Keeping up with America

Orcas strike back (again), sinking another yacht in Europe after 45-minute attack: Sailors’ newest nightmare has struck again, and on Halloween of all days.

Microsoft closes at all-time high on fresh OpenAI-related optimism: Microsoft shares closed up for the eighth day in a row, a feat not performed since January 2021.

Court clerk denies influencing jury that convicted Alex Murdaugh of murdering his family: Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill's sworn statement was filed Tuesday by prosecutors telling a judge there is no need to hold a hearing.

5 years after California’s deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery: On the day Paradise burned, Gwen Nordgren stopped her car just long enough to rescue a young woman escaping by foot.

Are Americans burned out on dating apps? Whitney Wolfe Herd's exit as CEO of Bumble is a sign Americans are falling out of love with online dating.

Around the World

US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka’s Colombo port in rivalry with China: The U.S. announced a $553 million project Wednesday to build a deep-water shipping container terminal in Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo as it competes with China in international development financing.

Optus outage - Millions affected by Australian network failure: Millions of Australians were left without mobile and internet after a network failure at telecoms firm Optus.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Who will write the rules for AI? How nations are racing to regulate artificial intelligence: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a label that can cover a huge range of activities related to machines undertaking tasks with or without human intervention.

Breaking Down the Three Basic Rules of Business: A Guide to Success In the fast-paced world of business, success often hinges on understanding and adhering to a set of fundamental principles.

Who Is Investing In The $850 Billion Quantum Tech Market And Why: Quantum technologies are among the least widely understood, yet most promising advancements set to disrupt business and industries in the coming years.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Parents helping their adult kids with housing costs, Round Two: Rob Carrick says it's time to look at the cost to parents of helping their kids afford their mortgages.

Saving for a deposit? 15 tips from a money-saving expert | Charlotte Grainger, MSN. Buying your first home is a major milestone. However, getting a step on the property ladder is more challenging than ever, especially for young people. With the average house price surpassing £280,000, saving for a deposit can be a huge hurdle. In the following guide, we speak to two money-saving experts about the best strategies you can use.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

NFL picks, predictions for Week 10: Ravens sweep Browns; Lions outlast Chargers; Bills bounce back | Lakers send videos to NBA to question calls from Heat loss as Darvin Ham says LeBron James is 'not flopping'

Michael Strahan's Absence From 'Good Morning America' Continues Amid 'Personal Family Matters' | Is Reese Witherspoon dating Kevin Costner?

Suspect charged with killing Tupac Shakur gets June date for Vegas murder trial | Brian Cox Says He Joined ‘007: Road to a Million’ Thinking It Was the Next James Bond Film

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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