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This ETF has trounced the S&P 500 with bets on AI in a surprising sector

Macrae Sykes of Gabelli Funds explains his strategy, which looks beyond the Nvidia-focused AI hardware buildout.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

A Chaotic Start and Surprising Result in Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix

For the second consecutive race, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have been involved in incidents that resulted in significant penalties.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge as Ford Loses Billions

Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

S&P downgrades Thames Water debt further into ‘junk’ territory

Decision comes after troubled UK utility reached tentative deal on £3bn of emergency financing

Business - Financial Times - October 29

The N.B.A.’s Oldest Stars Won’t Stop Fighting. Treasure This Era.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have packed two lifetimes in their careers, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Lobbying World: S-3 Group and West Front Strategies merge

S-3 Group and West Front Strategies on Wednesday announced their merger. The firms, which brought in a combined $15 million in federal lobbying revenue in the first nine months of 2024, will ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Death Stranding 2's Title Screen Revealed, But There Is A Catch

Hideo Kojima has revealed Death Stranding 2: On The Beach's title screen with a tantalizing teaser, but no one should get too attached to it just yet. Kojima clarified that the title screen is ...

Tech - GameSpot - 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

Why these 17 stocks in the S&P 500 are now more compelling

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says companies’ earnings are “catching up” to high P/E ratios for their stocks. Here are 10 companies to keep an eye on.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

The N.F.L.’s Most Expensive Roster Needs to Be Torn Down

The Browns have invested $337 million on this team. They have two wins, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

The Follow-Up to One of 2024’s Best Games May Never Happen

In April, House of the Dragon star Abubakar Salim released Tales of Kenzera: Zau. He already has an idea for an Afro-cyberpunk follow-up, he just has to overcome funding obstacles and YouTube ...

Tech - Wired - November 5

Live Senate election results for 2024's high-stakes races

Democrats are facing strong headwinds as they seek to defend their narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate. Follow live 2024 election results here.

Sheehy Defeats Tester in Montana, Extending G.O.P.’s Senate Majority

Tim Sheehy, a wealthy Republican businessman, was dogged by controversies during the campaign. But Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat, could not outrun the demographic shift in his deep-red state.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs and Slashes C.E.O.’s Pay in Half

The Japanese automaker is carving deep cuts in its global operations as it struggles with a steep drop in sales.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

Hershey’s stock dips as high cocoa prices eat into profit

The chocolate maker’s stock dropped after its adjusted earnings missed analyst estimates.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Preview: Everything to know ahead of Week 11's slate of games

Our college football experts preview the key matchups and more.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Carville calls Trump win 'depressing': 'Tens of millions of people fell for this s‑‑‑'

Democratic veteran strategist James Carville discussed the results of the 2024 White House race Thursday, calling President-elect Trump's decisive victory "depressing." “I have to reevaluate," ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

An inviting intermission at Latino Theater Co.'s Encuentro festival

Bringing together theater enthusiasts and skeptics alike, Los Angeles' three-week Encuentro festival showcases 19 plays from Latino companies around the country.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8

Princess Kate attends U.K.'s annual Remembrance events

Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended her first major royal occasion since ending chemotherapy for her cancer treatment.

The Most Important Person in M.L.B.’s Offseason Isn’t a Player

With a stacked roster of clients including the superstar Juan Soto, baseball operates on Scott Boras’s time.

Sports - The New York Times - November 12

Ranking the Best and Worst of the N.B.A.’s 30 New Court Designs

With vibrant colors and unique details, the Los Angeles Lakers have a court that represents the gold standard, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 12

COP29’s carbon trading deal: quick win or damaging precedent?

Early agreement on carbon market guidelines has divided opinion

World - Financial Times - November 13

2024's last supermoon rises this month. When can you see it?

Better catch this week's supermoon. It will be a while until the next one.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

For the N.F.L.’s Worst Teams, the Reward for Failure Might Look Different

There are eight teams vying for the No. 1 pick, but there’s no consensus on who would benefit most from having a top draft choice.

Sports - The New York Times - November 13

Mortal Kombat 1's Ghostface Identity Is A Mystery, Just Like In Scream

Today, NetherRealm Studios hosted the latest edition of the Kombat Kast --the semi-regular livestream highlighting new characters and features coming to Mortal Kombat 1 in the near future. Though ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

Mike Tomlin Is the N.F.L.’s Longest-Tenured, and Best, Head Coach

The longtime Steelers leader has never won the league’s coach of the year award. It’s time for that to change, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 13

More of 2024-25's most stylish kits that you probably missed

A look at even more of the most bold, chic and trend-setting jerseys.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

The Race for the N.F.L.’s No. 1 Pick Has a Clear Leader

While the Giants have the league’s worst record, another team is more likely to pick first overall.

Sports - The New York Times - November 14

When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon

November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.

The S&P 500 has come to a major postelection crossroads

All-time highs were made, but not with the broad market participation you want to see.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Saturday Sessions: Amythyst Kiah performs "S P A C E"

Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah taught herself how to play guitar at 13 and studied bluegrass and roots music at East Tennessee State University. Soon after, she took all she had learned to record ...

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