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10 power builders and brokers shaping Miami
The real-estate moguls, restaurant owners and non-profit organisers behind South Florida’s revivalWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
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 - 3 days ago -
No, Robert Jenrick, former colonies do not owe a ‘debt of gratitude’ for Britain’s legacy of brutality and exploitation | Kenneth Mohammed
As a historian, the UK conservative party leadership candidate should know that the only debt owed is one of accountability and reparation. . Conservative leadership hopefuls Robert Jenrick and ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
‘The Piano Lesson’ is about legacy — for the family at its center and the Washingtons bringing it to theaters
Denzel Washington’s kids — John David Washington, Malcolm Washington and executive producer Katia Washington — worked together to film “The Piano Lesson.”Top stories - NBC News - 7 hours ago -
Meta's third-quarter profit surges 35% reflecting strong ad revenue and its AI push
Meta Platforms Inc. has posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results fueled by its advertising revenue growth and its push to incorporate artificial intelligenceTech - ABC News - October 30 -
This 401(k) lawsuit showcases the power of a 50-year-old law
Erisa laid the foundation for retirement security, but more laws will bolster it in the years to come.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Wall Street Giants to Make $50 Billion Bet on AI and Power Projects
KKR and Energy Capital Partners plan to invest in development of data centers and the power infrastructure to support them.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
American to pay $50 million fine for its treatment of disabled passengers
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Egypt Replaces Its Powerful Spy Chief, a Key Gaza Mediator
Gen. Abbas Kamel, a longtime confidant of Egypt’s president, oversaw the country’s most important international relationships and helped maintain the president’s authoritarian grip.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
College Football Power Rankings: Colorado makes its first appearance
Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 9.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
The Nazis hated the Bauhaus. Now the AfD is picking a fight with its legacy too | Katja Hoyer
A state parliament debate about the design movement shows how fear of ‘un-German’ ideas is being revived for the 21st century. Katja Hoyer is a German-British historian and journalist The far ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Foe of Drug Makers and Regulators, Is Poised to Wield New Power
President-elect Donald Trump has encouraged him to “go wild on health” but has not made clear what role Mr. Kennedy will play.Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
U.S. is sending a powerful defense system to Israel, deepening its involvement in the conflict
The United States announced it is sending the powerful THAAD advanced anti-missile system and a number of troops to Israel.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
NetVRk launches its AI-powered metaverse with Unreal Engine 5 graphics
NetVRk, a cross-platform AI and Web3-driven metaverse, unveiled its platform for building virtual worlds with Unreal Engine 5.Tech - VentureBeat - October 22 -
US attempts to broker ceasefire as civilians killed in Lebanon and Israel
IDF airstrikes kill 45 people while seven die, including four Thai workers, in rocket attack on northern Israel. Senior US officials have held talks in Israel aimed at brokering a ceasefire with ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
The tragedy of a 50-50 America
The era of western stability relied on dominant parties, and the US has noneBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Why Big Tech is turning to nuclear to power its energy-intensive AI ambitions
Large tech firms are turning to alternative power sources like nuclear as a way to fulfill growing energy demands from data centers.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Live Aware Labs raises $4.8M for its AI-powered gamer feedback platform
Live Aware Labs has closed a successful seed funding round to build out its community feedback platform for game developers.Tech - VentureBeat - October 16 -
Trump’s improving election odds have powered bitcoin to its highest level since July
Bitcoin was posting further gains on Wednesday, reaching as high as $68,390 — its loftiest level since July 29.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
North Korea test-fires its most powerful ICBM yet, just days before the U.S. election
North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that is designed to strike the continental United States.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Cramer raves about Salesforce's star-powered plan to raise awareness of its new AI agents
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Remembering Quincy Jones' legacy
Legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who worked with music superstars ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 91. Rolling Stone contributing editor Joe Levy joined ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
50-50 elections are bad for America
It doesn't strain credulity to imagine that a close race could lead to a disputed outcome, which could then lead to violence.Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Retail investors are trading stocks like the pros — so brokers are giving them the tools they want
As retail investors get more sophisticated, Robinhood has tried to, as well.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Is Biden’s legacy dependent on a Trump defeat?
For a one-term president, the incumbent has a substantial record — which could easily be unwoundWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Harris, Trump Transition Plans Reflect Their Leadership Styles
Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump begin preparing for the turnover process.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Pearsall reflects on shooting, road to 49ers debut
Fifty days after being shot through the chest in an alleged armed robbery attempt in downtown San Francisco, 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall made his NFL debut Sunday against the Chiefs -- and ...Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
Markets are increasingly reflecting U.S. outperformance — but now there’s a jinx
Markets are increasingly pricing in a scenario of U.S. exceptionalism.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Trump’s trade remedies reflect America’s troubled reality
Our partners shouldn’t blame us for a shift aimed at solving the problems they have causedWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
George Conway reflects on election: America did this to itself
George Conway, a former advocate for President-elect Trump who has been outspoken against his candidacy, argued in an op-ed in The Atlantic Wednesday that America “did this to itself.” “This time, ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Ohtani's '50-50' baseball sells for record £3.4m
The ball struck by LA Dodgers hitter Shohei Ohtani when he secured a record-breaking 50th home run sells for £3.39m at auction.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
The podcast Kill List doesn’t reflect badly on the internet – it reflects badly on us | John Naughton
A gripping audio series about a killer-for-hire scam on the dark web is a reminder of how technology holds up a mirror to human nature. This column comes to you as a break from listening to a ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Robert Saleh is at Packers practice today
Former Jets head coach Robert Saleh is at Packers practice today.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
"Smile 2" actors on continuing movie's eerie legacy
Following the success of its predecessor, "Smile 2" returns with a chilling story of a deadly curse as pop star Skye Riley, played by Naomi Scott, faces the horrors of fame and an inescapable curse.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
How Harris’s Loss Could Haunt Biden’s Legacy
In the wake of Donald J. Trump’s resounding victory, many Democrats are casting President Biden as a one-term president who set his party on a path to failure in 2024.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago