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BBC News - Top stories
X says its return in Brazil after ban ‘inadvertant'
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.2 hours ago - Brazil -
BBC News - Top stories
Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters
Chris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters.3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Majority of Americans support mass deportations, poll finds
Former President Donald Trump has pledged to start mass deportations of undocumented immigrants if elected to another term, and a new Scripps News-Ipsos poll reveals that more than 54% of Americans ...4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to derail talks for a cease-fire in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed frustration at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in Gaza10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Attractive Nvidia and Alphabet prices could be a stock-market October surprise. Here’s why.
Tech giants look cheap on an earnings-growth basis, while U.S. stocks overall can resist seasonal weakness.11 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers move on from Bryce Young; Shedeur Sanders, Quinn Ewers go to surprising teams
Which teams will be in the QB market next April?13 hours ago - NFL -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economy13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
New Georgia poll finds close race between Harris, Trump
With just 47 days left until Election Day, new polling out of Georgia shows a close race between Vice President Harris and former President Trump. The fresh poll, released Wednesday morning by the ...14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Blanked or rejected: is finding a job harder than ever?
White-collar candidates report endless interviews and few responses but employers are also struggling to fill roles14 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Will the U.S. elections impact crypto markets? Insiders weigh in
Crypto insiders on Wednesday downplayed the importance of of the U.S. presidential race on the market at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.15 hours ago -
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MarketWatch - Business
Kody and Robyn Brown of polygamy reality show list their Arizona cabin as—surprise! —romance with three other wives falls apart
The last couple standing on the popular polygamy-focused reality show “Sister Wives,” are on the move, listing the Flagstaffcabin for $1.65 million.18 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Celtic must find collective steel to reverse European fortunes'
Celtic must find a way to win - and win ugly if necessary - as they begin their Champions League campaign, writes Tom English.18 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
A Small-Market Team Is Setting an Example for M.L.B.
The Royals are on the brink of the postseason because they wanted to get better quickly. It’s refreshing, a columnist for The Athletic writes.22 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki 'surprised and disappointed' by board resignations: Read the memo
In a memo to employees on Tuesday, 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki said the company will search for new directors.23 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
GLAAD finds overall decline in LGBTQ representation in major studio films
GLAAD, the LGBTQ media advocacy organization, has released its 12th annual Studio Responsibility Index tracking films released during 2023.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
In Baltimore, the Orioles and Ravens Have Formed a Surprising Bond
A friendship between two top decision-makers has benefited both organizations.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
The Plucky Squire: Where To Find Tumba
The Plucky Squire is a quirky little title with a lot of unique characters to meet and clever mechanics to uncover. As you progress through one of the game's later chapters, you'll find yourself ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Slowing housing market is hurting this plumbing and HVAC distributor’s sales
Ferguson Enterprises’ stock was headed for a fall Tuesday, after the plumbing, HVAC and appliance products distributor missed quarterly revenue expectations, citing “muted” residential end markets ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Despite recent volatility, there are 5 reasons to be optimistic on markets, says Deutsche Bank
A traditionally better fourth quarter and Fed rate cuts should support the stock market rally says DeutscheYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Vanguard experiment in shareholder democracy finds investors prefer to defer
Nearly half of participants in pilot programme allowed to vote their shares chose to let the asset manager do it for themYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Errors meant Covid jab given to clot victim - report
Inquiry finds mistakes meant AstraZeneca vaccine was given to the 27-year-old, who died days later.Yesterday - Covid -
Financial Times - Business
London’s ailing junior stock market cannot withstand a tax raid
Abolition of Aim would make it harder to stimulate investor interest in smaller companiesYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Fund managers bemoan lack of choice in UK stock market
Rise in foreign takeovers and shortage of IPOs reduce pool that investors can select fromYesterday - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Democracy declined for 8th straight year around the globe, institute finds
An organization promoting democracy says last year had the worst decline in credible elections and parliamentary oversight in almost a half-century2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarks2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Hannah Berner Finds Her Latest Act in Standup Comedy
The former tennis player and fired “Summer House” cast member has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour.4 days ago