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Continues To Rise After Nvidia’s (NVDA) $1B Announcement 247wallstShares of Nokia (NYSE: NOK) are up nearly 9% the past week on another AI king-maker catalyst. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) announced a $1 billion strategic investment in Nokia on October 28. While the news itself is impressive, looking more…
Elon Musk hopes Tesla Roadster demo will be ready before end of 2025 mashableTesla CEO Elon Musk claims that a demo of the long-anticipated new Roadster is coming — and in the next couple of months. Yesterday, host Joe Rogan asked Musk on his podcast (around 38 minutes into the over three-hour-long episode)…
Elon Musk Calls Out Sam Altman Over Tesla Roadster Refund: 'This Issue Was Fixed and You Received a Refund Within 24 Hours' benzingaElon Musk and Sam Altman are once again in a public spat, this time over a car. The latest clash centers on the OpenAI CEO's canceled reservation for the long-delayed Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Roadster, reigniting tensions between two of…
Thanks to a donation from a Silicon Valley billionaire, the nation’s largest police fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks is about to hit the streets… fortuneThe nation’s largest police fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks is set to begin patrolling the streets of Las Vegas in November thanks to a donation from a U.S. tech billionaire, raising concerns about the blurring of lines between public and…
Bank of America reconsiders Alphabet stock price target after earnings thestreetThe bar has been set high for Alphabet, one of the world's largest companies and a member of the closely watched "magnificent seven." The company is best known for its Google internet search dominance and its widely used Chrome browser.…
The oil glut will last into 2026. Here's why it's unclear how big it will be finance.yahooInvestors and analysts have spent much of the year embracing the view that the oil market, which has been in oversupply mode, is heading straight for a glut through 2026 — and that glut could reach as high as 4 million barrels per day…
Why did Navan lose $1 billion in market value on its first day on Wall Street? calcalistechWhy did Navan lose $1 billion in market value on its first day on Wall Street? The Israeli-founded travel and expense platform saw its shares tumble after a highly anticipated IPO. Last week was one of the strongest Wall Street has seen…
China is rolling back rare earth mineral restrictions, White House says techcrunchThe White House released more details Saturday about a trade deal reached between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. Still Has Plenty of Leverage On China Trade: Bessent barrons
Wayfair hopes a bold change will prevent more fleeing customers finance.yahoo
Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Fears youtubeFrom Indra Nooyi to Elon Musk to Sundar Pichai, H-1B visa holders have shaped American innovation. But a new $100,000 fee announced by the Trump administration could change that. ---------- Like this video? Subscribe…
Another Blue Jays Baserunning Error Cost Toronto World Series In Game 7 newsweekIn the most important baseball game of the decade, if not the 21st century, every microscopic detail could have been the difference between a win and a loss. The Toronto Blue Jays found themselves on the losing end of an epic 5-4 decision…
The water war Trump hasn’t blown up politicoThe fight over the Colorado River’s dwindling resources is made for MAGA — but so far the Trump administration has been playing it straight.
Ukrainian Drones Damage, Set Fire To One Of Russia's Biggest Oil Terminals On Black Sea zerohedgeUkrainian Drones Damage, Set Fire To One Of Russia's Biggest Oil Terminals On Black Sea Another Ukrainian drone attack targeting Russia's oil export infrastructure has occurred Sunday, which saw one of Russia's main Black Sea oil ports…
Trump’s Disability Cuts Could Hit His Own Voters the Hardest: Report newsweekThe Trump administration may remove age as a factor for eligibility for disability benefits or increase the threshold to 60.
Costco has secret stores you’ve never seen: Here’s what they offer thestreetCostco operates more than just its traditional warehouse stores. The chain, of course, has experimented with a store that just sells furniture and appliances in Alaska. Costco also plans to open as gas station without a connected…
East Wing ballroom donations by corporate owners create awkward moments for news outlets apnews
'Take No Shame In Asking For Stuff,' Two Former Magazine Editors Share Their Best Advice For Surviving Layoffs benzingaLaura Brown and Kristina O'Neill were both in their dream positions, Brown as the editor-in-chief of InStyle and O'Neill as editor-in-chief of WSJ Magazine, when they were fired in 2022 and 2023. The experience was difficult for both of…
The Art of Reading Minds | Oz Pearlman | TED youtubeHave you ever wanted to read someone's mind? Mentalist Oz Pearlman is billed as one of the world's greatest mind readers ... and yet, he says he doesn't have any special powers. In this spectacular talk meets psychic-inspired magic show,…
Meta has an AI product problem techcrunchIn the midst of an unprecedented AI buildout, Meta is spending more than most. The company is building two massive data centers, and reporting indicates there will be as much as $600 billion in spending on U.S. infrastructure over the…
Microsoft AI chief says only biological beings can be conscious cnbcMicrosoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says only biological beings are capable of consciousness, and that developers and researchers should stop pursuing projects that suggest otherwise. "I don't think that is work that people should be…
Paychecks Stop, Delays Soar: Air Traffic Controllers Struggle To Keep Planes Moving Amid Shutdown benzingaAs the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, air traffic controller shortages are worsening nationwide, leading to mounting delays and disruptions at major airports across the US. The Federal Aviation Administration…
As Palantir rolls on, rivals are worth a second Look thestreetBy any measure, Palantir (PLTR)—an early AI adopter deeply penetrated in the U.S. defense industry—has been successful. Its revenue soared 48% in the second quarter versus the same period a year earlier. And its operating income for the…
Small Annoyances Add Up in Business. Here’s How Great Leaders Respond incDon’t mistake ‘putting up with it’ for strength.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Delivers Message To Blue Jays Fans After World Series newsweekThe Toronto Blue Jays lost the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a message after.
Trump says Xi won't attack Taiwan during his term breakingthenewsUnited States President Donald Trump said that China would not attack Taiwan while he is in office, according to an excerpt from a CBS interview published on Sunday. He claimed that both Chinese Presi...
Trump's Approval Rating Fades as Voters See Things Heading In Wrong Direction: NBC barrons7 min ago Trump's Approval Rating Fades as Voters See Things Heading In Wrong Direction: NBC President Trump's approval rating among voters fell to 43% in the latest NBC News poll, down 4 percentage points from March, while 55% of voters…
Treasury Secretary Bessent says SNAP food benefits could restart by Wednesday cnbcSNAP food benefits could restart as early as Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday morning. Two federal judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island ruled on Friday that the Trump administration must use emergency funds…
There’s a ‘decent chance’ the Supreme Court will OK Trump’s global tariffs, former USTR and national security official says fortunePresident Donald Trump sees tariffs — or the threat of them — as a powerful tool to bend nations to his will. He has used them in an unprecedented way, not only as the underpinning of his economic agenda, but also as the cornerstone of…
Bessent says SNAP payments "could be" made this week axiosTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration could green-light food assistance payouts by Wednesday, after federal courts ordered officials to tap into emergency funds to keep aid flowing. The big picture: Even if the Trump…
Belgium suspects latest drone incursion of spying breakingthenewsBelgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said on Sunday that the two latest drone incursions over the weekend could be part of an espionage operation. The drones flew over Antwerp Airport and Kleine-Bro...
White House Releases Details of China Trade Deal barrons
Bessent compares Canada's Reagan ad to 'election interference' thehillTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday compared a Canadian ad featuring former President Reagan, which angered President Trump, to “election interference.” “I read that the premier of Ontario spent $75 million sending propaganda…
The professor leading OpenAI’s safety panel may have one of the most important roles in the tech industry right now fortuneIf you believe artificial intelligence poses grave risks to humanity, then a professor at Carnegie Mellon University has one of the most important roles in the tech industry right now. Zico Kolter leads a 4-person panel at OpenAI that has…
Online harassers are using AI tools to create more realistic death threats, posting hyper-realistic AI-generated images and sounds to… nytimes
In U.S. First, New Mexico Launches Free Child Care for All inc
‘Catastrophic’ hack underscores public defender security gaps bostonheraldBy Jimmy Jenkins, Jamie Tarabay, Bloomberg News Recent cyberattacks on public defenders’ offices in multiple Western U.S. states have spotlighted the technological vulnerabilities of an often overlooked but critical part of the U.S.…
‘Grifting off the Presidency’ Fmr. Trump official blasts GOP’s excuses for his corruption youtubeFormer DHS Chief of Staff during Donald Trump's first administration Miles Taylor, and former Special Counsel Norm Eisen join ...
Ferrari Is Getting Into Crypto, But It Will Only Be Available To 100 People finance.yahooBenzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is racing into the cryptocurrency market in the hopes of attracting young tech entrepreneurs, according to…
What To Know About The Push To 'Lock The Clock' On Daylight Saving Time zerohedgeWhat To Know About The Push To 'Lock The Clock' On Daylight Saving Time Authored by Savannah Hulsey Pointer via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Most of the United States will “fall back” to standard time this Sunday, Nov. 2. The…
When to use a personal loan to pay off credit card debt bostonheraldBy Holly D. Johnson, Bankrate.com In a perfect world, no one would need to take out a loan to consolidate and pay off debt. In the real world, however, sometimes borrowing money is the only way to dig your way out. Related Articles …
While SNAP battle leaves Americans fearing hunger, near $400 billion in food wasted every year cnbcMany Americans are living in fear that they will go hungry due to delays in SNAP food assistance benefit payments, even after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to make payments in November. That's in a nation where close to…
Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw ends his career unaware at first that he won the World Series again apnews
How The $3.5M Fenomeno Is Leading Lamborghini’s Hybrid Revolution | Cars & Bikes | Forbes youtubeAt an exclusive unveiling during Monterey Car Week, Lamborghini revealed its latest hypercar: the Fenomeno. With 1080 ...
ASTER Zooms 20% as Binance's CZ Purchases 2M Tokens coindeskASTER Zooms 20% as Binance's CZ Purchases 2M Tokens ASTER is a rebranded derivative platform token with a max supply of 8 billion, focusing on community incentives and decentralized exchange features. What to know: - DEX token ASTER…
Bessent: U.S. faces broader recession risk without more Fed cuts axiosSome portions of the economy are already in a recession, and others could fall into one without more interest rate cuts, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on CNN Sunday. Why it matters: For as much as the economy is actually growing —…
World’s Oldest Ruler Wins Reelection in Cameroon at 92 youtubeCameroonian President Paul Biya was declared the winner of elections that were marred by allegations of irregularities, and is set to rule the central African nation until the age of 99 if he completes his eighth term. Biya, 92, won 53.7%…
I gave birth to triplets when I was 41 and my husband was 49. There are benefits and drawbacks to being a parent of 3 at an older age businessinsiderThe author and her husband were both in their 40s when they found out that she was pregnant with triplets. Courtesy of Hollie Overton My husband and I had identical triplets in our 40s, which shocked us both. Caring for triplets without…
Argentina after the vote: Milei’s next steps#shorts #milei #argentina #politics youtubeOn the latest "Wall Street Week," we examine what Javier Milei's next moves could mean for inflation, growth and investors as the ...
AI song generator Udio offers brief window for downloads after Universal settlement upsets users apnews
Bessent says US food aid benefits could flow by Wednesday investing
China has been an "unreliable partner" in many ways, Bessent says axiosChina has been an "unreliable partner" in many ways, and the U.S. needs to get out from under the "sword" of Chinese control of rare earth minerals, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday on CNN. Why it matters: The framework struck…
Dealing with the crushing costs of child care cbsnewsFor some, the high cost of child care in the U.S. is a higher expense than rents and mortgages, or even in-state college tuition, and has pushed tens of thousands of women out of the workforce this year alone. Tracy Smith talks with…
Green Investors Enjoy Huge Returns as Stock Market Powers Through Trump’s Attacks bloomberg
'Bitcoin's Silent IPO': Analyst Addresses BTC's Lame Price Action in Viral Weekend Essay coindesk
Saudi Stocks Extend Losses on Caution Over Market Reforms bloomberg
Bessent: Fed should cut rates if inflation drops breakingthenewsUnited States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that the Federal Reserve should continue cutting interest rates if inflation keeps falling. The Fed delivered two 25-basis-point cuts in S...
D.C. Mayor Imposes Juvenile Curfew After Mobs Of Kids Wreak Halloween Night Havoc zerohedgeD.C. Mayor Imposes Juvenile Curfew After Mobs Of Kids Wreak Halloween Night Havoc The D.C. Mayor, who in 2020 renamed a stretch of 16th Street NW as Black Lives Matter Plaza to honor the now-discredited Marxist BLM nonprofit currently…
The AWS Outage Shows Why Crypto Can't Keep Relying On Centralized Infrastructure coindeskThe AWS Outage Shows Why Crypto Can't Keep Relying On Centralized Infrastructure For an industry that prides itself on decentralization and constantly lauds its benefits, crypto exchanges being so reliant on vulnerable centralized cloud…
3 Strategies for Monetizing Failure From a Serial Entrepreneur incOvercoming the fear of failure is not optional; it is foundational to leadership.
Auctioneer Aurel Bacs, "the Indiana Jones of watches" cbsnewsAuctioneer Aurel Bacs knows what makes watch enthusiasts tick, as he puts exquisite, rare and vintage timepieces on the auction block. For 30 years, Bacs (whose love of watches began as a teenager in Zurich) has sold luxury timepieces at…
My wife's job has us moving to a new state every few months. It's really tough, but I've found ways to make it work businessinsiderWe move every few months for my wife's job, and it's not always easy. Luke Macy Instead of settling into my own career, I followed my wife as she joined a rotational program. The frequent moves make it difficult for me to find consistent…
China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House says bbcNexperia chips are vital in car production and there were concerns from manufacturers about the damage a shortage could have.
Investors Eye Quick-Twitch Quant Strategies to Handle Next Shock bloomberg
Nigerian leaders caught off-balance as Trump threatens over 'Christian killings' semaforThe News US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he had instructed his Defense Department to get ready for military action in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, if its government does not take action to stop the killing of…
Dave Ramsey’s Retirement Income Strategy Has a Very Serious Drawback 247wallstQuick Read Financial experts often recommend withdrawing 4% of your nest per year once you stop working. That strategy could limit your income in retirement. Dave Ramsey has a strategy that could leave you with more…
We couldn't afford after school childcare in New York City. My husband and I live on opposite coasts to make it work businessinsiderThe author and her husband live in opposite coasts. Courtesy of the author My husband and I decided to move from the Bay Area to New York City. We realized we were going to need a babysitter because of our son's school schedule and our…
Auctioneer Aurel Bac, "the Indiana Jones of watches" cbsnewsAuctioneer Aurel Bacs knows what makes watch enthusiasts tick, as he puts exquisite, rare and vintage timepieces on the auction block. For 30 years, Bacs (whose love of watches began as a teenager in Zurich) has sold luxury timepieces at…
Satoshi Smiles. The Faith Endures tippinsightsIt was Halloween day, October 31, 2008. The world was still reeling from the financial crash. Lehman Brothers had collapsed, credit markets had frozen, and the panic had already decided the outcome of the coming presidential election.…
Thawing Housing Market Not Yet Liquid Enough to Jump-Start Sales thedailyupsideThawing Housing Market Not Yet Liquid Enough to Jump-Start Sales Rejuvenating frozen US housing sales will require a strong job market and mortgage rates low enough to pique sellers’ interest in new homes. Sign up for smart news,…
BoC’s rate cut, Wealthsimple’s $10-billion valuation and Champagne’s federal budget prep: Must-read business and investing stories theglobeandmailGetting caught up on a week that got away? Here’s your weekly digest of The Globe’s most essential business and investing stories, with insights and analysis from the pros, stock tips, portfolio strategies and more. Bank of Canada cuts…
AIIB confirms plan for Hong Kong office, with opening expected next year scmpThe Beijing-headquartered Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has confirmed that it will open a hub office in Hong Kong – a move that will enhance its offshore financing capabilities and the city’s role as a global financial…
Police Killings Are Over 3X Times More Common Than Average in This State 247wallstKey Points - In certain situations, police officers are authorized to use deadly force, and since the beginning of 2020, more than 6,000 people in the U.S. have been killed by American law enforcement. - Nationwide, there have been…
Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms nbcnewsDemocrats have an early lead in next year’s battle for control of Congress amid an ongoing government shutdown, as more voters say President Donald Trump has not lived up to their expectations on several major issues that propelled him…
I've Managed Over 150 Ecommerce Stores — Here's How to Actually Win Cyber Monday Sales entrepreneurTry these insider tips from years of Amazon and online retail experience to help you prepare, boost conversions and turn Cyber Monday traffic into long-term customers.
Apple's Free Cash Surges, Implying AAPL Stock Could Be 20% Too Cheap barchart
Resilient stocks rally faces earnings wave after AI, Fed wobbles investing
Performance reviews and punchlines? Why humour matters at work theglobeandmailThis is the weekly Work Life newsletter. If you are interested in more careers-related content, sign up to receive it in your inbox. If you’ve ever sat through a tense performance review or a lifeless team meeting, Adam Christing has a…
Trump Says US Would Lift China Fentanyl Tariff If Xi Cracks Down youtubeUS President Donald Trump said he would cut all fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing cracks down on exports of the drug and precursor chemicals used to make it. Trump said Friday he discussed the issue with Chinese…
Views of capitalism slip, but socialism is still unpopular even as Mamdani gains prominence nbcnewsThe share of registered voters with positive views of capitalism has dropped under 50% for the first time in seven years of NBC News polling on the issue — a shift that comes as some democratic socialists, like New York mayoral hopeful…
From the Racetrack to Wall Street: The Formula That Keeps Beating the Market investorplaceEditor’s Note: Sometimes, the biggest investing breakthroughs start in the most unexpected places. For Landon Swan, it began at a Kentucky racetrack – with a $2 bet and a grandfather who taught him the power of risk and reward. That…
What salary is considered 'upper class' in 2025? It depends on who you ask thehill– Wealth is in the eye of the beholder, a recent survey of 1,000 Americans found. GOBankingRates asked 1,000 adults across different generations what salary they think is necessary to be considered "upper class" and found the answers…
Australia’s home prices surge by most in over two years in October investing
You’re Leaving Money on the Table if You Don’t Own These 3 Monthly Dividend REITs 247wallstKey Points Monthly dividend real estate investment trusts, like Realty Income, are very dependable. Their yields are becoming even more attractive. REIT dividend stocks are well-positioned to provide upside…
TSPY: 13% Yield That Could Fund Your Retirement, It's A Buy seekingalphaAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of ET, PAA, QQQI, KBDC, MSDL, QYLD, PDI, TSPY either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own…
Has Airbnb reached its peak? economistHas Airbnb reached its peak? Brian Chesky, its boss, wants to offer more than just a bed to sleep on When he co-founded Airbnb in 2007, the 26-year-old Brian Chesky was a bright-eyed design-school graduate who wore blue jeans and…
Steve Kornacki: Most voters blame Republicans for shutdown in new NBC News poll nbcnewsNBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to break down a new NBC News poll revealing where both parties stand ahead of midterm elections next year and critical elections on Tuesday.
US accused of ‘bully-boy’ tactics to sink climate deal ftOfficials say ‘threats used to derail net zero deal for shipping industry ripped up rules of global diplomacy
'Ghost jobs' are everywhere — here's how to avoid falling for them npr'Ghost jobs' are everywhere — here's how to avoid falling for them 'Ghost jobs' are everywhere — here's how to avoid falling for them Audio will be available later today. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks UVA cybersecurity expert Chris Maurer…
Trump policies spur economic anxiety in US Republican heartland: ‘Tariffs are affecting everything’ theguardianRural US towns reel as policies like tariffs cause global manufacturing companies to reconsider major investment projects For decades, a line of storefronts in Jeffersonville, Ohio, a town of 1,200 people 40 minutes south-west of…
We can have growth while fighting climate change voxClimate stories usually start the same way: fire, flood, loss, collapse. The charts are grim. The vibes are worse. But there’s another story in the numbers that starts with what’s working, what’s already being built, and how far we’ve…
Belgium investigating new drone sightings over military base reuters
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One Of The Best Energy Opportunities I've Seen In My Career - And Nobody Cares seekingalphaIntroduction I need to share something with you that caught my attention the other day. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 was up 0.2%. While this may not sound like something important, it came with the worst market breadth for any positive day…
Today in Supreme Court History: November 2, 2010 reason11/2/2010: Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association argued. Governor Jerry Brown The post Today in Supreme Court History: November 2, 2010 appeared first on Reason.com.
Worried About Record Stock Market Concentration? Us, Too thedailyupsideWorried About Record Stock Market Concentration? Us, Too The 10 most valuable US companies had a market capitalization of nearly $24.4 trillion as of October Sign up for market insights, wealth management practice essentials and industry…
John Lewis to open VIP lounge at Oxford Street store for loyalty card holders theguardianCustomers are being lured back to the partnership’s flagship branch with a free drink, a massage and Waitrose chocolates John Lewis is to open a VIP space at its flagship London department store as part of a drive to lure customers back,…
Drones spotted again over Belgian military base as minister readies response euractivTheo Francken is to present a €50 million anti-drone plan next week
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Links 11/2/2025 nakedcapitalismSpa day for baby monkey [📹 monkeylover. club]pic.twitter.com/5L4d7s6ske — Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) November 1, 2025 Why Do Spiders Decorate Their Webs? A New Piece of the Puzzle Nautilus NASA’s supersonic jet completes its first flight in…
The secretive dog experimentation industry is crumbling voxA photo taken inside Ridglan Farms by Direct Action Everywhere activists in 2017. | Direct Action Everywhere Animal rights advocates often contrast humanity’s dismal treatment of animals farmed for food with our adoration bordering on…
UK ‘to lose 600,000 workers to illness without better health support at work’ theguardianRoyal Society of Public Health says ‘fundamental shift’ needed in how firms help those with health conditions An extra 600,000 people will leave the British workforce in the next decade due to long-term health conditions unless ministers…
Silicon Valley tech firms’ snug relationship with Trump deepens, bears fruit siliconvalleySilicon Valley technology companies’ cozy relationship with President Donald Trump appears to be deepening and bearing fruit, as firms and their leaders show fealty with gifts, policies, and public statements of support, and CEOs show…
The economic upsides of Trump’s second term ftFor all the focus on harms, the US president has generated benefits at home and abroad
10 Sunday Reads ritholtzAvert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Tesla May Have Sold a Million Fewer Cars Because of Elon Musk’s Toxic Politics: The billionaire CEO did his electric vehicle company no favors by…
Why Wall Street won’t see the next crash coming economistWhy Wall Street won’t see the next crash coming Even the best traders struggle to predict sudden jumps in volatility A lot of assets, warned Jamie Dimon in mid-October, “look like they’re entering bubble territory”. His voice carries…
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Faust (1926) Run Time: 1H 46M Plus Halloween Bonuses!! nakedcapitalismWelcome gentle readers to another installment of the Sunday Morning Movie. This week it’s a Halloween treat: Faust, a black and white silent masterpiece of a film. And a heads up. Thanks to a great idea from reader Jeff N, I’ll be posting…
Jamaican farms reel from Hurricane Melissa, fueling fears of food shortages reuters
How the Punisher, a Murderous Anti-Hero, Became the Mascot for Increasingly Militarized Police Forces reasonIn 2015, actor Jon Bernthal appeared at New York Comic Con soon after the announcement that he would portray Marvel Comics' famous vigilante the Punisher in the Netflix series Daredevil. "I know how important he is to law enforcement, to…
Our national debt and spending are up despite DOGE and other federal cuts. Here's why msnbcAmerica's debt and spending are up despite DOGE and increased tariff revenue. Entitlement programs cuts are needed if we want to avoid more pain later.
Why Pfizer Can Still Prevail in the Obesity Fight With Novo Nordisk wsjNovo Nordisk and Pfizer are showing some desperation in their gloves-off tussle for the obesity-drug assets of Metsera.
Illinois Is Taking the Feds to Court Over 'Trump's Invasion' of Chicago reason"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice [sic] Officers!" President Donald Trump blasted on Truth Social on October 8. "Governor Pritzker also!" The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago filed suit against the Trump…
Driverless freight trains on Southern California rails? This L.A. startup is already testing them latimesDriverless freight trains on Southern California rails? This L.A. startup is already testing them - The Los Angeles startup Parallel Systems has raised $100 million to develop autonomous, electric freight trains aimed at reducing truck…
Ingersoll Rand Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish? barchart
As church memberships decline, area developers are transforming the structures into unique housing chicagotribuneIf a Chicagoan ever considered living in a church, it might evoke images of bell towers, or living in a cathedral like Quasimodo did in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” But an increasingly popular concept that turns cathedrals into…
What Commodity Sector Looks Best This Holiday Season? barchart
Inside the race to train AI robots how to act human in the real world latimesHumanoid robot training is booming around the world. Tech companies are rushing to build the robots for a market projected to reach $38 billion within the next decade.
Palantir Thinks College Might Be a Waste. So It’s Hiring High-School Grads wsjTech company offers 22 teens a chance to skip college for its fellowship, which includes a four-week seminar on Western civilization.
I'm the woman acquitted for assaulting an FBI agent. Here's my story msnbcU.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office couldn't get a grand jury to indict me, and I was rightly acquitted when charged with misdemeanor assault on an FBI agent.
Wheelock’s Wan Chai project sells out in two hours amid housing rebound scmpWheelock Properties sold all 60 units on offer within two hours at its latest residential project in Wan Chai on Sunday, as lower borrowing costs and improving sentiment continued to draw buyers back to Hong Kong’s primary housing…
Fortytwo's decentralized AI has the answer to life, the universe, and everything go.theregisterNo datacenters required Fortytwo, a Silicon Valley startup, was founded last year based on the idea that a decentralized swarm of small AI models running on personal computers offers scaling and cost advantages over centralized AI…
Carney says Canada can’t get China tariffs lifted right away japantimes.jpThe sit-down Friday on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea was the first official bilateral meeting between leaders of Canada and China since 2017.
I blew the whistle on a massive tax scam - and they sued me bbcI blew the whistle on a massive tax scam - and they sued me "We'd be met at airports in 20-foot limousines, and taken to places like the Atlantis hotel in Dubai or the Singapore Grand Prix. There'd be a hundred grand spent in the bar." In…
Food Stamp Cuts Expose Trump’s Strategy to Use Shutdown to Advance Agenda nytimesThe president has stretched the limits of his powers to help those at the heart of his agenda, not the many in greatest need.
Why some airline travellers are opting for a seat upgrade, despite the big price tag cbc.caAirlines say they are reporting more revenue from upgrades. Some passengers say that's because the economy ticket experience has become so undesirable.
The Shutdown – And the House’s Inaction – Helps Pave Congress’ Path to Irrelevance nakedcapitalismConor here: “Where is the Senate, where is the people? The senate is missing, the people have perished.” By Charlie Hunt, Associate Professor of Political Science, Boise State University. Originally published at The Conversation. Many…
Turkey buys more non-Russian oil after latest Western sanctions, sources say reuters
Builders Find Hardship in Trump’s Tariffs And Deportations nytimesHousing being built in Los Angeles. Stiff tariffs on steel, copper, lumber and other materials are lifting construction prices and interrupting some jobs.
Will Trump’s Tariff Deal Tilt the Playing Field Back Toward China? nytimesThe U.S.-China trade deal has pared back U.S. tariffs on some Chinese products to levels that are nominally near or below those President Trump has put on products from other countries.
Analysis: sports volumes on Kalshi approach $1B a week, with open interest in sports contracts regularly above $100M, significantly higher… ft
‘Never more precarious’: the UN turns 80 theweekThe United Nations has 193 members and an annual general budget of $3.72 billion. Its peacekeeping forces have 60,000 military personnel stationed around the globe. However, as it marks its 80th birthday, the organisation increasingly…
Andrew fixed palace visit for crypto-mining firm which had £1.4m deal with ex-wife bbcA company paying Sarah Ferguson was given a private tour of Buckingham Palace while the late Queen was in residence, BBC can reveal.
Reporting the truth has become a deadly business – Europe must confront impunity euractivViolence against journalists is not an accident of war or politics – it is a strategy. And impunity now thrives in digital spaces governed by opaque algorithms and weak accountability
Emerging market is the hottest theme in global equities in 30 years scmpThe emerging-market equity benchmark gained for a 10th consecutive month in October, as an artificial intelligence (AI) boom and a weaker dollar drove capital inflows. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index has rallied every month from January…
Trump’s White House ballroom: a threat to the republic? theweek“It’s hard to imagine a more fitting image” of Donald Trump’s second term, said Matt Ford in The New Republic, than last week’s photographs of bulldozers demolishing the East Wing of the White House. They are a perfect symbol of the…
The business of the culture war marginalrevolutionWe show that American cable television news emphasizes race, crime, gender, and other “culture war” issues. These issues are less prominent in broadcast news and appear in only a small fraction of politicians’ campaign advertisements,…
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Inside CVC’s €9bn search for ‘untapped potential’ in sports media market ftChair of Global Sport Group sets out plans for expansion and new advisory board of top athletes
How to become more resilient in the workplace bostonheraldDear Reader: Grit. Drive. Hustle. Resilience. Are you born with it, or can you learn and build that muscle? How can you become more resilient, especially during turbulent times? And — what is grit, exactly? Angela Duckworth, Ph.D.,…
Nexperia's China unit says it has “sufficient inventories” to sustain order fulfilment “through year-end and beyond”, after the parent… reuters
Charities run on marathons morningbrewMarathoners receive reflective blankets that help regulate body heat after crossing the finish line, but many also get a warm fuzzy feeling from fundraising for a good cause. Runners in the Boston, New York City, and Chicago Marathons…
Office CMBS Delinquency Rate Hits Record 11.8%, Much Worse than Financial Crisis. Multifamily Delinquencies Soar to 7.1% wolfstreetCommercial real estate (CRE) loans on office and multifamily properties got further bludgeoned in October. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The delinquency rate of office mortgages that have been securitized into commercial…
1,000 ways to run a marathon morningbrewIf you’re going to risk dehydration and losing your toenails, you want it to be as good a story as possible. That could be why marathoners are seeking out new and increasingly bizarre ways to race. Do it for the ’gram: They have marathons…
China Is Filling Up Its Oil Reserves Fast wsjThe cushion could protect the country from any short-term supply disruptions related to new U.S. sanctions on Russian crude.
5 drawn-out cartoons about the ongoing government shutdown theweek(Image credit: R.J. Matson / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Michael Ramirez / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate) (Image credit: Paul Duginski / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Bill Bramhall /…
The NYC Marathon isn’t a sprint. It’s a fashion show morningbrewOne person faster than a marathon winner is an athleisure enthusiast googling the cool pair of shorts that just ran by. Following running’s recent explosion in popularity, brands are drafting so hard off its wake that one of the most…
Video ‘SNL’ poked fun at the New York City mayoral debate 1:05 edition.cnn'SNL' poked fun at the New York City mayoral debate In the 'Saturday Night Live' cold open, Miles Teller plays Andrew Cuomo, while Ramy Youssef portrays Zohran Mamdani and addresses the voters. Latest Videos 15 videos
The cosmopolitan conservative marginalrevolutionFrom the excellent Janan Ganesh (FT): Often, it is fear of causing offence that stops liberal-minded people engaging with vast tracts of the world. And so cultural sensitivity turns into its own kind of parochialism. If Forsyth was a…
Saudi Arabia is making a massive bet on becoming a global AI powerhouse edition.cnnSaudi Arabia is turning its oil wealth toward its massive AI ambitions. Its chief investment vehicle is Humain, a homegrown company that is building out a full stack of data centers, cloud capabilities, large language models and…
My husband and I have $7K in Social Security and $2.5 million in stocks. What could go wrong? marketwatch“I hope to live off of the combination of Social Security and the TIPS ladder.”
Two new suspects handed preliminary charges over Louvre jewels heist, prosecutor says pbsThe Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping…
Livermore gun shop reloading security, merchandise after recent heist siliconvalleyLIVERMORE — A Livermore gun store is open for business after thieves recently rammed a car through the shop’s front door and stole dozens of handguns and several rifles, according to one of the owners. Damon Butts, owner of East Bay…
Trade deals and $90 billion in tariff revenue: What’s riding on the landmark Supreme Court case kicking off this week edition.cnnIn just a few days, the Supreme Court will start hearing arguments in what President Donald Trump is calling “one of the most important cases in the history of our country.” With the bulk of his tariffs — arguably the cornerstone of his…
Meta opens flagship store in West Hollywood to showcase AI glasses, VR headsets latimesThe new flagship store in West Hollywood highlights Los Angeles skate culture and allows people to try out Meta's smart glasses and VR headsets.
Thailand proceeds with festivals, events despite royal mourning asia.nikkeiBANGKOK -- Public festivals and events in Thailand have received the green light to proceed as planned, even though the country has entered a one-year mourning period for the late Queen Mother Sirikit, with analysts saying the…
Trump will host first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House, official says pbsPresident Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia in May. The meeting was seen as a major turn of events for a Syria that is still adjusting to life after the over 50-year, iron-gripped rule of the Assad…
Trump would make U.S. Supreme Court history by attending tariffs case japantimes.jpPresident Donald Trump has said he feels an "obligation” to watch in person as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs his powers to impose tariffs on much of the world. If Trump does, he will make history as the first sitting president ever to…
Chinese autos make inroads in Toyota-dominated Hong Kong taxi market asia.nikkeiHONG KONG -- Automakers from mainland China are gaining a foothold in Hong Kong's taxi industry, where fleets have consisted overwhelmingly of Toyota Motor vehicles. Mainland carmakers use the city as platform for global expansion A SAIC…
Japan's Sharp eyes AI, EV and robotics for growth asia.nikkeiCompaniesJapan's Sharp eyes AI, EV and robotics for growth CEO aims to deepen AI server collaboration with parent company, Foxconn Sharp President and CEO Masahiro Okitsu says the company is looking to technologies such as artificial…
What Does the “Federal Funds Rate,” which the Fed Targets, still Measure? Not Much, Mostly a Bizarre Arbitrage Trade wolfstreet“The FOMC should modernize the target rate”: Dallas Fed president Lorie Logan. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The Fed has for decades used the “federal funds rate” as the headline target for its key policy rate. The “effective federal…
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Zcash creator ECC unveils Q4 2025 roadmap as privacy token’s price and shielded supply surge theblockThe roadmap calls for more temporary address creations to preserve privacy, as well as quality-of-life fixes for Keystone hardware wallet users.
The shutdown leaves one in eight Americans unsure how they'll buy food nprThe shutdown leaves one in eight Americans unsure how they'll buy food A halt in SNAP payments has millions worried about their next meal, raising new questions about how a program born in the Great Depression still defines America's…
Elon Musk wants you to know that Sam Altman got a refund for his Tesla Roadster techcrunchElon Musk and Sam Altman are still taking swipes at each other on Musk’s social media platform X. While both men were founders at OpenAI, where Altman is CEO, they have subsequently sparred across social media, court filings, and…
My girlfriend, a widow in her 40s, pays off her credit card after every transaction. Is that weird? marketwatch“I saw her transfer $150 after we were done shopping.”
How NPR reporters turn newspaper stories into sound nprHow NPR reporters turn newspaper stories into soundNPR's Laura Sullivan and Frank Langfitt reflect on how writing for radio differs from their days in newspapers, and what it takes to make stories come alive through sound. NPR's Laura…
Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action over claims of Christian persecution pbsPresident Donald Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the…
‘Big time debut’: U.S. spot Solana ETFs draw $200 million in inflows during short debut trading week theblockSpot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs also saw net positive inflows over the month of October, on significantly elevated trading volume.
I’m planning to retire at 65 when my twins are 15. How will this impact their healthcare coverage? marketwatch“By retiring when they are in the 10th grade my income will be low when they apply for college scholarships.”
CEO of collapsed Thodex exchange found dead in Turkish prison while serving 11,196-year sentence: report theblockThe collapse of Thodex left 400,000 users with losses of up to $2.5 billion, according to estimates from the time, one of crypto's largest rug pulls.
The truth about who suffers from the White House’s manufactured SNAP crisis msnbcThe Trump Administration says it won’t provide SNAP benefits, claiming the government shutdown prevents funding the benefits.
Alex Tilley, designer of iconic Canadian hat, dies at 87 theglobeandmailAlex Tilley, the designer of the iconic Canadian hat bearing his name, has died at 87. The avid sailor created what’s now known as the Tilley hat in 1980 to cater to outdoor enthusiasts.
Germany welcomes ‘positive’ signs after China Nexperia move euractiv"The latest reports from China are positive initial signs of an easing of tensions," an economy ministry spokesperson said
Supplements sold at Sam's Club nationwide linked to salmonella outbreak: FDA thehill(KNWA/KFTA) — Nearly a dozen cases of salmonella in seven states have been linked to powdered supplements sold at Sam's Club, health officials announced on Friday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for…
Observations on browsing economics job market candidates marginalrevolutionThe number of people on the market seems much lower this year, perhaps because of the lag with Covid, as well as more general demographic trends. Even adjusting for the lower number of candidates, I found fewer interesting papers this…
An Investing Strategy With a Hamilton-Like Upside investorplaceFusion Investing: When Two Systems Are Better Than One Sometimes, powerful results can emerge from combining two great things – especially when they seem like opposites. Think about peanut butter and chocolate. When combined thoughtfully,…
Polish to be the most effective language for prompting AI, new study reveals euronewsA group of researchers studied which language is best understood by artificial intelligence, with Polish in the lead and English only ranking at sixth place.
Microsoft Just Bet $135 Billion on AGI… but You Shouldn’t Follow Them investorplaceHello, Reader. OpenAI is on a mission… to fulfill its mission. The company, founded as a nonprofit research lab in 2015, formed its mission to “ensure that artificial general intelligence [AGI] – AI systems that are generally smarter than…
Berkshire Hathaway's profits rise 17% as Buffett prepares to step down abcnews.goProfits improved thanks to a mild hurricane season and more paper investment.
The Lotus Transformation tippinsightsWhat a change 12 months can bring in a person. Like a lotus blooming from the murk, Kamala Harris has discovered the art of political rebirth, purity on the surface and calculation underneath. Last year at this time, Kamala Harris was…
Saturday links: seeing new opportunities abnormalreturnsEVs American automakers could permanently lose out to China EV manufacturers. (ft.com) How much did Elon's foray into politics cost Tesla ($TSLA) in sales? (axios.com) AVs A Waymo car hit a cat. People are freaking out. (semafor.com) Who…
Stephen Sondheim’s creative secret weapon had nothing to do with Broadway musicals fastcompanyLots of research shows that doing mental exercises can ward off dementia and the effects of aging, but can it actually make you better at your job? While it’s hard to imagine the late musical theater virtuoso Stephen Sondheim needing any…
The Ozempic effect is finally showing up in obesity data voxFor years, obesity rates in the US have gone in one direction: up. From the first year it was launched, Gallup’s National Health and Well-Being Index has found that the share of US adults reporting obesity has climbed and climbed, rising…
Forget skincare and tequila—Novak Djokovic just joined the celebrity popcorn boom fastcompanyThis weekend, tennis star Novak Djokovic is serving snackers something a little different: a new sorghum-based, corn-free “popcorn” brand called Cob, which will compete in the same aisle as SkinnyPop and Orville Redenbacher’s. The…
Quantum Computing Stocks: Third Quarter Earnings Preview investorsQuantum computing stocks continue to be volatile heading into Q3 earnings reports. IonQ reports late Wednesday. The post Quantum Computing Stocks: Third Quarter Earnings Preview appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
How to Drop Your Ego and Watch Your Business Build a Lasting Legacy entrepreneurWhat if the real turning point in leadership isn't when you raise your hand with the answer, but when you admit you don't have one?
AI Stocks Face 'Show Me' Moment. Why Amazon, Google Advanced But Meta, Microsoft Sold Off investorsAmid hype over artificial intelligence, the best AI stocks generate revenue or get a strategic edge from the fast evolving technology. The post AI Stocks Face 'Show Me' Moment. Why Amazon, Google Advanced But Meta, Microsoft Sold Off.…
This week in business: Netflix shakes up Wall Street, Amazon trims down, and shoppers gear up fastcompanyIf you blinked this week, you might’ve missed a few major moves. Netflix decided it’s time for a stock split, Amazon trimmed thousands of jobs, and Walmart is already dropping “Black Friday” prices before the Halloween candy wrappers are…
S&P 500 Giants JPMorgan, Eli Lilly Lead Five Stocks Near Buy Points investorsThree S&P 500 components, including JPMorgan Chase and Eli Lilly, are among five stocks near buy points. The post S&P 500 Giants JPMorgan, Eli Lilly Lead Five Stocks Near Buy Points appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Professor Jesús Huerta de Soto’s Acceptance Address at the Casa Rosada mises[The following is the Acceptance Address by the Professor Jesús Huerta de Soto, at the ceremony conferring the Order of May for Merit. White Room, Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 27, 2025.] First and foremost, I wish to…
‘The First Martyr to Radio,’ a historic Homewood tragedy, gains a national audience chicagotribuneThe tragic death of 19-year-old Homewood resident Lester J. Wolf in 1926 has gone national as an episode of the radio show and podcast “Our American Stories,” hosted by Lee Habeeb. At the time of his death, Wolf was an employee of the…
Interest rates going down on both sides of the border: FP Video financialpostThis week FP Video looks at the recent interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada (and what it means for the Canadian economy …
Robotic lawnmower uses AI to dodge cats, toys go.theregisterThe Sunseeker Elite X5 can mow on its own, but it doesn't come cheap The tentacles of AI seem to be reaching everywhere, even to the humble lawnmower. We tested the Sunseeker Elite X5, a robotic mower that uses machine learning to steer…
Individual Liberty in Libertarian and Conservative Philosophy misesReaders will be aware that Murray Rothbard conceptualized all rights as property rights, derived from the principle of self-ownership. His concept of individual liberty was thus rooted in the defense of private property rights. This is…
Flight delays, airport disruption fears grow as government shutdown drags on washingtonpostThe nation’s aviation system faces new strains amid growing concern that critical front-line employees working without pay might stop showing up for work.
Louis Têtu: Why Canada has to get artificial intelligence right financialpostThis past week, Canada’s AI Strategy Task Force gave Ottawa a set of recommendations to shape our country’s approach to artificial intelligence . This isn’t just another policy discussion; it’s about…
Trump’s China deal eases U.S. rare earths plight for now, but dangers linger washingtonpostThe U.S. and China have reached a trade deal to ease concerns over rare earths, with the U.S. reducing its reliance on China for the critical minerals. But challenges remain.
10 Weekend Reads ritholtzThe weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish Blend coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Can the Golden Age of Costco Last? With its standout deals and generous employment practices, the…
Some South Korea firms pulled projects after Hyundai immigration raid washingtonpostReluctance to do business in the U.S. after a massive Hyundai immigration raid could make it tougher for South Korea to fulfill its pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments.
U.S. to announce Nexperia's China facilities will resume shipments japantimes.jpResumed shipments would be a relief for auto manufacturers worldwide who faced the imminent prospect of curbing production.
Entrepreneurship in Europe: Where are firms thriving and barely surviving? euronewsRunning a business is an occupation full of risks and rewards, and some European countries are riskier than others for entrepreneurs.
Some employers are paying for egg freezing. Is that about helping you build a family or something else? cbc.caEgg freezing is seen by some as a way for women to take control of their fertility. Other experts, though, fear that the fertility industry is just profiting off the tension women feel between career and family building.
CNN Is Shocked That President Trump Is Winning Shutdown thehill
Tough times for truck and bus makers as new tariffs go into effect cbc.caAs of Nov. 1, all medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts headed to the U.S. will get a 25 per cent tariff, while buses will be levied at 10 per cent. While truck and bus making are small industries in Canada, experts say the tariffs…
Urging the Administration to Allow Americans Food Aid nytimes
The Weekender: When Baseball’s Brain Trust Becomes a Tech Stack pymntsIf the Dodgers and Blue Jays keep playing like they did in that 18-inning fever dream last Monday in Los Angeles, the World Series might need a server upgrade. Between Shohei Ohtani’s video‑game night and Freddie Freeman’s walk‑off in…
Nothing Good Starts at the Top misesNothing Good Starts at the Top Speaking at the recent Mises Institute Supporters Summit, Mark Thornton argues that lasting reform comes from the bottom up, not from political edict. Drawing on Hayek’s “worst get to the top” insight, Mark…
Mamdani's Wishful Thinking On Tax Revenues cato
Are self-driving tractors the key to tackling agriculture’s labour crisis euronewsAt FIRA USA 2025 in California, the future of farming was on full display, with driverless tractors, drones and AI-powered machines navigating fields and tending crops.
Chicago’s theatre of violence unherdEarlier this month, a high-speed car chase cut through the Southeast Side of Chicago. At the intersection of 105th Street and N Avenue, a white car, apparently containing federal agents, slammed into the side of a red SUV in which…
TranscendAP Secures Venture Funding to Grow AI-Driven AP Automation Software pymntsTranscendAP said Thursday (Oct. 30) that it secured venture funding to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence-driven accounts payable automation software. The firm’s funding round was led by Rittenhouse Ventures and…
Scout AI opens new hub for defense AI integration bizjournalsBillionaire Brett Adcock’s brother has a defense tech startup and he’s leased a Sunnyvale R&D building to grow his operations.
Orland High School District 230 OKs $3 million property purchase for maintenance department chicagotribuneThe Orland High School District 230 Board voted late Thursday night to move forward with the purchase of a property at 10608 W. 163rd St. in Orland Park for $3 million, after debating the move for months. The purchase includes a 60-day…
Amazon stock hits record, lights up ETFs foxbusinessAmazon shares touched a record high Friday, rising over 9%, after strong quarterly results that were driven by its growing cloud business – AWS—which saw double-digit jump in sales to $30 billion. "AWS is growing at a pace we haven't…
Bay Area tech layoffs top 1,400 in one week with new Amazon cuts in S.F siliconvalleyThe tech industry’s job cuts this week alone have now topped 1,400 with the revelation of fresh job cuts — this time in San Francisco — by tech titan Amazon. An estimated 1,451 Bay Area tech workers are slated to lose their jobs by late…
Agentic AI Takes Over Patent Search pymntsAgentic AI is reshaping how patents are searched, written and understood, marking what IPWatchdog calls a “new paradigm” for innovation. The emerging technology is moving patent work from single-query search toward multi-step, goal-driven…
Pfizer sues to stop rival bid for drugmaker Metsera by Denmark's Novo Nordisk abcnews.goPfizer sues to stop rival bid for drugmaker Metsera by Denmark's Novo Nordisk Pfizer is suing over some unsolicited competition in its nearly $5 billion bid to buy the drugmaker Metsera Pfizer is suing over some unsolicited competition in…
Zarah Sultana is a fickle comrade unherdIn the early days of the Comintern, during the so-called “Third Period” of the late Twenties and early Thirties, the pro-Soviet revolutionary Left adopted what became known as the “class against class” line. Mainstream social-democratic…
Benedict Anderson: humane nationalist unherdThere are some books, so dangerous in their citation by casual readers, that they ought to be chained to the library walls, or else kept under lock and key beneath the watchful eye of a librarian. One such is Edward Said’s Orientalism, a…
Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak abcnews.goAuthorities say at least 11 people have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online
The Coming US-China Thaw tippinsightsBy James K. Galbraith, Project Syndicate | October 31, 2025 After years of increasingly hostile rhetoric from US officials about China, highly authoritative voices in the United States have suddenly become less hawkish, and the Trump…
As A.I. Chatbots Trigger Mental Crisis Crises, Tech Giants Scramble for Safeguards observerPsychosis, mania and depression are hardly new issues, but experts fear A.I. chatbots may be making them worse. With data suggesting that large portions of chatbot users show signs of mental distress, companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and…
Trump to sit with CBS News in first interview after lawsuit semafor
Obamacare prices are set to spike – here's why foxbusinessAmericans enrolled in health insurance plans offered through the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, are expected to rise next year as the debate over extending enhanced subsidies is a flashpoint in the ongoing federal…
OpenAI eyes 500,000 sq ft Silicon Valley hub, signaling major expansion beyond San Francisco bizjournalsThe AI powerhouse's potential expansion beyond San Francisco reflects a growing trend among tech giants seeking to tap into diverse talent pools.
Former Carney chief of staff Marco Mendicino joining Cassels law firm financialpostMarco Mendicino, a former chief of staff to Prime Minister Mark Carney and a long-time member of Parliament, has joined Toronto-based law firm Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP …
Americans generally agree about politics with the people closest to them — and don't talk politics much with people they disagree with today.yougovA new YouGov survey finds that Americans are much more likely to agree than to disagree with the political views of their partners, friends, family, and coworkers. The agreement is strongest between romantic partners: About three-quarters…
Predicting, resulting, zeros, and when not to trade blockworksDon’t judge your decisions by their results
This Bay Area bank is signaling more acquisitions ahead: 'M&A is our primary focus and expertise' bizjournals“When you see outsized organic growth, oftentimes there are troubles ahead,” Mechanics Bank CEO C.J. Johnson said in discussing why the East Bay bank prefers growth through acquisitions.