The Truth About English Grammar by Geoffrey K Pullum review – the pants rule and other pipe dreams
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Business - MarketWatch
Employer money could go toward more than your 401(k) after this IRS ruling
Ruling could set stage for workers to choose among four areas where they want their company match to go1 hour ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Warren Buffett’s advice to ‘be fearful when others are greedy’ is timely now
What goes up must come down: Stocks face a “lost decade” after a record run.3 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Bosnia Balkans flooding rains
A severe overnight rainstorm in the Balkans left several towns and villages flooded. Record summer temperatures had caused a drought that hampered the absorption of floodwaters.3 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The Best iPhone 16 Cases, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
I’ve tested more than 70 cases for Apple’s iPhone 16 range. These are the best cases, along with a few MagSafe accessories.4 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Open AI’s $100 billion 2029 revenue target seems like a tech fever dream
Being at the cutting edge doesn’t necessarily bring financial success.5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Arab spring dreams in ruins as Tunisia goes to polls against backdrop of repression
Critics of incumbent Kais Saied say he has increasingly bent the country’s institutions to his will. Tunisia will hold a presidential election on Sunday against the backdrop of a crackdown on ...6 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Student Debt Court Ruling Reversed Once Again
One judge quickly halted the decision by another to push forward with student loan forgiveness.10 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Wrexham's Evans (ankle) ruled out for 'months'
Wrexham midfielder George Evans is expected to miss an extended period after suffering ligament damage in his ankle during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Stevenage.13 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The 4 Best Condoms in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
From graphene to non-latex, give these extraordinary condoms a try as you practice safe sex.15 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
FIFA adjusts transfer rules for Club World Cup
FIFA has agreed on interim transfer rules aiming to help players change teams and go to the Club World Cup in the United States next June-July.20 hours ago - World Cup -
Business - Financial Times
US economy smashes expectations with 254,000 jobs added in September
Figure prompts traders to increase bets Federal Reserve will slow pace of interest rate cuts21 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
E.U. Court Says Some Rules for Soccer’s Transfer Market Are Illegal
A decision could force soccer’s governing body to rewrite the regulations that govern the sport’s multibillion-dollar transfer market.23 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Review
The Vessel of Hatred expansion meaningfully expands on the content offered by Diablo 4 with the game's most exciting class and captivating spins on the dungeon-crawling formula.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘Slick talker’ v ‘sincere and truthful’: swing-state voters respond to VP debate
Despite varying reactions, voters we asked agreed Walz and Vance managed to treat each other with civility . US politics live – latest updates Walz was rushing and appeared to want to discuss ...Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred Review - Piercing The Veil
Unlike the contentious launch of its predecessor, Diablo 4 arrived last year with a reasonably strong foundation that Blizzard has nurtured thoughtfully in the months since, giving its first ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court to review vape review venue
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to wade into another case implicating federal approval of vapes at the Biden administration’s request. The Justice Department hopes to crack down on looser rules ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Cuban, Hoffman join other entrepreneurs in 'Business Leaders for Harris' launch
Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman and other big names in business joined with Vice President Harris’s campaign for the launch of “Business Leaders for Harris.” The group is expected to include founders and ...Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Chief operating officer of Truth Social's parent company resigns
The chief operating officer of Truth Social’s parent company has resigned and the company must hand over almost 800,000 shares to one of its investors as part of a court ruling, according to a ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Prosecutors to review new evidence in Menendez brothers case
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has agreed to review new evidence in the 35-year-old case of Erik and Lyle Menendez. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian has published a personal essay calling for ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Work-to-rule punishes patients, Streeting tells GPs
The health secretary outlined measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Are You an Extrovert? Research Says Others Probably Think You’re a Poor Listener
Here’s how to change that perception.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Notorious Menendez brothers murder case to be reviewed
The brothers, who were jailed for killing their parents at a Beverly Hills mansion, say it was self-defence.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Odyssey by Stephen Fry review – a jaunty version of Homer
The last in Fry’s four-book retelling of the Greek myths is relatable and full of humour. Not long ago, Elon Musk took a break from predicting civil war to offer his followers on X a book ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Are you protected by the UK’s new fraud rules?
As the focus shifts from blaming customers to shutting down scammers, most victims will receive automatic refunds. But is it enough?Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NWSL hammers Angel City with sanctions for going $50K above salary cap, other rule violations
Angel City is being fined $200,000 and losing its president and GM for the rest of the year.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Elections Have Less Impact on Your 401(k) Than You Might Think
While political candidates may campaign on polices they say will help your retirement, most experts say this is mostly noise that doesn’t affect your investments.Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
How Daniel Ricciardo Became a Formula 1 Star Like No Other
The Australian driver departs the sport with a legacy that statistics can’t define, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Unleashed by Boris Johnson review – memoirs of a clown
All the fancy verbiage in the world cannot disguise the emptiness at the heart of this self-serving, solipsistic book. Written once their authors have lost power, most prime ministerial memoirs try ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Russia, U.S. and Other Countries Are Evacuating Their Citizens from Lebanon
Several countries have chartered flights, while others issued warnings and offered assistance.Yesterday - Russia -
Top stories - CBS News
Port strike could drive prices of food and other goods up
The dockworkers strike that's affecting ports from Boston to Houston is now in its third day with no deal in sight. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on what the ...2 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Movie Review: 'Folie à Deux' reckons with 'The Joker'
Todd Phillips has followed his very anti-hero take on the Joker with a very anti-sequel follow-up2 days ago - Entertainment -
Top stories - ABC News
Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season
U.S. retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season but expect to take on fewer seasonal employees to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehouses2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘The truth is that I’m named after a Baywatch character’: readers on their unusual names
From 16th-century naval officers to US states, we asked Guardian readers to share the inspiration behind the unusual names in their lives. Gasps were heard around the Conservative party conference ...2 days ago -
Tech - Wired
13 Best WIRED Tested and Reviewed Blenders (2024)
The perfect kitchen companion, these versatile blenders can whip up breakfasts, dips, milks, cocktails, and everything in between.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Couple killed by tree during Helene found hugging each other
Marcia and Jerry Savage are among the more than 180 people who died in one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history.2 days ago