Seven Big SP Questions for 2025: Gerrit Cole may not be a high end starting pitcher, but he's still valuable

How Erdoğan’s trip to see Putin signals he’s still playing middleman

Also in this newsletter: Parliament’s far right starts to flex its muscles

World - Financial Times - October 24

Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci: ‘He may be the person of the last millennium’

The legendary documentarian has taken on his first non-American subject for an expansive two-part docuseries. One of the more reassuring aspects of the Donald Trump era has been the emergence of ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

Trump may try to reverse TikTok ban. Here's how he could.

The ban is set to go into effect on Jan. 19, a day before Trump's inauguration.

Here’s the big barrier Amazon stock must overcome to reach fresh highs

There is a fundamental reason why the shares have been rebuffed at the $200 mark

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Lakers' unbeaten start to NBA season ended by Suns

Phoenix Suns duo Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combine to send Los Angeles Lakers tumbling to their first NBA defeat of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry fueling historic start from Ravens offense this season: Seven wild stats to know

Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry might be the most electrifying duo in NFL history

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Boeing is about to show a big quarterly loss as investors wait for the strike to end

If union members agree to end the strike “the supply chain, investors, and Boeing will share a collective sigh of relief.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan

But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgets

World - Financial Times - October 30

Here's how much you can make in 2025 and still pay 0% capital gains

The 0% capital gains bracket could offer tax planning opportunities, experts say. Here are the taxable income limits for 2025.

Business - CNBC - October 24

The bull market is ‘still an infant’: Why Evercore sees the S&P 500 at 6,600 by mid-2025

The stock-market rally still has room to run, as Donald Trump’s stunning comeback for the White House and a potential Republican sweep in Congress may propel the S&P 500 to 6,600 by mid-2025, ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

2025 Super Bowl odds entering Week 11: Chiefs still favorites; Kyler Murray-led Cardinals on the rise

How Super Bowl odds have shifted over the last week

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

He should be in high school! The meteoric rise of Alabama's Ryan Williams

At 17, the Tide's dominant freshman was supposed to still be in high school this fall -- and former opponents are glad he's not.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Warren Buffett slashes Apple stake as he boosts cash to record high

Berkshire’s stock-selling spree extends for eighth quarter, with $166bn dumped over the period

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals to end 2024 with more questions than answers

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week’s ATP Finals in Turin with an unspecified injury, making this the first year since 2001 when there will be no member of the “Big Three” at the event.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

End of an era? Man City loses fourth straight game and Guardiola faces some tough questions

Manchester City is in its worst slump in Pep Guardiola’s reign

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Trump Promised to End the War in Ukraine. Now He Must Decide How.

Foreign-policy advisers close to the president-elect put forth different versions of a plan to effectively freeze the front line.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

2025 Ryder Cup ticket prices: PGA of America championship director defends high entry cost for Bethpage Black

The price for competition days has increased nearly $400 from the last time it was held in the U.S. in 2021

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

After big Third Saturday win, Tennessee has new life while Alabama faces grim questions

Two teams faced adversity in Saturday's game in Knoxville. Only one responded.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

O’Neil questions ‘big guy’ bias after controversial City goal sinks Wolves

Stones’ injury-time winner awarded after on-field review ‘Is there something that influences decision-making?’ The Wolves manager, Gary O’Neil, questioned whether referees have a subconscious ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

A big question surrounding Deshaun Watson’s Achilles injury: How much of his salary is insured by the Browns?

The subject of insurance covering for season-ending injuries was in the spotlight last season, when it was reported that the Jets failed to protect any of the $37M in guaranteed salary owed to ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions

Retirement planning is filled with big questions. For some retirees, whether or not to pay off their mortgage is one of them.

Business - CNBC - November 3

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