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Retail sales post solid gain in September, showing a continued strong economy

Retail sales increased 0.4% in September, with strength in a broad range of categories that overcame weak gas and auto spending, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Tory politician's wife jailed for race hate post

Lucy Connolly, wife of West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly, is jailed for 31 months.

Watchdog opens investigation into anti-immigrant posts on Facebook

Oversight Board says parent company Meta has ‘serious questions’ to answer over two posts allowed to remain online. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta must answer “serious questions” about its handling of ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

ABB Posts Higher Profit, Raises Margin Guidance

The Swiss industrial-technology company’s profit and revenue rose as the electrification business offset weakness in robotics, discrete automation and e-mobility.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Ministers explore handing Post Office to sub-postmasters

The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC.

Ministers explore plan to hand Post Office to subpostmasters

Campaigner Alan Bates says mutualisation won’t work as organisation will continue to need government subsidies. Ministers want to turn the Post Office into a co-operative and have asked business ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Tele2 Posts Higher Profits; Backs Targets

Tele2 reported a slightly higher third-quarter net profit, helped by growth in revenue from its core telecommunications services, though revenue and underlying earnings were a touch below ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Post Office scandal musical 'shows the heartache'

After a landmark TV drama, more wrongly accused sub-postmasters are shown in a new stage musical.

Abortion Pills Are Safe. Post-Roe America Isn’t.

In many states, hospitals are delaying or denying standard reproductive care.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

No More ‘Single Girl’ Posts for This Comedic Writer

Sara Runnels was known for her humorous stories and social media shares about the single life, but her dating status quickly changed after meeting Adam Zack.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

NY Post endorses Trump after previous criticisms

The New York Post is endorsing former President Trump for president, arguing that his record in the White House matters more than his tendency to be "ridiculously hyperbolic." Writing that Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Washington Post Says It Won’t Endorse a Presidential Candidate

The decision was made by Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. Will Lewis, the chief executive, said the paper was “returning to our roots” of not making ...

Business - The New York Times - October 25

The Washington Post ends backing presidential candidates as paper says Bezos axed Harris endorsement

The Washington Post's editorial board will not make a presidential endorsement this year or "in any future presidential election," the newspaper's publisher and chief executive announced Friday.

Marty Baron on Post endorsement choice: 'This is cowardice'

Marty Baron, the former executive editor for The Washington Post, said it is "cowardice" for the publication not to endorse a presidential candidate in this year's election. “This is cowardice, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Washington Post reels from Bezos decision to not endorse

The Washington Post is reeling from a decision to abstain from endorsing a presidential candidate in the 2024 election, a move that was reportedly made by billionaire owner Jeff Bezos after its ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Inside The Washington Post’s Decision to Stop Presidential Endorsements

Post owner Jeff Bezos ended the decades-long practice, weeks after a discussion at a meeting in Miami. The move has drawn criticism in and outside the newsroom.

Business - The New York Times - October 27

Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests

A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Jeff Bezos kills the once-great Washington Post

Two billionaire newspaper owners, Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos, have announced their papers will not be endorsing any presidential candidates in the 2024 election, citing their organizations' ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Washington Post cancellations hit 250,000 – 10% of subscribers

Reader backlash against decision not to make presidential endorsement rolls on despite Bezos defense of decision. Deterioration of the Washington Post’s subscriber base continued on Tuesday, hours ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Marler criticised after saying haka 'needs binning'

England prop Joe Marler is criticised after posting that the haka "needs binning" before Saturday's match against New Zealand.

Marler sorry for 'poorly articulated' haka post

England prop Joe Marler apologises for his "poorly articulated" social media post in which he said the haka "needs binning" before Saturday's match against New Zealand.