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‘I am nothing if not persistent’: Lesley Imgart, winner of our graphic short story prize 2024
It was fifth time lucky for Imgart in this year’s Observer/Faber award for emerging cartoonists, with her spellbinding tale about the life of a young witch. Read winner Lesley Imgart’s Witch Way? ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Book Review: British novelist Naomi Wood is out with an astonishingly good short story collection
“This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” is the debut story collection of the British author Naomi WoodEntertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short
Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Harris falls short with female voters, stunning Democrats
Vice President Harris’s strategy of riding on a surge of female support ultimately fell flat, with hints that Election Day could see a historic gender gap failing to materialize. White women sided ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
The undercover hedge funds financing activist short sellers
When Wall Street’s self-styled financial detectives allege malfeasance, these silent partners stand to reap the benefitsBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
E.l.f. CEO addresses short seller's fraud accusations
In a Thursday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, E.l.f. Beauty CEO denied recent accusations from a high-profile short seller.Business - CNBC - November 22 -
Hurley says late call 'a joke' after UConn falls
UConn coach Dan Hurley blasted referees for their officiating late during the two-time defending national champion and second-ranked Huskies' 99-97 overtime loss to Memphis on Monday in the first ...Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Coinbase’s stock falls nearly 5% as earnings fall short of estimates
Coinbase Global Inc.’s stock fell in after-hours trading Wednesday, after the cryptocurrency exchange’s third-quarter profit and revenue fell short of estimates.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Samsung falls short of expectations as chipmaker fails to reap AI benefits
Third-quarter operating profit far lower than analyst consensus and trails domestic rival SK HynixWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages
Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
With 2 Short Sentences, Walmart Just Made a Brilliant Announcement
‘You don’t get any extra points for the fact that something’s very hard to do.’Business - Inc. - October 31 -
GOP: Anything short of 52-seat Senate majority would be a 'failure'
Republicans believe that they are in prime shape to win at least 52 seats in the Senate with only days to go until Election Day. The GOP has long been favored to win back the upper chamber, but ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Avis’s stock slides after third-quarter earnings fall short of estimates
Avis Budget Group’s stock was falling in after-hours trade Thursday, after the car-rental company’s third-quarter earnings fell short of estimates.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
A Year on, Intel’s Touted AI-chip Deals Have Fallen Short
Despite increased sales projections overall, the chipmaker did not sell as many of its Gaudi AI chips as its CEO hoped.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Burger King parent Restaurant Brands falls short of third-quarter expectations
Net sales climbed 24.7%, largely thanks to the company's acquisitions of its largest U.S. Burger King franchisee and its Popeyes business in China.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Harris’s Short 2024 Campaign Was Her Undoing — and Biden’s Fault
By seeking re-election, Biden deprived Harris of months of campaigning that might have helped her.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Even as the Bengals Fell Short, Ja’Marr Chase Made History
The Cincinnati star became the first player in N.F.L. history to record multiple games of 250-plus receiving yards and two-plus touchdowns.Sports - The New York Times - November 8 -
Kennedy could be on short list for HHS secretary, Trump allies say
Republicans' newly won control of the Senate may have buoyed Kennedy's odds of a role in the Trump administration.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Recess appointments could short-circuit Senate opposition to Trump nominees: ANALYSIS
The use of recess appointments to install members of Donald Trump's Cabinet would circumvent a key Senate process, consolidating presidential power.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
COP29 occurs in Azerbaijan as world falls short of climate goals
Addressing the financial challenges of climate change will be one of the main goals at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. Lisa Sachs, the director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
This group of cryptocurrencies is starting to make a dent in demand for short-term Treasurys
Cryptocurrencies are making their way through the plumbing of the financial market — and one of the most interesting ways they’re doing this is by reaching into the U.S. government-debt market.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short
Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
UK flying taxi firm pins hopes on investors as cash runs short
Vertical’s crash and cash crisis highlight challenge of making flying taxis a reality after nearly a century of efforts. On a dreary November day in the Cotswolds, England, the VX4 – a cross ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
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Warren Gatland doubles down on Wales job but public support in short supply
Under-fire coach eager to stay in post despite losing run Defeat by South Africa would be 12th on the bounce The last rites, if that is what they are, are going to drag on a while longer yet. On ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
'I've got a long memory' - Starc jokes with Rana after short ball
Australia seamer Mitchell Starc tells India's Harshit Rana that he bowls faster than him and he has a "long memory" after a short ball on day two of the first Test in Perth.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Harris return short-lived as Ole Miss WR exits
Ole Miss standout receiver Tre Harris aggravated a lower-body injury in the first half at Florida and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Matt Rempe Short Stint Back With Rangers Ends With Controversial Hit
Matt Rempe deliverd a controversial hit to Jake Neighbors in his one game back with the Rangers.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
What we learned as Warriors' comeback falls short in loss to Thunder
The Warriors' comeback wasn't enough as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Golden State 105-101 in a Western Conference showdown Wednesday at Chase Center.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Devon sent: a short, epic train ride into the wintry wonders of the Exe estuary
The spectacular estuary is a haven for thousands of migrant birds each winter, and perfect to explore on foot and by boat. The Christmas market doesn’t know what’s hit it. At 8.30 on a mid-November ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Bears botch final play as comeback vs. Lions falls short
A dominant first half gave Detroit enough cushion to come away with its 10th straight win. On the other hand, Chicago found another way to lose.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 21 hours ago -
Pink beach shorts & knockouts with broken arm - Loughnane's fighting life
From fighting with a broken arm to competing at the last minute in pink swimming shorts - Brendan Loughnane relives moments from a remarkable career.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 7 hours ago -
Florida's takeover of the GOP is about to transform Washington
POLITICO reporters discuss what Florida’s takeover of the Republican Party means in a second Trump administration.Politics - Politico - 3 days ago -
Florida's takeover of the GOP is about to transform Washington
POLITICO reporters discuss what Florida’s takeover of the Republican Party means in a second Trump administration.Politics - Politico - 3 days ago -
Florida's takeover of the GOP is about to transform Washington
POLITICO reporters discuss what Florida’s takeover of the Republican Party means in a second Trump administration.Politics - Politico - 3 days ago -
Florida's takeover of the GOP is about to transform Washington
POLITICO reporters discuss what Florida’s takeover of the Republican Party means in a second Trump administration.Politics - Politico - 3 days ago -
The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say
Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thoughtTech - ABC News - November 20 -
The real story of the first Thanksgiving
Historian Kenneth C. Davis, the bestselling author of "Don't Know Much About History" and "The World in Books," joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the history behind Thanksgiving and some of the ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
A Breakup Was Just the Beginning of Their Story
When Amaiya Davis and Matthew Wynter’s relationship ended abruptly, Ms. Davis blamed it on a cosmic shift, but she never lost hope. “I think part of me always knew we would get back together,” she ...Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 hours ago
