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Even with October struggles, AL MVP Aaron Judge just put up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen

Yes, the Yankees captain underwhelmed in a 14-game postseason sample, but his 2024 was, by OPS+, the best season by a hitter since Barry Bonds in 2004.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 8 minutes ago

Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live

UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Japan exports rise more than expected in October, rebounding from 43-month low

Japan's trade deficit expanded to 461.2 billion yen ($2.98 billion), compared to September's revised figure of 294.1 billion yen.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Japan records a trade deficit in October for a 4th straight month, despite export recovery

Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and rising energy prices kept import costs high

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Israeli police question Netanyahu aide over alleged October 7 call tampering

Probe comes as prime minister is already under pressure over separate investigation into leaks from his office

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

10-, 30-year Treasury yields end at 4-month highs as investors weigh inflation risks

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Wednesday as traders weighed rising expectations for a quarter-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December against the potentially ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

U.S. inflation rose 2.6% in October, a month after Fed's first rate cut

The Federal Reserve began cutting its benchmark rate in September amid cooling inflation.

Consumer prices up 0.2 percent in October, 2.6 percent over past year

Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October and 2.6 percent over the previous 12 months as inflation slowly but surely returns to pre-pandemic norms, according to new Labor Department data released ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Boeing delivers fewest planes since 2020, warns factory restart after strike will take weeks

Boeing handed over 14 airplanes in October and said it will be several weeks before production can fully resume.

Business - CNBC - November 12

FC Cincinnati's Marco Angulo dies from injuries sustained in October car crash

The 22-year-old Angulo was on loan to Ecuadorian side L.D.U. Quito this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Trout vs. Harper in October? No Astros title in 2017? What if every World Series was between No. 1 seeds?

The 2024 Fall Classic featured the teams with each league's best record. It doesn't happen often -- but what if it ALWAYS did?

Sports - ESPN - November 12

China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected

The world's second largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.

The warehouse retailer says demand was “negatively affected” by “abnormal consumer activity” tied to the September events.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Six Flags’ revenue beats as theme-park operator says consumers flocked to its parks in October

Six Flags Entertainment Corp.’s stock rose 2.9% early Wednesday, after the theme-park operator’s third-quarter revenue beat consensus estimates and it said strong consumer demand continued through ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Battle of the billionaires: the mega rich spending to swing the US election

A small number of big spenders are having an outsize effect on fundraising in the 2024 presidential vote

World - Financial Times - October 27

Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks

Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edge

World - Financial Times - October 26

Europe’s fiscal tug of war

Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovation

World - Financial Times - October 26

Musk’s X to undershoot revenue goals from political advertising

Social media platform has raised a fraction of $100mn target and mainly from Trump and Republicans

World - Financial Times - October 26

What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election

A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction to polling distracting people from the issues at stake?

World - Financial Times - October 26

Nets vs. Magic odds, line, score prediction, start time: 2024 NBA picks, October 25 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for the Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets on Friday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Raptors vs. 76ers odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, October 25 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors on Friday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

76ers vs. Bucks odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, October 23 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers game on Wednesday