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Asheville one month after Helene faces long recovery

SOUTH ASHEVILLE, N.C. – One month after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on this corner of western North Carolina, the debris is everywhere. Shade trees are cut into pieces, sitting on lawns, while ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

He was jailed for republishing and distributing untrue claims about a Syrian refugee.

Bloomberg, After Months of Pressure, Donates $50 Million to Help Harris

The former mayor of New York City is known for making political donations late in the campaign season. Democrats had been lobbying him to spend more.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Asheville 1 month after Helene faces long recovery

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Asheville 1 month after Helene faces long recovery One month after Hurricane Helene wreaked ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

'We earn £100,000. We are not worse off after the Budget'

People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they made of the Budget.

Steve Bannon released from prison after 4-month sentence

Firebrand rightwing influencer Steve Bannon served a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from a congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

U.S. consumer confidence surges in October to highest level in nine months

The U.S. consumer-confidence index surged to 108.7 in October from a revised 99.2 reading in the prior month, the Conference Board said Tuesday. This is highest level of confidence since January.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Steve Bannon says spending four months in prison 'empowered' him

Steve Bannon, the right-wing podcast host and former Donald Trump campaign official, held a press conference following his release from prison. Bannon claimed he had been "a political prisoner" ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

NordVPN Coupon: Up to 74% Off + 3 Months Free

Save 74% and get 3 months free when you sign up for a 2-year plan with this NordVPN discount code.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Seven WNBA coaches have been fired in a month. What’s going on?

Owners are finally taking their teams more seriously, and the hunt for better talent is reflective of a surge in income, publicity and fans. When news broke on Monday that the Connecticut Sun had ...

World - The Guardian - 21 hours ago

A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction

A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territory

World - ABC News - 2 hours ago

Chinese factory activity expands for first time in six months

Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus focused on struggling local governments next week

Business - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

Walmart Holiday Shopping Plans Are Laid Months Before Black Friday

To prepare for ever-longer shopping season, thousands of employees were assembled for a retail jamboree in Florida’s August heat.

Business - The New York Times - 20 minutes ago

Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashes world record by nearly 2 minutes at Chicago Marathon

Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya won the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56 to break the world record by nearly two minutes

Sports - ABC News - October 13

‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction

Fans and collectors came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and items from the hit television series “Game of Thrones.”

Entertainment - ABC News - October 13

Billionaire founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: One 'stupid' strategy nearly cost me my business

"My dream almost just went away," recalls Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers founder Todd Graves, after he made this financial mistake while getting started.

Business - CNBC - October 12

U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 2% after OPEC cuts demand forecast again

Soft demand in China has weighed on the market for months.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Trump Media shares fall nearly 10% after DJT plunge triggers trading halt

Trading in Trump Media shares was briefly halted due to volatility, after the Truth Social owner's stock suddenly plunged in price.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products recalled over listeria risk

A recall of nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken products affects items sold at stores including Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, 7-Eleven and Kroger.

Elon Musk has given nearly $75 million to his pro-Trump super PAC

Elon Musk has given nearly $75 million to America PAC, the super PAC that he created to support Donald Trump, according to a campaign finance filing.

Kamala Harris back in Pennsylvania, Musk gives nearly $75 million to Trump PAC

Kamala Harris on Wednesday is making her 11th trip to Pennsylvania since entering the race for president after making a pitch to Black male voters Tuesday on "The Breakfast Club" radio show. ...

Nearly 100 remain missing in North Carolina weeks after Helene: "It's hard to truly grieve"

Jessica Meidinger's mother is one of the nearly 100 people who remain missing in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene. She said floodwaters swamped her mother's home in North Carolina and the now ...

Dozens still missing in North Carolina nearly 3 weeks after Helene, officials say

Search crews are still digging through layers of mud and debris nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene struck the southeast. Officials say dozens of people are still missing in the wake of the ...

Treasury yields end at nearly 2-week lows as oil prices fall further and U.K. inflation dives

U.S. government debt rallied slightly on Wednesday, pushing yields broadly lower, as crude-oil futures slipped and the U.K.’s annual consumer-price index inflation rate dropped below the Bank of ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Listeria recall expands to nearly 12 million pounds of meat, hits US schools

BrucePac has recalled additional products and production dates.

Bulls' Lonzo Ball makes NBA return after missing nearly 3 years: 'It was a moment I'll never forget'

Ball looked like he hadn't missed a day after nearly three years away from the game due to a knee injury

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Nearly 2 in 5 cardholders have maxed out a credit card or come close, report finds

Higher prices and higher interest rates have caused many Americans to use more of their available credit. Gen X is particularly stretched.

Business - CNBC - October 17

New Xbox Shooter Blindfire Takes Place Nearly Entirely In The Dark, Playable Today

A new round-based multiplayer FPS, Blindfire, was announced during Xbox's most recent Partner Preview , and though multiplayer shooters are a dime a dozen, this one comes with a unique twist that ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 17

How one Minnesota college got nearly 90% voter turnout — and is pushing for more

St. Olaf College in Minnesota boasted an 87.6% voter turnout rate in 2020, taking home the top prize in the All In Campus Democracy Challenge. It's trying to beat its own record in 2024.

Politics - NBC News - October 17

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