What Do You Like Most About Halloween?

Elaborate lawn decorations. Bags of candy. Creative costumes. What’s your favorite part of the holiday? What could you do without?

Top stories - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Emotionally Intelligent People Know How to Say No With Confidence While Strengthening Their Relationships

If disagreeing with others causes you stress, it’s time to learn more about the Big 5 trait of agreeableness.

Business - Inc. - October 14

What tariffs do and why economists don't like them

“The most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff,” former President Donald Trump told the Economic Club of Chicago last week.

What you never knew about pigeons

Love them or hate them, pigeons are an iconic animal of New York City. But there is much about these birds that remains a mystery to most, from their intelligence, to their ability to thrive in a ...

Why home equity loan lending is rising (and what to do about it)

More and more borrowers are turning to home equity loans this year. Here's why you may want to pursue one, too.

Why bond yields are rising and what stock investors should do about that

Bond traders are at it again, pushing Treasury yields higher and signaling the Fed was too heavy-handed when it cut rates last month.

Business - CNBC - October 23

What’s the Most Valuable Tech Upgrade You Made This Year?

We asked 10 founders and CEOs about the tech products and AI automations that have really made a difference.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Unity 6 launches today: here’s what it can do for you

A handful of benefits and features launch with Unity 6 today, lightening the load for developers on the engine.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 17

Lindsey Graham to Republicans supporting Kamala Harris: ‘What the hell are you doing?’

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Meet the Press questions Republicans supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, saying he “can’t take four more years of this crap.”

Politics - NBC News - October 20

Sen. Lindsey Graham to Republicans supporting Harris: ‘What the hell are you doing?’

South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday slammed members of his own party who are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, asking them, “What the hell are you doing?” ...

Graham on Republicans supporting Harris: 'What the hell are you doing?

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday questioned Republicans who take issue with former President Trump’s “rhetoric” and have decided to back Vice President Harris’s presidential bid instead. “To ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Here's what to do if you lose an absentee ballot before Election Day

While misplacing a ballot can be stressful, there are still ways to make sure your vote is counted.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

EY and Meta Fired Workers for Stretching the Rules: What Would You Do?

EY employees watched multiple training videos at once. Meta employees used meal vouchers for non-food items. Here’s how employers should evaluate breaches like these, one expert says.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Michelle Obama to America’s Men: ‘What Side of History Do You Want To Be On?’

The former first lady shares an emotional appeal about how reproductive rights are on the line in this election.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

If you became rich, what luxuries would you want? For some, it’s all about new socks (seriously).

When asked what they would do with ‘FU money,’ people often choose relatively inexpensive things

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Lauren James: ‘I know what winning feels like and I want to do that with England’

Chelsea star on her club’s new manager and how the Euros defence is motivating the forward to make history. The one-on-one shooting drills have concluded, the coaches are collecting the footballs ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

‘I can feel myself getting older as I type this.’ I’m 68 and ready to retire. I have $55K in savings but my pensions are underfunded. What now?

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com.

Business - MarketWatch - 17 hours ago

What you need to know about open enrollment for 2025 benefits

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares essential tips on selecting the right health insurance and benefits plan for the year ahead. The enrollment period is now open for some ...

What You Need To Know About Fortnite's Huge Upcoming XP Changes

Epic Games will be dramatically altering how progression works in Fortnite's various modes in the near future. Starting with all new passes added after the current season ends, you will progress ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Here's what to do if you still can't pay taxes on the Oct. 15 tax extension deadline

The tax extension deadline is Oct. 15, but some disaster victims have more time to file. Here's what to know if you still can't pay your balance.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Stock Up, Stock Down: Kyle Pitts is doing what you wish Sam LaPorta was

After Week 7, Kyle Pitts and Sam LaPorta are trending in very different directions for fantasy managers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Mickey the cockatoo is free from his shopping centre prison. Here’s what you do when a bird flies in

Remaining calm, removing any food from the area, and locking up cats and dogs are among the first things to do if a feathered friend drops in. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Real life isn’t a shark tank. Business shouldn’t have to be, either.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

It’s time for a Halloween movie marathon. Here’s what AP had to say about 10 iconic horror films

Sometimes, you just have to return to the classics

Tech - ABC News - October 19

Here’s what Keir Starmer gets wrong about reparations: we’ve made them before, but now we have to do it right | Kojo Koram

The call for justice is not going away. Rather than ignore it, Labour should be entering the conversation – and shaping it. You could be mistaken for thinking that reparations are some wacky idea ...

World - The Guardian - 21 hours ago

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