Dispiriting Fall Children

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 - 9 hours ago

2024 Shriners Children's Open predictions, picks, odds, field rankings, golf best bets for FedEx Cup Fall

The PGA Tour stays out west for the fourth event of the FedEx Cup Fall schedule

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Rickie Fowler continues to find form during FedEx Cup Fall with 66 in Round 1 at Shriners Children's Open

Following a disappointing regular season, Fowler has flashed signs of quality in his first two starts of the fall

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

2024 Shriners Children's Open TV schedule, live stream, channel, where to watch FedEx Cup Fall coverage

The PGA Tour remains in the desert as players head to a long-time stop in Las Vegas

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

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 - 16 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 - 6 days ago

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.

Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says

Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

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