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Business - MarketWatch
Gen Z investors — and this surprising age bracket — are doubling down on tech stocks
A survey found that 68% of Gen Z and 55% of Silent Generation investors increased their positions in tech stocks in the third quarter.51 minutes ago -
World - The New York Times
‘Why Us?’: A Tide of Grief in Lebanon
Mourners reeled over lost loved ones after an Israeli strike on an apartment building killed at least 45 people.1 hour ago -
Sports - ESPN
In surprise, Mets' Senga given G1 nod vs. Phillies
Kodai Senga, who threw just 5 1/3 innings during the regular season due to multiple injuries, will start Game 1 for the Mets in Philly. "I'm ready for whatever. If they say 10 pitches, I'm all-in ...4 hours ago - MLB -
Business - Financial Times
The surprising benefits of marital rage
How strong and difficult feelings might be used to strengthen intimacy rather than corrode it7 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Why a ‘rural lifestyle’ group rules the retail roost
Tractor Supply has grown thanks to hobby farmers, small ranchers, suburban and rural homeowners7 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Rising N.F.L. Prospects That Could Be Surprise First-Rounders
The Athletic’s draft expert breaks down three non-quarterback college stars who have generated a buzz among league scouts.10 hours ago - NFL -
Politics - CBS News
Why fracking is a major issue for securing Pennsylvania voters
One of the tightest races this presidential election is the battle for Pennsylvania and its 19 electoral votes. In 2016, former President Donald Trump won Pennsylvania by just over 44,200 votes. In ...10 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Surprise! Mets name Kodai Senga starting pitcher for NLDS Game 1 vs. Phillies
Kodai Senga will start Game 1 of the NLDS for the New York Mets versus the Philadelphia Phillies after starting only one game during the regular season.11 hours ago - MLB -
Politics - The Hill
Harris gets October Surprise
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Harris buoyed by strong jobs report, port strike end An expectation-smashing jobs ...13 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Sports - The New York Times
The Obsessive and Empathetic Coach Behind the N.F.L.’s Biggest Surprise
Kevin O’Connell’s unique teaching method has resonated with his Vikings’ players.16 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Joker: Folie à Deux Off To A Slow Start At The Box Office, But That's No Surprise
Joker: Folie à Deux is in theaters now, and, as predicted , it is not performing as well as the 2019 film right out of the gate. The sequel earned $7 million from its Thursday previews in the US, ...17 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 NASCAR at Talladega odds, predictions, lineup, start time: Model reveals surprising YellaWood 500 picks
SportsLine simulated the 2024 YellaWood 500 10,000 times and revealed its NASCAR playoff picks for Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday18 hours ago - NASCAR -
Business - MarketWatch
Why the dockworker strike was really an aging-workforce issue
Port strike’s perfect storm: An aging workforce, automation, and the next-generation labor crisis19 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
People are getting salmon sperm injected into their faces. Why?
Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston have had the treatment done, and like Aniston, I have a few questions. Life can be so disorienting. One minute you’re minding your own business and the next ...19 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why classic TV shows and movies are making a comeback
From "Frasier" to blockbuster films, reboots are everywhere this fall. Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu breaks down the nostalgia-driven trend and why eight of the 10 highest-grossing films of all ...20 hours ago -
Science - The New York Times
Scientists Found a Surprising Way to Make Fungus Happy
The discovery that sound improves the growth rate of beneficial fungus suggests that dirges in the dirt may help restore forests.21 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why the Biden Administration Is Shifting on Immigration
We explain the Biden administration’s shift on immigration.21 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - BBC News
Why 'face of baseball' is on cusp of global stardom
As Shohei Ohtani prepares for his MLB play-off debut, BBC Sport looks at how he has become one of the world's highest-paid athletes.22 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
From Chelsea to Jimenez: Premier League surprise teams, players
The 2024-25 Premier League season is full of surprises. Did anyone think Chelsea would finally find a winning consistency? And how about Raul Jimenez's renaissance after fracturing his skull?22 hours ago - Premier League -
Business - MarketWatch
September surprise? U.S. jobs report holds key to Fed rate cuts.
The U.S. jobs report has overtaken inflation as the chief worry of the Federal Reserve as it plots how fast to cut interest rates.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Eric Adams Is Nothing Like David Dinkins
Facing a raft of corruption charges, New York’s second Black mayor is flattering himself by invoking the fate of its first.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Why are the British so reluctant to invest?
Millions of people have five-figure sums sitting in cash, in spite of inflation’s corrosive effectsYesterday -
Science - The New York Times
Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year
Researchers say that two rivers merged some 89,000 years ago and gave the mightiest peak in the Himalayas a huge growth spurt.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Trump Is Lying About Disaster Relief
His usual trash-talking is losing its mojo.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
Falcons win in surprise overtime defeat against Buccaneers
Buccaneers take on the Falcons in AtlantaYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Why mortgage rates rose after initially falling
Mortgage rates dropped after the Fed's interest rate cut announcement in September. Although rates appear to have slightly risen since dropping to a record two-year low, experts still believe they ...Yesterday - Mortgage -
Sports - The New York Times
Why These 5 Coaching Jobs Are the Best in College Football
The Athletic polled 50 people working in the sport to determine which programs are at the top of the food chain.Yesterday - College Football -
Business - MarketWatch
September jobs report could give stock and bond markets an October surprise
Payroll figures reveal if the Fed is ahead of the curve or behind it.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday - Israel -
Tech - VentureBeat
Voyage AI’s multilingual embeddings boost Snowflake’s Cortex AI for improved enterprise RAG
Enterprise RAG accuracy needs better embeddings and that’s what Voyage AI provides with models that will be coming to Snowflake Cortex AI users.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Why the ‘debasement trade’ lifting bitcoin and gold may continue, says JPMorgan
The financial alternatives to the dollar may have further room to run, says a JPMorgan team.Yesterday -
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 -
Business - Inc.
This Chart Explains Why the Stock Market Looks Healthier Than It’s Been in Years
An unusually large number of individual stocks in the S&P 500 surged in the third quarter, signaling a robust bull market.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
Conservatives should pick James Cleverly. Here’s why they won’t
Former home and foreign secretary poses biggest threat to Labour, but members will erroneously choose candidates offering more radical solutions2 days ago