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MarketWatch - Business
How Microsoft’s dividend hike and new $60 billion buyback program stack up
Only three U.S. companies have ever announced buyback programs bigger than Microsoft’s latest — though the new dividend yield is still low relative to those of fellow Dow components.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Business
Intel, Aiming to Reverse Slump, Unveils New Contracts and Cost Cuts
The chipmaker, which has been struggling, said on Monday that it obtained a new government grant, signed a contract with Amazon and would pause some initiatives.2 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
The IOC needs a new president after 12 years so what is the job and who are the 7 candidates?
Seven candidates are competing for one of the biggest and best jobs in world sports that traditionally becomes available only every 12 years3 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Worst. Pick. Ever? Bryce Young benching closes loop on terrible trade
Having a Heisman doesn't guarantee pro-level success. Just two starts into the season, Dave Canales has benched Carolina's former No. 1 overall pick.5 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
This is the 'billion-dollar blind spot' of 401(k)-to-IRA rollovers, Vanguard finds
Many investors are unaware their rollover from a workplace retirement plan to an individual retirement account sits in cash as a default.6 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Drugmakers bet billions that targeted radiation could become the next cancer breakthrough
Bristol Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and other drug companies have invested some $10 billion on promising cancer technology behind Novartis' Pluvicto.9 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
The Dodgers Spent $1 Billion in Free Agency. Now They’re in Trouble.
Los Angeles is facing a pitching crisis, a columnist for The Athletic writes.10 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Scientists Crack a 50-Year Mystery to Discover a New Set of Blood Groups
We now know why some blood is missing a key antigen—leading to the creation of a new blood-grouping system. Experts believe even more discoveries are on the way.10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Manufacturing activity expands in New York region for first time in almost a year
The New York Federal Reserve’s Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing activity in the state, jumped 16.2 points in September to 11.5, the regional Fed bank said Monday. ...12 hours ago - New York -
BBC News - Top stories
Rare shy penguin wins NZ bird of the year
More than 50,000 people voted in the competition - which has in the past been marred by controversy.13 hours ago -
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CBS News - Top stories
China frees 68-year-old U.S. pastor David Lin after 18 years in prison
A Chinese court sentenced U.S. pastor David Lin to life in prison in 2009, but he's been released ahead of China's Thanksgiving-like Mid-Autumn Festival.14 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Top stories
Years After He Smeared Anita Hill, David Brock Has a New Book, ‘Stench,’ Denouncing Clarence Thomas
As a young conservative, David Brock smeared Hill, who accused the Supreme Court justice of sexual harassment. Now, in a new book, Brock is denouncing Thomas and the court’s rightward tilt — and ...15 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Washington and Big Oil Are Investing Billions in Ammonia
The latest bet is a $1.56 billion Energy Department loan commitment for a Wabash Valley Resources ammonia project in Indiana.15 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Woman charged with murder of 31-year-old woman
Hope Rowe is accused of killing a woman who was stabbed at a flat block in Duckett Street, Stepney.16 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saipem Wins $4 Billion QatarEnergy Contract
Saipem shares rose sharply after it was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract from QatarEnergy LNG.16 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Rexel Rejects $9.6 Billion QXO Bid
Rexel shares jumped after it rejected an offer from QXO, the U.S. company led by billionaire entrepreneur Brad Jacobs, saying the bid was well below its value.17 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
A new start after 60: it took 70 years to find my inner artist. At 82, I’m in my studio every day
Former nurse Norma Geddes took a 10-day stained-glass course on a whim and found her passion. Now she exhibits widely and her work sells out. The first time Norma Geddes successfully cut and shaped ...18 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
HS2 blew billions - here's how and why
How did HS2 manage to go so far over its original budget?19 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Bajaj Housing Finance Shares Surge After India's Biggest IPO This Year
The mortgage lender’s shares surged on their debut, reaffirming growing investor enthusiasm for one of the best-performing stock markets in the world.19 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
What's News: Business & Finance
What’s News: Business & Finance20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Rare smelly penguin wins New Zealand bird of the year contest
The hoiho, which means ‘noise shouter’, triumphed in a year free from the usual scandals surrounding the competition. One of the world’s rarest penguins has been crowned New Zealand’s bird of the ...23 hours ago - New Zealand -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'The Bear' breaks Emmys comedy win record as Liza Colón-Zayas makes history
'The Bear' won 11 Emmys, including for performances by Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Liza Colón-Zayas.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Palou wins IndyCar title for 3rd time in 4 years
Álex Palou cruised to his third IndyCar championship in four years after challenger Will Power's seatbelt came loose minutes into the finale at Nashville.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
60 Minutes investigates the fentanyl crisis as drug kills thousands each year
Next Sunday on 60 Minutes, the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration calls the fentanyl crisis the greatest threat we face as a country.Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
All the best and worst moments of the 2024 Emmys, as they happened
Our writers break down the biggest winners, best moments and more from the 2024 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
US beat Europe to end seven-year Solheim Cup drought
The United States claim the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017 after a tight victory over Europe in Virginia.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
US beat Europe to end seven-year Solheim Cup drought
The United States claim the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017 after a tight victory over Europe in Virginia.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
I always win things in second year - Postecoglou
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says "I always win things in my second year" after their 1-0 north London derby defeat by Arsenal.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Air Canada, Pilots' Union Avert Strike With Four-Year Deal
The airline and Air Line Pilots Association reached a tentative labor agreement early Sunday, averting a strike at Canada’s biggest airline.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
He Used to Bag Groceries. Now Kroger's CEO Is Trying to Save a $20 Billion Deal.
Rodney McMullen is fighting to save the deal he believes will secure Kroger’s future in the next wave of industry disrupters.Yesterday