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Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May
Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
To Whom It May Concern
Some tips for whoever ends up winning.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Trump claims to be the "father of IVF"
In an all-female town hall Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump made several false and strange statements, including that he was the "father of" in vitro fertilization. Nikole Killion ...Politics - CBS News - October 16 -
Democrats are nervous — and Harris may be OK with that
Democrats are notoriously quick to worry and slow to appease.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?
With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
'It's too late for the boys, but may happen again'
The mum of one of four boys killed when their car came off a road says a fence could have changed everything.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Universal’s Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May
Initial ticket packages for the new area of Universal Orlando Resort, the first new Florida theme park in a generation, will cost as much as $521.Business - The New York Times - October 17 -
The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven
The Fed's shift in policy is "the most notable green shoot" for the CRE market, according to Wells Fargo analysts.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Ailing Freeman may sit Game 6, 'swing not right'
Dave Roberts left open the possibility of sitting Freddie Freeman for Game 6 of the NLCS, saying "his swing is not right" due to the ankle injury that has hampered the first baseman all postseason.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing
A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Why Gender May Be the Defining Issue of the Election
The issue is rarely directly addressed by either Vice President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. But the 2024 contest is, in ways overt and subtle, a referendum on the role of women in American life.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
How squeezing the rich through tax may backfire
If Britain is to have a more European welfare state, it needs a more European tax systemBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Foreign Election Interference May Escalate, Microsoft Says
Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters could intensify, according to a new report from the tech giant.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated
Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Trump’s secret weapon may tip the election
Real-world business experience mattered in 2016 and it matters even more now.Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Badenoch says she may need a softer approach
The Tory leadership frontrunner admits she may need to "calibrate" her approach, see by some as combative.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories
Plus, why you should never cross a crow.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Panthers to start Young; Brooks may make debut
The Panthers will again start Bryce Young at quarterback Sunday, while rookie running back Jonathon Brooks could make his NFL debut vs. the Saints.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
England's last executed 'witch' may have survived
A spelling error in a court document could mean the woman was not hanged, a Southampton historian says.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football
Economists expect the October data to show unusually weak job creation. But hurricanes and strikes may account for much of the shortfall.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
How the US election may unsettle Europe
Europeans mostly prefer Harris to Trump but challenges lie ahead on democracy, defence and economicsWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
The Best Ever Game Controller May Be Set for a Comeback
The GameCube's controller remains a titan, which is why so many have “borrowed” from its design. But now things are afoot that signal Nintendo could be about to resurrect this gaming gem.Tech - Wired - November 3 -
Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed
It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
You May Not Be Able to Outrun a Vampire Bat
Scientists put the bloodsucking mammals on a treadmill to understand how they get the energy to chase down their next meal.Science - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
With Trump Win, Musk’s Mars Dream May Advance
After bold, even overly ambitious comments about reaching the red planet, the billionaire founder of SpaceX may be positioned for added government support.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Assisted dying: caution and compromise may end in dissatisfaction
Politicians who support a law change in principle may still vote against the bill that currently falls shortWorld - Financial Times - 11 hours ago -
At Long Last, the Surge in S.T.I.s May Be Leveling Off
Rates of gonorrhea declined in 2023, while diagnoses of syphilis and chlamydia held roughly steady, according to new C.D.C. data.Health - The New York Times - 4 hours ago -
You May Not Be Able to Outrun a Vampire Bat
Scientists put the bloodsucking mammals on a treadmill to understand how they get the energy to chase down their next meal.Science - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'
David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Trump claims he is 'far healthier' than Harris
Former President Trump in a series of social media posts early Tuesday morning claimed Vice President Harris’s seasonal allergies were “deeply serious” and asserted he was “far healthier” than she ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Mbappé's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claim
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s representatives have rejected as “false and irresponsible” reports in Swedish media saying he is the subject of a rape investigation in the Nordic countrySports - ABC News - October 15 -
FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation
Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capitalWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Harris slams Trump for claiming to be 'the father of IVF'
Harris slammed Trump's recent comments on in vitro fertilization, pointing to his administration's impact on abortion restrictions across the country.Top stories - NBC News - October 16