ValueAct takes a stake in Sanwa. How the activist can make a good company into a great one
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
Christian Louboutin Makes a Splash at Paris Fashion Week
Christian Louboutin enlisted the French Olympic synchronized swimming team to introduce his new Miss Z stilettos at Paris Fashion Week.28 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
All-time great Sinclair to retire after NWSL season
Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair, the leading goal scorer in international soccer history, will retire at the end of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season, she announced Friday.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
In New York, Old Friend Photobooth Draws Young People Who Love Analog Film
A photo booth on Manhattan’s Lower East Side is drawing long lines of young people who yearn for physical media.2 hours ago - New York -
The Hill - Politics
Harris needs to take off the gloves
I can’t bear to say this, but Kamala Harris, while ahead by a whisker, could lose if Trump succeeds in bringing new likely voters into the electorate.3 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
MarketWatch - Business
These key indicators say the S&P 500 will continue its hot streak
The S&P 500 looks solid, while new highs on the NYSE continue to swamp new lows.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
This family makes ‘really good money’ — and spends $70,000 of it on child care
Families who pay for child care now spend an average of 18.6% of their income on this service.4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
ValueAct takes a stake in Sanwa. How the activist can make a good company into a great one
The stock price and financial metrics show that Sanwa is a solid company. ValueAct can help it close the gap between good and great.5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Can Lina Khan Hold On?
Ms. Khan’s term as the chair of the Federal Trade Commission ended Wednesday. In a wide-ranging interview, she discussed her aggressive approach to antitrust and its critics.5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Peak luxury: how long can London’s grand hotel boom last?
From basement builds to rooftops, revamped Whitehall ministries and once-were embassies, the capital’s hotels are in an opulence arms race to lure exacting guests. Jay Gatsby would have simply ...7 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
How Fentanyl Enters the U.S., One American Smuggler at a Time
Mexican drug cartels are turning thousands of Americans into fentanyl smugglers, sending an army of couriers who can easily cross between both countries.8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
How Fentanyl Enters the U.S., One American Smuggler at a Time
Mexican drug cartels are turning thousands of Americans into fentanyl smugglers, sending an army of couriers who can easily cross between both countries.8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Your Friend Has More Money Than You Do. How Can Your Relationship Survive?
Financial disparities in friendships can create conflict where it shouldn’t exist. Here’s how two friends navigated a growing wealth gap.8 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Fuel Your Fire: 17 Powerful Quotes to Ignite Your Inner Greatness
Remember that success is the marathon of a lifetime, not a sprint.12 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Pistons owner set to buy Chargers stake
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to purchase 27% of the Los Angeles Chargers, sources told ESPN on Friday, confirming a report by Sports Business Journal.13 hours ago - NFL -
BBC News - Top stories
How Cinnamon's great escape led to capybara craze
Two weeks ago the world did not know the capybara from Hoo Zoo in Telford existed.17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Maggie Smith’s Influence Can Be Found in This Take on a Pre-Prohibition Cocktail
In 2011, a New York bartender paid tribute to the actor with a sly tweak to a pre-Prohibition cocktail.19 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
How Cowboys can stay afloat after Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence injuries; can Dak Prescott save the day?
Owner/GM Jerry Jones opted to roll with inexpensive youth on the depth chart; time to see what he has20 hours ago - NFL -
The Guardian - World
Trump vows to resolve Ukraine-Russia war ‘very quickly’ as he meets Zelenskyy
Ex-president hails ‘very good relationship’ as Ukrainian leader says pair share ‘common view’ that Putin cannot win. Donald Trump has met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York in a high-stakes meeting at ...20 hours ago - Ukraine -
NBC News - Top stories
Sam Altman tells OpenAI staff there's no plan for him to receive 'giant equity stake' in company
At an all-hands meeting Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denied that there are plans for him to receive a “giant equity stake” in the company, calling that information “just not true,” according to ...21 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Former ‘Apprentice’ contestant reduces their stake in Trump Media & Technology
Trump Media co-founder Andrew Litinsky now owns only 100 shares through United Atlantic Ventures — an investment vehicle for one of the company’s founders.21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Sam Altman tells OpenAI staff there's no plan for him to receive a 'giant equity stake' in company
At an all-hands meeting Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denied reports that he received a "giant equity stake" in the company.22 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
End of student-loan ‘on-ramp’ means missed payments can hurt borrowers. Here’s how to protect your credit score.
One year after the pause on student-loan payments ended, Uncle Sam is getting ready to tell credit-reporting companies which borrowers are falling behind on their payments.23 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Insiders Shed Trump Media Stake as Candidate Starts Hawking $100,000 Watches
A co-founder of the former president's media company sold almost 7.5 million shares, retaining just 100 as the lockup period expired.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Most Galling Part of the Whole Eric Adams Affair
With all its talent, how did the city end up with a mayor accused of being an incessant petty grifter?Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
36-year-old’s Etsy side hustle brings in $220,000 a year—and costs under $40 to start: ‘You really can make a very good living’
Etsy seller Emily Odio-Sutton shares how she started, and grew, her lucrative print-on-demand side hustle — and offers tips for how to replicate her success.Yesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
Activists throw soup on Van Gogh painting again
Just Stop Oil supporters have thrown soup over two Van Gogh paintings in central London.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Trump, Zelensky meet to discuss ending Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday met with former President Trump, who lauded his relationship with Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting he could broker an end ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Calls for Divestment Make for Good Chants. But Is It Effective?
The impact is, at best, indirect and uncertain, a finance professor argues. But there are better ways to accomplish what advocates are seeking.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. trade deficit in goods plunges 8.3% in August and might only be small drag on GDP
The trade gap narrows to $94.3 billion, its smallest since March.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Weekly quiz: How did Pesto the baby penguin make a splash?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
How climate change is making Florida's Big Bend more vulnerable to tropical threats
Hurricane Helene is heading straight for one of the regions most vulnerable to the impact of hurricanes: Florida's Big Bend.Yesterday - Climate -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kamala Harris’s Campaign Thinks She Can Win on the Economy. Here’s How.
Harris advisers point to a number of brightening public polls showing that Donald Trump’s lead is eroding on the critical question of whom voters trust most on the economy.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Presidential race’s winner may not be clear on election night. Here’s how investors can prepare.
The winner of the tight White House race won’t be determined on the night of Nov. 5, a UBS strategist said Thursday, but investors have a way to get positioned for that.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
NOAA administrator on Hurricane Helene's size, how U.S. can prepare for extreme weather
Hurricane Helene is "large, wet and powerful," NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad said on CBS News Thursday. He discussed the threats the storm is bringing as well as initiatives to address climate ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Germany to Keep Commerzbank Shares After UniCredit Takes Stake
The government said it won’t offload any additional shares in the bank following the sale to UniCredit for €702 million. The move marks a U-turn for the government.2 days ago