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U.S. economy’s secret weapon, productivity, rises sharply again

One of the biggest drivers of a strong U.S. economy, worker productivity, showed another healthy gain in the summer and early fall, in a good omen for the current expansion.

Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago

The secret life of pigeons

Love them or hate them, pigeons are an iconic animal of New York City. But there is much about these birds that remains a mystery to most. "Sunday Morning" contributor Christian Cooper talks with ...

The Secret Electrostatic World of Insects

Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen, and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this ...

Tech - Wired - October 27

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns. It Shouldn’t.

Despite the wings, the supermodels and Cher, there’s no going back.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 16

Is Google’s NotebookLM a secret CRM killer?

Even if a few hundred or thousand use NotebookLM in place of a CRM, it could spell trouble for the companies offering them.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

The Weird Persistence of the Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel’

The company has tried to shed its retrograde standards of beauty aspiration and perfection. But many women miss the old bombshell fantasy.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

Is this economy turning against cities?

The economic effects of the pandemic on the urban real estate market are well known: spiking rents and mortgage rates, a large dip in sales, and an overall mismatch between housing supply and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

The Climate Election: The economy, explained

The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...

Will the election swing the economy?

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story The economy could be the election’s make-or-break issue The results of the ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

A Tennis Trick-Shot Maestro Reveals His Secrets

Pablo Cuevas, who retired recently, could pull off the spectacular like few others.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

Victoria's Secret looks to revamp the runway with first fashion show since inclusivity rebrand

After a four-year hiatus, the wings, walks and women of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will return Tuesday for the company’s 2024 show in New York City.

Transgender models become the first to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Transgender models Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani strutted down the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.

Alone in the Dark: The Nightmare of Bangladesh’s Secret Underground Prison

In the House of Mirrors, political captives were pushed to the brink of insanity and death. Some are telling their stories now that the woman who put them there, Sheikh Hasina, is gone.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Identifying 3 of this season's secret fantasy football stars

Andy Behrens shines a light on three players who are delivering more than their fantasy stats suggest.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Raye says gaming is her secret to escaping life

Being one of the hottest artists around can be demanding and draining. But Raye says gaming helps her.

The secret to Kyrie Irving's quiet success in Dallas

Kidd led the Dallas Mavericks to their first Finals appearance since 2011, and he now adds Klay Thompson to his star duo.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

The Doctors Saving Lives in a Secret Bunker on Ukraine's Front

Ukraine is building a new type of field hospital to protect patients and staff from Russia’s bombardments.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Elon Musk's Secret Conversations With Vladimir Putin

Regular contacts between world’s richest man and America’s chief antagonist raise security concerns. Topics include geopolitics, business and personal matters.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Trump’s secret weapon may tip the election

Real-world business experience mattered in 2016 and it matters even more now.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Secrets and spies — the women at the heart of espionage agencies

Two revealing books explore the unsung work and elusive lives of secretaries and intelligence agents on both sides of the Atlantic

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Santa Fe’s Secret to Happiness: The Annual Burning of Zozobra

Every year, Santa Fe incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra — a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset.

Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

The Budget Game: Can you do better than Rachel Reeves?

Step into the chancellor’s shoes and devise your fiscal plan

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Can you run the UK economy?

Step into the chancellor’s shoes and devise your Budget plan

World - Financial Times - October 15

It’s localization, not globalization, for the health of the US economy

The U.S. is undergoing a transformative shift away from globalization and toward localization, with initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act prioritizing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Benjamin Button’s clues for the US economy

Conditions are reverting to a time of solid, sustainable growth

World - Financial Times - October 30

Badenoch: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy

Speaking on her first day as leader, Badenoch gave a first glimpse of her policy priorities.

The Inflation Factor: It Wasn’t Just the Economy

How inflation and economic concerns drove voter sentiment.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

After Trump campaign request, Secret Service details added protection

The Secret Service detailed Sunday the added protection for former President Trump after his campaign sent “several requests” for additional security. “The United States Secret Service is prepared ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

Did a staffing crisis leave the Secret Service unprepared for 2024?

The assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump are shedding some light on larger problems within the Secret Service. Eric Lipton, investigative reporter for The New York Times, spoke ...

Secret underground tomb with 12 skeletons is found in Jordan's Petra

Archaeologists found 12 human skeletons and an extensive array of grave offerings in a tomb hidden under the Treasury building in Jordan’s Petra.

Men shot during Trump assassination attempt accuse Secret Service of 'negligence'

Two men who were injured during the shooting at former President Trump's rally in Pennsylvania in July are speaking out, claiming the Secret Service is responsible for "negligence" and the security ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Victoria's Secret show returns with Kate Moss and Tyra Banks after controversy

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was axed in 2019 after low ratings and criticism that it was sexist.

The secret to Pride and Prejudice’s enduring appeal? Lizzy Bennet has game

Three new TV adaptations of Austen’s classic novel have been announced, including Dolly Alderton taking it to Netflix and a BBC spin-off centred on the bookish Mary. At 12 years old, I plucked ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Secret Service calls for new local units in push to prevent mass shootings

Secret Service officials encouraged law enforcement agencies across the nation to adopt behavioral assessment units in an effort to curb targeted violence in a Wednesday report issued by the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

The Secret to Building a Successful Team According to Malcolm Gladwell: The Law of the Magic Third

‘Tipping Point’ author Malcolm Gladwell is back with a new book and an essential insight for anyone who wants to build a successful team.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Inside the Secretive $700 Million Ad-Testing Factory for Kamala Harris

Future Forward has ascended to the top of the Democratic political universe, but it has also drawn suspicion and second-guessing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

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