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Microsoft and these other stocks are the way to play AI now, says Goldman Sachs

So-called “platform” stocks, such as Microsoft and Snowflake are the most attractive part of the AI sector according to Goldman Sachs.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Deshaun Watson has been the NFL's worst QB. Why won't the Browns bench him?

Deshaun Watson is off to one of the worst starts in NFL history, and the 1-5 Browns' offense has been abysmal. Here's how Watson has hurt his team.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

3 ways to make your credit card debt cheaper this October

With rates averaging nearly 23%, credit card debt is expensive right now — but there are ways to reduce the costs.

Pandover complete: China's furry envoys arrive in D.C. for a 10-year mission

A pair of giant pandas left China on Monday for the National Zoo, taking up residence in the nation’s capital weeks before the U.S. presidential election.

Mets come out swinging in Game 2 vs. Dodgers, tie NLCS

Francisco Lindor crushed a leadoff homer and Mark Vientos added a grand slam, and Los Angeles never recovered. The series heads to NY tied 1-1.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon pledge not to give in to Israeli demands to 'get out of harm's way'

The United Nations has insisted it will not withdraw its peacekeepers from Lebanon despite repeated demands by Israel for them to move out of the area.

Paris Is Rising as an Art Market Hub, With Some Way Left to Go

Sotheby’s opened a new salesroom and international collectors are arriving for the inaugural Art Basel Paris fair. But visiting is one thing; buying is another.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

In the heartland of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, the old ways have changed and violence rages

Cellphone chats have become death sentences in the continuing, bloody factional war inside the Sinaloa drug cartel

World - ABC News - October 16

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.

How Tennessee's aggressive defense is carrying the load as the offense finds its way

Known for their high-flying offense, the Vols have flipped the script, staying afloat by keeping opponents off the scoreboard.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

No More Room In Hell 2 Succeeds In The Zombie Genre's Most Important Way

Sometimes people talk about zombie games with an air of fatigue, like they've had their fill and are ready to ignore the concept, but you'll never catch me sounding that way. I play as many as I ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Four people from Glasgow killed in M6 crash

Five people, including two children, died in the crash on Tuesday, according to Cumbria Police.

Julian Casablancas on the Voidz, the Strokes and which way he'll (probably) vote

Ahead of a show with his band the Voidz at L.A.'s Orpheum Theatre, Julian Casablancas talks about the intersection of music and politics.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

3 Innovative Ways to Use AI During Uncertain Times

To succeed in the age of AI, a compelling new book calls leaders to drop ‘business as usual.’

Business - Inc. - October 17

Soups, salads and … cake? 17 delicious and surprising ways with celery, the neglected vegetable

Celery is very versatile, but rarely essential – and too often left to wilt in the fridge. These recipes put it centre stage. While people who dislike celery tend to have strong feelings about it, ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

The failure of UNIFIL: Do your job, or get out of the way

It is hard to think of a United Nations agency with a more glaring failure in its core mission than the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Beloved Glasgow chef killed in 'wrong way' M6 crash

Jaroslaw Rossa was killed alongside a 33-year-old woman and two boys in the crash in Cumbria on Tuesday.

Asian American evangelicals’ theology is conservative. But that doesn’t mean they vote that way.

Pastors and leaders in the Asian American Christian community say younger evangelicals are moving away from their parents’ and grandparents’ loyalty to the Republican Party.

Netanyahu says al-Sinwar's death paves way for a better future

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Five NHL Teams That Stand Out In A Bad Way Very Early On

The NHL's Canucks, Avalanche, Predators, Oilers and Red Wings have not impressed in the very early stages of this season. What's been surprising about their struggles?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Nato invitation for Kyiv only way to stop Russia’s war, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president tells FT diplomatic route needed to bring Putin to negotiating table

World - Financial Times - October 18

Why Zelenskyy says his Victory Plan is the only way to stop Russia

Also in this newsletter: Moldova’s historic choice