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Nikola Jokic has pretty grim assessment of Nuggets' shooting after just one game
Denver was an abysmal 18.4% from 3-point range in loss to ThunderSports - CBS Sports - October 25 -
Coach Sean Payton says Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds 'pretty shaken up' after being shot last week
Denvefr Broncos coach Sean Payton says wide receiver Josh Reynolds is “pretty shaken up” after being shot last weekSports - ABC News - October 25 -
Blind date: ‘Hopefully he thought I was funny, as I do try pretty hard’
Florence, 25, a political science master’s student, meets Joe, 28, a civil servant. What were you hoping for? At the very least a story and an entertaining evening, good or bad. Continue ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Fed’s Barkin says economy looks ‘pretty good,’ but labor market bears watching
“The labor market might be fine or it might continue to weaken,” Barkin said.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Bill Clinton says he 'still' believes US will have 'female president pretty soon'
Former President Clinton said in an interview that aired Sunday that he believes the U.S. is set to have a woman-led executive branch "pretty soon." "I still think we'll have a … female president ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
‘Sexiest man alive’ John Krasinski is pretty hot when it comes to real estate, too
Krasinski adds his title win to an already impressive list of accolades, but has sold all of his L.A. properties in favor of a quiet lifestyle on the East Coast.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Blind date: ‘First impressions? I’m pretty certain we used to live next door to each other’
David, 27, a mathematics PhD student, meets Eva, 27, a vet. What were you hoping for? A fun evening, something out of my comfort zone and, at a minimum, a few copies of the physical column. ...World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago -
Retirement isn’t what it used to be — how to find your purpose and avoid getting stuck.
‘Stop looking back at the good old days and look forward to life with a sense of excitement’Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
AMD could still be a sleeper against Nvidia, but Wall Street isn’t yet convinced
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. executives made some bold statements about the company’s underdog AI accelerator chip Tuesday, and said it is ready to take the spoils from rival Nvidia Corp.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Amazon ‘has never been stronger.’ So why isn’t its stock getting more love?
Amazon’s stock has trailed the S&P 500 over three months, owing in part to concerns about operating income and margin compression. Will Thursday’s earnings alleviate fears?Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
RNC Chair on why Haley isn’t stumping for Trump: ‘You’d have to take that up with her’
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley did not directly address why former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is not campaigning for former President Trump, with just ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
This surprising investment strategy could boost your retirement nest egg—but proceed with caution
Most people want to play it safe with their retirement nest egg — but they could also lose ground that way.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
How to trade the post-election, post-rate-cut melt-up
Stocks are set to rally further — but the bond market doesn’t like what it sees.Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
AI isn’t about unleashing our imaginations, it’s about outsourcing them. The real purpose is profit
Artificial intelligence doesn’t just incrementally erode the rights of authors and other creators. These technologies are designed to replace creative workers altogether. Get our weekend culture ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Turns out the zombie apocalypse isn’t as fun as they said it would be – Rebecca Solnit on our dangerously disconnected world
A population numbed, dazed, present-but-not-present – had it happened overnight it would be a sci-fi horror movie. And if you looked up from your phone for long enough, you might notice it’s ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Why the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage isn’t going away under Trump
The second Trump administration is expected to focus on reducing the government’s footprint in U.S. housing finance. Here’s why that matters to borrowers.Business - MarketWatch - 18 hours ago -
The Observer view: Selling a piece of fruit for £4m isn’t bananas, it’s decadent. Art is better than this
The sale of Maurizio Cattelan’s work, Comedian, to a crypto entrepreneur is a grim concept that has little to do with disruption. Paulina Brandberg, the Swedish minister for gender equality and ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies
Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts
Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Trump hits three battleground states
Former President Donald Trump held campaign events in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia on Sunday. Nikole Killion reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock
Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heatBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
How violence became a theme of America’s election
Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoricBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high
Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executiveWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Typhoon Man-yi Pounds the Philippines With Rain and High Winds
The storm, a Category 4, regained strength on Sunday afternoon.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
The rehabilitation of KPMG in the UK
The years of audit failings and regulatory fines at its UK business are over, but some worry the firm is still losing ground to rivalsBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
China’s Baidu joins Meta in race to make AI-integrated smart glasses
Launch comes as Chinese internet groups jostle for dominance in hardwareBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
US hits Russia’s Gazprombank with sanctions
Move in effect bans state-owned bank from global financial system in blow to payments for Moscow’s war effortBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche look for cost cuts after China slump hits profits
German carmakers exposed to Asian nation’s economic malaise after benefiting from its booming auto marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Beyoncé hits the campaign trail with Kamala Harris in Houston
Beyoncé joined Vice President Kamala Harris in Houston, Texas, while former President Trump spoke on Joe Rogan's podcast. NBC's Dasha Burns is in Detroit with more.Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
Mexico's Perez hits another bump in the road
Sergio Perez's self-proclaimed "terrible" season took another turn for the worse on Saturday.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Bozeman calls hit on Herbert 'one of dirtier plays'
Bradley Bozeman said what Nathan Shepherd did to Justin Herbert -- when Shepherd twisted and pulled down the QB long after he had thrown the ball -- was "probably one of the dirtier plays I've ever ...Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
Chile’s leftwing government hit by rape scandal
President Gabriel Boric’s flagging popularity falls further amid allegations against his former security secretaryBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Trump hits 'nasty' Michelle Obama at Atlanta rally
Former President Trump attacked former first lady Michelle Obama during his rally in Atlanta on Monday, calling her “nasty” after Obama lobbed attacks at the former president while stumping for ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits
Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?World - Financial Times - October 29 -
Washington Post cancellations hit 250,000 – 10% of subscribers
Reader backlash against decision not to make presidential endorsement rolls on despite Bezos defense of decision. Deterioration of the Washington Post’s subscriber base continued on Tuesday, hours ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Biogen’s stock hit by soft sales of Alzheimer’s treatment
“We continue to see momentum with ongoing product launches and we are increasingly excited about the potential of our pipeline,” the company’s CEO said.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers
Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mnWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Stellantis hit by sales slide in US and Europe
Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot owner suffers 27% drop in third-quarter sales but signals improvement to US inventoryWorld - Financial Times - October 31