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Number of single adults in U.S. declines for 1st time in years, survey says
"Singledom has peaked," said Dr. Richard Fry, a labor economist at Pew Research Center who conducted the survey.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
How business is bracing for a US-China trade war
President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
The silent business of digital identity has remade Relx
Company once known as Reed Elsevier has moved from legal and scientific publishing into AI fraud detectionFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Uncontained Fire Threatens Pacific Palisades Homes and Businesses
The blaze tearing through the posh neighborhood nestled above the Pacific Ocean has already consumed over 10 percent of area, and remains out of control.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Business Leaders Are Zeroing in on Culture in 2025
In a recent Inc. poll, leaders chimed in about their workplace priorities for the year – and company culture is taking the cake.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Xi Jinping Muzzles Chinese Economist Who Dared to Doubt GDP Numbers
Gao Shanwen questioned Beijing’s ability to boost its economy as threats loom from a property meltdown and burgeoning debt.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
Hyve aims to double in size as business conferences boom
UK-based group now under private equity ownership seeks acquisitions in corporate events marketFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
How Verlander joining Giants causes jersey-number conundrum
Justin Verlander wears the same jersey number as former Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, which poses a potential problem for San Francisco.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan
The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
In Roob's Eagles Stats: Completely bonkers Tanner McKee numbers
In the final rendition of Roob's Stats for the regular season: wild Tanner McKee numbers, historic milestones by the 2024 defense and a rare feat accomplished by three Eagles rookies.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
The man making a business out of China’s burnout generation
Li Jianxiong was a highflying marketing executive in Beijing until a breakdown sent him to the west on a wellness voyage of discovery – just as his peers were losing faith in the Chinese Dream. Li ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again
Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses
New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive—or help them by reducing traffic jams.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Two more Mets deserving of number retirement with David Wright's No. 5 getting immortalized
With the New York Mets retiring David Wright's No. 5, who should be next?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Mayorkas says he’s spoken 'substantively' with Noem 'a number of times'
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he has spoken “substantively” with President-elect Trump’s choice to fill his seat, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R). ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Europe is not a business backwater
Comparisons with the US stock market undersell the continent’s companies and their potentialFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
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Derrick Rose moved to tears in Bulls halftime ceremony, to have his jersey number retired
Derrick Rose still feels the love in Chicago.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Bulls to retire former MVP Derrick Rose's jersey number during 2025-26 NBA season
The recently retired Rose spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Bulls and was named MVP in 2011CBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
How Turnkey Service Improves Your Business’s Marketability
Making the case that your business can meet customers needs is key, but follow through with a reliable strategy.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
4 Ways to Drive Organic Business Growth
As companies find funding harder to come by, more are turning toward organic growth strategies. Here’s what they look like.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
Victor Wembanyama after 100 games: Set to turn 21, his numbers are staggering
Victor Wembanyama’s days as a 20-year-old in the NBA are overABC News - Jan. 4 -
Ford, Rivian stocks get boost from sales after rival Tesla’s numbers fall short
Rivian and Ford shares are on the rise after both carmakers touted growth in EV sales.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
CFP semifinals by the numbers: All four teams are members of the exclusive 900-win club
The College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams to get some new bloodABC News - Jan. 3 -
Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024
Total of 46,843 people broke the 2023 record, with nationals from Mali, Senegal and Morocco the most common. A record 46,843 people reached the Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Japan urges Australians to head off the beaten track as record numbers flood tourist hotspots
About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November last year, nearly 200,000 more than the previous record in 2019. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Undersea sabotage response is a dangerous business
Holding shady sailors to account would be a lot less perilous than risking war with a powerful nationFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
El Salvador closes 2024 with a record low number of homicides
El Salvador closed 2024 with a record low 114 homicides, continuing notable security gains under a second full year of a state of emergency that has given the government extraordinary powers and ...ABC News - Jan. 2 -
The booming business of special needs education in England
The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councilsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Fantasy Football Week 18 Lineup Decisions: Receivers who could put up big numbers in the season finale, more
Dig into the players who might be tough start/sit calls in your lineup based on game film notes, stats, moreCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
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Number of US venture capital firms falls as cash flows to tech’s top investors
Risk-averse financial institutions concentrate money on biggest Silicon Valley VCs in trend that threatens smaller groupsFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816
2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Business trends, risks and companies to watch in 2025
Will private credit reap benefits from deregulation, can the tech bubble keep inflating and will EV sales start to rise again?Financial Times - Jan. 1