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Business - Financial Times
Competitive socialising pulls Brits from the pub
UK boom in venues built around a game spreads internationally as boozy office events go out of fashion5 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business
Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Under the spell of Venice’s San Giorgio Maggiore island
A dream-like Palladio church and bell tower, fabled ex-monastery, Borges-inspired maze and lush woodland dotted with starchitect chapels all make for a magical visit6 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Jessica Williams is ready for the unexpected, even on the 405 Freeway
The actor reflects on living in L.A., her love of ceramics and her starring role in Apple TV+'s "Shrinking," now in its second season — while battling traffic.6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Anguilla’s .ai Web Address Makes the Tiny Island Money in the AI Boom
Registrations from artificial intelligence company websites let the Caribbean territory tap a rich vein of revenue from a digital gold mine.6 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Amazon Joins Big Tech's Foray Into Nuclear Power
The internet giant is part of a $500 million investment to help bring small, modular reactors on to the grid.6 days ago - Amazon -
Tech - Wired
After Hurricane Milton, Get Ready for Mold
Thousands may now be at risk of mold-related illnesses following this year's hurricanes in the American South.6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Holiday shopping season: An early look at how retail stores and e-commerce are getting ready for the rush
The supply chain looks stable into holiday shopping season, according to a top DHL executive, but a few big changes are coming to e-commerce delivery schedules.6 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Rays' Tropicana Field unlikely to be ready for MLB Opening Day 2025 after hurricane damage, per report
Hurricane Milton tore the roof off the Rays' stadium earlier this month6 days ago - MLB -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Heisman watch: A Big Four, and then a very big drop
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is the midseason favorite after his incredible start to the season.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Teacher and veteran cop part of crew accused of running Long Island brothels
A veteran cop and an experienced teacher are part of a crew arrested and charged with running brothels and managing sex workers on Long Island, New York, in what authorities described Tuesday as a ...6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?
Some estimates and theories6 days ago - China -
Entertainment - ABC News
After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music
Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dreadOctober 15 -
World - ABC News
4 people die in a migrant boat accident off a Greek island
Greek authorities say four people, including two children, have died off the island of Kos in an accident involving a migrant smuggling boat crossing from nearby TurkeyOctober 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
Nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products recalled over listeria risk
A recall of nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken products affects items sold at stores including Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, 7-Eleven and Kroger.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Here's an earnings homework checklist so you can be ready when your companies report
You never want to be playing catch-up in real time while trying to make important buy, sell, or hold decisions.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Scotland fans pay tribute to Alex Salmond with minute's applause
Fans were asked to join the tribute to Alex Salmond ahead of the Scotland v Portugal match.October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jets owner Woody Johnson ready for 'new and more exciting direction' after Davante Adams trade, Robert Saleh firing
The Jets have lost three straight and made two big moves in the past week.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Ecclestone big six lifts England to competitive total
Watch as Sophie Ecclestone hits the first six of the day before being dismissed next ball, as England post 141-7 against West Indies during their Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai.October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
If Trump wins, get ready to finance that Ferrari
The GOP presidential nominee’s pitch to make car-loan interest tax deductible would be a boon to wealthy taxpayers.October 15 - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Houston Rockets 2024-25 season preview: Is the franchise ready to make a big splash?
Breaking down Houston's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
Get ready for another mutual fund with a hedge-fund-style strategy. What investors need to know.
Eckhardt Trading Co., founded by longtime managed-futures trader Bill Eckhardt, is branching out into the mutual fund world with a strategy often associated with hedge funds.October 15 -
Politics - Politico
Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats
Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Get ready: Republican election disruption is coming
Whichever presidential candidate is leading on that night, and however many ballots still need to be counted, Donald Trump will claim victory and dare the world to dispute him.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
China conducts military drills around Taiwan in warning to island’s president
PLA and Chinese coastguard approach Taiwan by sea and air in move linked by state media to ‘separatist’ National Day speech. Chinese military and coastguard personnel surrounded Taiwan’s main ...October 14 - China -
World - The Guardian
The big idea: why it’s OK not to love your job
We’re constantly told that passion is what makes work fulfilling. But can being head over heels have its downsides?. A few years ago, I went to a retirement event for someone who, in his late 80s ...October 14 -
World - The New York Times
China Holds War Games Encircling Taiwan in Warning to Island’s Leader
Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claim over the island.October 14 - China -
Top stories - BBC News
Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is 'incredibly exciting'
Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
How big is the real estate ‘stranded asset’ problem?
Governments’ push towards net zero could lead to increased cost of upgrading buildingsOctober 14 -
World - The Guardian
Dozens of islanders locked up as grim history continues for Annobón
People who wrote protest letter to Equatorial Guinea authorities latest to feel wrath of draconian regime. Earlier this year, residents of the small island of Annobón began noticing withering ...October 14 -
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Top stories - BBC News
‘Try or die’ - one man’s determination to get to the Canary Islands
BBC Africa Eye is told that a migrant dies trying to reach the beaches of the Spanish archipelago every 45 minutes.October 13 -
World - ABC News
North Korea says front-line units ready to strike South Korea if more drones appear
North Korea says its front-line army units are ready to launch strikes on South Korea after accusing its rival of flying drones over the capital PyongyangOctober 13 - North Korea