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Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure

National Literacy Trust finds only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time, a sharp drop on last year to the lowest figure yet recorded. Children’s reading enjoyment has ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

Election stays close in final weekend with a dispirited electorate: Poll

A dispirited electorate marks the end of the 2024 presidential campaign, and a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

This World Series isn't living up to the hype. It's entirely the Yankees' fault

The struggles of Aaron Judge and Co. continued in a sorry excuse for a Fall Classic performance. Turns out only one team has bothered to show up.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Inside the fall of 23andMe

Once worth $6 billion, 23andMe has lost 98% of its value and is on the verge of being delisted from the Nasdaq. So what happened?

Business - CNBC - October 23

Fall Fashion in Full Bloom

Knits, layers and other trappings of the season blended with vibrant bouquets at a London flower market.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 26

Will the price of gold fall this November?

The price of gold has broken multiple records so far in 2024. But will it fall this November? Here's what to consider.

Stylish Trench Coats for Fall

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Lifestyle - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

AutoNation’s stock falls after earnings fall short of estimates

The new- and used-car retailer is still feeling the impact of a recent dealership-software outage.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Coinbase’s stock falls nearly 5% as earnings fall short of estimates

Coinbase Global Inc.’s stock fell in after-hours trading Wednesday, after the cryptocurrency exchange’s third-quarter profit and revenue fell short of estimates.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Results

Sunday at Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas Final finish order: TOP FUEL: 1. Justin Ashley; 2. Clay Millican; 3. Tony Schumacher; 4. Steve Torrence; 5. Shawn Reed; 6. Brittany Force; 7. ...

Sports - ABC News - October 13

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%

First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this year

Business - Financial Times - October 16

New-home construction dips in September, as builders await rate cuts

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.

PayPal shares fall on revenue miss, soft guidance

PayPal reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, but revenue came in slightly below expectations.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Will HELOC interest rates fall in November?

HELOC interest rates have been falling this fall, but will they continue to do so in November? Here's what to know.

Worldwide Efforts to Reverse the Baby Shortage Are Falling Flat

Subsidized minivans, no income taxes: Countries have rolled out a range of benefits to encourage bigger families, with no luck.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 13

Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive

Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economy

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Senate majority at risk of falling out of reach for Democrats

Former President Trump's strength in the upper Midwest is putting Senate Democrats on defense, giving the GOP hopes it can not only win the Senate majority but grow it beyond a seat or two. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

USMNT falls to Mexico for first time since 2019

Raúl Jiménez scored a goal and assisted on another to lead Mexico to a 2-0 friendly victory over the United States on Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.

LVMH stock falls on slumping luxury sales in China

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton said a slowdown in Chinese spending had hit its third quarter sales

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

CVS Ousts Karen Lynch as C.E.O. and Shares Fall

Shares of the health care conglomerate dropped after the sudden departure of Karen Lynch and a downbeat update on the state of the company’s finances.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Don’t Fall in Love With This Watch. It’s Already Sold Out.

The Type 1D model, created by the team of Mark Cho, Naoya Hida and Joshua Nathan Shapiro, won’t even be ready until early next year.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 19

Fall foliage season: Time for "Larch Madness"

Washington is the Evergreen State, but for a few brief weeks each fall, there's a gold rush in the mountains. Correspondent Conor Knighton travels to where foliage fans bask in the vibrant colors ...

Who's Stepping Up & Who's Falling Short For The Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have faced a challenging start to the 2024-25 NHL season, marked by a disappointing four-game losing streak, which includes a shutout loss in their home opener against the ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

In Sahara Desert, Fall Deluge Filled Dry Lakes

World - Yahoo News - October 22

'Bubbly' mum killed in tower block fall is named

Ms Atkinson's unborn baby was delivered in hospital and is receiving "critical care".

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