US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low
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ESPN - Sports
Ohtani's historic pursuit: Chasing 50/50
Ohtani is on track to become the first player in MLB history to accomplish 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
“Her own benefits are lower than what she would get under my benefits.”6 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Tupperware Files for Bankruptcy Protection
After a pandemic-era surge in demand, its colorful containers lostrelevance as raw materials got more expensive, squeezing its margins to the breaking point.16 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Tupperware files for bankruptcy
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy after huge losses. The 78-year-old company has struggled with falling demand and cheaper competition, warning last year that it was ...19 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The unemployment measure you’ve never heard is flashing a recession warning
It may be a puzzle as to why the Fed is cutting at all when the economy is far from recession. One indicator suggests an answer.19 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Gold miners historic underperformance could soon start to improve, UBS says
Gold miners have started to see their performances compared to gold improve in 2024 so far19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Party over for Tupperware as it files for bankruptcy
The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business.20 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Yahoo Sports AM: Ohtani inches closer to history
In today's edition: Ohtani inches closer, NFL power rankings, Bayern explodes for nine goals, how Netflix (yes, Netflix) could help Jordan Chiles get her bronze back, the world's highest-paid ...20 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.21 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'Frasier' breakout Toks Olagundoye remains unflappable after fighting cancer
While starring as Olivia Finch in the Paramount+ reboot, the actor was treated for cancer. Now that she's on the mend, viewers will see her character further develop in Season 2.22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Tupperware files for bankruptcy in US and hunts for new owners
Food container firm affected by ‘challenging macroeconomic environment’. Business live – latest updates Tupperware, the lossmaking 78-year-old American plastic food container brand, has filed ...23 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Tupperware, Food Container Pioneer, Files for Bankruptcy
The once-mighty kitchenware company has struggled financially for years. It says the direct sales model that fueled its success has become a weakness.23 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Tupperware files for bankruptcy amid slumping sales
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the once-iconic food container maker said in a statement.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Two Champions League final defeats - why Mendieta remains a cult hero
Gaizka Mendieta was the classy midfielder who was a linchpin in the Valencia midfield that came so close to Champions League glory.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
Financial Times - World
Why Europe will not catch up with the US
America has cultural and structural advantages that governments can’t closeYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Border encounters up slightly in August, but apprehensions remain low
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Remains of decapitated "vampire child" found in Poland, archaeologists say
Two recently unearthed children's skeletons showed characteristics of ancient anti-vampire burials meant to prevent the dead from exiting the grave,Yesterday -
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Polaris Dawn crew talks historic mission, spacewalk in exclusive interview
Fresh off their historic space flight, the crew of the Polaris Dawn sat down for an exclusive interview about their historic mission, where they went farther into space than any American has in the ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Kareem Hunt's return messes up Carson Steele's plans to replace Pacheco, but the real buy-low is Travis Kelce
Wait as long as you can to put in your waiver claims for Chiefs RBs, but make trade offers for Travis Kelce and Patrick MahomesYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump floats nixing the SALT cap. Voters in these 6 states would benefit the most.
The cap on state and local tax deductions was a centerpiece of the former president’s 2017 tax-reform law.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rateYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump touts World Liberty Financial crypto exchange, but questions remain
Trump said the U.S. should dominate the budding crypto sector, but he didn't disclose many details about his new exchange.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Smart money remains on Glasgow being a temporary Commonwealth Games fix | Sean Ingle
Nobody cares to play host to exorbitant mid-tier event and organisers are running out of time to convince otherwise. The last time the Commonwealth Games was staged, two years ago in Birmingham, ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Stellantis Fight With Union Heats Up as UAW Files Labor Charges
Autoworkers fear the automaker will move jobs out of U.S. plants as the union files a National Labor Relations Board complaint.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
GameSpot - Tech
Overwatch 2 Gets Exclusive Game Pass Benefits Starting Today
As of today, one of the top hero shooters of all time, Overwatch 2 , is available on Game Pass. Activision Blizzard is offering some enticing incentives to get Overwatch 2 players from other ...Yesterday - Video Game -
The Guardian - World
Norway: electric cars outnumber petrol for first time in ‘historic milestone’
Nordic country, paradoxically a major oil producer, has set target for all new cars sold to be zero emission. Electric cars now outnumber petrol cars in Norway for the first time, an industry ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Parts of North Carolina flooded after 'historic' rainfall
Hard rain of 1 foot and more inundated the southeastern coast of North Carolina on Monday, as a storm with no name moved ashore. The National Hurricane Center calls it Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts might not benefit tech the most
Technology stocks benefit the most from low interest rates, conventional market wisdom says. But that might not hold true this cycle.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Storm Lashes Carolinas With Historic Rainfall and Flash Flooding
More than a foot of rain fell on parts of North Carolina over 12 hours, catching residents, officials and forecasters by surprise.2 days ago -