US filings for jobless benefits jump to 258,000, the most in more than a year
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Top stories - BBC News
Does the US have the money to respond to Milton?
Some Republicans claim the White House is prioritising funding for foreign countries over hurricane victims – what are the facts?18 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes
Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes19 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Use these 2 words to help successfully negotiate your next raise: 'Curious people make more money'
Workers are so focused on making their point that they forget negotiating is supposed to be a conversation where both sides contribute to the solution.21 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Costco reveals sales jump in first month after raising fees, boosted by one crucial week
Costco’s September sales rose 9%, with one key week boosting sales further.22 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Wimbledon Will End a 147-Year Tradition in 2025
More than 300 line judges will be out of a job as the tournament will feature automated electronic line calling for the first time.22 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Russia has suffered more than 600K casualties in Ukraine, US official says
Russia has suffered more than 600,000 casualties in the war with Ukraine, a senior U.S. defense official said Wednesday. The number of Russian dead or wounded is significantly higher than the last ...23 hours ago - Ukraine -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices end at lowest in a week, with U.S. crude supplies up more than expected
Oil futures on Wednesday stretched their losses into a second straight session to settle at their lowest in a week, pressured after official data on U.S. inventories revealed a nearly ...23 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Communist China’s corporate tax regime is more business friendly than the U.S.
Both Trump and Harris are proposing plans that could hamper the U.S. in the tech battle with China.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
More than 100 raccoons besiege house of woman who had been feeding them
The woman, who has not been named, near Poulsbo, Washington, called the county sheriff, who sent deputies. Feeding wild raccoons around her home had seemed harmless enough, if odd, for one woman in ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Dodgers steamroll Padres to even series after Mets advance and Yankees, Tigers win
The Mets are through to the NLCS, while the Dodgers, Yankees and Tigers all notched big wins Wednesday.Yesterday - MLB -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
GSK to Pay Over $2 Billion in Bid to End Most U.S. Zantac Lawsuits
GSK agreed to pay more than $2 billion to settle almost all remaining liability cases in the U.S. over allegations its discontinued heartburn medicine Zantac causes cancer.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025: Here's how benefits may change
Social Security beneficiaries are expected to find out this week just how much their benefits will increase in 2025.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Ullmark sticking with Senators on 4-year deal
Former Bruins star goaltender Linus Ullmark has signed a four-year contract extension with the Senators, who acquired him in a high-profile trade in June.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
OpenAI pursues public benefit structure to fend off hostile takeovers
ChatGPT maker considers largely untested company model to protect chief executive Sam Altman from outside interferenceYesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NASCAR: 23XI and Front Row file for injunction to race as chartered teams in 2025
The two teams have filed an anti-trust lawsuit against NASCAR over its alleged monopolistic business practices.Yesterday - NASCAR -
Top stories - NBC News
Why Milton could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record
When Hurricane Milton reaches Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the immense and powerful storm could generate “life-threatening” storm surge of up to 15 feet.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
You can, and should, negotiate for more than just salary—here are the easiest asks to bump up your comp package
Negotiating non-salary perks can be a relatively easy ask on top of a salary discussion, or they can sweeten the deal if you don't land on the number you want.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
More than a dozen states sue TikTok over children's mental health
Fourteen attorneys general have sued TikTok claiming the social media app harms teens and their mental health. They allege the Chinese-owned app violates consumer protection laws and claim TikTok ...Yesterday - Tiktok -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Maggie Smith’s Campaign With Loewe Has Something to Teach Us
Age is the ultimate luxury.3 days ago