Manufacturing activity surges in New York region to highest level in nearly three years

Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in kids this year

The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.

At a Pennsylvania Rally, Trump Descends to New Levels of Vulgarity

The G.O.P. nominee repeated crude insults, and his supporters relished each moment. But the display could alienate swing voters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Sabres Rising Star Is Hitting Brand New Level

This Sabres young defender is well on his way to having a breakout season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

A Very New York Party for New York Nico

At Astor Place Hairstylists, an old-school barbershop, small-business owners feted a social media star who spotlights the city’s gritty character.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

Man jailed for three years over Snapchat sextortion

Christopher Morrow pleaded guilty to trying to blackmail 16 women into sending him sexual videos.

José Rubén Zamora Will Leave Prison After Nearly Two Years

The case against José Rubén Zamora became a sign of crumbling democracy in Guatemala and a symbol of threats against press freedom across Latin America.

World - The New York Times - October 20

Germany’s five-year tax haul to fall nearly €60bn short of forecast

Gloomier economic predictions will increase budgetary strains and government coalition tensions

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Hear a Chopin Waltz Unearthed After Nearly 200 Years

An unknown work in the composer’s hand has emerged in a New York museum, the first such find in more than a half century. The pianist Lang Lang plays it here.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Nvidia’s stock is up nearly 200% this year, and a critical time for tech awaits

With Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon all set to report results this week, chip-sector investors should pay attention to cloud growth and spending forecasts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Unknown waltz by Chopin found in library vault after nearly 200 years

The score, on a card bearing Frédéric Chopin’s hand-written name, was discovered by a curator at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. An unknown waltz by Chopin, written nearly 200 years ago, ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison

He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.

Young Thug Pleads Guilty in YSL Case Nearly a Year Into Trial

The star Atlanta rapper admitted to six counts, including participating in criminal street gang activity, ending his role in the longest trial in Georgia history.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Russia sentences former US consulate worker to nearly 5 years in prison

A court in Russia’s far-eastern city of Vladivostok has convicted a former U.S. Consulate worker charged with cooperating with a foreign state and sentenced him to four years and 10 months in prison

World - ABC News - November 1

How a Diver Found a Ring Lost 50 Years Ago Near Barbados

A dive instructor found the well-preserved ring with a metal detector, and then used clues on the ring to try and track down its owner.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Hong Kong protest bomb plot mastermind is jailed for nearly 24 years

Hong Kong’s high court sentenced a man to almost 24 years in prison over an alleged plot to attack police with explosives during pro-democracy protests in 2019.

Germany's Scholz speaks with Putin for first time in nearly 2 years

World - Yahoo News - 5 hours ago

Dallas Stars nearly squander three-goal lead, hang on for 4-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks

Matt Duchene scored on a third-period power play and added an empty-netter in the final seconds as the Dallas Stars hung on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2

Sports - ABC News - October 26

New PS5 System Update Makes The Activities Feature Less Confusing

A new PS5 console update has rolled out, and in addition to the usual system performance and stability updates, you can also expect the Activities hub to have a more informative design. Update ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Pentagon received hundreds of new UAP reports, but says no evidence of extraterrestrial activity

The Pentagon has released its annual report on UFO sightings, or what it officially calls unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) — and found 21 particularly curious incidents.

Trump’s ‘DJT’ reports narrowing quarterly loss on Election Day. Stock jumps after hours following regular-session slump.

Investors in the parent of Trump’s Truth Social appeared to suddenly turn pessimistic toward the former president’s odds of winning at the polls as Election Day progressed.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Silicon Valley’s General Catalyst raises $8bn in global push

New money is the largest sum raised by a venture capital firm in more than 2 years

Business - Financial Times - October 24

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programme

World - Financial Times - October 25

Job openings in the U.S. fall to the lowest level in 3½ years

U.S. job openings fell in September to a three-and-a-half year low as as the demand for labor ebbed and businesses waited for the economy to speed up.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Argentina's monthly inflation drops to 2.7%, the lowest level in 3 years

Argentina’s inflation has slowed to 2.7% in October, the lowest level in three years in a win for the libertarian government of President Javier Milei

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

New York menswear is back!

The city’s retail offering for men has been lacklustre, but a wave of product lovers are seeking to change that

World - Financial Times - October 18

Harris wins New York

Vice President Harris won New York, an expected blue state victory, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. The Empire State awards 28 electoral votes. The last time a Republican won New ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

What’s on in New York this winter

FT Globetrotter’s must-dos in NYC this season, from festive operas to Restaurant Week

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised

Prime minister Pedro Sánchez warned the weather in the Valencia region was still ‘wreaking havoc’. Dozens feared dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

76ers have NBA's worst record and familiar level of drama, but Philly is focused on big picture with Big Three

Injuries, investigations and off-court incidents have dominated the early-season headlines for the 1-6 76ers

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

New York’s hottest new restaurants

The tables to book now, from a haute fried-chicken joint to an ultra-cool art destination, classic French cuisine revived and more