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‘The odds of winning are far better than a trip to Vegas’: I’m 76, still working and playing the stock market. Am I gambling?
“I’ve been doing it for a couple years, and I have even beat the S&P 500.”MarketWatch - 13m -
New Jersey governor hopeful cops to fake Spotify Wrapped list high lighting Bruce Springsteen
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) admitted that his Spotify Wrapped post last week was in fact altered. The four-term congressman, who hopes to lead the state as governor next year, said the ...The Hill - 11h -
Best of 2024: Our picks for the top TV shows, movies, music, books, art and theater
"Dune: Part Two" and "Anora." Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. "The Vince Staples Show" and "The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin." "Kimberly Akimbo" and "Waiting for ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Music tells the story of our lives – and trusty old Last.fm does it better than gaudy Spotify Wrapped
The music tracking site runs a reduced service these days, but still offers an alternative to AI-generated slideshows and made-up genres that’s useful – and genuinely revealing. Like many music ...The Guardian - 21h -
Andrés Giménez trade grades: Blue Jays get better marks than Guardians in deal for Gold Glover
The Jays and Guardians made the first major trade of the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings on TuesdayCBS Sports - 1d -
UK politics live: Kemi Badenoch criticised by Nigerian vice president for ‘denigrating’ his country
Kashim Shettima said Nigerians are proud of Badenoch’s achievements, despite her denigrating the country where she was brought up. Rachel Reeves has rejected Lib Dem criticism (see 10.33am ) ...The Guardian - 1d -
Our humdrum A-Z goes back further than we think
An archaeological discovery in Syria may force a revision of the alphabet’s origin storyFinancial Times - 1d -
'She would take off her uniform and cry' - thousands of children are missing school in Scotland
Twelve-year-old Hannah missed most of her primary education but has been receiving support to get her back to school.BBC News - 1d -
Syria live: preserving territorial integrity is key, say US and Russian diplomats at UN
Deputy US ambassador Robert Wood says situation ‘very fluid’ but that nearly everyone at closed-door UN meeting spoke about need for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Music Review: The National bring a burst of energy to their brooding music on live album, 'Rome'
The indie rock band The National bring an abundance of energy for a brooding middle-aged group, as evidenced on their new live album, “Rome.”ABC News - 2d -
Bears ‘got our butts kicked’ in first game post-Matt Eberflus. What does that mean for Caleb Williams?
Chicago's abysmal first half buried any likelihood of a rally. Then the second half and postgame offered something else.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Mike Tomlin: Maybe you'll start believing in our confidence in receivers other than George Pickens
The Steelers made wide receiver George Pickens inactive on Sunday because of a hamstring injury, but that didn't get in the way of a victory.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Don't try to be cool: 12 tips that'll make you better at small talk than most
This year, CNBC Make It interviewed dozens of experts about what to say, which questions to ask, and what key mistake to avoid during small talk.CNBC - 4d -
This investment is cheaper and better than mutual funds
Opponents shouldn’t block 403(b)s from purchasing collective investment trustsMarketWatch - 4d -
Solid Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL)
Nu-World Holdings Limited's ( JSE:NWL ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. However the...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Extreme heat-related deaths may be affecting the young more than the old: Study
Young people may be at much greater risk of dying from climate change-induced extreme heat than the elderly, a new study has found Those under the age of 35 years old made up about 75 percent of ...The Hill - 5d -
Spotify Wrapped, TikTok—Maybe the Algorithms Are Losing Touch
Once an internet cause célèbre, this year lots of folks turned cold on Spotify Wrapped. TikTok’s year in review also felt unsurprising. Maybe our platforms know less about us than we think.Wired - 5d -
Spotify Wrapped Went All-In on AI and Everyone Hates It
No one is happy with the streaming giant’s latest attempt to get us to share screenshots of our favorite music.Inc. - 5d -
It’s Spotify Wrapped season: a reminder of how incredibly dull streaming services have made us | Jochan Embley
I had long Covid and Spotify was my solace – until I realised the algorithm had killed off all my curiosity about music. . I asked the doctor when, if ever, I would start feeling better again. He ...The Guardian - 5d -
Dynasty Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Brock Bowers even better, and more valuable, than expected
Updated tight end rankings for Dynasty leaguesCBS Sports - 6d -
A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story
These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.The New York Times - 6d -
‘Cinnamon Softcore Art Deco’? Spotify Wrapped Falls Flat for Some
The Sound Towns of 2023 have been replaced with features such as an A.I.-driven podcast about users’ listening habits and word-salad-like genre summaries.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Old Photos Tell the Story of South Korea’s 1980 Unrest
Clashes during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law echoed the military’s actions during an earlier political crisis that lasted longer and turned deadly.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Spotify Wrapped 2024 Features Taylor Swift as Most-Streamed Artist
This year’s Spotify Wrapped saw the pop star take the cake for the second year running.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Each year, Spotify Wrapped is the confronting report card that reminds me of how uncool I am | James Colley
For those of us with unflattering music taste, this can be a difficult time of year. This should not matter. It is a marketing ploy. It’s the insidious work of a massive company that has throttled ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Why a long-term CD is better than these 3 alternatives now
A long-term CD could be more beneficial than some popular alternatives in today's unique rate climate. Here's why.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here: Taylor Swift once again platform's most-streamed artist
’Tis the season to unpack Spotify WrappedABC News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. Here's what's new.
Spotify Wrapped — the platform’s personalized end-of-year user streaming data– is here, and with it comes the flood of social media posts from listeners.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
2024 Spotify Wrapped released: Details
Spotify Wrapped dropped its yearly recap on Wednesday, revealing the most listened to music of the last year.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify unveils its annual 2024 wrapped music roundups
Spotify just dropped its annual wrapped roundups giving users all the data about their most-streamed music of the year. The three top songs around the world in 2024 were Sabrina Carpenter's ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify Wrapped is out. Here's who topped the 2024 streaming charts
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is now available for users on the music streaming platform.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. It was a good year for música Mexicana
To many, Spotify Wrapped Day is a holiday in itself. And as the yearly music data roundup is revealed, música Mexicana had an exceptional 2024.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Spotify Wrapped Now Includes an AI-Generated Podcast Analyzing Your Listening Habits
Want to hear two robots chat about your music taste? This Wrapped season, Spotify and Google teamed up to make that dream (or nightmare) a reality.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Australian Music prize: 80-year-old Kankawa Nagarra wins over Nick Cave and Amyl and the Sniffers
Walmatjarri elder and blues musician wins $50,000 prize for Wirlmarni, saying she hopes it will bring pride to her community in Wangkatjungka. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
City’s new bonus rules will be better for bankers than banks
Gifts for the risk takers and rainmakersFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Social Science Says Disclosing ‘Unsavory Personal Information’ Is Better Than Not Telling the Truth
Authenticity is in vogue. Even so, leaders should be measured in what they disclose.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Over-60s who live apart from partners have better wellbeing, study finds
Enjoying a romantic relationship without cohabiting, or ‘living apart, together’, found to be a popular arrangement. It’s known as living apart, together. Being in a serious relationship while ...The Guardian - Dec. 3