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100 events in: Weighing the pros and cons of the UFC Apex as 'the future of fighting'

With the UFC's home arena reaching its 100th event on Saturday, Ben Fowlkes examines how the facility has reshaped fight night — for better or worse.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

The pros and cons for investors of nonstop trading as NYSE looks to go 22 hours a day

The Big Board announced on Friday that it was seeking approval to expand trading on its electronic Arca platform from 16 hours a day to 22 hours a day.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Weighing the pros, cons of keeping Billy Napier as Florida endorses coach amid rapidly changing landscape

Napier has a sub-.500 record, and the highlights have been few and far between, but there are reasons to keep him

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Inside look at New York Comic Con 2024

New York Comic Con is underway at the Javits Center in Manhattan. The four-day event kicked off Thursday with panels previewing upcoming movies and TV shows, celebrity appearances and lots of ...

Trump’s Biggest Con: Pretending He’s on the Side of Working Men and Women

He’s even more antilabor and pro-plutocrat than orthodox Republicans.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Nintendo's First Official Switch Joy-Con Charging Stand Launches Today (Cappy Not Included)

Official Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Two-Way Charging Stand ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 17

NY Fed: ‘Reserves remain abundant’

Cute new measure of the reserve regime just dropped

World - Financial Times - October 21

How to watch Wyoming Cowboys vs. Con. St. Paul Golden Bears: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch Wyoming vs. Concordia University-St. Paul basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Philadelphia Fed’s factory gauge jumps in October

Index rises to 10.3, second straight monthly gain

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Feds charge fan with arson for flares in Orlando

A man has been charged with "arson of a building that led to personal injuries" after releasing two flares into the stands at an Orlando City match at Inter&Co stadium in Orlando, Florida, federal ...

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Four policymakers agree the central bank should make further rate cuts, though some support a slower, smaller set of reductions.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Fed should beware of wishing on an R-star

US central bank risks reviving inflation if it keeps lowering the federal funds rate in pursuit of a nirvana state

World - Financial Times - October 23

Fed Beige Book continues to point to sluggish economy

Nine out of 12 districts report flat or declining activity.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows

Overall inflation slowed in September from a year earlier, though some signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts

“Trump is a president who likes to spend, he was a real-estate developer who loves to borrow. I don’t think he’s shaken either of those ideals,” notes one analyst.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Trump Is Inheriting Booming Markets and a Decisive Fed

Stocks and bitcoin are smashing records while the labor market deteriorates, U.S. debt balloons, and housing affordability worsens.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Trump is not expected to try to fire Fed Chair Powell

Federal Reserve watchers don’t think that President-elect Donald Trump will seek to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his post before the central bank chief’s term ends in mid-2026.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

Here's what changed in the new Fed statement

This is a comparison of Thursday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in September.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.

The Fed talks about not talking about Trump

Jay Powell sets some limits

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

The Fed’s Job Is About to Get a Lot Harder

Jerome Powell sees an uncertain path as Trump enters the White House and inflation wavers.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Feds investigate racist text messages sent nationwide

Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages that were sent this week to residents in at least 19 states, from California to Connecticut. The texts were also sent to students at ...

Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms

The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.

Pro-Israel Columbia professor barred from campus

An assistant professor at Columbia University was barred from campus starting Tuesday night, with the school accusing him of harassment and intimidation directed at other employees. Shai Davidai, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Eglu Pro Chicken Coop Review: A Better Box

Our tester’s chickens find their happy place in the new Eglu Pro.

Tech - Wired - October 17

11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Minnesota

The protesters created barricades and trapped staff inside Morrill Hall, which houses the office of the president.

Soundpeats' Capsule3 Pro+ Review: The Best Cheap Earbuds

The name might be a mouthful, but these are the best earbuds I've ever heard under $100.

Tech - Wired - October 22

More councils hit by pro-Russia cyber attack

The unitary authority says its website is down due to a cyber attack affecting several councils.

In Pro Sports, as in the U.S., Political Support Is Divided

A pro-Harris video from LeBron James. A pro-Trump hat on Nick Bosa. With Election Day near, more have been showing their preference.

Business - The New York Times - November 2

Is Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Good for Games?

Apple claims its newest line of phones will let you play everything from Apple Arcade indies to AAA titles. It does, but don't expect a console-level experience.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access

Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.

PS5 Pro Review - Powerful On Paper, Ordinary In Action

When the PlayStation 5 debuted in November 2020, Sony made a compelling case for picking one up. In addition to simply being a shiny new console, the value proposition it presented was largely in ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

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