There Is a Reason Trump Wants Fewer ‘Adults in the Room’

The point of placing loyalists in positions of influence isn’t to make the government work; it is to bend the government to the president’s will.

Top stories - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

The simple reason Kamala Harris is on The Shade Room

Vice President Kamala Harris has spent recent weeks sitting down for interviews with popular podcasters and gossip sites as part of her ramped-up efforts to reach Black voters as she battles Donald ...

Fewer than a quarter of UK workers want alcohol at social events

Increase in demand for games-based activities signals end of boozy Christmas party

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Michelle Obama wants to help older adults looking for love

Upcoming Netflix docuseries ‘The Later Daters’ showcases six divorcees and widowers on blind dates

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts

“Trump is a president who likes to spend, he was a real-estate developer who loves to borrow. I don’t think he’s shaken either of those ideals,” notes one analyst.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Jubilation in the room as Trump delivered victory speech

The president-elect delivered an ordinary speech in an extraordinary moment, writes Gary O'Donoghue.

Trump Rallies Draw Fewer Crowds as Election Campaign Winds Down

The former president likes to talk about the attendance at his rallies, but empty seats and early exits have grown more common.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity

Experts expect Donald Trump’s next administration to relax cybersecurity rules on businesses, abandon concerns around human rights, and take an aggressive stance against the cyber armies of US ...

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

‘I never want you around your grandchild’: the families torn apart when adult children decide to go ‘no contact’

Some cases of estrangement stem from a traumatic childhood. But in others it can come as a shock to parents who believe they did their best. People on both sides of family rifts share their ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

A New Trump Administration Is No Reason to Change Investing Plans

Big changes are coming in the next Trump administration. But your investing plans needn’t change, our columnist says.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Why Trump’s Closing Argument Is Full of ‘Locker Room Talk’

By all appearances, he’s embracing vulgarity to exploit the voter gender gap.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Fewer diners, ice cream shops: Trump and Harris shift campaign strategies amid security threats

Trump and Harris have pulled back on stops at small businesses that are meant to feel more spontaneous, amid security concerns and reluctance from local owners.

Trump's 'border czar' could have more power, fewer hurdles on deportation policy

Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's "border czar," has a post that does not need Senate approval and could have less oversight by Congress, experts say.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

'The market is right': Former Fed policymaker Mester sees fewer rate cuts next year after Trump's victory

The U.S. Federal Reserve could carry out fewer rate cuts than previously expected next year should President-elect Donald Trump's proposed global tariffs take hold, former Fed policymaker Loretta ...

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Kimmel: 'If you're a reasonable person, you should have Trump derangement syndrome'

Jimmy Kimmel says any "reasonable person ... should have Trump derangement syndrome," ripping the former president as "dangerous." "I laugh when people say, 'Oh, you’ve got Trump derangement ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

10 reasons both Harris and Trump can be hopeful of victory

Polls suggest the race is deadlocked - but if one candidate pulls away, these factors could explain why.

US voters on one reason Trump won... and why Harris lost

After Donald Trump's decisive victory, we asked Americans what they think made the difference for each campaign.

Crypto bulls doubled down on Trump for this 1 big reason

The crypto industry has faced extreme pressure under the Biden administration.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Trump’s win sparked stocks for this surprising reason — and it’s fueling the market rally

Investors hate uncertainty; the U.S. election result was quick and orderly.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

What Croesus wants from Trump

Rather than turning to Harris, US billionaires are again backing the man they once condemned

Business - Financial Times - October 22

America wants Trump — no ifs or buts

His re-election is an existential disaster for Democrats and a historic game-changer for allies of the US

World - Financial Times - November 6

Trump claims victory: People tell me 'God spared my life for a reason'

Former President Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election in remarks to his supporters, sharing that people told him, "God spared my life for a reason." NBC News has not yet ...

Does the Stock Market Want Trump to Be President?

Election odds favor Trump over Harris, but investors actually care about the Fed and economic data more than the White House.

Business - Inc. - October 17

It’s the Inflation: Why the Working Class Wants Trump Back

Inflation is driving working-class voters of all ethnicities to Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Trump Wants Mass Deportations. Opponents Fear These Consequences

Critics say a purge of undocumented immigrants would be costly, divisive and inhumane, leading to family separations and devastating communities.

Business - Inc. - November 6

No guarantees Trump will give Netanyahu all he wants

Trump's win has been welcomed by Israel but the change he brings may not be to its liking, writes Lucy Williamson.

Will a Republican Congress give Trump everything he wants?

President-elect's radical agenda could still face hurdles in both the Senate and the House

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Bolton: Trump wants “subservience” not “loyalty” from appointees

Former national security adviser John Bolton said President-elect Trump is looking for “subservience” from appointees rather than loyalty, as Trump began to announce appointments to key roles in ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business

Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

Trump attempted assassination suspect wants Trump-appointed judge to recuse herself

The man charged with an alleged attempt to assassinate Donald Trump is asking a judge appointed by the former president to recuse herself from the case.

Why fewer teens get help with the costs of college

The number of teenage students getting the £40-a-week help with costs has halved since 2010.

'It's the reality' - will it take fewer points to win Premier League?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola predicts fewer points will be required to win the Premier League this season - but do the stats back that up?

Fewer Blockbusters Mean Revenue Loss for AMC Entertainment

AMC reported a dip in revenue and lower attendance as fewer big Hollywood movies arrive in theaters.

Business - Inc. - November 7

CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older

Doctors have long urged people ages 50 and older to get a shot to protect against bacterial pneumonia.

‘Adults buying kids' toys to escape global turmoil’

Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed.

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