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Jordan Myles, And WWE's Uncomfortable History With Blackface
Forbes - 30 Oct 2019 15:00
Amid the controversy surrounding Jordan Myles' racially incensitive t-shirt design
Meet the Rocket Scientist Propelling Girl Scouts Into Digital Age
Wall Street Journal - 30 Oct 2019 13:00Fox News Hosts Now Raising Questions About NYT’s Reporting On Vindman Testimony
TPM - 30 Oct 2019 22:45
First, Fox News cast doubt on Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman’s allegiance to the U.S ahead of his congressional testimony. Now hosts...
Mary Norris's Thoughts on Pesky Possessives
The New Yorker - 30 Oct 2019 12:00
Marry Norris writes about a proposed change to the Associated Press style for making a name that ends in "S" possessive, which has drawn comments ranging from bafflement and consternation to scorn and reason.
Actress Vivica Fox puts Porter Ranch home up for sale
L.A. Times - 30 Oct 2019 20:43A Letter from the Committee for Evening Experiences
The New Yorker - 30 Oct 2019 13:00
Jenny Slate writes a humorous letter from an imaginary Committee for Evening Experiences about a series of odd dreams she's had, which is drawn from her book, "Little Weirds."
Japan retail sales rise most since 2014, but outlook murky
Reuters - 30 Oct 2019 04:47
Japanese retail sales grew at the strongest pace in 5-1/2 years in September as consumers rushed to buy big-ticket items to beat a rise in the country's sales tax, raising concerns spending could pull back sharply in the...
China warns U.S. criticism at U.N. over Xinjiang not 'helpful' for trade talks
Reuters - 30 Oct 2019 03:24
China's U.N. Ambassador Zhang Jun warned on Tuesday that U.S. criticism at the world body of Beijing's policy in remote Xinjiang was not "helpful" for negotiations between the two countries on a trade deal.
The abandoned Gwrych Castle in North Wales is 200 years old and said to be haunted. Take a look inside.
Business Insider - 30 Oct 2019 21:24
David Goddard/ Getty Gwrych Castle in North Wales is 200 years old and has been abandoned for decades. Mark Baker is in charge of restoring the castle, and he spoke to Insider about the abandoned castle's long history. B...
Europe has slight lead over U.S. in emerging blockchain digital securities market
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2019 13:43
As Blockchain technology and tokenization transform global financial markets, the companies driving this disruption are scattered around the globe, according to a new study. While new innovative clusters in recent decade...
Italy government following tie-up talks between FCA and Peugeot: minister
Reuters - 30 Oct 2019 11:52
The Italian government is following talks between Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA over a possible tie-up, Industry Minister Stefano Patuanelli said on Wednesday.
Julian Gressel: What Does The Future Hold For The Atlanta United Star?
Forbes - 30 Oct 2019 04:05
On Wednesday Julian Gressel will once again play a key role for his Major League Soccer side Atlanta United when they meet Toronto FC in the MLS Cup. But will Gressel stay in Atlanta beyond this season?
Johnson & Johnson Says New Tests Find No Asbestos in Recalled Baby Powder
Time - 30 Oct 2019 03:50
Earlier this month the company recalled 33,000 bottles of its talc powder
The Truth About Tea: 6 Facts On The U.K.'s Favorite
Forbes - 30 Oct 2019 19:26
As it is the UK's favourite drink, most people will be pleased to know that there are compounds in tea that have excellent health benefits.
Fed expected to cut rates, but resilient economy may signal pause ahead
Reuters - 30 Oct 2019 18:59
The Federal Reserve is expected to reduce interest rates on Wednesday, but new data showing resilient U.S. economic growth may make that rate cut the last for now.
Reese Witherspoon taught Jimmy Fallon a popular TikTok move that her 16-year-old son showed her
Business Insider - 30 Oct 2019 18:36
NBC Reese Witherspoon appeared on NBC's "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Tuesday and said that she's "obsessed" with TikTok, which her 16-year-old son, Deacon Phillippe, introduced her to. The "Morning Show" actre...
Metals Stocks: Gold edges higher ahead of Fed decision
Market Watch - 30 Oct 2019 14:01
Gold futures cling to a small gain Wednesday after data show third-quarter gross domestic product grew at a faster-than-expected pace, while investors await the outcome of a Federal Reserve meeting that's expected to del...
PG&E Trade Punishes Hedge Funds as California Burns
Wall Street Journal - 30 Oct 2019 12:03
Investors in PG&E stocks and bonds have lost about $4.1 billion in the four trading days since the blaze in Sonoma County started.
Actor and comedian John Witherspoon best known for 'Friday' films dies at age 77
Business Insider - 30 Oct 2019 09:31
(AP Photo/Charles Sykes) Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon's manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that Witherspoon died...
Dow Jones Newswires: Clariant sales fall on 'worsening economic environment'
Market Watch - 30 Oct 2019 07:54
The Swiss chemical company said sales from continuing operations for the period were 1.04 billion Swiss francs ($1.05 billion), from CHF1.05 billion a year earlier.
Meet The Robots Working The Candy Aisle This Halloween
Forbes - 30 Oct 2019 06:02
The robots zipping around supermarkets this holiday season may stop for a quick selfie, but they'e hard-coded to ensure that last minute shoppers aren't disappointed with empty shelves of their favorite treats.
Facebook beats Q3 2019 revenue and profit estimates despite regulator scrutiny
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2019 23:28
Facebook reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue, and profit rose as growth in expenses slowed from a year earlier.