Mind Blowingly Cheap

China’s ‘mind-blowingly’ cheap shopping app Temu hits roadblocks in south-east Asia

Known for its deep discounts and viral marketing, the online marketplace has fallen afoul of regulators for threatening the livelihoods of local vendors. Chinese online marketplace Temu has ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Texas State of Mind

From the Chihuahuan Desert to the Pineywoods, what are voters across the Lone Star State thinking about as they cast their ballots?

Soundpeats' Capsule3 Pro+ Review: The Best Cheap Earbuds

The name might be a mouthful, but these are the best earbuds I've ever heard under $100.

Tech - Wired - October 22

11 Best Cheap Mattresses, Tested and Reviewed

These Are Our Favorite WIRED-Tested Mattresses You Can Buy Online for $1,000 or Less.

Tech - Wired - November 7

Cheap fix floated for plane vapour's climate damage

The warming impact of the vapour trails that emerge from airplanes is being discussed at climate gathering.

Why American automakers make cheap cars

The average price for a car is nearly $50,000, an increase of close to 30% in the past five years.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

HMD Fusion Review: A Cheap Modular Android Phone

The modular phone concept returns and it's rather boring.

Tech - Wired - 16 hours ago

Free Your Mind. The Election Will Follow.

It is essential to carve out space for other things

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE Review: Pretty Good, Hilariously Cheap

This Vizio soundbar system brings the sound of the movies to your living room, and it costs less than $250.

Tech - Wired - October 20

Colombia Hikes Tariffs on Cheap Steel Imports From China

World - Yahoo News - October 21

2 cheap ways to borrow $100,000 worth of home equity right now

Need to borrow $100,000 from your home equity? Here are two of the cheapest ways to do so right now.

Yakuza Games Are On Sale For Cheap In Celebration Of New Prime Video Series

The Like a Dragon--previously called Yakuza--video game series has been around for nearly 20 years, but it's never been more popular in the West than it is today thanks to Yakuza: Like a Dragon and ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

Rot, romance and renovations: the reality of buying a cheap old house on Instagram

From Germany to Japan, people are buying up draughty churches, leaky hotels and asbestos-filled schools for peanuts and turning them into dream homes. They can be as big as 40,000 sq ft – but are ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

14 Best Cheap Headphones and Earbuds for $100 or Less (2024)

You could fill a stadium or two with all the cheap headphones out there. We tested a ton to help you pick the right pair.

Tech - Wired - October 29

Final Fantasy 16 Is Super Cheap For PS5 Right Now

One of the boldest entries in the Final Fantasy franchise has dropped to a very low price, as you can get last year's Final Fantasy 16 for just $25 on PS5 through Amazon and Walmart . This is ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

Cheap tyres and scrap metal: Icahn’s empire shows signs of strain

Billionaire activist investor’s holding company grasps for revival as it cuts dividend and weighs asset sale

Business - Financial Times - November 9

5 cheap stocks that value manager Bill Nygren likes in this overpriced market

Is the stock market expensive? Not if you know where to look.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

What Is ‘Skiplagging?’ Meet the Man Unearthing Cheap Travel Hacks.

Aktarer Zaman is the founder of a controversial website that unearths airfare hacks, most notably skipping the last leg of a flight for a cheaper price.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

'My wife died because the NHS used cheap labour'

Roy Pollitt's wife died after a physician associate mistakenly left a drain in her body for 21 hours.

Is It Fascism? A Leading Historian Changes His Mind.

Robert Paxton thought the label was overused. But now he’s alarmed by what he sees in global politics — including Trumpism.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

I'm open-minded on England smacking ban, says Education Secretary

Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon".

The Colts Made a Mind-Boggling Decision at Quarterback

In benching Anthony Richardson, it’s clear Indianapolis is content embracing mediocrity, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

In the East Texas, what's on voters' minds ahead of the election?

A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Marfa to Nacogdoches to try to find the Texas State of Mind.

The Minds Behind the Top Sports Video Game Soundtracks

The songs bind the gameplay experience to moments that go beyond scoring virtual touchdowns or blasting animated home runs.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Iran and Trump Are Front of Mind at Muslim Summit in Saudi Arabia

Leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world were in Riyadh for a meeting officially convened to discuss the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

A look at a Navy submarine designed with women in mind

The USS New Jersey is one of the newest submarines to join the U.S. Naval fleet. It's the first Navy submarine designed with women in mind, and it boasts a crew that includes 40 women sailors. ...

Britons are dying in a blizzard of cheap cocaine. Why is so little being done to save them? | Martha Gill

Deaths rose 30% last year, partly due to a rise in purity, but the stigma over drug abuse still stands in the way of funding the means to stop the toll. Compared with the screaming scare campaigns ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Jim Cramer: Abbott stock is 'dirt cheap' after a surprising legal win validates our conviction

Jim Cramer said Friday on CNBC that Abbott stock is "dirt cheap."

Business - CNBC - November 1

Foreign buyers eye Japan's empty houses with millions available for cheap — but experts warn of risks

While many places in the world face a housing shortage, Japan is facing the opposite problem: An oversupply of homes on the market.

Business - CNBC - November 4

‘If you’re not hungry, don’t go’: London restaurateur fights back against cheap diners

Chef Hugh Corcoran had enough of ‘window dining’ after seeing an increase in guests splitting main courses . Shortly after opening his north London restaurant, Hugh Corcoran noticed a pattern among ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

David Einhorn is building new position in CNH Industrial, says agricultural play is 'cheap'

The hedge fund investor said the agricultural machinery company is an under-the-radar value play as the industry nears the end of a bearish cycle.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Lakers guard Austin Reaves reveals the money advice he got from Will Ferrell and whether LeBron James is actually cheap

The 26-year-old — who signed a four-year, $54 million contract with the iconic Los Angeles team last year — dishes on life in the NBA.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Trump’s vulgar rally ramble fuels questions over his state of mind

Increasingly dark rhetoric comes as presidential candidates start their final pitch to voters in run-up to election day

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Michigan Secretary of State: Bad actors trying to "hack voters' minds"

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.

Why Xi Jinping changed his mind on China’s fiscal stimulus

After resisting calls to intervene, Beijing has made a sudden U-turn. But will the package be enough to get the economy back on track?

Business - Financial Times - October 22

In Trump Ad, ‘Not a Thing That Comes to Mind’ Ties Harris to Biden’s Liabilities

Kamala Harris’s hesitancy to put daylight between her and President Biden gave Donald Trump’s campaign a big opening.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Worries about medical bills weigh on voters' minds as election nears

Health care hasn't figured prominently on the campaign trail this fall. These voters wish it would.

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