Intel foundry push faces critical test after stock's 45% plunge in October
Intel’s turnaround now hinges on proving its foundry strategy can deliver, as customers look for signs the company will add fab capacity and catch TSMC
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2026 Elections: A Dem Betrayal and Trump Bargaining + GOP Cheating?
Election eve talk features a Democratic betrayal in Michigan, plus Trump talk about protecting his people from vengeful Dems.
Texas governor race tightens in prediction markets, but Abbott remains favored
Prediction markets still show the Republican incumbent favored to win a fourth term, but the odds have narrowed in recent weeks.
White Noise Machines Worthy of Your Nightstand in 2026: Snooz, Hatch, and More
The best white noise machine will help you catch more Z’s with soothing background sounds. The Snooz is our top pick after many nights of testing.
Trump Account holders to receive SpaceX stock from Gwynne Shotwell in December
Eligible Trump Account holders will begin receiving donated shares of SpaceX stock in December, President and COO Gwynne Shotwell said in a post on X.
A Right-Wing Think Tank Has a Plan to Prevent Democrats From Being Seated in Congress
The influential Center for Renewing America says that “neo-Marxist progressives and anti-Western Muslims” can’t sincerely swear to protect the Constitution—and shouldn’t be allowed to assume office.
Supreme Court rejects DOJ's bid to block California from counting disputed ballots
The Department of Justice's request to the Supreme Court in the California case came as it appeals dismissal of a lawsuit over Alaska's Senate election.
Daily Memo: Iranian Threats, European Defense
Threatening retaliation. Following a meeting with the country’s military leadership, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement
World News in Brief: healthcare crisis in Yemen’s Taiz and Afghanistan, Western Sahara mission's phased closure
The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening, particularly in the southwestern city of Taiz, which is being encircled by paramilitary Iran-backed Houthi forces.
Stock market after midterm elections: What S&P 500 history shows
Midterms historically precede a strong year for the S&P 500. What to know if Democrats win back Congress
The Boom Before the Bust: From the Roaring Twenties to the Great Depression | naked capitalism
Was an investment boom in the face of saturated markets the ultimate cause of the Great Depression?
Ukraine: WFP provides hot meals to Oleshky evacuees as UN pushes to restore power before winter
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is providing emergency food assistance to more than 400 people who were able to leave the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region, during a brief local ceasefire.