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UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer

UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Microsoft Earnings Show Quarterly Revenue Is Up 16% to $65.6 Billion

The company’s profit increased 11 percent to $24.7 billion, beating Wall Street’s expectations and its own predictions.

Tech - The New York Times - October 30

Siemens to Buy Altair in $10.6 Billion Equity Deal

The German industrial giant is acquiring software and technology company Altair, a deal that will increase Siemens’s digital business revenue.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Amazon Stock Jumps After Earnings Report Record $15.3 Billion Profit

The tech giant’s cloud computing business picked up steam and its retail business showed resiliency.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Kroger Finalizes $1.37 Billion Opioid Crisis Settlement

Kroger finalized a $1.37 billion settlement in connection with the grocery chain’s role in the U.S. opioid crisis, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

U.K. government cuts NatWest stake by £1 billion

The British government on Monday said it further trimmed its crisis-era investment in U.K. bank NatWest.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Rivian’s stock soars as joint venture with Volkswagen is upsized to $5.8 billion

Rivian Automotive Inc. and Volkswagen have launched their upsized joint venture, joining forces with the goal of creating “cutting-edge” electric-vehicle technology.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Corruption overshadows Ukraine's multi-billion reconstruction progam

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Samsung Electronics Plans $7 Billion Share Buyback

The South Korean technology giant’s stock repurchase plan comes amid investor concerns over its flagship memory-chip business, which is missing out on the artificial intelligence boom.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

MicroStrategy’s stock surges on $4.6 billion bitcoin buy

MicroStrategy shares are surging on the software company and cryptocurrency play’s $4.6 billion bitcoin buy.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

MicroStrategy’s $30 billion Bitcoin Bet Is Paying Off

The stock is up 460 percent this year thanks to the crypto—more than double Nvidia’s returns.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

A look at the $3 billion classroom safety industry

With school shootings continuing throughout the U.S., classroom safety has become big business. Mark Strassmann takes a look at how some companies are trying to keep students safe.

7-Eleven, the Slurpee and a $47 Billion Takeover Battle

The convenience chain is at the center of a bidding war between would-be buyers on two continents. Here’s why they’re hungry for it.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 19 hours ago

1960s civil rights protesters who staged historic sit-in finally have arrest records cleared

Simon Bouie told his mother and grandmother he wasn’t going to get in trouble back in 1960.

2024 Zozo Championship leaderboard, scores: Justin Thomas sits two shots back of lead after Round 3 in Japan

The two-time PGA Championship winner will enter the final round two strokes off the lead

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Week 9 Overreaction: Texas A&M sits atop the SEC & Notre Dame boosts its resume | College Football Enquirer

Following Week 9, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde overreact to the outcomes of Texas A&M vs. LSU, Notre Dame vs. Navy and Colorado vs. UCF. They discuss the quick progression of this ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after big win vs. Cowboys

Here is where the San Francisco 49ers and the rest of the NFL stand in the latest power rankings heading into Week 9 of the 2024 season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

College football rankings: Penn State sits above Ohio State as Georgia moves to No. 2 in CBS Sports 134

The Buckeyes check in one spot behind the Nittany Lions ahead of their pivotal Week 10 meeting in Happy Valley

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

The Playlist: Week 2 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

As NBA injuries continue to mount, Dan Titus reveals his pickups to help fill the void on your fantasy hoops rosters.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Fantasy Basketball Week 2 Start/Sit: Why Jordan Hawkins just might be the man for the moment, and more

Jordan Hawkins has hit the base running, taking advantage of injuries to key players

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Therapy-speak and 80s hairstyles: will Harris’s Brené Brown sit-down swing white female voters?

The Democrat’s cozy chat with the vulnerability expert was largely apolitical – which could play well with a key demographic. In the quest to win over white female voters – 53% of whom showed up ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Fantasy Football Week 9 Running Back Preview: Waiver adds, deep stashes, starts, sits, and more

Everything you need to know about the running back position in Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Fantasy Football Week 9 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Matthew Stafford a must-start, plus more sleepers

Quarterbacks you want in Week 9 lineups, and those you should avoid

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Fantasy Football Week 9 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Wide Receivers: Darnell Mooney and Courtland Sutton stay hot

Wide receivers you want in Week 9 lineups, and those you should avoid

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

College Basketball Rankings: Kansas sits at No. 1 in Top 25 and 1 as 2024-25 season tips off Monday

The Jayhawks are in the top spot of CBS Sports' daily rankings on the opening day of the college basketball season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

The Playlist: Week 3 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

Dan Titus shares his favorite hoops adds for the week, including two Wizards with their fantasy value on the rise.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Fantasy Basketball Week 3 Start/Sit: Is Gradey Dick here to stay, plus more players to get into your lineups

Gradey Dick has been outstanding for the Raptors

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Fantasy Football Week 10 Running Back Preview: Waiver adds, deep stashes, starts, sits, and more

Everything you need to know about the running back position in Week 10

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Fantasy Football Week 10 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Sam Darnold looks to stay hot vs. Jacksonville

Quarterbacks you want in Week 10 lineups, and those you should avoid

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoff

The ACC will be represented in the College Football Playoff, just maybe not by the usual suspects

Sports - ABC News - November 6

Fantasy Football Week 10 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Wide Receivers: George Pickens dominates, plus sleeper plays

Wide receivers you want in Week 10 lineups, and those you should avoid

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Fantasy Football Week 10 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Brock Purdy dominates as 49ers offense breaks out for good

The 49ers offense is about to find a new gear in a great matchup with a star skill player on his way back