Prominent Afghan doctor kidnapped, killed in northern city

A prominent doctor has been kidnapped and killed in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, according to his family

Financial Planning: Backdoor Roth IRAs and Home Affordability

Here's what our experts have to say about these two timely topics in the world of personal finance.

Got $5,000? 3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

These S&P 500 stocks offer great long-term dividend growth potential to investors.

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Fantasy Football Week 11 Rankings: Waiver-Wire Targets for Injured Players

The fantasy football waiver wire is buzzing more than it has in previous weeks due to a handful of high-profile absences...

Donald Trump's MAGA Picture Book News Gets Shredded On Twitter

“Our Journey Together" promises to capture “the greatness" of the Trump White House but critics aren't convinced.

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Ford and Rivian cancel plans to develop an electric vehicle together, citing a mutual desire to...

An EV project between Ford and Rivian has been scrapped, with Ford indicating it doesn't need Rivian's help to succeed, Automotive News reported.

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Explainer-All U.S. adults qualify for COVID-19 boosters; which is best?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday expanded availability of COVID-19 booster shots to all American adults, hoping to preserve vaccine protection against the...

Kostas Tsimikas Gives Liverpool Left An Alternative To Andy Robertson

The Greece international is similar in style to Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Democrats hope Biden's sales job can help their midterm chances

Democrats have spent months negotiating with themselves, undercutting their ability to take credit for bills of significance they are now passing, but for which they aren't getting credit.

The First Wave" Shows What We Haven't Seen of Covid-19

If you have survived the pandemic without going inside a Covid ward, you will likely be stunned by the grim intimacy of Matthew Heineman's new documentary. The post “The First Wave” Shows What We...

Axios-Ipsos poll: Independents are fed up with elections

Data: Axios/Ipsos poll; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosIndependents' faith in Americans' voting choices is in a dismal place after the 2020 election, much more pessimistic than the way Democrats or...

Apple Watch Series 8: Leak Reveals Evolving Design, Hints At Exciting New Features

The next Apple Watch may not look like the designs that were floated last year. Again. But that may not be a bad thing.

Welcoming family into your home for Thanksgiving? Here's how to keep COVID out

Intergenerational indoor gatherings, a.k.a, Thanksgiving dinner, still pose a COVID risk to older adults and the immunocompromised. Here's how to keep everyone safe.

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Biden's Supreme Court commission failed to convince Americans to change anything

Shortly after taking office, President Joe Biden created a Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States. The Commission appeared to be political cover for those on the Left...

How the 'Princess Switch' Franchise 'Helped Breathe New Life into the Christmas Romcom'

"The Princess Switch 3: Romancing The Star" is the trilogy director's favorite in the franchise. He told Newsweek why he loves it so much.

The U.S. Must Not Allow Bosnia to Become Another Afghanistan

It is time for the Biden administration to step in and support its allies in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to uphold peace and its own legacy.

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30 Great Deals From Amazon’s Early Black Friday Sale

We've found TVs, smartphones, and wireless earbuds at steep discounts.

How to Shop More Ethically This Holiday Season

Consider these tips for putting your dollars back into your community, from supporting small businesses to making more sustainable choices.

Ultimate party meatballs for a Thanksgiving day appetizer

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Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge

The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action.

Police fire warning shots at Rotterdam demo

Police fired warning shots, injuring an unknown number of people, as riots broke out on Friday night in downtown Rotterdam at a demonstration against plans by the Dutch government to restrict...

Here's what legal experts say helped acquit Kyle Rittenhouse

Here's what legal experts say helped acquit Kyle Rittenhouse  CNNRittenhouse verdict reactions roll in: From 'a travesty' to 'justice has been served'  Yahoo NewsAnger and elation in Kenosha after...

30 Toys That'll Make Your Kids Smarter

Reviewers say their kids truly cannot stop playing with these *sneaky* educational toys.

Russia's record virus death toll persists

Russia’s record high coronavirus death toll persisted for a second straight day on Saturday, as the number of new infections declined

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Colm Kelleher set to succeed Axel Weber as UBS chair

Morgan Stanley veteran will work alongside CEO Ralph Hamers, who has pledged to speed up digitisation

Usain Bolt: 'I try to stay away as much as possible' from social media

As athletes grapple with the pros and cons of using social media, Usain Bolt says he has the utmost sympathy for them as he recalled the way he was treated as a young athlete.

Man facing embezzlement charge after stealing lottery tickets, cigarettes

A Monroe man faces charges of embezzlement after he allegedly stole more lottery tickets while working recently as a cashier at a Pilot Travel Center.

Can You Race a Triathlon with a Service Dog?

Experts break down the ADA laws surrounding service dogs and emotional support animals at races The post Can You Race a Triathlon with a Service Dog? appeared first on Outside Online.

What the Pope Knows About Journalists’ Soles

Last weekend, Pope Francis gave my profession a gift: a thoughtful outsider’s perspective on the proper role of journalists. “Your mission is to explain the world, to make it less obscure, to make...

5 Stories Where Children Were Born Surprisingly Different from Their Parents

While genetics are a strong indication of the way kids will look once they are born, they are not everything. For example, 2 black parents can give birth to a white baby no matter how small the...

Kashmir tensions high after deaths of men ‘used as human shields’

Indian police say four men killed in shootout were militants but families say gunfight was staged and they were innocent civiliansTensions in the Indian state of Kashmir remain on a knife edge...

How Irish, Swiss and Dutch Tax Policy Harms Children Abroad

Young people across the globe rely on government tax revenues for the realisation of their basic rights. Tax avoidance is therefore a children's rights issue, argues Zurich-based law teacher and...

Taiwan scaffolding collapse kills three people

Three construction workers have died after scaffolding collapsed in northern Taiwan on Saturday, Taiwan's official Central News Agency (CNA) reported.

Scotland hit by second earthquake in a week with Highland tremor

The British Geological Survey reported a 2.2 magnitude earthquake in the Highlands on Friday night.

3 million workers are missing amid the labor shortage, and 2 million of them are immigrants who...

Trump-era immigration policies are making the labor shortage worse, as Insider estimates about 2 million more working adults should be in the US.

UFC Fight Night 198: Vieira vs. Tate Odds, Schedule, Predictions

Former women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate continues her comeback trail against Ketlen Vieira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 198 from the UFC's APEX Facility in Las Vegas...

All Republicans care about these days is trolling

McCarthy may hope a marathon speech will win over Trump and the Trigger The Liberals Caucus. Guess what? It won't!

These Democrats Are Helping Companies Take Gold From Public Lands for Free

This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.  Amid the recent skirmishes over revising the reconciliation bill, known...

Few dare to follow as Spanish bank BBVA lifts bet on Turkey

Full ownership of lender Garanti follows a decision by UniCredit to quit the country

Heal the past’: first Native American confirmed to oversee national parks

The confirmation of Charles F Sams III marks a symbolic moment for many Indigenous communitiesCharles “Chuck” F Sams III made history this week in becoming the first-ever Native American confirmed...

Joe Manchin Fears BBB Is Expensive

Joe Manchin Fears BBB Is Expensive — yet Infrastructure Bill Was Pricier  Business InsiderHouse narrowly passes Biden's massive spending bill  Fox NewsHouse Passes Biden’s Build Back Better...

How to season a turkey with salt (and not much else)

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The Most Optimistic Explanation I’ve Seen for Joe Biden’s Awful Approval Rating

What if it's not inflation, exactly, but gas prices?

The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, cost that led his wife to avoid ER

Why the Youngest Readers Need This Adaptation of the 1619 Project

They hear about slavery much earlier than you think.

Profile of Berlin-based Ableton, whose music production software changed the way recordings are...

Gerhard Behles and his partners wrote the code that makes modern pop sing — and makes investors drool. But they’re not selling.

Rare First Printing Of U.S. Constitution Sells For Record Figure At Auction

Citadel hedge fund founder Kenneth Griffin outbid a group of 17,000 cryptocurrency enthusiasts who'd crowdfunded to buy the document.

Chicago thieves target Neiman Marcus, GameStop amid Rittenhouse protests

Chicago thieves target Neiman Marcus, GameStop amid Rittenhouse protests  Fox NewsThieves Hit Mag Mile Neiman Marcus In Grab-And-Run  CBS ChicagoNeiman Marcus, GameStop in Chicago struck by...

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Colombia: President issues apology after police cadets dress like Nazis

Ivan Duque has issued an apology after police cadets were pictured dressed in Nazi-style uniforms as part of "cultural exchange." The head of the academy has been sacked.

Don't go to Mexico: Cartel expert warns tourists to stay away as drug gangs' war escalates and...

Tourists are being warned to plan their vacations for other destinations instead of Mexico following a rash of deadly shootings around Cancún linked to drug gangs.

Thousands Protest in Australia Over Virus Restrictions

Demonstrators in Melbourne waved Australian flags and chanted, “No more mandates.” Here’s the latest on the pandemic.

Race to the Future: What to Know About the Frantic Quest for Cobalt

A New York Times investigation examines the global demand for raw materials as the clean energy revolution takes off. This is what we found.

43 Things If You Need A Cheap Thrill To Make Your Day More Exciting

Yes, a dino-shaped taco holder named TriceraTaco is a necessary purchase. As well as a pound of purely marshmallow cereal.

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There’s no escaping from getting pranked when you live around a humorous person. It can be our roommate surprising us with a cardboard cutout of Mr. Bean in the shower or a monster-like carpet...

Texas could repeat its electricity crisis if extreme weather hits this winter

Texas could repeat its electricity crisis if extreme weather hits this winter  CNNReport: Texas still at risk of winter power blackouts  KSAT San AntonioTomlinson: Feds find true cause of the...

Cinematographers Mikhail Krichman and Ed Lachman Talk Upcoming Projects, Waiting for ‘Miracles’ on Set

Russian cinematographer Mikhail Krichman, renowned for his collaborations with Andrey Zvyagintsev on films like Oscar nominees “Leviathan” and “Loveless,” shared some of his secrets during the...

Turkey's Currency Crisis Raises Cost of Living, Threatens Financial System

If the lira’s slide isn’t arrested, it poses a threat to the country’s banks and large companies, as the crisis drives up the prices of food and other essentials.

Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge

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Marten Rabarts Steps Down as Director of New Zealand Film Festival

Marten Rabarts has stepped down as director of the New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF), and is moving on to take up a key role in a new film and arts project in Europe. Rabarts’...

Bill Maher Defends Jake Gyllenhaal Against Taylor Swift: He ‘Dodged’ a Bullet

On Friday night, Bill Maher dedicated a portion of the Season 19 finale episode of his hit HBO series Real Time to one of the week’s biggest news stories: Taylor Swift’s updated 10-minute...

Vietnamese workers at Chinese factory in Serbia cry for help

ZRENJANIN, Serbia (AP) — They are shivering in barracks without heat, going hungry and have no money. They say their passports have been taken by their Chinese employer and that they are now stuck...

As Biden's big bill advances, so does Pelosi's big legacy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Deep into the grueling negotiations over President Joe Biden’s big domestic policy package, when it seemed that bickering among Democrats would never stop, Speaker Nancy Pelosi...

Supernatural' Star Misha Collins Sells L.A. Crib for Way Above Asking

Misha Collins must be feeling like a real estate guru right now -- he unloaded his Hollywood oasis and made it look super easy by selling it quickly, and getting way above his asking price. The...

Airlines got a $50B pandemic bailout. Passengers got chaos in the skies anyway

Staffing shortfalls have contributed to mass flight cancellations as travel demand recovered — despite federal aid meant to prevent carriers from laying off or furloughing employees.

As a coal plant fights for life, it could enrich Manchin

A West Virginia power plant proposal hangs in the balance as Manchin battles over clean energy plans in social spending bill.

Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal sparks sporadic protests and Portland clashes

A local pastor in Kenosha urged the community to “now begin the long process of healing."

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L.A., Ventura counties to see increased fire danger; red flag warning issued

Forecasters issued a red flag warning in effect from Sunday morning to Monday afternoon.

Reliance Industries, Saudi Aramco to Re-Evaluate Planned Business Tie-Up

Indian conglomerate Reliance says the move stems from its greater push into new-energy and materials business.

This new exhibition helps you visualize the future using gesture-controlled LED screens

Designed by Rockwell Group and developed by the Smithsonian and Institute for the Future, the Futures exhibition helps visitors wrap their minds around what our future might hold. If someone...

5 great online pre-Black Friday gadget deals you can score now

Psst: Black Friday isn’t a single day anymore. You don’t even have to leave your house to save on HDTVs, streaming sticks, sercurity cameras, and more. Back in my day, Black Friday was an actual...

Shaken by protests, battered by the coronavirus, a divided Chile picks a new president

The tumult of the last two years has produced as unusually divisive election. The frontrunners are a conservative populist and a leftist former student leader.

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KENOSHA, Wisconsin—Hours after Kyle Rittenhouse walked free Friday, tensions began to boil over outside the courthouse where a jury decided to acquit him of all charges in the shooting deaths of...

Biden transferred the power of the presidency to VP Kamala Harris for 85 minutes during a colonoscopy

The office of the presidency of the most powerful country in the world was passed on to a woman for the first time in U.S. history for a brief period on Friday. Vice President Kamala Harris...

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Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty of all charges; Emotional 9-year-old steals the show at sister's wedding

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Hi, hello, and happy almost Black Friday. It’s just about that time of the year where the turkey-filled forks go down and the credit cards come out for the annual post-Thanksgiving discounts...

Tesla app outage locked some owners out of their cars

Tesla's app server went down a few hours ago, leading to a worldwide app outage that left owners unable to connect to their cars. For those who've been mostly dependent on their phones instead of...

Two Days Before Rittenhouse Verdict, A Native Woman Was Imprisoned for Killing Her Alleged Rapist

Two days before a nearly all-white jury bought Kyle Rittenhouse’s claim he was acting in self-defense when he shot three men, killing two, at a Black Lives Matter protest, Maddesyn George, a...

Former officer found shot dead alongside the daughters he allegedly abducted, police say

A former Baltimore County police officer and an accomplice was found shot dead alongside his daughters whom he allegedly abducted, according to police. The harrowing story unfolded on Thursday...

President Biden and Democrats celebrate legislative wins this week

Democrats are celebrating both the House passing the Build Back Better act, and the president signing his landmark infrastructure deal into law. The White House has consistently said both measures...

Brody Dalle Convicted of 1 Count of Contempt in Custody Battle with Josh Homme

A Los Angeles judge found Dalle guilty of "willfully" violating a Sept. 1 court order when she didn't deliver the 5-year-old child to Homme.

Canadian province sets gas, travel restrictions after floods

Provincial Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said non-essential vehicles will be limited to about 8 gallons (30 liters) per trip to the gas station.

Bartenders Name The Most Undervalued Scotch Whiskies On The Market

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First Indigenous American confirmed to lead National Park Service

Charles "Chuck" Sams III has said he would work to ensure that Indigenous history of National Park Service lands is included. Sams is Cayuse and Walla Walla and lives on the Confederated Tribes of...

A CDC panel recommended all adults be made eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot

A CDC panel recommended all adults be made eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.

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Cramer's week ahead: Covid market scares are buying opportunities

"Ever since the Delta variant arrived on the scene, every one of these Covid scares has turned out to be a buying opportunity," the "Mad Money" host said.

Kyle Rittenhouse to Appear on Tucker Carlson as Reality Trails The Onion by 6 Hours

The teen is cementing his place in right-wing culture as a conservative darling and future pundit

COVID rapid tests face holiday demand spike

As many Americans prepare to travel and see loved ones ahead of Thanksgiving next week, developers and sellers of rapid at-home COVID-19 tests say they are prepared to meet an expected spike in...

As Kyle Rittenhouse Walks Free, Republican Lawmakers Fight Over Who Loves Him the Most

As many Americans feared that freeing Kyle Rittenhouse seemed to legitimize political violence, Republicans competed for the honor of offering him a job on Capitol Hill. The post As Kyle...

In a surprise move, Elizabeth Holmes is testifying at the Theranos fraud trial

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder and CEO of disgraced blood-testing company Theranos, took the stand in her own defense late Friday, in a surprise move by the defense team. Holmes is being tried on...

Ford and Rivian no longer plan to work jointly on electric vehicles

Ford remains an investor, but its own E.V. development plans have progressed since the partnership was announced.

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for the Amazon Prime Video series, The Wheel of Time The Wheel of Time, a fantasy TV show based on the novel series of the same name by Robert Jordan, premiered Nov. 19 on...

Levi Strauss CEO expects strong holiday sales as Americans unleash pent-up demand

"We're expecting a really strong holiday season, and it's all being fueled by a super-strong consumer right now," Levi Strauss CEO Chip Bergh told CNBC.

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These two electric vehicles with a 500-mile range top EPA’s fuel-efficiency ranking for first time

Two versions of the Lucid Air, featuring a 500-mile driving range, sit atop the updated EPA and DOE guide to the most fuel-efficient vehicles.

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The Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict Makes Us All Less Safe

Jurors make their decisions in isolation. The problem is that in some cases, their verdicts can have sweeping consequences. The case of Kyle Rittenhouse is one of those cases. A Wisconsin jury...

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SpaceX and NASA plan to crash a satellite into an asteroid next week

Since 2017, NASA has been in the process of testing to see whether crashing a satellite into an asteroid can change its course, enlisting the help of SpaceX on this endeavor in 2019. Today, the...

Psst, Early Black Friday Sale Alert: Everything At Madewell Is 30% Off

What’s in Madewell’s secret sauce? Whatever the brand uses to spike its apparel with universal appeal is nothing short of magic. And, try as we might, we just can’t seem to stop browsing the site....

MemeMoney: Citadel’s Ken Griffin just spent $43.2 million on schadenfreude

The most-hated man on WallStreetBets just dropped 11 figures on a mindbogglingly epic troll of the "Apes," and they are already plotting their revenge.

Experts Are Warning That Kyle Rittenhouse’s Acquittal Might Inspire More Far-Right Extremist Violence

“There's precedent for acquittals like this to be used in inciting to and carrying out further violence.”

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It’s a good weekend to stay inside and download some video games. While real-life Black Friday doesn’t happen for another week, PlayStation and Xbox are already running virtual Black Friday sales...

Fan Helplessly Cries Out At Television To Warn Quarterback Of Unblocked Safety Blitzing Blindside

The Gift Guide for the Music Fanatic Who’s All About Vibes

Sit back and relax with these perfect presents for the audiophile and connoisseur in your life.

5 Recipes from Indigenous Chefs to Add to Your Thanksgiving Spread

The modernized version of the Thanksgiving holiday is a blend of myth and fact. Although Plymouth Pilgrims did celebrate the harvest with members of the local Wampanoag tribe in 1621, a holiday...

The 23, Ahem, Best Buys from Best Buy's Black Friday Sale

Huge savings on AirPods, laptops, TVs, and so much more.

The smart political argument behind the satire Such a Fun Age

Kiley Reid’s debut novel reveals the lie behind the claims that the Obama age was post-racial. The Vox Book Club is linking to Bookshop.org to support local and independent booksellers. Kiley...

How to Stop Your Family From Buying Too Much Crap for Your Kids (and What to Do When It Happens Anyway)

It’s the season of giving, but when it comes to kids who have playrooms already overflowing with toys, books, games, and puzzles, the holidays can bring an unwanted influx of stuff adding to the...

A Photographer's Journey With the Ancient Baobabs of Madagascar

When Tsitakakoike, one of the largest Grandidier’s baobab trees in Madagascar, with a circumference of almost 90 feet, split and collapsed in 2018 after years without rain, it was a huge loss. Not...

Republican governors distance themselves from the don, drawing his ire.

The Inside Story Of How One Scientist Concluded COVID Began With A Spillover At Wuhan's Wet Market

How a veteran virologist dug up new evidence to back up the theory that COVID-19 jumped from animals to humans in a notorious Chinese market — rather than emerged from a lab leak. Here's what...

Mark Barlet And AbleGamers Are Focusing On The Next Chapter Of Disability Inclusion In Gaming

The nonprofit's founder, Mark Barlet, tells us how his team is using the rise in streaming to build a sustainable organization.

Up to 1.6 Million People in the U.S. Have Long-Term Smell Loss Due to Covid-19

Up to 1.6 Million People in the U.S. Have Long-Term Smell Loss Due to Covid-19  Smithsonian

Bandicoots, Jaguars, and Half-Earth in This Week's Earth Optimism

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Two confusing questions about Covid-19 boosters, answered

Should I get it? And, if I do, am I taking a dose from someone who needs it more? The big Covid topic on everyone’s minds is boosters. On Friday morning, the FDA authorized Pfizer/BioNTech and...

The Unvaxxed Lefties Hiding In Plain Sight

They insist they're more sophisticated than your typical anti-vaxxer. Not that they're telling anyone.

House Censures Paul Gosar For Violent Video

The House has censured Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona and removed him from committee assignments for posting an animated video depicting him killing Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez...

An Exhaustive List of Directors Who Swear They Won't Make a Superhero Movie

There’s no more reliable way to elicit clicks and outrage in Hollywood.

Afeni Shakur Took on the State and Won

Pregnant and facing decades in prison, the mother of Tupac Shakur fought for her life—and triumphed—in the trial of the Panther 21.

Fearing Liability, U.S. Resists U.N. Fund for Climate Damages

An aerial view of a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and a lagoon in 2019 in Funafuti, Tuvalu. The low-lying South Pacific island nation of about 11,000 people has been classified as...

Gel-Based Sensor Continuously Monitors Wounds for Infection

A wireless sensor based on bioresponsive DNA hydrogel provides smartphone-based detection of wound infection.

BuzzFeed Will Start Publicly Trading in Early December: BZFD

The company still loses money, but its revenue rose 20 percent in the third quarter. Investors who want to own a piece can do so around Dec. 6.

Why Mixing Your Personal and Business Finances Is a Bad Idea

If you're one of the many entrepreneurs who started a side hustle or launched a business during the pandemic, here's why you need to separate your personal and business bank accounts.

The Office Scene John Krasinski Refused to Shoot

Pam and Jim are the most iconic couple from 'The Office,' so it's no surprise that John Krasinski refused to shoot a scene that would feel untrue to their relationship.

Why Giannis Antetokounmpo Chose the Path of Most Resistance

The Hawks’ Encore Is Off To An Uninspired Start

After spending a couple of years waiting for a big breakthrough from 2018 No. 5 overall pick Trae Young and the core around him, the Atlanta Hawks finally got that — and then some — last season....

Are You The Fittest Gym Rat?

Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. Two puzzles are presented each week: the Riddler Express for...

Shell mulls a breakup

The oil major is looking for a less taxing energy transition

An auction at Sotheby’s raises $676m

The art market is changing