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Yankees decline 2025 option on Anthony Rizzo, Gerrit Cole opts out of deal

After a loss in the World Series, New York has kicked off what is likely to be a busy offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Cole exercises opt out but Yankees can keep him by adding 2029 salary, Rizzo option declined

Gerrit Cole exercised his opt out from his New York Yankees contract, giving the team two days to void the opt out by adding a $36 million salary for 2029.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as KFC, Pizza Hut report same-store sales declines

KFC and Pizza Hut both reported steeper-than-expected declines in their same-store sales.

Business - CNBC - November 5

China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected

The world's second largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Giants coach Brian Daboll declines to comment on whether Daniel Jones will remain starting QB

Jones went 22-of-37 in passing attempts and threw two interceptions in Sunday's loss to the Panthers in Germany.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Oil prices post first gain in 3 sessions, but demand concerns prevail

Oil futures finished higher on Tuesday, recouping a small portion of back-to-back losses driven by worries about the prospects for demand, which contributed to a retreat in the U.S. benchmark below ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

23andMe reports sales decline a day after announcing plans to cut 40% of workforce

Embattled genetic testing provider 23andMe said Tuesday that revenue declined from a year earlier, a day after the company announced a cost-cutting plan.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Judge declines to postpone Steve Bannon's trial on 'We Build the Wall' fraud charges

A New York judge has declined to immediately postpone Steve Bannon's Dec. 9 trial on charges that he defrauded supporters of the "We Build the Wall" fundraiser.

Lakers' Anthony Davis says his eye is fine after getting poked. He again declines to wear goggles

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis says he has recovered from being poked in the left eye by Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl, and his latest eye injury still hasn’t persuaded him to wear protective goggles

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Japan GDP expands by 0.3% in third quarter, snapping two quarters of year-on-year declines

GDP rose 0.2% on a quarter-on-quarter basis, while also expanding 0.9% on an annualized basis.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Roberto Luongo Reveals He Declined Red Wings Offer Sheet After Canucks Acquired Him

Former Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo revealed that the Detroit Red Wings tried signing him to an offer sheet.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Starmer declines to rule out allowing Kyiv to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia

UK premier under increasing scrutiny after Biden authorised deployment of US-supplied long-range weapons

Business - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

In Michigan, Democratic enthusiasm competes with disaffection

As she faces dissent from parts of the traditional Democratic base, Kamala Harris is counting on expanded support from suburban voters and former Republicans.

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Is Faltering

The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Democratic governors dress as Walz for Halloween

Democratic governors are dressing up as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for Halloween with just five days to go until Election Day. Govs. Wes Moore of Maryland, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Maura ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Surprising No One, Democrats Ditch Tesla

It’s never a good sign when your customers are embarrassed to be associated with you.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Democrats call for investigation into grocery prices

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) are calling on administration officials to investigate Albertsons and other major grocery chains for “predatory practices” they say ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

North Carolina Breaks Democrats’ Hearts

After several furious months of action, Harris came up short, and Trump came out on top.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?

With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...

The Democrats threw away a winnable election

Harris was the wrong candidate, and the consequences could be global

World - Financial Times - November 6

Democratic strategist on the party's economic message

A CBS News exit poll found that 45% of voters felt that their financial situation was worse than it was four years ago. Hyma Moore, the former director for the office of Democratic National ...

How Democrats Made It Easy for Trump

Why the 2024 election’s outcome was uniquely foreseeable.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Democrats and the Case of Mistaken Identity Politics

The post mortem is a wake for woke.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Lessons from Florida for the Democratic Party

Despite the left’s constant protestations that, as states and nations become more diverse, they inevitably become more blue, Florida is doing just the opposite.

Politics - The Hill - November 9

The Democratic Blind Spot That Wrecked 2024

Maybe it would have been better if the red wave had crashed ashore in 2022.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Attention Democrats: Don’t mourn, organize!

Although the presidential election is over, the fight must continue.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Who Are the Next Leaders of the Democratic Party?

Democrats will soon have a leadership vacuum, and there will be no shortage of highly ambitious governors, senators and transportation secretaries looking to fill it.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

How the Democrats can win in 2028

If the party changes, the US rightwing realignment won’t last

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Democratic Congressman on the party's messaging, focus

Democratic leaders are divided over what to blame for their 2024 election losses. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the party's messaging and focus.

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