Why several U.S. cities are seeing record high October temps

Georgia sees record early turnout amid tight race for 16 electoral votes

In Georgia, where 16 electoral votes are up for grabs, early voting has hit record levels. Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta.

The U.S. election need not be scary. History shows this is the way to trade it, says Citi.

The S&P 500 looks well set for the rest of 2024, but there’s also a way to gain from short-term volatility

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Detroit to become largest city in U.S. to accept cryptocurrency for taxes

City officials said payments will be made through a secure platform and managed by PayPal.

This Texas city is the No. 1 college town in the U.S.—here are the top 10

These 10 cities rank as the best college towns in America, per WalletHub. And you don't necessarily need to be a student to reap the potential benefits.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Los Angeles sees city bus burned, store thefts and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win World Series

Rowdy crowds took to the streets in Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a city bus on fire, breaking into stores and setting off firecrackers

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Here's what the U.S.' enemies — and allies — might see from Marco Rubio as secretary of State

Sen. Marco Rubio's nomination as secretary of State will see him become the world's most important diplomat.

Business - CNBC - November 14

The average amount Americans have saved for retirement in every U.S. state—see how you compare

Retirement savers in one state have the most saved up, on average, in the U.S.. Here is the average household retirement account balance for nearly every state.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Treasury yields rise by most in a week amid focus on prospects for U.S. economy

U.S. government debt sold off on Wednesday, sending yields up by the most in a week, as geopolitical anxiety eased and investors awaited President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Second to none: why Porto is my number one for a city break in Portugal

Second cities can be more welcoming and fun than capitals, perhaps nowhere more so than Porto, with its less manicured charm. If you walk along the south banks of the Douro River in Vila Nova de ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Why Man City were 'too easy to play through' against Brighton

Match of the Day's Alan Shearer and Micah Richards look at how Brighton's brilliant second-half performance gave them a 2-1 win over Manchester City.

Home prices hit a new record high, but the pace of growth is slowing significantly and ‘showing signs of strain’

Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 5.2% year-on-year in August.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Bitcoin trades near $73,000, closes in on record high as bulls tout election hopes

Bitcoin was knocking on the door of its all-time from March on Tuesday afternoon, with traders tying the rally in part to growing expectations for a victory by Donald Trump in next week’s ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Kiss chaste: number of high school boys in Japan who have had first kiss falls to record lows

Polls showing downward trend in kissing indicates a move away from ‘real physical sexual activity’ that could affect country’s birthrate, experts say. Just one in five of boys at senior high school ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Analysts are conflicted on industrials — and why we disagree with a sell call on Starbucks

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Bitcoin tops $87,000 for record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s reelection, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high

Tech - ABC News - November 12

More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high

Exclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century. • Poverty figures render government numbers too little and action very late . ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Netflix’s stock hits record high after news that Tyson-Paul fight drew 108 million viewers

Netflix says bout was the most-streamed global sporting event ever

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

We're scooping up more shares of an AI stock down 12% from record highs

We had sold 100 shares of the company at higher prices this summer.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Trump rally carries US small-cap stocks to all-time high

Promise of corporate tax cuts helps Russell 2000 index eclipse 2021 record

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

UK assessment of worker rights bill ‘not fit for purpose’, warns watchdog

Ministers have failed to explore the impact of higher costs on jobs and economic activity, says RPC

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Dow closes at record high, defying fears of panic sparked by Trump's tariff threat

The major stock indexes surged higher on Tuesday.

China’s defence minister placed under investigation for corruption

US officials say probe is part of wider operation to uncover graft in People’s Liberation Army

Business - Financial Times - 9 minutes ago

Here’s Why People Feel Like a Strong U.S. Economy Is Passing Them By

Many people feel they aren’t getting their share of strong economic expansion—and that isn’t always a disconnect from reality, according to new research.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Here’s Why U.S. Consumer Confidence is Climbing Ahead of Election Day

The Conference Board’s monthly report says its index notched the largest gain since March 2021.

Business - Inc. - October 30

U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments

Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Why cryptocurrency owners could impact the U.S. presidential election

Emerging cryptocurrency industry aims to put its stamp on the U.S. election by pouring money into key political races.

What is South Korea's 4B movement, and why is it trending in the U.S.?

After an election seen as a referendum on women's rights, some women are swearing to abide by South Korea's 4B movement.

Why Some Countries, Including the U.S., Won’t Join the I.C.C.

More than 120 countries are members of the court. The United States, China, India, Russia and Israel are not.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Why the U.S. medical field is pushing for more Black doctors

African Americans make up about 14% of the population, but they represent just 5.2% of doctors nationwide.

Why some U.S. companies are scaling back DEI programs

Why companies like Ford, Harley Davidson, Tractor Supply, Lowe's and others are scaling back DEI programs.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

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