Election Betting Looks More Like Gambling Than Hedging
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Price of bitcoin falls more than 10%
The drop erases some of the bitcoin gains enjoyed since the election of Trump.ABC News - 1d -
What a Shutdown Could Look Like, and a ‘Healthy’ Food Fight
Plus, real estate’s trendiest mash-up: the “barndo.”The New York Times - 1d -
Government shutdown looking more likely after spending bill tanked
Congress looks poised to shut down the government after House Republicans, spurred on by Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump, derailed a spending bill that would have kept the government ...CBS News - 1d -
Gisèle Pelicot: What Courage Looks Like
The French rape trial is over. The verdicts have been levied. And Gisèle Pelicot’s image has become a symbol of female strength around the world.The New York Times - 2d -
Could this be what our home on Moon or Mars might look like?
India tested its first analog space mission in the Himalayan mountains of Ladakh.BBC News - 3d -
C.J. Stroud Looked Like the Next Great Quarterback. What Happened?
One season after he was named the offensive rookie of the year, Stroud’s performance has dipped, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
What might a future with abundant energy look like?
A new report imagines a transition where technology allows us to use all the energy the earth has availableFinancial Times - 4d -
‘The odds of winning are far better than a trip to Vegas’: I’m 76, still working and playing the stock market. Am I gambling?
“I’ve been doing it for a couple years, and I have even beat the S&P 500.”MarketWatch - 4d -
What Trump’s industrial policy will look like
New legislation raises questions about whether Maga, or Wall Street, will steer the ship in the incoming administrationFinancial Times - 5d -
Why Followership Is More Important Than Ever
Our obsession with leadership ignores the people who actually get stuff done.Inc. - 6d -
Farage: more popular than the PM
What happens next in Syria?Financial Times - Dec. 13 -
New Dungeon & Fighter Game Arad Looks A Lot Like Genshin Impact
Nexon has shown off Arad: Dungeon & Fighter in an extended trailer at The Game Awards. Arad is an open-world action-RPG, and it will be released on Steam, console, and mobile. The anime-style game ...GameSpot - Dec. 12 -
Expanded College Football Playoff field draws more bets and on more teams
Texas winning the national championship next month would be bad news for BetMGM SportsbookABC News - Dec. 12 -
What Malibu looks like after the Franklin Fire ravaged parts of California
The weather appears to be cooperating with efforts to subdue the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California. CBS News' Carter Evans reports and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
What DOGE’s Recruiting Pitch for Grim, Unpaid Jobs Looks Like on X
Trump’s still unofficial Department of Government Efficiency seeks budget slashers ready to work “80+ hours per week” jobs for which “compensation is zero.”Inc. - Dec. 12 -
Burrow: Privacy 'violated in more ways than one'
Before answering questions during his midweek news conference, Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow issued a statement addressing the burglary that occurred at his home while the Bengals were on the road to ...ESPN - Dec. 12 -
TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is likely bigger than Greece’s, study finds
Average user generates greenhouse gases equal to driving an extra 123 miles in gasoline-powered car a year, data shows. TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is probably larger than that of Greece, ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
‘It’s a pure form of gambling’: memecoins boom after Trump election
‘Hawk tuah girl’ Haliey Welch’s coin fails amid new wave of hype around crypto-related assets. It is a parable for the attention economy. A celebrity created entirely by social media, “hawk tuah ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Those Sure Look Like The Sims' Iconic Plumbobs In This New Movie
The distinctive "plumbob" icons from The Sims appear to be featured in a new movie, set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The film is called Twinless and concerns two friends who meet in a ...GameSpot - Dec. 11 -
Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: what will the 2034 tournament look like?
It will be in the winter again and many stadiums and hotels are yet to be built but there is a genuine love for the sport. Fifa’s bid evaluation report left no doubt: Saudi Arabia had put together ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
What will a Saudi 2034 World Cup look like?
The men's football World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with the promise of "one of a kind" stadiums and organisers insisting everyone is welcome - but what will it look like?BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Workers in England more likely to be overqualified than global peers, finds OECD
More than 1 in 3 employees surveyed say their qualifications are higher than job requiresFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Is the U.S. jobs market weaker than it looks? Here are some hints.
The U.S. has averaged a respectable 173,000 new jobs a month since September, in a sign the labor market is still pretty healthy — but warning signs are flashing.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Musk donated more than $250mn to Trump campaign, electoral filings show
Figures underscore lengths to which Tesla chief was prepared to go to secure victory in NovemberFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Airbus to cut more than 2,000 jobs in Europe
Yahoo News - Dec. 5 -
New Game Looks Like Anime GTA Meets Spider-Man
Developer Naked Rain and publisher Netease have revealed more details about the upcoming free-to-play gacha game Anata, which was formerly known as Project Mugen . In a brand-new teaser--that ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Zepbound brings more weight loss than Wegovy: Drugmaker
Adults who take Zepbound lose more weight than those who take competitor weight loss drug Wegovy, according to new clinical trial results. Zepound manufacturer Eli Lilly released results from their ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
GM takes more than $5bn charge against China businesses
Move lays bare declining future in what was once the US carmaker’s largest marketFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Google DeepMind predicts weather more accurately than leading system
AI program GenCast performed better than ENS forecast at predicting day-to-day weather and paths of hurricanes and cyclones. For those who keep an eye on the elements, the outlook is bright: ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring
General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor Corp. in China to cost more than $5 billion.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
JetBlue Reports More Post-Election Travel Than Expected
JetBlue Airways raised its revenue guidance for the year after bookings in November and December were higher than anticipated immediately following the U.S. presidential election.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Gamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them
Over the last decade, streamers have taken on greater prominence in the gaming landscape and some have even attracted significant fan followings. Now, a new report suggests that players are ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Frontier to introduce first-class seating. Here's what it will look like.
Frontier is adding premium seating tier to its offerings. Here's what it will look like, and when it will be available.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Spanish masterpiece resurfaces after being hidden for more than a century
Joaquín Sorolla’s Paris Boulevard was sold to a private collector in 1890 and disappeared from public view. A painting by Joaquín Sorolla , the Spanish artist renowned for his mastery of light , ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Restoring Nomura’s credibility will take more than pay cuts
Taint of latest scandal overshadows bank’s growing earnings and could have long-lasting consequencesFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
ServiceTitan’s planned IPO could come with a more than $5 billion valuation
The Glendale, Calif.-based company could raise up to $500 million in its initial public offering.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Hedge funds profit from ‘Trump trades’ around US election
Element Capital and Graham Capital among macro managers that did well out of recent market swingsFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Here's what a Red Sox lineup might look like with Juan Soto in it
How exactly would Juan Soto fit in Boston? John Tomase projects a starting nine with the free-agent superstar in the heart of the Red Sox lineup.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Baking Show’s ‘Jack Sparrow’ Is More Artist Than Pirate
Dylan Bachelet lost in the finals of “The Great British Baking Show,” but he was a breakout star for his fashion as well as his baking. Now, he’s a professional chef.The New York Times - Dec. 2
