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CNBC - Business
What buying Commerzbank would mean for UniCredit — and the banking sector
Analysts have welcomed the move by UniCredit, particularly because a tie-up between the two banks might spur more M&A activity in Europe's banking sector.1 hour ago -
BBC News - Top stories
X says its return in Brazil after ban ‘inadvertent'
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.3 hours ago - Brazil -
The Hill - Politics
US has worst healthcare system among wealthy nations, survey says
The United States healthcare system was deemed the worst overall in a new analysis of 10 similar nations by a leading health research nonprofit. "Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing ...4 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
London transport upgrades stall as financial squeeze bites
Mayor Sadiq Khan argues improvements are needed to stimulate housebuilding in the capital and regenerate neighbourhoods4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
401(k) auto-enrollment and auto-escalation were supposed to help people save for retirement. Here’s what happened instead.
Behavioral finance ‘nudges’ and other helpful features ran into a surprising obstacle6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Elon Musk’s X Finds Way Around Brazil Ban and Goes Live Again for Many Users
Elon Musk’s social network used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Regulators expected to restore the block soon.6 hours ago - Brazil -
BBC News - Top stories
What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?
It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements.9 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Rate Cut Could Bring Relief to Borrowers
The interest rate reduction could mean lower monthly payments or refinancing higher-interest debt for borrowers.10 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Elon Musk's X 'declined to send an appropriate witness' to Senate hearing on election threats, Warner's office says
A representative for Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said X "declined to send an appropriate witness" to an election security hearing.10 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Chiefs say Hunt has 'grown up' since '18 release
Kareem Hunt, who was released by the Chiefs in 2018 after a video surfaced of him shoving and kicking a woman, has since "grown up," coach Andy Reid said.10 hours ago - NFL -
The Guardian - World
Elon Musk’s X circumvents court-ordered block in Brazil
Social media platform routes internet traffic outside of Brazil using a communications network update. Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, became accessible to many users in Brazil ...10 hours ago - Brazil -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Chiefs coach Andy Reid thinks Kareem Hunt has ‘grown up’ since 2018 release amid assault video
"I think people deserve a second chance if they've done something to work on the first part of it."11 hours ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Why borrowers shouldn't wait for rate cuts to fix their debt
Interest rate cuts may not be worth waiting for if you're stuck with high-rate debt. Here's what to consider now.11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
The N.F.L. Has a Development Crisis, and It’s Failing Young Quarterbacks
Bryce Young’s struggles are the latest symptom of a growing issue, a columnist for The Athletic writes.11 hours ago - NFL -
NBC News - Top stories
How Elon Musk amplified content from a suspected Russian election interference plot
Musk, apparently unaware of the company’s Russia funding source, engaged with content from Tenet Media and its creators at least 60 times.12 hours ago - Elon Musk -
CBS News - Top stories
Walmart has a must-see 45% off deal on portable closets
Get this top-rated portable closet for only $32, while supplies last.15 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Rogers Communications buys out Bell stake in Maple Leafs Sports for $3.5 billion
Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell’s 37.5% share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $3.5 billion16 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Musk's satellites 'blocking' view of the universe
Radio waves from the satellites are "blinding" radio telescopes and hurting research, say scientists.21 hours ago -
ABC News - World
March for Bolivia's ex-President Morales turns violent, as political crisis escalates
Thousands of anti-government demonstrators marching in support of Bolivia’s former socialist President Evo Morales were clashing with counterprotesters blocking their way, a stark sign of an ...Yesterday -
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The Guardian - World
Character Limit by Kate Conger and Ryan Mac review – Musk’s Twitter takeover
Behind the scenes of a corporate acquisition that changed social media for ever. There was a time, just three or four years ago, when you could follow the news closely and not hear about Elon Musk ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Langford and Taveras homer, struggling Heim has key hit as Rangers beat Blue Jays 13-8
Wyatt Langford homered and doubled twice, struggling Jonah Heim delivered a two-run single to break a sixth-inning tie and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-8 on Tuesday nightYesterday - MLB -
The Guardian - World
Japan has just 13 female CEOs among top 1,600 companies, survey shows
Fewer than 1% of chief executive officers at the 1,643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange are women, survey finds. Japan’s long campaign to appoint more women to senior roles in business and ...Yesterday - Japan -
BBC News - Top stories
Somalia: From Crisis to Renewal
Climate change is turbocharging the conflict in Somalia. How is the country coping?Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Elon Musk says SpaceX will sue FAA for 'regulatory overreach'
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk threatened to sue the FAA after the agency said it would levy fines on the company for licensing and safety-related violations.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
The New York Times - Business
Banking Deal Oversight to Get a Major Revamp
The F.D.I.C. and the Justice Department are changing how they evaluate mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry.Yesterday -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Yahoo Sports AM: Worst trade ever?
In today's edition: Bryce gets benched, MLB playoff picture, a trip to Ireland for the Laytown Races, the Eiffel Tower debate, and more.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
F.D.I.C. and Justice Dept. May Get Tougher on Bank Deals
The F.D.I.C. is expected to vote on more stringent new rules for takeovers, while the Justice Department plans to overhaul its own guidelines.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
A crisis of confidence at the Fed
Its self doubt comes in a decisive week for central banksYesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Tech
Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
As Election Day draws nearer, social media posts by X owner Elon Musk are raising concerns that he will use his immense platform to question the legitimacy of the vote in the U.S. presidential ...Yesterday - Elon Musk -
MarketWatch - Business
FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment strikes $2.6 billion deal to buy Italy’s Snaitech
Flutter Entertainment has reached an agreement to acquire Playtech subsidiary Snaitech, in what will see the Irish company become Italy’s largest gambling businessYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Flutter Buys Playtech's Italian Operation
Flutter Entertainment said it was buying Italian gambling company Snaitech from Playtech in a cash deal valued at $2.6 billion.2 days ago - Italy -
BBC News - Top stories
Elon Musk deletes X post about Harris and Biden
The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke.2 days ago - Joe Biden