand Prix.

This Museum Is Old. But With $75 Million to Spend, Why Is It So Dingy?

Decades of mismanagement and financial neglect have turned the New York State Museum, a trove of national treasures, into a dreary place.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Why are we building homes when so many are standing empty?

Bringing empty homes back into use can be tricky, but campaigners say a lot more could be done to help.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sells for $4.39 million at auction

Ohtani is the only player MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sells for record $4.4 million. Who gets the money?

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sold at an auction for a record $4.4 million. Who gets that money? That's still up to the courts to decide.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Matthew Perry House in Los Angeles Sells a Year After His Death

The 3,500-square-foot, midcentury modern house in Pacific Palisades, where the actor died last October, fetched $8.55 million.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?

Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it’s intentional.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

Why are there so few Brits in the NBA?

As the new NBA season starts, BBC Sport asks why there are so few British players in the league.

Los Angeles Archdiocese agrees to pay millions in sexual abuse cases

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $800 million to settle decades-old claims of sexual abuse. The settlement covers more than 1,300 victims of abuse involving some 300 priests. CBS ...

Why are Costco's gold bars selling out?

Investors are still buying up Costco's supply of gold bars — and there are a few big reasons behind this trend.

2024's Best-Selling Games In The US So Far

Top sellers Circana, the research group formerly known as NPD, has published its latest monthly US sales report, providing an updated look at the best-selling games of 2024 thus far. With the ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Why ‘FernandoMania’ Was Exactly What Los Angeles and the Dodgers Needed

“He came like an angel to us,” Dusty Baker said of his former teammate, Fernando Valenzuela.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Neymar makes long-awaited return: 'I'm so happy'

Neymar has made his first appearance in over a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear, coming off the bench in Al Hilal's AFC Champions League Elite clash against Al Ain.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

If you’re so happy, why are you buying so much gold?

The rally that won’t quit

World - Financial Times - October 17

Cowboys vs. 49ers: Dak Prescott's comeback bid falls short as San Francisco holds off Dallas, 30-24

The 49ers have had their struggles too, but got back to 4-4 with the win. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are going the other way.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

"Game of Thrones" famed Iron Throne sells for $1.49 million at auction

"Game of Thrones" fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million, including #1.49 million for the famed ...

A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution sells for $9 million at auction

A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution forgotten inside a filing cabinet sold on Thursday for a $9 million hammer price, the auction house confirmed to CBS News.

Rare Copy of U.S. Constitution Sells for More Than $11 Million

The document, which was sold to an anonymous bidder at an auction in North Carolina, was among the first copies of the Constitution ever printed, experts said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Ancient coins unearthed by metal detectorists sell for $5.6 million

A trove of more than 2,500 silver coins buried for almost 1,000 years will go on display in British museums after being acquired for the nation.

Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?

Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.

Why is the price of gold so high right now?

Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.

Why Are So Many Gen-Zers Fit to Quit?

Frontline Gen-Z workers are feeling overworked and having negative interactions at work. But here’s what employers can do to better support these critical employees.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

U.S. to Give Ukraine Millions to Build More Long-Range Drones

The move, confirmed by a Pentagon official, is in line with a U.S. policy change aimed at shoring up Ukraine’s ability to fight the war against Russia with its own weapons.

World - The New York Times - October 22