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Stakes high as women’s tennis becomes huge propaganda tool for Saudi Arabia | Tumaini Carayol
Hosting the women’s tennis tour’s flagship event in Saudi Arabia shows how sport’s balance of power has shifted. Before Carlos Alcaraz dismounted from the podium after his post-match interview in ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Debate over abortion rights leads to expensive campaigns for high-stakes state Supreme Court seats
The debate over abortion rights is leading to expensive campaigns for state Supreme Courts in several states this yearHealth - ABC News - November 2 -
Here are the stakes for stocks, bonds, gold and other markets as investors await too-close-to-call election
Investors are bracing for a range of scenarios after voters finish going to the polls on Tuesday.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Warren Buffett continued to sell down his Apple stake, cutting about a quarter in the third period
The Oracle of Omaha downsized Apple — his biggest equity holding — for a fourth quarter in a row.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
With Senate control at stake, these billionaires and groups have spent over $160 million on this one Montana race
Billionaires are keeping a close eye on Montana’s Senate race and have poured an unprecedented amount of money into the state, hoping to tilt the fight to control the Senate.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Caligan picks up a stake in Verona Pharma, seeing an opportunity to generate more value
Verona Pharma has seen its share price skyrocket in anticipation of the commercial launch of its COPD treatment.Business - CNBC - November 9 -
Activist investor Elliott Management has $5 billion Honeywell stake, seeks breakup
Activist investor Elliott Management has a $5 billion-plus stake in Honeywell and is pushing the company to break itself up into two businesses.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Key to Eagles' success is clear; it won't be easy vs. Commanders
Philadelphia is a staggering 23-1 under Nick Sirianni when it does this one thing, but can Philly do it tonight vs. Washington in a showdown for the NFC East lead?Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13 -
Bryce Underwood's unstoppable rise and the high-stakes LSU vs. Michigan war for his future
Win LSU another Heisman or return hometown Michigan to glory?Sports - CBS Sports - November 14 -
Landry CEO Fertitta becomes Wynn Resorts' largest individual shareholder with nearly 10% stake
Billionaire casino mogul and Landry CEO Tilman Fertitta has increased his stake in Wynn Resorts to 9.9%Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Falcons-Broncos Has More Than a Win at Stake. Family Bragging Rights Are on the Line.
Atlanta’s Kaden Elliss beat his brother Christian in 2022. He’d like to beat another brother, too: Jonah, a rookie pass rusher for Denver.Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Ex-NBA stars Carter, McGrady part of group seeking to buy stake in Buffalo Bills, AP source says
Former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are part of a group being considered by the NFL to purchase a non-controlling minority stake in the Buffalo BillsSports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Cop29 live: UN chair ‘so sick’ of Saudi Arabia’s defence of fossil fuels
Former climate minister for Canada reacts after Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
What's at stake between Washington Spirit vs. Orlando Pride: Marta's last ride? Seb Hines shoots for history
The NWSL Championship will be a historic event, no matter which side winsSports - CBS Sports - 20 hours ago -
F1’s high-stakes gamble on Las Vegas GP is already paying out
The Strip is sprinkling its stardust on F1’s ambition to break America, with drivers, fans and locals buying into a project that already has a special feel. When Formula One threw its weight behind ...World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago -
Outrider, a Self-Driving Truck Startup, Raises $62 Million
The Colorado company got backing from the VC arm of Koch Industries, as well as Nvidia, New Enterprise Associates, and Prologis’ venture unit.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
The Paris conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian and military support
An international conference for Lebanon in Paris raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military supportWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
UK tax raid on private equity could raise £1bn, say researchers
Analysis of HMRC data by Centre for the Analysis of Taxation comes as industry braces for Budget changesBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Russia's central bank raises key rate to 21% to rein in higher-than-forecast inflation
Russia's central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21%, citing higher-than-forecast consumer price increases.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Alleged Al Fayed victims raise concerns over Harrods settlement process
Four women have decided to discontinue claims through the London department store’s schemeBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Russia Raises Interest Rate to 21 Percent, Its Highest in Decades
Military spending and recruitment are causing the country’s economy to overheat, leaving regulators in a struggle to rein in rising prices.Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn
Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
England's defensive woes in loss to Germany raise alarm about Euros readiness
The Lionesses conceded four goals in a loss that forces England's coach to answer questions.Sports - ESPN - October 27