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Even Mark Zuckerberg seems surprised by Meta's pace of spending on AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained on the earnings call how the speed of Meta's AI technology buildout led the company to lift guidance for capex.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Rachel Reeves’ budget leaves her little room to manoeuvre

Bet on long-term improvements will make spending review in 2027 a crunch time for the government

World - Financial Times - October 31

‘Witches’ Marks’? Curses? Medieval Etchings Uncovered at Manor House

A discovery of etched symbols and writing at a British Manor House has experts examining their possible meaning.

World - The New York Times - October 31

Janelle Monáe goes full E.T. as celebrities don costumes to mark Halloween

Stars, they're just like us: They love Halloween, too. Here are the best celebrity Halloween 2024 looks so far in.

2024 election updates: Mark Cuban clashes with Trump's team

Entrepreneur said on "The View" that Trump is intimidated by 'strong, intelligent women.'

Harris and Trump Trade Gender Attacks as He Floats RFK Jr. for ‘Women’s Health’

Kamala Harris and her team seized on Donald Trump’s latest comments about women, including a statement that under him, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would work on “women’s health.” The Trump team lashed ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Mark Kermode on… composer John Williams, master of unforgettable blockbuster soundtracks

From his killer two-note Jaws riff to the sheer uplift of Star Wars, Williams captures a movie’s essence with tunes that stick. Now the Hollywood great is celebrated in a Disney+ documentary. Some ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Current set new NWSL season goals mark of 57

The Kansas City Current scored three times in the first half to set a record for the most regular-season goals by a team in NWSL history (57) in a 3-1 win against the host Chicago Red Stars on ...

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Trump's last weekend on campaign trail marked by violent rhetoric

Former President Donald Trump suggested he wouldn't mind if someone shot at members of the press while speaking about the bulletproof glass he was protected by Sunday at a rally in Pennsylvania. ...

Joy, fascism and a staggering gender gulf mark a US election like no other

The result for nearly half the country will be devastating, after a campaign with twists and turns, including attempted assassination. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Senator Mark Warner on Election Security: ‘The Vote Tallying Process Is Good’

The Virginia senator discusses how to mitigate the threat landscape for voters.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Democrat Josh Stein beats scandal-plagued Republican Mark Robinson in N.C. gov.’s race

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein defeated scandal-plagued Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the state’s gubernatorial race, NBC News projects.

How Jeff Bezos, Mark Cuban and other business leaders congratulated Trump

“Let that sink in,” Elon Musk said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Marks & Spencer Beats Profit Views, Warns of Persistent Challenges

Marks & Spencer reported profit ahead of expectations for the first half of fiscal 2025, but warned that the uncertain consumer backdrop is expected to remain in the rest of the year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

FirstFT: Jockeying to join Trump’s cabinet

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed and BoE rate decisions, and Germany’s government collapses

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Republicans celebrate as President-elect Trump marks political comeback

In West Palm Beach, President-elect Trump's supporters celebrate his return to the political spotlight. CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns shares how Trump spent his day and the excitement ...

Paraguay’s business-friendly leader urged to veto ‘black mark’ law

Investors call for President Santiago Peña to veto bill backed by his political sponsor aimed at tightening government grip on civil society

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Mark Cavendish confirms that Sunday will be ‘final race of my cycling career’

Briton’s last race is Tour de France Criterium in Singapore ‘I have achieved everything that I can on the bike’ Mark Cavendish has confirmed he will retire on Sunday, ending a career that ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Meet Mark Dulgerian, the NFL scout scouring four continents for international talent

The NFL's international games, such as the Panthers and Giants facing off in Munich, have helped to build American football's popularity globally.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Mark Cavendish signs off with emotional win in final race as pro cyclist

British rider delivers victory in Singapore Criterium ‘I couldn’t have wished for a better send-off than here’ Mark Cavendish claimed victory in his final race as a professional cyclist. The ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Haiti replaces prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Haiti replaces prime minister, marking turmoil in transition process

A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a degree firing the country's interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a ...

For billionaire Mark Cuban, luxury real estate in a prime location trumps politics

Though the ‘Shark Tank’ star and entrepreneur has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, he still hangs on to his lux N.Y. condo in the Trump tower.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Macron and Starmer vow 'unwavering' Ukraine support after marking Armistice Day

The leaders' discussions also focused on the Middle East and the problems caused by migration in Europe.

In pictures: Europe marks Armistice Day with two-minute silence

The prime minister was in Paris, while Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh led events at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Supreme Court rejects Mark Meadows' appeal in Georgia election interference case

The Supreme Court dealt a setback to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in his defense against 2020 election interference charges in Georgia, turning away his attempt to transfer his ...

Mark Pope Is Kentucky’s New Basketball Coach. That’s Not the Full Story.

After Pope was offered the job of his dreams, he had a phone call to make and a question to ask.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

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