Why Investors Keep Betting Big on the U.S. Economy
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World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.2 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Microsoft just dropped Drasi, and it could change how we handle big data
Microsoft unveils Drasi, a groundbreaking open-source data processing system that simplifies event-driven architectures and revolutionizes cloud-native development for improved efficiency and ...2 days ago - Microsoft -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. economy speeds up as ISM survey hits 1 1/2-year high. Businesses aren’t gung-ho, though.
The service side of the economy grew in September at the fastest pace in a year and a half, a new survey found, signaling the U.S. is in no danger of recession.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Israel Is Worried About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Despite the supreme leader’s stated religious objections to nuclear weapons, Tehran has been steadily making progress on its nuclear weapons capabilities over the course of the past year.2 days ago - Israel -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Various reasons why Wednesday night was so big for the Phillies
It's rare for a wild-card series to extend to a decisive Game 3 but the Phillies' potential NLDS opponents will battle it out for one more night Thursday to determine the matchup.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Remains of teen U.S. soldiers killed in WWII identified 80 years later
U.S. Army Sgt. Jack Zarifian and U.S. Army Private Rodger D. Andrews were both 19 when they died in combat in Europe.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims inch higher, but still no sign of major U.S. layoffs
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week rose slightly to a minuscule 225,000, confirming that layoffs remain surprisingly low even though many companies have pulled ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Buffer ETFs can shield investors from some losses. Here's what to know before investing
Buffer ETFs can limit losses while capping upside potential. Here's what investors need to know before buying.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Is Kamala Harris having a breakthrough with voters on the economy?
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump races through Texas oil country in bid to raise cash2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
Democratic senator worried Netanyahu trying to 'influence' US election
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) says he’s worried Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be trying to influence the U.S. presidential election by showing little interest in striking a peace deal ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why OpenAI is becoming a for-profit business
OpenAI’s plans to restructure as a for-profit business mark a significant departure from its roots as a non-profit research lab grounded in a commitment to build artificial intelligence (AI) to ...2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Ship queue grows at U.S. ports as dockworker strike enters third day
Long lines of container ships queued up outside major U.S. ports on Thursday as the biggest dockworker strike in nearly half a century entered its third day.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?
Prince William 'lost' his voice after Aston Villa's win against Bayern Munich.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Why selling gilts on the blockchain is just a token gesture
Take-up of the technology faces significant obstacles and disrupting the UK’s status quo will be a struggle2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a myth2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
How to fragment the global economy
The many ways in which the big blocs can make it hard to stay non-aligned2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Brain Science Says 1 Exercise Habit Improves Memory and Keeps Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Exercise doesn’t just slow down cognitive decline; it can actually help improve your brain power.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Kalshi resumes taking bets on U.S. election after appeals court lifts freeze
KalshiEx offered customers contracts that bet on congressional election outcomes. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission objected.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
How the ‘Frida Kahlo of environmental geopolitics’ is lighting a fire under big oil
Colombian environment minister Susana Muhamad once worked for Shell. Now, as the country gears up to host the biodiversity Cop16, she is calling for a just transition away from fossil fuels. She is ...2 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
CAC 40 Slips On French Government Proposal to Raise Taxes on Big Companies
France’s CAC 40 index was down 1.1% in early morning trading on the news of a government plan to raise taxes on large companies, share buybacks and individuals on high incomes.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Retail investors can sustain China’s market bounce
Beijing’s stimulus efforts may not be enough to win over battered foreign investors2 days ago - China -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Here’s how Mets could set up pitching for big elimination game on Thursday
With Thursday being a win-or-go-home Game 3 against the Brewers, here's how the Mets can deploy their pitching staff...2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Witt gets another big hit to send the Royals into ALDS with a 2-game sweep of the Orioles
Bobby Witt Jr. beat out an infield single to drive in the go-ahead run and send the Kansas City Royals into an AL Division Series with a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles for a two-game sweep ...2 days ago - MLB -
Health - ABC News
Hurricanes like Helene are deadly when they strike and keep killing for years to come
A new study says hurricanes in the United States are hundreds of times deadlier in the long run than the government calculates3 days ago