World’s 2nd Largest

Vanguard deposes BlackRock as provider of world’s 2nd-largest ETF

Inflows to VOO look set to smash records as observers predict it will soon overtake SPY to become the largest

World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Smog Will Shut Schools in Pakistan’s 2nd-Largest City for a Week

The city of Lahore reported hazardous levels of air pollution on Sunday. Pakistani officials have blamed India for some of it.

World - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teens

Russian forces have struck a residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing three, including two teenage boys, and injuring scores of others

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia

The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.

World’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunch

AI data centre demands and renewable energy’s dispersed nature are driving equipment orders for power grid upgrades

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

EU fines world’s largest generic drugmaker Teva for hindering competition

European Commission says company abused ‘dominant position’ to ‘artificially’ extend patent protection of MS medicine Copaxone

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund posts $76 billion in quarterly profit as interest rates fall

Norway's gigantic sovereign wealth fund on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of 835 billion Norwegian kroner ($76.3 billion).

Business - CNBC - October 22

Dengue fever: with a record 12.4m cases in 2024 so far, what is driving the world’s largest outbreak?

Cases of ‘bonebreak fever’ are on the rise, mostly in Latin America, Africa and south-east Asia. But incidences in Europe and the US are also being recorded – with an estimated 4 billion people at ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Saudi Arabia breaks ground on $50B Mukaab, the ‘world’s largest building’ — which can hold 20 Empire State Buildings

World - Yahoo News - October 25

World Series drew larger audience in Japan than NBA Finals did in U.S. this year

So it turns out Japan really wanted to watch Shohei Ohtani in the World Series.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Why Some Republicans Are Praising An Agency They Hate

Not long ago, the CFPB's survival was a question mark. Its latest rule looks built to last.

Politics - Politico - October 24

Have Democrats found a way to win over rural America? Look at what's happening in Wisconsin.

The party’s hot streak in statewide elections faces a crucial test in out-state districts long held by Republicans.

Politics - Politico - October 27

WATCH: Florida surfer survives 2nd shark

Cole Taschman was bitten by a shark on both feet. He has undergone two surgeries and received 93 stitches. He was previously bitten in 2013.

Carr responds to Thomas' rant after Olave injury

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was put on a backboard and carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Georgia sees 2nd day of record early voting turnout

It's been two days since early voting polls opened in Georgia and half a million people have already cast their ballot, according to election data.

ALCS, NLCS takeaways: Guardians win thriller over Yankees; Dodgers rout Mets

Here's your one-stop shop after all of MLB's final four teams took the field today.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

CDC recommends 2nd dose of this year's COVID shot for some age 65+

The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine.

Lithuania votes in the 2nd round of its parliamentary election, with change uncertain

Lithuanians will vote Sunday in the second round of parliamentary elections, with the conservative governing party still in contention despite first-round gains for the left-leaning opposition

World - ABC News - October 25

Ducks' Gabriel now 2nd in FBS history in pass TDs

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel passed former Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore on Saturday for the second-most touchdown passes thrown in FBS history.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Victor Wembanyama follows up career-worst night with 2nd 5x5 game

The Spurs star is only the third player in NBA history to post multiple 5x5 games.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Thousands of Children in Gaza Get 2nd Dose of Polio Vaccine

Aid agencies said that children in some areas of northern Gaza where Israel is mounting an offensive against Hamas will miss the doses, compromising the effectiveness of the campaign.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Vikings-Colts: Minnesota overcomes 3 turnovers from Sam Darnold to outlast Indianapolis 21-13

The Vikings broke a two-game losing streak. Darnold had three turnovers, yet the Colts couldn’t win, an outcome that will bring up questions over the Colts’ decision to bench Anthony Richardson.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Blackstone plans to list some of its largest investments

Sluggish asset sales hit third-quarter profits at world’s biggest private capital group

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Costco Has a Magazine and It’s Thriving

Each month, 15.4 million copies of Costco Connection are mailed out to members. Another 300,000 are distributed via Costco warehouses. It is now the nation’s third largest magazine.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 20

Indonesia leader sworn in with largest cabinet in decades

The ex-general, who was accused of rights abuse during his time in the military, was sworn in on Sunday.

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