Nintendo Executives Emphasize Commitment To "New Ideas," Not "Bigger Budgets"

In a new interview, Nintendo executives stated that they are skeptical of big budgets and want to rely instead on "new ideas." Nintendo itself conducted the interview as part of its earnings ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

The UK was crying out for a new kind of budget. Labour has given it repackaged Tory ideas | David Edgerton

A fairer, happier and more equal country is possible – but only if the party in power actually wants to make it happen. Has Labour got a radical economic programme, on a par with 1945 or 1964? Has ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Breaking the ice: nine ideas for dates on a budget

From euphoric cold-water swimming to a headstone-istic wander through a cemetery, how to go deep on the cheap. How much does dating cost – and who pays the bill? You certainly don’t need to ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

14 Practical Gift Ideas for New Parents and Their Babies

From a booger buster to a food masher, these gifts make this amazing (and difficult!) job just a little easier.

Tech - Wired - October 18

Wool webs, faceless mannequins and creepy lights: five budget Halloween decoration ideas that won’t cost the Earth

With a little craftiness, common household goods and secondhand items can be turned into eerie embellishments. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Trick or treat, or recycle and reuse? ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

New Mexico Gov says Harris not opposed to ‘bolder and bigger’ immigration legislation

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) on Sunday defended Vice President Harris’s support for the bipartisan border legislation and pushed back on the suggestion that she was upsetting both ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Celebrates 3rd Birthday With Teaser For New Stuff

Don't forget to wish the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service a happy, happy birthday. The add-on turns three years old--known as the Triforce year--and Nintendo is teasing new stuff for ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Israel Bombs Lebanese City as Blinken Hints at New Ideas for Gaza Cease-Fire

The Israeli military struck targets in the port city of Tyre on Wednesday, the latest phase of a bombardment campaign against the militant group Hezbollah.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Kate Bush shares plans to make new music: ‘I’ve got lots of ideas’

In rare interview to coincide with release of her short film, English singer says she’s ‘really looking forward to getting back into that creative space’. Kate Bush has said she’s “very keen” to ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Walmart Is Testing a Smart New Idea, and Its Most Loyal Customers Will Be Very Happy

We’re not going back to how things were. But maybe the future can be better.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Data Finds Many New Executive MBA Grads Launch Their Own Startups

An annual ranking of global EMBA programs finds numerous graduates use knowledge gained to found startups, not continue scaling the corporate ranks.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Estée Lauder names new chief executive as family steps back

Stéphane de La Faverie to lead beauty group while William Lauder to relinquish executive chair role

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Kraken Lays Off 15% of Workers and Names Arjun Sethi New Co-CEO

The influential cryptocurrency exchange has undergone several reorganizations in recent years.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

WNBA’s Rapid Coach, Executive Turnover Reflects Its New Moment

New Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White will steer the Caitlin Clark ship in 2025, tasked with getting the most out of an up-and-coming team that also includes Aliyah Boston, a two-time WNBA ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Google Executive Picked to Supercharge News Efforts Has Resigned

Shailesh Prakash departs after two years at the tech giant. Relationships between Google News and publishers remain strained.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

A Cheapskate in New York City: How to Visit on a Budget

Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and a bit of Brooklyn) on a budget.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Chancellor to announce five new UK freeports in the Budget

Labour to expand tax-free import scheme in a bid to boost economic growth across the country

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Reeves will not unveil new freeports in Budget, officials admit

One government figure says Downing Street announcement on Friday was ‘total cock-up with the comms’

Business - Financial Times - October 27

No new freeports in Budget after 'comms cock-up'

The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week.

Twins shuffle front office with new GM, bigger role for Derek Falvey amid plans for team's sale

Jeremy Zoll has been named the new general manager

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 hours ago

Trump emphasizes economy, immigration as top issues before 2024 elections

Former President Donald Trump delivered remarks at Mar-a-Lago focused on the economy, immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border as both presidential campaigns make last-minute efforts to court ...

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna says party needs "to be emphasizing the economic issues"

After President-elect Donald Trump won the White House and Republicans are poised to take control of the Senate, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the ...

Rep. Ro Khanna says Democrats need "to be emphasizing the economic issues"

Rep. Ro Khanna said Democrats "need to be emphasizing the economic issues" after bruising defeats in the 2024 election.

New Manchester United manager to get limited January transfer budget

Rúben Amorim has indicated he wants to take the job Books need balancing if more lavish spending targeted Rúben Amorim or whoever succeeds Erik ten Hag as Manchester United’s manager will have ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

NHS, schools, transport: Where Budget pledges are being spent

BBC correspondents analyse how much Budget money has been pledged in key areas and where the money will be spent.

Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns

Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowing

Business - Financial Times - November 1

The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops

The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.

Nintendo unveils Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World in Japan

Nintendo's famous game designer Shigeru Miyamoto showed off the Donkey Kong Country area at Super Nintendo World.

Tech - VentureBeat - 21 hours ago

Nintendo Alarmo Review: Nagging Nostalgia

Nintendo’s alarm clock does less than we want it to for more than we want to pay. You might want to buy one anyway.

Tech - Wired - October 23

The story of the Nintendo Switch in 15 slides

Nintendo's executives gave a slide show that told the state of the Nintendo Switch game console.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

The big idea: is nostalgia killing politics?

From the Tories’ Thatcher fixation to Labour’s Blair fetish, ideas from the past are poisoning the political present. The pop culture of past generations weighs like a dark cloud on the youth of ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Gillian Apps: "It's the idea of making this better"

Barriers exist, but according to Gillian Apps who is leading a Hockey Canada steering committee to improve the game for women and girls, the aim is to make a better lifelong experience for girls in ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Cal Huston Commits To Miami (Ohio)

Huston is currently playing for the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Benched Russell 'committed' to Lakers, Redick

Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell, who scored 18 points in his new role off the bench in Friday's win over the Sixers, said he is "committed to whatever it takes" under new coach JJ Redick.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

The Best Zelda-Themed Controller Designs For Nintendo Switch

It's a great time to be a fan of The Legend of Zelda. The two most recent entries in the iconic Nintendo franchise couldn't be more different, yet each pushed the series forward in notable ways. ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

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