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See Lucy Run, 3.2 Million Years Ago
Our early human ancestor was capable of running, if slowly, a new study finds.The New York Times - 3h -
American Keith Siegel among three hostages named by Hamas for release
American Israeli Keith Siegel is among the hostages set to be released Saturday, Hamas said in a statement, as part of the hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel.NBC News - 8h -
Nasdaq 100 celebrates 40 years: Is crypto the next big driver for gains?
The Nasdaq 100 may be undergoing a historic shift as it turns 40.CNBC - 19h -
Wages and benefits for American workers see smallest gains in three years
The labor market is no longer a source of inflation pressures, but economists continue to watch the data closely.MarketWatch - 4h -
Why Americans still can’t get cheaper mortgages, car loans or card balances after three Fed rate cuts
‘This is one of the worst rate-cutting cycles ever for consumers,’ says one expertMarketWatch - 1d -
Amid threats of DeepSeek disruption, IBM sees benefits from more efficient AI and deregulation
IBM shares rallied after hours on Wednesday after the tech-infrastructure provider reported a quarterly per-share profit that beat expectations.MarketWatch - 1d -
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2025 McDonald's All-American Girls Game rosters: Tennessee, Stanford have three commits apiece set to play
The Lady Vols and Cardinal are tied for the most 2025 McDonald's All-American commitsCBS Sports - 3d -
Auschwitz: 80 years after its liberation, three survivors tell their stories
. Monday 27 January is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz. Three survivors, two of whom were interned there as teenagers, tell Kate Connolly ...The Guardian - 5d -
Fast Food Is an American Staple, but Its Workers Struggle to Survive
Fast food is inextricably linked to American culture, but its workers can’t make ends meet.Inc. - 5d -
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150 Years of See and Be Seen at Paris’s Palais Garnier Opera House
It’s been 150 years since the Palais Garnier opera house opened in Paris. Today, it is still a working theater — with 172 performances scheduled for this season.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Verizon’s stock rises after biggest gain in five years on key subscriber metric
The company added 568,000 postpaid phone subscribers in the fourth quarter.MarketWatch - Jan. 24 -
Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana jailed for 52 years for murder of three girls
Eighteen-year-old had pleaded guilty to murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe and 10 charges of attempted murder. The Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been jailed ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Three potential fantasy football draft trends we might just see in 2025
Andy Behrens offers a way-too-early look at plausible draft trends for next fantasy football season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23 -
More Americans file for unemployment benefits, continuing claims highest in 3 years
Jobless claims applications ticked up modestly last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in more than three yearsABC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump’s space ambitions ignite a rally in these stocks — an analyst sees more gains ahead
A Cantor Fitzgerald analyst says that he expects “future growth” in the space-exploration industry.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
'It hurts': Campbell, Lions see magical year end
Fresh off a disheartening 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC divisional round on Saturday night, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was emotional in illustrating his club's 15-win ...ESPN - Jan. 19 -
‘What is the long-term plan?’: LA housekeepers, construction workers and gardeners see jobs go up in flames
Domestic workers and day laborers – many of whom are undocumented immigrants and ineligible for US aid – face unique burdens amid raging wildfires. Mayra Chacon’s home cleaning service, Ocean ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Agent's Take: An inside look at playoff pay, including an ex-Chiefs player who will benefit from a three-peat
Breaking down the financial benefits of advancing in the postseasonCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Three Navalny lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony for ‘extremist activity’
Three lawyers for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny were found guilty by a Russian court on Friday of belonging to an extremist group and sentenced to years in a penal colony.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Nintendo stock sees its worst drop in three months. Switch 2 plans were vague.
Nintendo stock fell sharply on Friday, after having rallied to a record high, as the company was coy about its plans for the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming device.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
China benefits from ‘dragon year’ birth boost but population falls again
Policymakers respond with tax breaks and other measures as figures reveal third consecutive year of declineFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Many Americans Doubt Trump’s Ability to Lower Prices in His First Year
A new poll shows only 20 percent of respondents have high confidence in the president-elect’s prospects for reducing the costs of groceries, housing, or health care in 2025.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
A Three-Year Prison Sentence Will Pause Development On Fortune's Run
Popular indie FPS Fortune's Run won't be seeing any updates for a while--about three years, to be precise, as that's how long its sole developer, known only as Dizzie, will be spending behind ...GameSpot - Jan. 16 -
Year-end bonuses rise — but fewer workers are getting them, report finds
The average end-of-year bonus rose about 2% in 2024, according to an exclusive look at data from Gusto.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
How a city worker stole over $53M in 22-year deception
Rita Crundwell used her position as Dixon, Illinois, comptroller and treasurer to embezzle $53.7 million for her Quarter Horse breeding operation and lavish lifestyle.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
L.A. small businesses see years of work reduced to ash
From a decades-old diner to a yoga studio just getting off the ground, storefronts that anchored their communities were destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Earth sees second consecutive year of record-hot temperatures
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Earth sees scorching temps in hottest year on record: NOAA Earth saw its hottest year ever recorded last year, according to data ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
American Airlines’ use of ‘ESG activist’ BlackRock failed workers, US judge says
Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years
Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Can AMD gain ground on Nvidia? This new bear sees a tough road ahead.
AMD’s stock just got downgraded, with HSBC warning that the company’s “AI GPU roadmap is less competitive than we previously thought.”MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
This fund manager forecast a 20% S&P 500 gain last year. Now he says cash is king.
Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, says the S&P could swing much higher or lower in 2025, and investors need to protect themselves.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
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American Airlines’ stock snags three upgrades to reflect better backdrop in 2025
Analysts say headwinds from 2024 were transitory.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
These government workers will benefit after Biden signs new Social Security law
President Joe Biden signed a bill on Sunday that will repeal two laws previously preventing many public employees from receiving Social Security benefits.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Forklifts Hurt Thousands of Workers Each Year. Factories Are Seeking Alternatives.
Companies say the demand for autonomous versions is growing.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
We're selling this stock for the first time in a year, locking in a nearly 1,000% gain
The last time we trimmed this stock was Jan. 2, 2024.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion kills three people in Hawaii
Accident that also critically injured more than 20 others occurred just before midnight outside a Honolulu home. A New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood killed at least ...The Guardian - Jan. 2