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Bitcoin is surging. Could it take over?

Bitcoin has been likened to "digital gold," but it's not something you can hold in your hand.

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Assisted dying: caution and compromise may end in dissatisfaction

Politicians who support a law change in principle may still vote against the bill that currently falls short

World - Financial Times - November 12

Nomura profits surge as chief takes pay cut over trading scandal

Japan’s biggest investment bank and brokerage beats expectations but is still dogged by controversy

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Biden admin is planning for a possible migrant surge before Trump takes office

The Biden administration is making contingency plans for a possible spike in immigration ahead of a Trump presidency, according to two U.S. officials.

Nissan shares jump after activist investor takes stake

Hedge fund Effissimo Capital is known for high-profile campaigns against big Japanese companies

World - Financial Times - November 12

Seven & i shares surge on report its founding family is raising over $50 billion to take the firm private

NHK said the founding family will raise over 8 trillion yen from "three Japanese megabanks and major American financial institutions."

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Murders Surged in the Pandemic. Now in Many Cities That Surge Is Gone.

A huge drop in 2023 has been followed by an even greater improvement so far this year.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Consumer confidence surges ahead of election

American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Canada’s hotel development pipeline surges

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Stock market surges on Election Day

Major stock indexes and large tech firms showed gains on Tuesday.

Disney stock surges on streaming growth, guidance

Revenue for Disney's entertainment segment – which includes the traditional TV networks, direct-to-consumer streaming and films – increased 14% year over year.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Taking Time

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

World - The New York Times - November 2

Cash Isas popularity surges ahead of UK Budget

Investors shift into tax-sheltered accounts given uncertainty of Labour proposals

World - Financial Times - October 25

Action demanded over surge in illegal meat imports

The government is warned of a "foot-and-mouth" level crisis over potentially diseased meat flooding into the UK.

Hundreds Killed in Days in Sudan as War Surges

Paramilitary forces ransacked villages and killed hundreds of people, activists said, hastening calls for the United Nations to deploy a mission to protect civilians.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Early voting is surging across the U.S. Explore the data.

Early voting has begun in states across the country where voters are able to cast their ballots either in person or via mail.

Latino voters face surge in misinformation as election nears

As the Latino vote gains attention in the 2024 election, concerns arise over targeted misinformation. Roberta Braga, co-founder of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas, joins "CBS ...

Fuel duty frozen but vehicle excise duty surges

Motoring organisations said chancellor’s reversal of planned fuel duty rises was ‘a big relief’

World - Financial Times - October 30

Palantir shares surge on rosy revenue outlook

Palantir is seeing a pickup in artificial intelligence among its U.S. government client base.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Trump Media Stock Surges on Election Result

Shares in Trump Media were among the most actively traded in the United States after the election was called.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Sabres Hit Home Run Signing Surging Forward

The Buffalo Sabres made a great move signing this forward.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Red Wings Emergency Recall Surging Goalie

The Detroit Red Wings have recalled a goalie.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Cavaliers surge to 10-0 with rout of Warriors

Kenny Atkinson's first season as Cavaliers coach has started perfectly, as the team moved to 10-0 with Friday night's blowout victory over the Warriors.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Bitcoin surges to record high following election

Bitcoin jumped to a record high above $84,000 on Monday as cryptocurrency expectations continued to surge following the reelection of President-elect Trump, whose victory is being largely ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

At Long Last, the Surge in S.T.I.s May Be Leveling Off

Rates of gonorrhea declined in 2023, while diagnoses of syphilis and chlamydia held roughly steady, according to new C.D.C. data.

Health - The New York Times - November 12

Analyzing the stock market surge after Trump's victory

The stock market hit pause Tuesday on its record-setting spike after President-elect Donald Trump's victory, but what comes after the honeymoon? CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...

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

London drives surge in UK rental costs

Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord sales

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Biden's 11th hour Ukraine aid surge

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Biden's 11th hour Ukraine aid surge The U.S. in the past week has ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Middle East hotel openings surge in 2024

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Consumer Sentiment Climbs as Trump Backers’ Confidence Surges

The post-election partisan flip pushed the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index to its highest level since April.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Trump's cabinet takes shape

Donald Trump makes his first appointments

World - Financial Times - November 14

At ComplexCon, the Hypebeasts Take Las Vegas

ComplexCon, held this year in Nevada and “curated” by Travis Scott, is a mutant hybrid of a sneaker mall, a fashion show and a music festival. And the kids just love it.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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