The Observer view: Selling a piece of fruit for £4m isn’t bananas, it’s decadent. Art is better than this

The sale of Maurizio Cattelan’s work, Comedian, to a crypto entrepreneur is a grim concept that has little to do with disruption. Paulina Brandberg, the Swedish minister for gender equality and ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Who’s Laughing Now? Banana-as-Art Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s

A conceptual artwork by Maurizio Cattelan, “Comedian,” is just a fruit-stand banana taped on the wall. But 7 bidders were biting. It went to a crypto entrepreneur.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction

A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Banana taped to wall sells for $6.2 million at NYC art auction

A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an art auction in New York on Wednesday.

Duct-taped banana sells for more than $6 million at auction

"Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a white wall — or an acclaimed piece of art, depending how you look at it — sold at a Sotheby's auction for $6.24 million.

Art world shrugs at $6 million banana purchase

This year has seen some of the worst sales in decades for the art market, and the “Comedian” piece is unlikely to move the needle one way or the other.

Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC

The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a "unique artistic experience".

The Observer view on US election: lessons for the left in wake of damning defeat

Donald Trump’s overwhelming mandate is a wake-up call for progressive parties who have lost touch with voters’ concerns. Donald Trump’s unexpectedly clearcut victory in last week’s US presidential ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

The Observer view: ICC’s Israel arrest warrants are a test the world must not fail

International criminal court’s intervention must be supported if global rules-based order is to have a meaningful future. The decision by the international criminal court (ICC) to issue arrest ...

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Spoiler alert: the Jets’ painful Aaron Rodgers era isn’t going to get better

The four-time MVP quarterback arrived with ambitions of transforming a moribund franchise. But they’re no better off than under his shaky predecessor

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Spoiler alert: the Jets’ painful Aaron Rodgers era isn’t going to get better

The four-time MVP quarterback arrived with ambitions of transforming a moribund franchise. But they’re no better off than under his shaky predecessor. The Aaron Rodgers era, which never really ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

This veteran tech investor won’t sell Nvidia shares now — regardless of earnings

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Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.

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Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

Rare coin found in piece of furniture sells for $2.52M at auction

A rare 17th Century coin sold at auction for a record-breaking $2.52 million eight years after it was found in an old cabinet.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

The Observer view: the Cop summit is foundering, we need urgent action not more hot air

The grim negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, have shown the need for reform of the UN annual global climate talks. ‘Global emissions continue to increase, carbon sinks are being degraded and we can ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The reward isn’t always greater than the risk for aggressive coaches: Analysis

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UBS reports better than expected profits

Swiss bank’s markets business helped by increase in volatility

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AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

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Tech - Wired - November 1

Why gold is a better bet than stocks for 2025

Sentiment readings currently don’t suggest a major top is near.

Business - MarketWatch - 17 hours ago

The Biden-Harris economic record is much better than critics claim

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Politics - The Hill - October 28

McDonald’s CEO apologizes for E. coli outbreak, as fast-food giant’s earnings beat estimates

McDonald’s is encouraged by signs of progress in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Snap shares jump after results come in better than expected

Shares of Snap Inc. rose after hours on Tuesday after the social-media platform reported third-quarter results that beat expectations and said its board authorized a stock buyback of up to $500 ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Reddit shares soar 22% on earnings beat and better-than-expected forecast

Reddit reported third-quarter results that exceeded analysts' estimates and gave a forecast for the current period that was well ahead of estimates.

Business - CNBC - October 29

'Women's rugby league million miles better than it's ever been'

Captain Jodie Cunningham says that women’s rugby league is in the best shape it has ever been "by a million miles" as England prepare to take on Wales at Headingley on Saturday.

Amorim: Pep 'so much better than me' right now

Rúben Amorim attempted to play down expectations at Manchester United after leading current club Sporting CP to a 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Charlamagne tha God: Trump 'speaks to people's grievances' better than Democrats

Radio host Charlamagne tha God believes one reason Vice President Harris may have lost the presidential election is because President-elect Trump has a more direct message to voters than the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

‘Two-stocks’ are better than one? Repacking ‘pair trades'

How two-stock ETFs could transform pair trading for investors.

Business - CNBC - November 9

Ottawa Senators By The Numbers: This Team Is Better Than Last Year

If the Senators can find a way to curb some of the problematic minor issues while sustaining their underlying shot and goal metrics, they will be in great shape.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

The Trump Trade Pays Way Better Now Than 2016

Stocks, bitcoin, Tesla, and other assets have seen outsized returns for Trump’s second election victory compared to his first.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Spotify shares pop on better-than-expected profit forecast

Shares of Spotify rose in after-hours trading as investors focused on the company's profit forecast more than its third-quarter results.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Silo season two review – this dystopian thriller is bigger and better than before

Smarter, more inventive – and with added Harriet Walter. The second outing of this riveting sci-fi drama gives its talented supporting cast room to breathe. Look, things are pretty dire. As the ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Wake Up, Babe--The DK Rap Is Back And Better Than Ever

Donkey Kong 64 has a special place in a generation of gamers' hearts and scooped up several awards the year of its release--for a quick nostalgia trip, you can read GameSpot's review from 1999 . ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 15

Why home equity loans are better than refinancing right now

There's a compelling argument to be made for using a home equity loan over a refinance loan right now. Here's why.

Ross says business is slower than before, and that it could have done better

Ross’s CEO is ‘disappointed’ with discount retailer’s sales as business slowed from the first half of the year.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

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