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U.S. trade deficit widens to 30-month high as imports flood in before port strike. GDP shaved.

The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a 30-month high in September, keeping the economy from posting a second straight 3% increase in gross domestic product.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

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 - 20 minutes ago

Taking Time

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah confirms death of prospective leader Hashem Safieddine in Israeli attack

Militant group confirms death of official who had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah. In a statement on its official Telegram channel, Israel’s military has claimed that overnight it struck ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Wars, debt, climate crisis and Covid have halted anti-poverty fight – World Bank

Setbacks mean UN goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is impossible to hit, report finds. Wars, debt, the climate crisis and the pandemic have combined to halt progress in the fight against ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Weight-loss drug firm accused of prioritising profits after halting insulin pen production

Novo Nordisk’s decision will force people in developing countries to use outdated glass vials and syringes, warn campaigners. The pharmaceutical company behind injectable weight-loss drugs has been ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Texas Supreme Court halts execution of Robert Roberson in "shaken baby syndrome" case

Late Thursday night, the Texas Supreme Court issued a last-minute stay of execution for Robert Roberson, who was set to become the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction linked ...

Kenya's president nominates interior minister as new deputy but high court orders halt to process

Kenya’s president has nominated the country’s interior minister as his new deputy

World - ABC News - October 18

Robert Roberson, whose Texas execution was halted, may appear in person at legislative hearing

Robert Roberson, a condemned man whose execution was halted, is expected to appear in person Monday at a legislative hearing in Austin, Texas.

Taylor Pendrith holds lead at 2024 Shriners Children's Open with second round halted following long delay

Back-to-back reigning champion Tom Kim was projected to miss the cut at end of play Friday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Russia halting strikes on energy targets could lead to peace talks, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president floats mutual cessation of aerial attacks on power grids as first step towards ending war

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Georgia Supreme Court halts reinstatement of new election rules while weighing appeal

Georgia's top court on Tuesday declined to let several controversial election rules go into effect while it weighs an appeal by national Republicans. The rules were passed in recent months by the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Russian arms group warns it may halt exports as Ukraine war demands surge

Rostec chief Sergei Chemezov, an ally of Vladimir Putin, also blames high interest rates for making overseas sales difficult

World - Financial Times - October 23

50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparations

Fifty years ago, Philadelphia prison officials ended a medical testing program that had allowed a University of Pennsylvania researcher to conduct human testing on incarcerated people, many of them ...

Health - ABC News - October 23

Five-try Harlequins spoil Henry Slade’s return as Exeter fail to halt losing run

Exeter 19-36 Harlequins Will Evans scores two tries in dominant away win Some relief for England but still no satisfaction for a winless Exeter. If the sight of Henry Slade proving his fitness ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Israel approves two bills that could halt UNRWA's aid delivery to Gaza. What does that mean?

Israel's parliament has passed bills banning the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in Israel and the Palestinian territories

World - ABC News - October 29

Trump is considering halting federal grants to police depts. that decline to conduct mass deportations

As Trump promises the largest mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in US history if re-elected, his team is considering withholding federal police grants from local law enforcement agencies ...

Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until January

Ford plans to halt production of the F-150 Lightning until January to address high inventories and reduce losses of the all-electric pickup trucks.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until 2025

DETROIT — Ford Motor plans to halt production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning from mid-November until early next year to address bloated inventories and narrow losses on the pickup trucks.

Paolo Banchero injury update: Magic star out indefinitely with torn oblique, bringing a halt to torrid start

Banchero will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Business takes centre stage

Plus, earnings season peaks, Nike’s new boss begins, Tokyo Metro IPO pricing unveiled and Labour woos UK investment

World - Financial Times - October 13

Boeing takes a hit

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Boeing posts $6B loss ahead of union vote On Wednesday morning, Boeing reported ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

States take leading role on AI

The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, November 1, 2024 LEADING THE DAY States take leading role on AI as Washington lags Image © Getty Images State lawmakers across the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

WATCH: Chris Martin takes a tumble

Fans gasped as Coldplay front man Chris Martin tumbled into an open trapdoor while on stage in Australia. Martin got up and continued the show.

"The Dish Recipe": Exciting take on broccoli

In today's "Dish Recipe," New York Times Cooking shares a 20-minute broccoli dish that packs surprising flavor and could make even the fussiest eaters ask for seconds.

Gaudreau's dad takes ice with Jackets at practice

The Blue Jackets hosted Johnny Gaudreau, the father of Johnny and Matthew who were killed by a suspected drunk driver, at practice Monday.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Morning Report — Break a political deadlock? Take risks.

In today’s issue: Vice President Harris insists she’s the underdog in the presidential race. This week, she’s campaigning that way. Underdogs, when hemmed in, take risks. And sitting for a Fox News ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

WATCH: Singer takes a tumble during concert

Olivia Rodrigo shocked fans in Melbourne, Australia, after she fell into a hole on the stage. She later posted on social media, saying she was doing fine after the incident.

My Employee Takes Credit for the Whole Team’s Work

And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - October 15

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