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Oil prices end mixed as attention turns to OPEC+ decision on crude production

U.S. and global benchmark crude prices settled mixed after a cease-fire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah eliminated much of the remaining risk premium around a wider Middle Eastern conflict.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago

A Modest Monument to the Dodgers’ Days in Brooklyn

It would be easy to miss the plaque in a parking lot that was once Ebbets Field, but the managers of a nearby apartment complex are happy to help.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Oil prices end with a modest loss as Trump’s win lifts the dollar

Oil futures finished lower Wednesday, but pared much of the earlier losses that pulled U.S. prices briefly below $70 a barrel, as traders weighed the potential impact of former President Donald ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall

The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Americans Have Regained Modest Trust in Scientists, Survey Finds

A sharp partisan divide remains over how involved researchers should be in policy decisions.

Health - The New York Times - November 14

Stalker 2 PC Specs Require A Ton Of Storage Space But Surprisingly Modest Hardware

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl looks like visually impressive, and fittingly, it'll need a lot of hard drive space to fit in all 64km² of the Exclusion Zone. The official PC specs for the game are ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 1

Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike

The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point after inflation across the U.K. fell below its target rate of 2%

World - ABC News - November 7

AI may displace 3m jobs but long-term losses ‘relatively modest’, says Tony Blair’s thinktank

Rise in unemployment in low hundreds of thousands as technology creates roles, Tony Blair Institute suggests. Artificial intelligence could displace between 1m and 3m private sector jobs in the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Applied Materials Offers Modest Sales Outlook on Slowdown of Chinese Market; Shares Fall

Applied Materials forecasts revenue growth of between 8% and 12% across its core semiconductor-systems business and its applied global-services segment, respectively, but also a 28% drop in display ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

U.S. protectionism could undermine modest growth forecast for eurozone, says EU Commission

The economy of the European Union is headed for only modest growth in coming months as consumers regain some of the purchasing power they lost to inflation, the bloc's executive commission said Friday

World - ABC News - November 15

Warren Buffett suggests all parents do one thing before they die, whether they have 'modest or staggering wealth'

Warren Buffett has advice for all parents, regardless of their wealth: let your adult children read your will before you sign it.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Palantir’s stock is moving to the Nasdaq. Why investors are cheering the move.

The change positions Palantir for entry into the Nasdaq 100 index, after it joined the S&P 500 several months back.

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

As Elon Musk Moved to the Right, His Businesses Moved to Texas

The billionaire has rapidly transformed parts of the state, shocking even development-friendly officials: “It was like, ‘Voilà, Elon is here.’”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

Why tech’s titans are moving right

Whatever the outcome of this election, Democrats should realize that Silicon Valley is fleeing from them — and for good reason.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Trump Makes His First Moves

Also, an attack on Israeli soccer fans. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Asylum seekers moved off Bibby Stockholm barge

It's understood the men have been sent to places including Cardiff, Wolverhampton and Bristol.

Which N.F.L. Stars Could Be on the Move at the Trade Deadline?

With their prized No. 1 draft pick facing an uncertain future, the Panthers need to make a tough choice, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Dropbox to cut 20% of workforce as it moves to boost growth

Dropbox Inc.’s stock rose 3.9% Wednesday after the online-storage platform said it expects third-quarter earnings to meet or beat guidance for revenue and other metrics but also said it’s cutting ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Stellantis Says Moving Quickly to Cut U.S. Inventories

Stellantis said third-quarter group shipments fell 20% on the year as the company works to reduce the number of cars stocked at U.S. dealers and as it suffered from gaps in its product line-up ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

The Top Players That Could Be on the Move at the N.F.L. Trade Deadline

There’s been a run of wide receivers dealt before the upcoming Nov. 5 trade deadline. But some lingering questions remain.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

4 Affordable Benefits That Move the Needle for Employees

Offering good benefits doesn’t need to break the bank.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Amorim: Man Utd rejected request to delay move

Rúben Amorim has said he wanted to delay his move to Manchester United from Sporting CP until the end of the season but was told by the Premier League club that it was "now or never."

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Anthony Richardson’s Benching Is the Talk of the N.F.L. Was It the Right Move?

With Colts-Vikings the focus of Sunday night, all eyes will be on Indianapolis and its quarterback situation.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal linked with $115 million move for Kudus

Arsenal may look to replace Leandro Trossard with West Ham's Mohammed Kudus. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

On the Move with ‘Subway Takes’ Creator Kareem Rahma

The creator and host of “Subway Takes” and “Keep the Meter Running” makes New Yorkers — and the Democratic presidential ticket — explain themselves.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Migrants stranded on Diego Garcia offered move to UK

Around 60 Tamils struck on the secretive military island are to be brought to the UK.

On election eve, Trump proxy stock ‘DJT’ is on the move

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. were surging 11.4% Monday, on the eve of the presidential election.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Train safety system failed before fatal crash, report says

David Tudor Evans died after the crash and four others were seriously injured.

Transfer rumors, news: Goretzka linked with Man United move

Manchester United are still looking to bring in Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Mahomes 'able to move around,' won't be limited

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will not be limited in practice after injuring his ankle on Monday night, saying "it's a little bit sore" but "I'm able to move around."

Sports - ESPN - November 6

12:30 Report — A divided country looks to move on

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. The Starbucks holiday menu officially launches today! I swear that peppermint mocha hits differently in the festive red cup. How did Trump win so decisively? ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Antisemitic Attacks in Amsterdam Prompt Tight Security at Jewish Sites

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned an overnight wave of violence as Israel begins efforts to evacuate its citizens.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Market responds negatively to latest China stimulus moves

Futures on Hong Kong-listed stocks slumped on Friday after the country unveiled its stimulus program.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

What We Learned About Celebrity Culture in the 2024 Election

Hollywood endorsements, once an essential part of a campaign playbook, may have backfired in this election.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

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