Festival Offers Solace

Can arts festivals matter anymore? LA28 Olympics can prove they do, with Salzburg as inspiration

The L.A. arts community is already worried about slow planning for the cultural festival accompanying the 2028 L.A. Olympics. A festival in Austria shows just what can can be done with careful ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Singles' Day shopping festival loses its shine under China's lagging economy

The Singles’ Day shopping festival looks less attractive this year amid a sluggish economy, forcing e-commerce firms to look abroad for growth

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Singles’ Day shopping festival loses its shine under China’s lagging economy

Businesses and consumers in China found the annual Singles’ Day shopping festival less attractive this year amid a sluggish economy.

Donald Trump’s New ‘Border Czar’ Defended Child Separation at Festival Held by Gun-Worshipping Sect

Tom Homan, who helped usher in the family separation policy during Trump’s first term, is promising to enact the “biggest deportation operation in the history of the United States.”

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

How the UK can improve its ‘offer’ to the world

Eli Lilly’s chief says the country must do more to attract business, yet budgets are tight

World - Financial Times - October 17

Michigan facility offers new approach to postpartum care

About one in eight new mothers suffers from postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, many health insurance plans don't come close to providing ...

Boeing to Bring New Offer in Attempt to End Strike

Boeing’s machinist strike is nearing its second month.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Warner offers to end Test retirement to face India

Former Australia opener David Warner says he is available to come out of Test retirement for the upcoming series against India.

Tokyo Metro is not offering a high-speed ride

With longer-run growth prospects limited, investors should not count on a long-term rally

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Boeing factory workers reject latest contract offer

Vote deals blow to new chief executive’s plan to stabilise business

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Eye Opener: Boeing workers reject contract offer

Boeing workers have rejected another contract offer, extending their strike. Meanwhile, the White House confirms that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. All that and ...

Boeing Workers Reject Pay Offer as Strike Continues

Strikers rejected a proposal for a 35 percent pay increase over four years by a nearly two-thirds margin.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Robinhood to offer trading contracts based on presidential race

Digital trading platform Robinhood will allow customers to place bets on the outcome of the presidential race through event-specific trading contracts. The new product will let customers pick ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Target offers Thanksgiving fare for 4 for $20

Target is joining the list of discount retailers and grocers hoping to entice shoppers with discounts for the holiday.

Colts coach: Flacco offers 'best chance to win'

Colts coach Shane Steichen defended his decision to replace Anthony Richardson with Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback, saying the veteran gives Indianapolis "the best chance to win right now."

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Why calendar offers hope to international rugby league

England's Test series with Samoa has whetted the appetite for international rugby league, and an improved calendar offers hope for more, writes Matt Newsum.

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