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Here are the campaign promises Trump and Harris have made to voters

These are the promises Trump and Harris have made to voters in the run-up to the November presidential election.

Here's Just How Massive Elon Musk's $75 Million Trump Donation Is

Elon Musk isn't the only Silicon Valley billionaire to line up behind Donald Trump's presidential campaign. See how his donations, which total $75 million, make everyone else look tiny in comparison.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Here’s a rabbit for the chancellor’s hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils Pratley

Getting rid of SDRT would pay for itself over time because other receipts would rise, abolitionists say. . Rachel Reeves is looking for taxes to raise, rather than ones to abolish. Never mind: here ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

How did Tuchel's England appointment happen so quickly and quietly?

BBC Sport charts the background to a secretive process which saw Thomas Tuchel announced as the new England manager.

Want to succeed on ‘Shark Tank’? Your best bet may be walk away without a deal.

As the hit show begins its 16th season, it’s clear some entrepreneurs hit it big even when they fail to win over the sharks.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Here’s What Tulsa Is Doing to Reverse a Brain Drain to Bigger Cities

A municipal program offers financing, affordable housing, and lower living expenses to remote workers tired of the high costs of coastal metro areas.

Business - Inc. - October 17

The U.K. Will Debate Legalizing Assisted Dying. Here’s What to Know.

A bill introduced in the House of Commons could legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, under strict conditions. A similar proposal was rejected in 2015.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Here’s Why NASA Sidelined Boeing’s Troubled Space Capsule for a Year

The space industry is changing, making more room for private companies. SpaceX is a big player, but some startups are trying to be part of plans for the International Space Station’s replacement.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Unity 6 launches today: here’s what it can do for you

A handful of benefits and features launch with Unity 6 today, lightening the load for developers on the engine.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 17

Vistra’s stock has quadrupled in a year. Here’s why it’s not too late to buy.

Vistra’s stock is J.P. Morgan’s top pick among independent power producers, even though its shares have already rocketed more than fourfold over the past 12 months.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Gold may not reach a price ceiling anytime soon. Here’s why.

The rally in gold showed little sign of a slowdown on Thursday, even as futures prices for the precious metal touched their highest intraday level on record — for the 33rd time so far this year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

‘Pod Save America’ Won’t Quit

The hosts of the political podcast have outlasted the wave of anti-Trump #Resistance that made it popular. That’s where things get complicated.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 17

Inherited IRA rules are changing in 2025 — here's what beneficiaries need to know

If you have an inherited IRA, you may be subject to yearly withdrawals starting in 2025. Here's how to reduce your tax bill.

Business - CNBC - October 17

NOAA releases 2024-25 winter weather outlook: Here's what to expect

Depending on where you live in the U.S., this winter could bring a mix of snow and rain or unseasonably warm weather, according to climate experts.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

S&P 500 looks solid here — but the VIX is sending mixed signals

S&P 500 looks solid, and charts are positive for Amphenol, APA, wheat and Walgreens.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

'I was a Directioner - a generation of fangirls are grieving'

I was a teenage fan before I interviewed Liam Payne as a journalist - this is why the band were so important to young girls.

Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states. Here's where the measures stand

Voters in 10 states will decide this November whether to adopt constitutional amendments that could shape the future of abortion access in their states. Most of the measures seek to protect ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

‘Mercury destroys lives’: but if goldmining is here to stay, is there a way to make it safer?

Using the toxin for gold extraction is banned in the Philippines, but the practice remains widespread. Now one town is trialling a technique that could end its use and protect the world’s 15 ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

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