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538's final forecasts for the 2024 election

538's final forecasts for the 2024 election for president between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, plus the Senate and House.

Book Review: 'The Name of This Band is R.E.M.' is a vivid journey through the rock band's history

Peter Ames Carlin writes a cultural history of the rock bank in “The Name of This Band is R

Entertainment - ABC News - 9 hours ago

This one goes out to the band we loved: Author reclaims R.E.M.'s artistry throughout its lifespan

Early fans were dismayed when R.E.M. became a massive major-label success. But author Peter Ames Carlin argues that the band retained its artistry even as its popularity surged.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 14 hours ago

These are the S&P 500’s biggest laggards for October, down by as much as 29%

Super Micro joined the list after a 33% drop on Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Psychologist Reacts to Silent Hill 2's Endings

Alexander Kriss is a clinical psychologist and author based in New York, and has written extensively about games, and the effect games can have on their players. He's also a lifelong fan of Silent ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge as Ford Loses Billions

Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

To few in F1's surprise, Verstappen overstepped in Mexico

Max Verstappen's aggressive race craft has earned him a less-than-glittering reputation.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

A Chaotic Start and Surprising Result in Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix

For the second consecutive race, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have been involved in incidents that resulted in significant penalties.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Silverstone to upgrade infrastructure as F1’s popularity rises

Home of British Grand Prix builds new infrastructure with facilities to foster next generation of racers

Business - Financial Times - October 27

RFK Jr.'s presence on Michigan, Wisconsin ballots raises concerns for Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presence on the ballot in the swing states of Michigan and Wisconsin is raising concerns that he could inadvertently draw crucial votes from former President Trump. Kennedy, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

This ETF has trounced the S&P 500 with bets on AI in a surprising sector

Macrae Sykes of Gabelli Funds explains his strategy, which looks beyond the Nvidia-focused AI hardware buildout.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Klay sinks 6 3s, all smiles in winning Mavs debut

Klay Thompson scored 22 points and hit 6 3-pointers to set a franchise record in a Mavs debut, helping Dallas top the Spurs 120-109.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

The N.B.A.’s Newest Stadium Has a Seating Arrangement Unlike Any Other

“The Wall!” is a 4,500 seat area at the Intuit Dome, a steep section full of just Clippers fans.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

Top prosecutor at U.N.'s highest court denies sexual misconduct claims

As ICC prosecutor Karim Khan sought charges against Hamas leaders and Israeli PM Netanyahu, he faced allegations of sexual misconduct.

Apply Now for Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500

Get recognized as one of the nation’s top women business leaders.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Psychologist Reacts to Silent Hill 2's Characters and Themes

Alexander Kriss is a clinical psychologist and author based in New York, and has written extensively about why we play games, and the effect games can have on their players. He's also a lifelong ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

Eurozone activity contracts again in October, S&P PMI surveys suggest

The eurozone’s economy looks set to weaken further, with activity contracting for a second-straight month, as policymakers at the European Central Bank consider whether to accelerate interest-rate ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

2024's Best-Selling Games In The US So Far

Top sellers Circana, the research group formerly known as NPD, has published its latest monthly US sales report, providing an updated look at the best-selling games of 2024 thus far. With the ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Ancelotti hails Vini Jr.'s 'energy' in comeback win

Vinicius Junior scored a hat trick as part of five second half goals for Real Madrid in the 5-2 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

"Mornings Memory": A look back at 1990's quirky recession

In this fun "Mornings Memory," we revisit a hands-on illustration from 1990, where large and colorful balls were used on CBS This Morning to explain the complexities of supply and demand during a ...

Black Ops 6's Replacer Is Even Replacing NFL Mascots Now

The release date of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 may not be a national holiday, but that won't stop some players from coming up with an excuse to stay home from work that day. That's the entire idea ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

How Project 2025's rightward vision became a flashpoint in this year's election

For a year, Project 2025 has endured as a persistent force in the presidential election

Is an End to the S&P 500’s Record Rally in Sight?

The S&P 500’s huge gains over the past two years won’t be duplicated some analysts say, as a series of economic challenges piles up.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Meet Inc.’s 2024 Power Partners

The 359 businesses listed here make up your ultimate B2B company directory.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Trump uses expletive to refer to Harris: 'You're a s--- vice president'

With two weeks left until election day, former President Donald Trump spent the weekend in Pennsylvania, raising eyebrows with a vulgar aside about the late Arnold Palmer and using an expletive to ...

Politics - NBC News - October 21

Trump calls Harris a ’s—- vice president’ during Pennsylvania rally

Former President Donald Trump called Vice President Kamala Harris a "s--- vice president" during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - October 20

Trump calls Harris a ‘s--- vice president’ and mentions Arnold Palmer’s genitals in bizarre rally

Former President Donald Trump called rival Kamala Harris a "s--- vice president" during a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening, punctuating his broader argument that she is too liberal ...

Firearms Expert Reacts to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Guns

Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down the guns from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, including the bolt-action revolving rifle, the ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 19

Trump has gained in 538's forecast, but the election is still a toss-up

538's 2024 presidential election forecast shows a very close, toss-up race, with Trump taking a small lead.

S&P 500 looks solid here — but the VIX is sending mixed signals

S&P 500 looks solid, and charts are positive for Amphenol, APA, wheat and Walgreens.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

One Of 2025's Best-Looking RPGs Stars The Voices Of Daredevil And Gollum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive has revealed more details on the English voice actor cast of its game, and it looks like this action-RPG has a pretty stacked roster of ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Heir to Hamilton's throne: Antonelli is F1's next big thing

At just 18 years old, Kimi Antonelli is set to be the most hyped rookie in F1 since Lewis Hamilton -- the man whose seat the Italian will take in 2025.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Why Brock Purdy Is One of the N.F.L.’s Best Quarterbacks

The 49ers’ passer has remarkably similar numbers to Joe Burrow.

Sports - The New York Times - October 15

S. Carolina, UConn start atop women's hoops poll

South Carolina received 27 of 30 first-place votes and is ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 preseason women's college basketball poll ahead of UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Neymar backs 'idol' Vini Jr.'s Ballon d'Or claim

Neymar has said he is hoping that countryman Vinícius Júnior becomes the first Brazilian in 17 years to win the Ballon d'Or award.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer

South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-up

World - Financial Times - October 15

‘800lb gorilla’: luxury brands battle China’s hit grey-market app

Sales of top brands on DeWu make up estimated 70% of country’s grey market as consumers hunt for lower prices

World - Financial Times - October 15

Pandas from China en route to Washington, D.C.'s National Zoo

A pair of giant pandas is set to arrive at the National Zoo on Tuesday less than a year after the Washington zoo sent Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji back to China.

Is M.L.B.’s Revamped Playoff Format Fair?

Frequent upsets have prompted questions about the 12-team tournament.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

Expect more emerging market sovereign defaults, says S&P

Countries exiting restructurings have lower ratings than in the past and may struggle to access capital

Business - Financial Times - October 14

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