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Business - The New York Times
Southwest Strikes a Truce With the Activist Hedge Fund Elliott
The airline will appoint six new directors to its board, avoiding a proxy fight with the activist investor Elliott Investment Management, one of its largest shareholders.4 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Rare typed copy of The Little Prince to go on sale for $1.25m
A typed copy of children's story The Little Prince, hand-annotated by the author, will go on sale in November.10 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Investment funds circle visual effects group Technicolor
The Paris-based moviemaking tech company is holding talks over a potential saleYesterday -
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Top stories - BBC News
NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s
A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Boise State star RB Ashton Jeanty launches scholarship fund to help support future Broncos athletes
The Heisman Trophy contender is looking to make an impact for his school off the field2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Birth of rare lemur celebrated by wildlife park
The baby greater bamboo lemur is born at Cotswold Wildlife Park in Oxfordshire.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
The funding crisis threatening England’s special needs education
Cost of specialist school places is placing huge financial strain on cash-strapped councils4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
The index fund cushion is an equal opportunity booster for stocks
S&P 500 index and ETF money is oblivious to stock valuations of any kind and ignorant to upgrades and downgrades.4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Rare Copy of U.S. Constitution Sells for More Than $11 Million
The document, which was sold to an anonymous bidder at an auction in North Carolina, was among the first copies of the Constitution ever printed, experts said.5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Mets pull off rare MLB playoff feat during impressive NLCS Game 5 win vs. Dodgers
The Mets accomplished something that had not taken place in a postseason game since 20025 days ago - MLB -
World - The New York Times
Lebanon Issues Rare Criticism of Iran Over ‘Blatant Interference’
Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, summoned Tehran’s envoy over reported comments by a senior Iranian official on a U.N. resolution deemed a precondition for a cease-fire.6 days ago - Iran -
Top stories - CBS News
A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution sells for $9 million at auction
A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution forgotten inside a filing cabinet sold on Thursday for a $9 million hammer price, the auction house confirmed to CBS News.6 days ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
'No one really saw this coming': Chargers' Scott Matlock is NFL's ultra-rare two-way player
Scott Matlock splits time between fullback and the defensive line for the Chargers, a fittingly singular role for a player who has defied odds.6 days ago - NFL -
World - Financial Times
Pension fund use of ETFs surges in Europe
Institutional iShares assets under management have been growing at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 30% in the region, according to BlackRockOctober 18 -
Politics - NBC News
Melania Trump to attend Al Smith dinner with her husband in a rare appearance
The former first lady has made few public appearances with her husband during the 2024 campaign.October 17 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
How a congresswoman is using AI to speak up amid rare diagnosis
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia, who is retiring after this term, was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy. There is no cure for her condition, which has rapidly robbed her of ...October 17 -
Tech - VentureBeat
Daffy Charitable Fund launches novel private stock donations for workplaces
Daffy.org, a modern platform for charitable giving, has launched its groundbreaking Private Stock Donation Program to benefit charities.October 17 -
World - Financial Times
Unequal school funding hobbles the American dream
The next administration must act on disparities in education resources and teaching quality that choke social mobilityOctober 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
TikToker Rachel Yaffe dies of rare liver cancer at 27
Rachel Yaffe, a 27-year-old TikTok star with a rare form of liver cancer, has died.October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
A rare look inside a giant panda nursery | 60 Minutes Archive
Once bound for extinction, giant pandas were saved by their one evolutionary advantage: they're adorable. Scott Pelley reported on their resurgence in 2019. This week, two giant pandas from China ...October 16 -
World - ABC News
China's leader makes rare visit to province facing Taiwan following major war exercises
China’s President Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to a province facing Taiwan, following military exercises mobilizing China’s navy, air force, missile force and land troops to simulate a blockade ...October 16 - China -
Tech - VentureBeat
Games VC funding is stabilizing, but growth-stage funding is up | Konvoy
Konvoy has published its latest report on venture capital funding in the gaming industry, which shows signs of normalizing.October 16 -
Sports - The New York Times
In N.H.L. Game, a Rare Goalie Play Makes History
Filip Gustavsson had never scored a goal at any level of hockey.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
GOP senators push for more FEMA funding
A group of GOP senators announced legislation Wednesday to replenish a critical disaster relief fund as members on both sides have sounded alarm over its finances amid back-to-back hurricanes. The ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
US unveils sanctions targeting Hezbollah funding
The Biden administration announced new sanctions Wednesday against three individuals and four companies with alleged ties to revenue streams for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. A press ...October 16 -
Tech - Wired
Trumpcoin Launches With a Whimper
Investors scooped up only a small number of the Trump family's new World Liberty Financial crypto tokens after website reliability issues interfered with a launch event.October 16 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Lyft launches voter transportation initiative
Ride-hailing service Lyft announced that it will offer discounted rideshare, bike-share and scooters on Election Day, an initiative designed to increase transportation access for voters, according ...October 16 -
World - The New York Times
Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley
While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds
The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.October 15 -
Top stories - The New York Times
SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says
Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.October 15 - Joe Biden -
Sports - CBS Sports
Tom Kim could join likes of Tiger Woods by pulling off rare three-peat at 2024 Shriners Children's Open
Kim is listed as the favorite to win the Shriners Children's Open for the third straight yearOctober 15 - Golf -
Business - CNBC
How a rare type of mortgage is landing homebuyers a 3% rate
U.S. homebuyers are looking into mortgage assumption as a way to secure a sub-3% mortgage rate.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Girl’s life saved by pioneering rare diseases study
Diagnosis of Jaydi's genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
SBA disaster loan fund running low
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SBA disaster loan fund running low Congress is facing more pressure ...October 14 -
World - ABC News
In Denmark, 50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons have been unearthed, a rare discovery
Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletonsOctober 14