Don’t Worry Whether

Democrats Don’t Have a Shortcut Out of the Wilderness

The party’s weakened condition leaves it ill-prepared to defend itself against a Republican Party determined to eviscerate liberalism and the left.

The New York Times - 2h

Don’t Worry About Whether Art Basel Miami Beach Is Still Cool

The annual global art fair in Miami featured a heady mélange of artists, gallerists, A-list celebrities, luxury brands and Mad Libs-esque collaborations among many of them.

The New York Times - 14h

Oil scores back-to-back gains on Middle East risks and China demand prospects

U.S. and global benchmark oil futures on Tuesday finished modestly higher, stretching their rise to a second straight session.

MarketWatch - 16h

How Old Is Too Old to Be President? Democrats Still Don’t Want to Say.

At a gathering of Democratic governors, many were reluctant to discuss the issue that sank President Biden’s campaign: age. Others are ready for a Gen X president.

The New York Times - 1d

Whether Kirk Cousins will be benched this year overlooks an equally important question

With Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins struggling, it's no surprise that the team is putting the word out that he's not in danger of being benched this year.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

What determines whether a PM will sink or swim? Look to their chancellor | William Keegan

In such a crucial double act, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves must be on the same page over the EU. The relationship between the prime minister and chancellor is one of the most crucial in British ...

The Guardian - 3d

A retirement expert’s best advice? Don’t retire.

Economist Alicia Munnell spoke to MarketWatch about the retirement “crisis” and her biggest financial regrets.

MarketWatch - 3d

President Biden, don’t break your promise to go big on clemency

It is not too late: Now is the time for Biden to take robust action on clemency.

The Hill - 3d

Bitcoin $100,000 and Dow 45,000: Don’t overlook this part of the ‘everything’ rally

A pullback in long-term Treasury yields is getting less attention, but may be an important piece of the puzzle as stocks and other assets soar.

MarketWatch - 4d

The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone

What happens if half the population is no longer involved in reading and writing?

The New York Times - 4d

Postecoglou has 'no interest' whether fans back him

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou says he is not interested in whether fans back him after he was confronted by supporters.

BBC News - 4d

Yes, You Can Say ‘Merry Christmas’ at Work. Just Don’t Do This

Feel free to celebrate the holidays, but don’t turn all of December into Santa’s workshop.

Inc. - 5d

Graham: 'Anonymous' allegations against Hegseth 'don’t count'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.), a senior Republican senator who is close to President-elect Trump, said the “anonymous” allegations against Trump’s nominee for secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, ...

The Hill - 5d

Don’t like federal bathroom resolutions? Blame the mainstream left.

The adult, truth-telling center-left must now expel from respectability what has become the infantile, cowardly, sycophantic mainstream left. And we must do so with the same breadth and depth with ...

The Hill - 5d

Former PlayStation Boss Questions Whether Proprietary Consoles Make Sense Anymore

Although he stepped down from his position as Chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment in 2019, Shawn Layden hasn't been shy about sharing his views about the future of the gaming industry. And ...

GameSpot - 6d

OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk

ABC News - 6d

Democrats don’t need to abandon transgender rights in order to win

This wasn’t a losing issue for Democrats so much as it was an ignored issue, and we can’t address concerns — unfounded or not — when we don’t even talk about them.

The Hill - 6d

The dos and don’ts at top London hotels

The man at the helm of The Goring, the UK capital’s last family-run high-end stay, shares a surprisingly relaxed protocol . . .

Financial Times - Dec. 4

How Treasury yields are driving whether U.S. stocks beat the rest of the world

Treasury bond yields are clearly influencing how U.S. stocks behave this year relative to equities in the rest of the world, DataTrek Research found.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

'It feels like a coup' - chaos sparks worry in South Korea

One Seoul resident said the president's shock announcement on Tuesday felt like "a coup d'état".

BBC News - Dec. 3

Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations

The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel’s military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?

“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”