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Investing legend Jim Rogers expects an ‘extremely bad’ recession. Why he’s buying silver instead of gold.
The U.S. economy is getting closer to suffering an “extremely bad” recession — one that’ll lead investors to seek out more gold and silver, Jim Rogers told MarketWatch during a Zoom interview this ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Why investing in the market’s dogs can pay off more than today’s hot stock
How a contrarian bet vs. a sure thing can make you more money.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
This surprising investment strategy could boost your retirement nest egg—but proceed with caution
Most people want to play it safe with their retirement nest egg — but they could also lose ground that way.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Pylons rule and rural beauty is up for sale. Why do those in power so hate the countryside? | Simon Jenkins
Ed Miliband seems happy to see the landscape blighted. We value townscape – everywhere else has to fend for itself. Does Labour believe in beauty? The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, celebrated his ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
America’s economy looks strong. So why is Wall Street worrying about renters and younger borrowers?
It isn’t only subprime — renters and younger borrowers are weaker spots in an otherwise solid backdrop for consumer debt.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Why Saquon's ‘selfless' act meant so much to Eagles' rookie running back
Saquon Barkley wanted the young guys to eat, which rookie Will Shipley really appreciated.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Britons are dying in a blizzard of cheap cocaine. Why is so little being done to save them? | Martha Gill
Deaths rose 30% last year, partly due to a rise in purity, but the stigma over drug abuse still stands in the way of funding the means to stop the toll. Compared with the screaming scare campaigns ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Why Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle has thrown 56 straight changeups, and how one pitch is working so well
Kahnle, with a very limited arsenal, has been one of New York's best relievers this OctoberSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
Why Is Harris So Passionate About Abortion Rights? Her Past Work Holds Clues.
For a politician who has been criticized for shifting positions on some issues, this is an area where she has shown unwavering conviction.Health - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
J. Lo and Ben Affleck: Why it’s taking so long to sell their $68 million home with 24 bathrooms
Lots of attention has done little to attract a buyer. The Beverly Hills estate has now sat on the market for 100 days.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Amazon ‘has never been stronger.’ So why isn’t its stock getting more love?
Amazon’s stock has trailed the S&P 500 over three months, owing in part to concerns about operating income and margin compression. Will Thursday’s earnings alleviate fears?Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Lilly’s Mounjaro, Zepbound drugs see strong demand. So why did sales disappoint?
Eli Lilly’s stock heads for biggest selloff in more than three years after sales of anti-obesity drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound came up well short of forecasts.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Why are so many women hiding their voting plans from their husbands? | Rebecca Solnit
A lot of households are not democracies; they’re dictatorships. This may mean voter intimidation and suppression. Lots of memes and tweets and posts and videos are popping up, assuring women that ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Ali: The election is supposedly about women's issues. Why are the media so obsessed with men?
The election is supposedly about women's issues. Why are the media so obsessed with men, especially young men?Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago -
'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling
From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
‘You only get one shot so why not?’: The Bear’s Matty Matheson on cooking, addiction and making the most of life
Millions knew him as The Bear’s lovable goofball Neil Fak, but his own story is more than a match for the show’s boiling tension. He talks about his restaurant empire, YouTube fame and journey back ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Why did so many die in Spain? Because Europe still hasn't accepted the realities of extreme weather | Friederike Otto
Severe flooding is, unfortunately, inevitable. What isn’t inevitable is how ready we are, from early warning systems to emergency services. Friederike Otto is a climatologist and co-founder of ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
I visited a small, struggling, climate-ravaged town in Louisiana. Why is Donald Trump certain to win here? | Oliver Laughland
It has been called ‘the great paradox’ – when communities who most need government support vote for a Republican party hell-bent on dismantling it. A few hundred yards from the shoreline – where ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
The boom in home schooling
Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ways of learningWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
The US economic boom is a mirage
Its lopsided, brittle quality helps explain why so many Americans will cast votes in angerWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Taylor Swift’s $3.2 Billion Eras Tour Is Just About Over. Why Is Swift So Successful? How Can You Benefit? Harvard Has Answers
You might not match Swift, but here’s how to find and make the most of your talent.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
A New Rayman Is In Development, With Creator Michel Ancel Consulting
Ubisoft has started development on a new Rayman game, and series creator Michel Ancel is working on the project as a consultant. The company's Milan and Montpellier studios are in the "exploration ...Tech - GameSpot - October 24 -
On the Move with ‘Subway Takes’ Creator Kareem Rahma
The creator and host of “Subway Takes” and “Keep the Meter Running” makes New Yorkers — and the Democratic presidential ticket — explain themselves.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Ozempic and Wegovy Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Large Study
A large trial showed that semaglutide, sold as Ozempic for diabetes and as Wegovy for obesity, was better than any current medications in alleviating symptoms.Health - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Ozempic and Wegovy considered 'available' after more than 2 years in shortage
The diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy are now considered to be available after more than two years of being considered in shortage by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
The Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy weight loss research
Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide — while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk’s home country, Denmark.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
How a love story launched the company behind Ozempic, Wegovy
Novo Nordisk, the pharma giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has surprising love story origins. The founders, a married couple, were looking for a way to tackle diabetes, which the wife suffered from.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Investing in Argentina
The election of Javier Milei has excited investors and raised spirits in the business community. But can Milei deliver on his promises and overcome congressional resistance to deliver the big ...World - Financial Times - October 23 -
Bloomsbury to beat expectations on ‘romantasy’ boom
Publisher reports best-ever first half as sales of authors such as Sarah J Maas and JK Rowling continue to soarBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Is the US jobs market still booming?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Noice streaming platform launches open beta with rewards for European creators
Gamer livestreaming platform Noice announced it is launching a global open beta as well as a rewards program aimed at benefiting creators.Tech - VentureBeat - October 15 -
Yuga Labs brings AI to blockchain with ApeChain creator platform
Yuga Labs, the Web3 company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, is bringing AI to blockchain with the launch of ApeChain, a new creator platform. In order to future-proof its ecosystem, Yuga Labs is ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 18 -
Peter Todd Was ‘Unmasked’ as Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Now He’s in Hiding
Peter Todd has gone underground after an HBO documentary named him as the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, whose real identity has long remained a mystery.Tech - Wired - October 22
