Briefly Stopped Pace

Shanghai puts a stop to spooky season

Police in Shanghai are cracking down on Halloween festivities, amid concerns that revelers will once again turn up in costumes considered politically sensitive.

This Group Refuses to Stop Tracking Disinformation

Though a larger coalition of fact checkers has disbanded, a team of students and researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle is still working to document how lies online threaten to ...

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Stop Pretending Trump Is Not Who We Are

If we haven’t learned our lesson now, when will we learn it?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Aussie breakdancer 'Raygun' to stop competing

Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, who was mocked following her performance in the Paris Olympics, said she will no longer compete.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Louis Vuitton Opens a Temporary Store in Manhattan’s ‘Billionares’ Row’

Who says a temporary space needs to look undone?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

Can Trump Stop the TikTok Ban?

TikTok is still facing a potential ban, starting in 2025. Here’s where things stand and what could happen next as Trump takes office.

Business - Inc. - 9 hours ago

CSX stock sees biggest drop in 3 years after railroad warns of hurricane impact, discloses SEC subpoena

Shares of CSX Corp. booked their biggest percentage drop in more than three years after the railroad operator on Wednesday said the fourth quarter would be “more challenging” in the wake of falling ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

A failed mic leaves Donald Trump pacing the stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes

Donald Trump paced his rally stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes Friday night in Detroit after his microphone cut out

Tech - ABC News - October 18

Derrick Henry is on pace to break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing yardage record

Ravens running back Derrick Henry had another big game on Monday night, rushing 15 times for 169 yards, and he's on pace for a single-season yardage total that no running back in NFL history has ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

He's already won 2 MVPs. Now Lamar Jackson has taken his game to the next level

The Ravens' dual-threat QB is on pace for a historic season, though he'll be judged in the playoffs. Also: Which of the 4-3 and 3-4 teams are any good?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

World on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns

The world is on a path to get 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.2 Fahrenheit) warmer than it is now, a United Nations report said Thursday

Tech - ABC News - October 24

These 5 Data Points Can Help Retailers Keep Pace With Shifting Consumer Demands

A consulting firm’s survey finds shoppers expect online and in-store price consistency, increased product availability in shops, and fast and free delivery.

Business - Inc. - October 25

NHL Star Power Index: Cale Makar showcases his elite playmaking ability, Nikita Kucherov paces Lightning

Mark Stone is also enjoying a hot start for the Golden Knights

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid gathers pace – but at what cost to human life? | Nick Ames

After the horrors in Qatar we are somehow heading for an even bigger scale of tragedy for migrant workers in the run-up to Saudi Arabia 2034. On 13 December, two years will have passed since John ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

U.S. oil posts worst day in two years after Israel spares Iran crude facilities

Oil prices lost ground on Monday after Iranian energy facilities were spared during an Israeli attack over the weekend.

Business - CNBC - October 28

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

How Walmart’s Early Launch Date Resets Retail’s Black Friday Sales Pace

The retail giant is getting a head start on holiday sales, with year-end promotions starting November 11.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season

Alex Ovechkin is now on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record this season

Sports - ABC News - October 31

A.J. Brown praises 'super human' teammate Saquon Barkley; on pace for big year despite missing three games

Brown's job is much easier with Barkley around

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Aaron Gordon's impending absence a big blow for Nuggets as they struggle to keep pace in West

Gordon will reportedly miss multiple weeks with a calf strain

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

30-year bond yield closes with biggest jump since 2022 after Trump wins

U.S. government debt aggressively sold off on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year yield up by the most in two years, as traders factored in the likely trade and deficit policies of a second Trump ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

NHL Power Rankings: Jets stay on top, plus every team's points pace vs. preseason projection

Winnipeg remains the team to beat in the standings and in our poll. And which teams are furthest off their preseason point total from ESPN BET?

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Defending NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paces 1st practice of title-deciding weekend at Phoenix

Reigning NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paced the first practice session at Phoenix Raceway

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Jared Goff's 74.9 percent completion rate has him on NFL record pace

No quarterback in NFL history has ever completed three-quarters of his passes in a season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Instagram to block some screenshots to help prevent sextortion

Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.

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