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A Thai court drops a case over the deaths of Muslim protesters in 2004

A court in southern Thailand has dropped a case against former state security personnel and officials over the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters in 2004, saying none of the suspects had been apprehended

World - ABC News - October 28

Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say

Ballot boxes in Portland, Ore., and neighboring Vancouver, Wash., were set on fire early Monday morning, police said, just over a week out from Election Day.

3 ways HELOC interest rates could drop this November

HELOC interest rates are on the decline. Here's how they could fall even further in November.

Bezos breaks silence, defends move to drop Washington Post presidential endorsements

Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, broke his silence late Monday in the face of an intensifying controversy over the outlet's decision not to endorse a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

PayPal shares fall on revenue miss, soft guidance

PayPal reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, but revenue came in slightly below expectations.

Business - CNBC - October 29

FBI investigating fires at ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state

The FBI is investigating fires set at two ballot drop boxes that destroyed hundreds of ballots one week before Election Day. One happened in Portland, Oregon, and the other was in Vancouver, ...

Organ donations drop after reports of man mistakenly declared dead

Transplant experts are seeing a spike in people revoking organ donor registrations after reports that organs were nearly retrieved from a Kentucky man mistakenly declared dead.

What happens to the votes destroyed in ballot drop box fires

The FBI is investigating fires at two ballot drop boxes Monday in Washington and Oregon that destroyed hundreds of ballots. CBS News election law expert and political correspondent David Becker has ...

Starbucks drops olive oil coffees as it shakes up menu

The announcement comes less than a week after the company reported falling global sales.

Caterpillar’s stock falls as weak equipment sales lead to a rare profit miss

Caterpillar’s stock fell after a rare profit miss, while revenue was below expectations for a fourth straight quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Ballot drop boxes, long a target of misinformation, face physical threats

Ballot drop boxes have long been targets of misinformation, according to experts, who say the false claims surged during the 2020 election.

Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October

Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.

How much does a $250,000 HELOC cost now that rates are dropping?

Thinking about borrowing $250,000 from your home's equity? Here's what your HELOC payments could look like now.

Obama shares thoughts on daughter Malia dropping last name professionally

Former President Barack Obama recently opened up about his eldest daughter's decision to drop her famous last name in a professional setting.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Bond traders shake off weak jobs report, send 10-year Treasury yield to 4-month high

Long-dated Treasury yields ended at their highest levels since early July on Friday as traders looked past October’s nonfarm-payrolls report, which came in well below expectations.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Devon cliff collapse leaves Sidmouth cottage teetering by 400ft drop

Council closes coastal path and warns beachgoers to stay clear after landslip at Jacob’s Ladder Beach. The views from the old thatched cottage perched on top of Sidmouth cliffs in Devon have always ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

How far will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?

Home equity loans could decline in November, but that isn't the only feasible possibility, experts say.

U.S. factory orders tumble in September, for fourth drop in the past five months

Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Monday. It is the fourth decline in orders in the past five months.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Nintendo’s 1st half sales drop 34% as Switch shows its age

Nintendo said sales for the 1st half of 2024 fell 34.1% to $3.43 billion as it saw a slowdown in sales for Nintendo Switch hardware and games.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console

Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, says its profit fell 60% in the first half of the fiscal year, as demand waned for its Switch console, now in its eighth ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Nigeria drops treason charges against children after outcry

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Fantasy Football: Two rookies headline Week 10 drop candidates

Scott Pianowski examines five players it might be time for fantasy managers to move on from.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Labour hedge fund donor’s profits drop 76% after restructure

Quadrature made largest single donation to party after UK election called in May

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Facing Outrage, Nigeria Drops Capital Charges Against Minors

Dozens of teenagers had been accused of treason and faced possible death sentences, but indignation over their treatment, including lack of food, has the government backpedaling.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Barr says prosecutors should drop Trump cases: 'Do the right thing'

Former Attorney General Bill Barr encouraged prosecutors to drop pending charges against President-elect Trump, saying the public “have rendered their verdict.” "The American people have rendered ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Anger is the defining energy of western politics

Quelling the rage is a democratic imperative across the world

World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

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