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The bull market faces a Trump ‘reality check’ next week, says this strategist. Here’s the trade to make.

Stocks are very vulnerable to news of harsher-than-hoped-for tariffs

MarketWatch - 5h

The cold reality of developing Greenland

The potential for business seems huge but so are the challenges

Financial Times - 1d

See You Again, the hit reality TV series in China helping to destigmatise divorce

The show, which sends couples contemplating divorce away on a weeks-long roadtrip, has struck a chord and ignited debate on relationship norms. The premise of See You Again, a Chinese online ...

The Guardian - 1d

What’s the reality of this Spurs team: supremely unlucky or unforgivably naive? | Jonathan Liew

Ange Postecoglou has a good side in there somewhere, but also one addicted to danger, impulsive and impatient. Pedro Porro hit the post in the 94th minute. It was an opportunistic shot from a tight ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘How can you fit your life in a car?’ After Pacific Palisades fire, Malibu business owners face a grim new reality

When your neighborhood is destroyed by fire, what do you take with you? And how do you face the future?

MarketWatch - 2d

Writing Fantasy Came Naturally. Reality Was Far More Daunting.

After winning just about every major science fiction and fantasy award, Nnedi Okorafor explores a traumatic event in her own history in her most autobiographical novel yet.

The New York Times - 4d

Reality star Chase Chrisley accused of slapping bar manager in Atlanta

Reality TV star Chase Chrisley is accused of slapping the manager of a popular sports bar in Atlanta after refusing to leave

ABC News - 4d

Labour’s economic reality check approaches

Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicated

Financial Times - Jan. 10

An albatross couple shares egg duty in this captivating low-drama reality show

A popular New Zealand bird “reality show” that each year follows a pair of northern royal albatrosses as they breed and raise a chick has drawn a global audience of devoted fans in its current 10th ...

ABC News - Jan. 9

Quantum-computing stocks sink as Nvidia CEO delivers a reality check

Shares of Rigetti Computing, Quantum Computing, IonQ and D-Wave fell sharply after Nvidia’s Jensen Huang said that “very simple quantum computers” could be 20 years away.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Infinite Reality raises $3B to increase its immersive tech portfolio

Infinite Reality has raised $3 billion from a private investor, which it plans to put towards expanding its network and product offerings.

VentureBeat - Jan. 8

A ‘Deeply Uncomfortable’ Reality: Notre Dame Football Is Likable Now

The closest you’ll get to America’s college football team at the moment is the Fighting Irish, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Anthropic’s $60 billion valuation would obscure a stark reality in AI

Anthropic may be joining rival OpenAI with its own eye-popping valuation, but the hefty valuations for the two biggest AI startups obscure the fact that, for now, these companies are burning ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

The UK music industry is reporting record revenues. The reality is much gloomier | Eamonn Forde

We’re apparently spending more on music than any time since the CD era – but the calculation methods are archaic, and don’t reflect the low incomes for many artists. • News: UK music sales hit ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

With N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing, Drivers Face a New Weekday Reality

The first Monday commute under New York City’s new tolling plan went smoothly, but officials are still assessing how the program is affecting traffic patterns.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Global Mining's Dangerous New Reality: Guns, Hostages, Arrests

Mineral and metal mines in the developing world are caught up in tensions over profits, and host countries are increasingly using force to get a bigger share.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

'Never seen this in my life' - was 'bizarre' penalty harsh on Arsenal?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is left bemoaning a penalty decision he calls "bizarre" as his side's Premier League title challenge suffers a setback at Brighton.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Is Europe dream a reality for Bournemouth?

Bournemouth are on a club-record unbeaten run in the Premier League and are just three points off the top four, so could the dream of European football become a reality?

BBC News - Jan. 4

New year’s resolutions: the dream vs the reality: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Threadbare facilities, high mortality, cats in the corridors: the realities of life for new Rohingya mothers in Cox’s Bazar

In the world’s largest refugee site, a lack of healthcare coupled with rising gang violence makes the journey to motherhood a perilous one. Photographs by Thomas Cristofoletti/Ruom for the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025

Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hamas.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Alabama's new reality: The Kalen DeBoer era will never match Nick Saban's run, and Tide fans must accept that

Alabama's performance in the 2024 season is what's to be expected in the years to come

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

For a fresh start, forget New Year’s resolutions: ‘There is a better way'—this practical 3-step plan can turn 'wishes into reality'

"Despite our best intentions, many of us struggle to see New Year's resolutions through," says UX researcher Ximena Vengoechea. "There is a better way."

CNBC - Jan. 1

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