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Why inflation in one battleground state could sway the election
With a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the U.S. election could hinge on how voters choose to look at inflation. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Vance says 'we have to stop getting so offended' when asked about racist jokes at Trump rally
Sen. JD Vance said that while he hadn't heard the racist jokes made by a comedian at his running mate's New York City rally the previous night, he thinks Americans need to "stop getting so offended."Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Google Gets Bogus Russian Fine So Big, We Can't Even Fit It In This Headline
Google is in big (fake) trouble right now, as a Russian fine against it has ballooned to $2.5 decillion over the last couple of years. In case you're wondering, that's ...Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago -
Cramer's favorite stock of earnings season so far gets new props from analysts
Amazon is getting the recognition it deserves on Wall Street after a great quarter.Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago -
Pylons rule and rural beauty is up for sale. Why do those in power so hate the countryside? | Simon Jenkins
Ed Miliband seems happy to see the landscape blighted. We value townscape – everywhere else has to fend for itself. Does Labour believe in beauty? The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, celebrated his ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
America’s economy looks strong. So why is Wall Street worrying about renters and younger borrowers?
It isn’t only subprime — renters and younger borrowers are weaker spots in an otherwise solid backdrop for consumer debt.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Why Saquon's ‘selfless' act meant so much to Eagles' rookie running back
Saquon Barkley wanted the young guys to eat, which rookie Will Shipley really appreciated.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
‘DJT’ is booming. Here’s why other SPAC stocks haven’t been so lucky.
A surge of companies decided to go public via SPAC mergers in 2020 and 2021. Since then, not so much.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Britons are dying in a blizzard of cheap cocaine. Why is so little being done to save them? | Martha Gill
Deaths rose 30% last year, partly due to a rise in purity, but the stigma over drug abuse still stands in the way of funding the means to stop the toll. Compared with the screaming scare campaigns ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Why Is Harris So Passionate About Abortion Rights? Her Past Work Holds Clues.
For a politician who has been criticized for shifting positions on some issues, this is an area where she has shown unwavering conviction.Health - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
J. Lo and Ben Affleck: Why it’s taking so long to sell their $68 million home with 24 bathrooms
Lots of attention has done little to attract a buyer. The Beverly Hills estate has now sat on the market for 100 days.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Lilly’s Mounjaro, Zepbound drugs see strong demand. So why did sales disappoint?
Eli Lilly’s stock heads for biggest selloff in more than three years after sales of anti-obesity drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound came up well short of forecasts.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Why are so many women hiding their voting plans from their husbands? | Rebecca Solnit
A lot of households are not democracies; they’re dictatorships. This may mean voter intimidation and suppression. Lots of memes and tweets and posts and videos are popping up, assuring women that ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Ali: The election is supposedly about women's issues. Why are the media so obsessed with men?
The election is supposedly about women's issues. Why are the media so obsessed with men, especially young men?Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago -
'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling
From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Why did so many die in Spain? Because Europe still hasn't accepted the realities of extreme weather | Friederike Otto
Severe flooding is, unfortunately, inevitable. What isn’t inevitable is how ready we are, from early warning systems to emergency services. Friederike Otto is a climatologist and co-founder of ...World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago -
Atlanta's No. 1 pick Risacher hits 1st NBA shot, vows to get 'better and better and better'
For Zaccharie Risacher, it was the perfect start to an NBA career of such promiseSports - ABC News - October 24 -
AMD and Alphabet hit earnings targets this week — now Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Intel get their shot
The stock market is giving Big Tech tougher demands for its continued support.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville Speedway
Ryan Blaney earned a chance to defend his NASCAR championship with a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway that pushed the Team Penske driver into the winner-take-all season finaleSports - ABC News - Yesterday -
Trump says he wouldn't mind reporters being shot at, Harris focusing on getting people to the polls
With one day to go until Election Day, Donald Trump's campaign is trying to walk back comments from the former president at a rally on Sunday where he said, "And to get me somebody would have to ...Top stories - CBS News - 21 hours ago -
I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?
Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
The one question you need to ask ChatGPT right now
Recommended by Tom Morgan: From all of our interactions what is one thing that you can tell me about myself that I may not know about myself?Tech - VentureBeat - October 15 -
Trump-Aligned Group Is Poised to Be More Influential Than Project 2025
America First Policy Institute didn’t even exist four years ago. But it is poised to be more influential than Project 2025.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Level Up Your Gaming Life With One Move You Won’t Regret
If you’re a PC player looking to take your experience to the next level, it’s time to talk about PC Game Pass . For just $13.95 a month, your PC Game Pass subscription opens the door to a massive ...Tech - GameSpot - October 24 -
No One Tells You What Happens to Your Muscles in Your 40s
The decline in strength and increase in injuries is little recognized and far too infrequently discussed.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Alienation effect: why film-makers can’t get enough of Franz Kafka
A string of auteur directors – from Orson Welles to Steven Soderbergh to Lorenza Mazzetti – have fallen for Kafka’s visionary brilliance, with always-intriguing results. There are director’s cuts, ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Want to succeed on ‘Shark Tank’? Your best bet may be walk away without a deal.
As the hit show begins its 16th season, it’s clear some entrepreneurs hit it big even when they fail to win over the sharks.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
The conversation: Why Zion Williamson and the Pelicans are just getting started
Let's preview the 2024-25 New Orleans Pelicans, including their best-case and worst-case scenariosSports - CBS Sports - October 22 -
Apple’s stock gets rare bearish call — and here are the four reasons why
KeyBanc worries about low upgrade rates and the potential for a lower-cost iPhone SE to cannibalize sales of more expensive models, for example.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Why women CEOs are 45% more likely to get fired than men
CVS’s Karen Lynch was just ousted. A look at the state of women CEOs today.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Gambling on 'vibes' — why the betting markets are getting the election all wrong
The betting markets currently have Donald Trump at a 62% chance of winning Tuesday's election, but this is based on the bettors' models that rely on social media engagement, which may not ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Here's an earnings homework checklist so you can be ready when your companies report
You never want to be playing catch-up in real time while trying to make important buy, sell, or hold decisions.Business - CNBC - October 15
