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We forget about comparative advantage at our peril

Companies and countries should maintain a laser-like focus on what they do best

Business - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

How the 2024 election compares to 2016

Comparisons are being made between Hillary Clinton's 2016 loss and Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 defeat. Evan McMorris-Santoro, political reporter for NOTUS, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national ...

How the 2024 election compares in history

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Politics - The Hill - November 7

How each country’s emissions compare

A searchable dashboard of 193 countries’ historical emissions and future climate targets

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Medicare or Medicare Advantage? A Guide for 2025

Open enrollment for Medicare plans began on Oct. 15 and ends on Dec. 7. Here’s what older Americans need to know about the key differences when shopping for health insurance.

Health - The New York Times - November 1

LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'

LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Money Market Rates Are Lower, Yes. But Compared to What?

Even with further Fed rate cuts likely, money market funds are a good alternative for stashing cash, and investors are still flocking to them, our columnist says.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Sara Sharif's injuries comparable to car crash, jury told

Sara Sharif's relatives are accused of murder after her body was found in her family's Surrey home.

Comparing Canada and USA's Rivalry Series Rosters

Canada and USA both have rosters for the first leg of the 2024-2025 Rivalry Series. We look at how the two teams match up.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

How Trump and Harris Compare on Climate Change

Kamala Harris calls global warming an “existential threat.” Donald Trump dismisses it as a “scam.”

Science - The New York Times - October 28

How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare

The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.

Early voting surge seen as advantage for Harris campaign

The Harris campaign and Democratic groups are working hard to push their supporters to vote early in this year's election. Team Harris wants to maximize its early advantage, especially given that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Carville: Harris had 'every advantage' in the race

Democratic strategist James Carville said Vice President Harris had “every advantage” in the presidential race but lacked a motivating reason behind her campaign. Carville unpacked Harris’s defeat ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Ukraine and Russia fight for advantage ahead of Trump’s return

Kyiv sends more medics to eastern frontline before Moscow’s expected onslaught

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

This New List Ranks States’ Affordability for Future Retirees. Forget California and Hawaii

How much savings are needed to live comfortably in each of the 50 states? The most expensive places require twice the savings of the most affordable states.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Meta’s stock is up 500% in two years. Is it still a ‘set-it-and-forget-it’ play?

Meta reports earnings on Wednesday afternoon.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

We are in danger of forgetting what the climate crisis means: extinction | Martha Gill

The catastrophic floods in Valencia remind us that the fate of human beings and animals is what is truly important. You may have heard of Cop29 , the global climate change conference that doesn’t ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

I'll never forget the words 'it's incurable' - Sir Chris Hoy on cancer diagnosis

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Sir Chris Hoy says he "will never forget the words it's incurable" as he opens up about the moment he was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.

Watch: Nervous dad forgets bride as he walks down aisle

Neil Crossley, from Barnsley, says his mind was preoccupied with nerves about his wedding speech.

Forget the Nanny, Check the Chatbot. AI May Soon Help With Parenting

The AI revolution means new startups can address some unexpected markets, like easing the challenges of caring for kids.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Forget Screen Time. We Need to Talk About Screen Real Estate

Spending many hours daily looking at screens feels like a foregone conclusion. The new challenge is paring down what fills them.

Tech - Wired - November 8

Forget the stars, it's NJ/NY Gotham FC's depth that is so key

Rose Lavelle may have scored the dramatic winner, but Gotham's victory was propelled by their lesser lights.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Forget the playoff format, Logano is a three-time NASCAR champ

NASCAR might not crown its champions the same way it once did, but that doesn't matter: Joey Logano is -- legitimately -- a three-time champion.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Trump compares imprisoned Jan. 6 rioters to Japanese Americans during WWII

Former President Trump on Friday alleged nobody had been treated worse than those imprisoned for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, other than Japanese Americans who were put in internment camps ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Trump compares image of Butler assassination attempt to Iwo Jima photo

Former President Trump compared the image of him surviving the assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., to the image of U.S. troops raising the flag on Iwo Jima during World War II. Trump joined the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Speaker at Trump rally compares Puerto Rico to ‘island of garbage’

A speaker at former President Trump's Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday spent a portion of his time attacking Puerto Rico, drawing backlash from Democrats and the Harris campaign. Comedian Tony ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

How Trump and Harris' health care stances and policy plans compare

A look at Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's stances on health care and what they've said about health care policy going into 2024 presidential election.

U.K. to lift minimum wage to $15.84 an hour. Here’s how it compares to the U.S.

The U.K.’s chancellor of the exchequer confirmed the government will lift the U.K.’s national minimum wage by 6.7% in April 2025 to hourly rates of £12.21 ($15.84)

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Comparing Trump and Harris' views on LGBTQ rights, marriage equality

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have starkly different messages and backgrounds on LGBTQ issues.

Have I Got News for You: how does the US version compare?

The long-running topical comedy show made its way stateside in September and it’s turned out to be a far different proposition than the original. “Big up Keir Starmer,” declared a British prisoner ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Formula 1’s Franco Colapinto Is Being Compared to Lionel Messi. Will It Last?

Stardom in Argentina is a unique cultural phenomenon, particularly for the country’s professional athletes, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

How Trump and Harris' stances and policy plans on marijuana legalization compare

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.

See how Trump and Harris' stances on military support compare

There are similarities between Trump and Biden on long-term armed forces strategy, but the 2024 election shows stark differences in Harris and Trump's view of the military's role.

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