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I spent years studying American communism. Here’s what I learned | Maurice Isserman
I was struck by the mystery of why so many intelligent and admirable people remained so loyal for so long to a fundamentally flawed movement. I’ll leave it to future historians to puzzle out the reasons why, but in the second decade of the 21st ...The Guardian - World -
China must learn from Japan’s ‘lost decades’
The consequences of the world’s second-largest economy being sucked into a deflationary spiral would be severeFinancial Times - World - China -
Walmart Stock Hits Record Close on Strong Quarter
The largest U.S. retailer had robust quarterly results and an upbeat outlook, giving insight into how consumers are weathering high interest rates.The New York Times - Business -
Dow Closes Below 40000 After Hitting Milestone
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40000 for the first time before pulling back to finish the day with a loss of around 0.1%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also retreated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Here's the Lesson Every Smart Leader Should Learn From the Embarrassing Miss USA Resignations
Miss USA and Miss Teen USA have both handed back the crowns it took them years of work to win.Inc. - Business -
Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
What I Got Wrong in a Decade of Predicting the Future of Tech
Over nearly 500 articles, I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Here are five big lessons those blown calls and boneheaded pronouncements have taught me along the way.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Insurer warns owners of ‘Saltburn effect’ from using stately homes for filming
Owners of historic buildings used in likes of Bridgerton warned of potential damage to possessions and reputations. When the owner of Drayton House in Northamptonshire was approached to allow his 127-room mansion to be the location of a film ...The Guardian - World -
Macarthur FC ‘shocked’ after police charge three players over alleged betting corruption
NSW police allege Ulises Dávila, Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis were involved in a scheme ‘for yellow cards to occur during certain games’ in late 2023. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news ...The Guardian - World -
Israel’s Settler Violence and Impunity: Takeaways From the Times Investigation
Radical forces in Israeli society have moved from the fringes to the mainstream and put Israel’s democracy in peril. Here are the takeaways from our investigation.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Bruins' Brad Marchand could return to lineup for Game 6, comments on controversial hit from Sam Bennett
Marchand has missed the last two games after being hit by Panthers forward Sam Bennett in Game 3CBS Sports - Sports -
Preakness Stakes 2024 predictions, picks, odds, time, horses: Best bets from expert who hit last year's winner
Gene Menez, who called National Treasure to win last year's Run for the Back-Eyed Susans, has made his picks and bets for the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race CourseCBS Sports - Sports -
Caitlin Clark's home debut for Fever spoiled by MVP performance from Liberty's Breanna Stewart
Stewart went off for 31 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocksCBS Sports - Sports -
How Zola's Co-founder Learned the Importance of Setting Clear Expectations
Growth requires accountability.Inc. - Business -
I’d hate to be learning English again. Apostrophes are a nightmare | Adrian Chiles
Spell unlikely words, cram them into sentences: there must be a better way for kids to get the measure of a language. The mice’s nest was under the floorboards. The geese’s pond was smelly. There, I’ve done it. I’ve put two words, possessives I ...The Guardian - World -
Wolves won't get VAR scrapped, but can the Premier League learn lessons?
The league has the chance to realize just where it's been going wrong regarding VAR.ESPN - Sports -
Steve Jobs' former intern reflects on working for the tech mogul: 'I worked 20 yards away from him every day'
Steve Jobs' former intern is now a tech CEO who sold his company to Google. He attributes much of his success to his time working at NeXT.CNBC - Business -
Yes, Women Have Midlife Crises, Too
Novelists are finally taking up the once taboo subject of menopause.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Satanic Temple is ‘fighting fire with fire’ to stop Christian nationalism
The Satanic Temple is known for trolling conservatives. Now it's challenging the push to place chaplains in schools by vowing to send its own ministers.NBC News - Top stories -
Top tennis players say they're playing too much because the tournaments are too long
The long-sought upgrade for the tennis tournaments in Madrid and Rome has been a bonanza for the organizers by expanding them from one to nearly two weeksABC News - Sports -
Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.
Israel says 128 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity in Gaza, including the bodies of at least 38.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Too Many Credit Cards? Here's How Visa Plans to Change That
The credit card company plans numerous technological innovationsthat will widen payment options and reduce the number of cards people carry in their wallets.Inc. - Business -
Dow hits 40,000 for the first time as bull market accelerates
Robust corporate profits and steady U.S. economic growth are driving stocks to record highs.CBS News - Top stories -
Why the Dow Keeps Hitting New Records
The DJIA has just hit 40,000—but didn’t it just reach 30,000 three years ago? The Dow’s milestones keep coming faster and faster. WSJ’s Gunjan Banerji explains why.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Suit: Bad Bunny's agency hit with 'death penalty'
Rimas Sports, the agency founded by recording artist Bad Bunny, is accusing the Major League Baseball Players Association of "placing a death penalty" on the agency, according to a federal lawsuit the company filed Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
Bomb survivor thought she was hit by lightning
On the 50th anniversary, BBC News NI speaks to those affected by 1974 bombs which killed 33 people.BBC News - Top stories -
France Rushes Reinforcements to Riot-Hit New Caledonia
Unrest in the overseas territory could derail President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to restore French influence in the Indo-Pacific region.The Wall Street Journal - World -
I was a Republican Partisan. It Altered the Way I Saw the World.
Your emotions will often lead you astray.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Why The Mirage is closing after 34 years
The Mirage Hotel and Casino is closing on the Las Vegas Strip after it was acquired by Hard Rock in 2022.ABC News - Top stories -
Trump pays close attention to Cohen cross-examination
Former President Donald Trump appears attentive in court as his defense team questions his former attorney Michael Cohen. Cohen already testified against Trump in the "hush money" criminal trial in New York. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Katrina ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Putin, Xi meet in China to reaffirm close ties
China rolled out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. It was the second meeting between the two autocratic leaders in seven months. Ian Bremmer, president of the ...CBS News - Top stories - China -
The Dow just hit 40,000. Here's a look at how it got here.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a milestone Thursday that seemed unfathomable a year ago.NBC News - Top stories -
Walmart’s shares hit record high as retailer raises its earnings forecast
Company continues to benefit from consumers seeking the best deals amid persistent inflationFinancial Times - World -
Lizzy McAlpine follows her breakout hit with an 'Older,' and wiser, tour
Lizzy McAlpine's song "Ceilings" went viral on TikTok last year. Her new album "Older," coming to the Greek Theatre, sounds nothing like it.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Democrats rally against GOP Israel bill as leaders crack whip
Democrats are rallying to oppose a House GOP effort meant to expose their divisions on Israel as the party moves to align with President Biden, who has threatened to veto the measure, and their own leaders who are whipping against it. The ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year
Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral.The New York Times - World