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Oil prices end higher as traders weigh potential Trump policies

Oil futures finished higher on Thursday, recouping their losses from a day earlier and then some, as traders continued to tackle uncertainty surrounding incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Wall Street reacts to Trump win as Fed weighs interest rate cut

President-elect Trump’s victory spurred a surge on Wall Street with the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq reaching record highs. It comes as the Federal Reserve is weighing another interest rate cut with a ...

Should you sell your gold investment as the economy improves? Experts weigh in

Investors may want to consider selling gold to pursue faster growth opportunities or keeping it as a safety net.

100 events in: Weighing the pros and cons of the UFC Apex as 'the future of fighting'

With the UFC's home arena reaching its 100th event on Saturday, Ben Fowlkes examines how the facility has reshaped fight night — for better or worse.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

‘It will be harder on us’: Palestinians weigh up impact of Trump election win

Many in Ramallah argue things cannot get any worse but some say US result could add unpredictability to despair. Middle East crisis – live updates The waiters at Ramallah’s cafes and the ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Keep Fluoride in New York Water? Mayor Adams Hesitates, Then Weighs In.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has indicated that he would support ending water fluoridation. Mayor Eric Adams was reticent on the issue, before eventually taking a side.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Trump Weighs Key Personnel Choices, Schooled by His First-Term Experience

The president-elect held his first formal transition meetings and has been given lists of candidates, but is calling around to friends and allies for ideas.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Mulvaney weighs in on Trump transition: 'You have to have a loyal Cabinet'

Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney weighed in on President-elect Trump’s transition team and potential Cabinet Thursday, emphasizing the need for "loyal" members in order to ensure a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Why did Patriots bench Kendrick Bourne vs. Bears? Mayo weighs in

Kendrick Bourne's benching against the Bears was surprising, to say the least. Here's what we know about the Patriots wide receiver's no-show.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

Countries Weigh How to Raise Trillions for Climate Crisis at COP29

Low-income countries need at least $1 trillion a year to manage climate change. Donald Trump’s victory just made that more difficult, but options exist.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate weighing options after race called for opponent

Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde released a video Tuesday questioning the Wisconsin election results that show he lost to incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) last week. “Many people have been ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

10-, 30-year Treasury yields end at 4-month highs as investors weigh inflation risks

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Wednesday as traders weighed rising expectations for a quarter-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December against the potentially ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Are Krafts overstepping by seeking help on Maye? Ted Johnson weighs in

Ted Johnson wasn't thrilled to hear Albert Breer's report that the Krafts have asked around for help on developing Patriots rookie Drake Maye.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Supreme Court weighs Nvidia challenge to securities fraud claims

The Supreme Court on Wednesday weighed a bid from chipmaker Nvidia as it attempts to avoid a suit alleging its executives misled investors about the extent its sales depended on volatile ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

With gold's price high should beginners still invest? Experts weigh in

For some investors, it may still be smart to buy gold right now, even with the price still high. Here's why.

Trump’s Treasury secretary choice: Scott Bessent, Larry Kudlow or Howard Lutnick might be picked

Support for tariffs looks like a key qualification for this crucial job in the next Trump administration.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul at weigh-in ahead of highly anticipated fight

In their final faceoff prior to the bout, Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul before security jumped in to separate the opponents.

'I didn't feel it' - Tyson slaps Paul at chaotic weigh-in

Mike Tyson slaps opponent Jake Paul during chaotic weigh-in scenes in Dallas, Texas.

Social media star Jake Paul defeats boxing legend Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight tonight after slap at weigh-in

What Trump could do to lower grocery prices, according to experts

Food prices have climbed more than 25% since President Joe Biden took office.

Gold suffers worst week in 3 years as investors weigh Trump victory

Dollar surge and Trump win brings metal’s rally to a halt

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump weighs court-martial of officers involved in Afghanistan in ‘unprecedented’ kind of threat

The Trump transition team is compiling a list of current and former military officers involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan to determine if they should be court-martialed. NBC News ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn launches PAC and weighs future run

Nebraska’s Dan Osborn is returning to work Tuesday as a steamfitter after his unsuccessful Senate run, but his political career isn’t over.

Politics - NBC News - 21 hours ago

Trump hush money case prosecutors support sentencing delay but oppose case dismissal

The election of Donald Trump has led to all four criminal cases against him being paused in some way.

Business - CNBC - 13 hours ago

Oil settles higher after last week’s 8% drop as traders weigh China demand concerns

Oil prices finished higher on Monday, regaining some of last week’s 8% decline after China lowered its benchmark lending rates, part of a series of stimulus measures to revive the flagging economy ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Supreme Court to consider which courts can weigh challenges to some EPA actions

The Supreme Court will take up a series of cases to determine which federal courts can take on cases related to certain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actions, it said Monday. The cases ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Georgia Supreme Court halts reinstatement of new election rules while weighing appeal

Georgia's top court on Tuesday declined to let several controversial election rules go into effect while it weighs an appeal by national Republicans. The rules were passed in recent months by the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Cooper Kupp trade rumors: Rams star WR addresses speculation before deadline; Matthew Stafford also weighs in

Could Kupp be on the move?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Rob Manfred weighs in on White Sox's future in Chicago with Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly open to selling team

'I have confidence that things are going to work out in Chicago,' Manfred said