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Neon raises $14M to build direct-to-consumer stores for games
Neon has raised $14 million in funding to build its direct-to-consumer digital store platform to help make game companies more independent.Tech - VentureBeat - November 12 -
Papa John’s stock falls as same-store sales hurt by still-cash-strapped consumer
Pizza chain says it’s still operating in a challenging consumer environment.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
The Meeting That Changed the Direction of the Patriots
Drake Maye called out his teammates after a lousy practice. The response shows they’re becoming his team, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 11 -
The US consumer is fine (but no better)
Aggregates conceal a lotWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Consumer confidence surges ahead of election
American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
2 popular breakout picks are going in opposite directions
Dan Titus debuts the Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check by taking a closer look at Cam Thomas making the leap and more.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
How the Paul George negotiations changed the direction of the Clippers
When Steve Ballmer bought the franchise, he said he was willing to spend whatever it takes to win.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction
Populist nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic share common ideas. But there are tensions just beneath the surfaceBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
'You ended our son's life': Grieving parents make appeal to sextortion criminals
Murray Dowey, from Dunblane, was only 16 when he ended his life last year.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral
The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend
Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election resultWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Carlsberg Misses Sales Expectations on Weak Consumer Backdrop
The Copenhagen-based brewer didn’t meet revenue and sales volumes expectations due to a poor performance in China and other countries, but reiterated its full-year guidance.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Consumers are anxious ahead of the election. Corporate America is feeling it
Like it or not, there’s an election on Tuesday. Voters are stressed. And to at least a small degree, so are corporations.Business - MarketWatch - November 3 -
China consumer slowdown weighs on U.S. earnings again
From Apple to Starbucks, U.S. consumer brands are reporting yet another quarter of China sales declines.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
The thought of a Trump presidency is eating me alive | Francine Prose
I look the way people do outside the intensive care unit, as they wait to learn whether a friend will survive. Our friend, in this case, is democracy. US election 2024 – live news updates US ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Clashes, confusion and secrecy consume the Harris campaign's finances
If Kamala Harris' campaign was known for anything, it was its blockbuster fundraising.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
JD.com Profit, Revenue Rise as Consumer Sentiment Improves
The Chinese e-commerce giant reported higher profit and revenue in the third quarter despite fierce competition from Alibaba and PDD Holdings.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
Consumer watchdog to oversee digital wallets, payment apps
Large companies that offer digital wallets and payment apps will now be overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB finalized a rule Thursday to bring companies handling ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Consumer Sentiment Climbs as Trump Backers’ Confidence Surges
The post-election partisan flip pushed the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index to its highest level since April.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
What's in store for FA Cup's lowest-ranked teams?
Eighth tier Hednesford Town are among the non-league sides in action as BBC Sport looks at the lowest-ranked sides left in the FA Cup.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Sainsbury's to rival Aldi prices in smallest stores
It follows criticism that shopping in convenience stores can be more expensive than main supermarkets.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
F.D.A. Wants to Pull Ineffective Decongestant From Stores
It was added to cold and flu remedies in the 1990s when another ingredient went behind the counter over illicit meth lab concerns.Health - The New York Times - November 7 -
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TikTokers highlight the wacky products in their local HomeGoods stores
TikTok creators are heading to HomeGoods to show off the quirky animal statues, inspirational quote artwork and more found in the aisles.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Beyond Casts Doubt on $40M Investment in The Container Store
Beyond said it has concerns regarding The Container Store’s ability to reach an agreement with lenders based on the financing proposals presented thus far.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Real Madrid investigate alleged racist insults directed at Barcelona players
Spain’s supreme sports council to discuss racist incidents Bristol Rovers ‘sickened’ by racist abuse aimed at Forde The Spanish government, La Liga and Real Madrid reacted strongly on Sunday ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
From Anna Kendrick to Dev Patel – how easy is it for actors to direct themselves?
An upsurge in directors starring in their own movies has seen mixed results. Lake Bell, Elia Suleiman and Viggo Mortensen explain the perks and pitfalls of being on both sides of the camera. Since ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Jimmy Vesey's Recovery From Injury Trending In The Right Direction
Jimmy Vesey is back practicing with the Rangers as he continues to recover from a lower-body injury.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
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Pakistani firm apologises for directing Dubliners to nonexistent Halloween event
Thousands lined streets of Irish capital waiting for falsely advertised Mácnas parade after website’s ‘human error’. A Pakistan-based company has issued an embarrassed apology to Dubliners after a ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Introduce A New Direction For Its Modern-Day Story
The early years of Assassin's Creed saw players explore both the past and the modern day through its protagonist Desmond Miles, and while recent games have focused less on the person inside the ...Tech - GameSpot - November 4 -
Jason Kelce sorry for reacting with ‘hate’ after homophobic slur directed at brother
Fan made comments about relationship with Taylor Swift Jason Kelce appeared to smash fan’s phone Jason Kelce has apologized after he responded angrily to a confrontation with a fan before Ohio ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
After Harris's defeat, state victories show a new direction for Black politics
While most observers of Black politics will focus on the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris, we should not neglect a silver lining to be found in the states.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Wave make NWSL's 1st signing direct from NCAA
San Diego Wave FC announced Thursday that the club has signed University of Texas forward Trinity Byars, making Byars the first active NCAA athlete to sign with an NWSL team since the league's ...Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Three arrested in death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne
Authorities in Argentina said three people have been arrested in connection with the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel window in Buenos Aires last month. NBC ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
After a long, winding road, the Atlanta Hawks have finally found a direction
With no draft pick in 2025, the Hawks have no choice but to win now. And that's a good thing for Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and 2024 No. 1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher, who scored 33 points ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8 -
How Trump’s picks to his cabinet could determine the direction of his presidency
President-elect Trump begins naming individuals to fill key administration cabinet roles. NBC News correspondents Garrett Haake, Julia Ainsley and Ken Dilanian explain latest Trump’s transition ...Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Risers and fallers: Bub Carrington, Brook Lopez heading in different directions
Which 10 fantasy basketball players are on the rise or trending down? Steve Alexander highlights some names you want to track this week.Sports - ESPN - November 15
