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Elon Musk, Trump allies say his tariff plans could cause short-term pain for consumers
Donald Trump's campaign surrogates like Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick accept that the Republican presidential nominee's policy plan could trigger short-term economic pain, but they contend it will be worth the potential payoff. Trump's economic pitch includes a cocktail of tax cuts and a universal...
As Chicago sees record-setting warmth, here's when temperatures will drop with Halloween ahead
Though it may be the week of Halloween, the Chicago area has seen what is perhaps a final blast of summer with record-setting high temperatures in Chicago alongside gusty winds that caused a red flag warning to be issued for the region. Temperatures in Chicago reached above 80 degrees Tuesday,...
Snap shares jump 10% on profit beat, stock buyback
Snap reported third-quarter results on Tuesday that beat on the top and bottom lines, but the company issued light fourth-quarter guidance. Snap also announced a $500 million stock repurchase program. In September, Snap debuted the fifth generation of its Spectacles augmented reality glasses that people can wear to see digital...
Reddit shares soar 22% on earnings beat and better-than-expected forecast
Reddit reported third-quarter financial results that topped analyst estimates. The company's forecast for the fourth quarter was also better than expected. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman told CNBC in August that the company has been making it easier for new users to create accounts. Reddit shares jumped 22% in extended trading...
When does women's college basketball start? Here are the dates to know
Women's college basketball is almost back, even if some of its biggest stars are not. Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and more former college stars made the move to the pros, paving the way for other promising players to step into the spotlight in 2024-25. Dawn Staley's South Carolina squad enters...
Fact Focus: A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election
A steady stream of false and misleading information is circulating online around the 2024 election. A woman who was shown in a video shouting at a young girl in a stroller outside the Houston rally for Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday is being falsely identified in social media posts that went viral. She is not a former employee of the Harris County Democratic Party.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect
Chipotle is reporting earnings after the bell. Executives will hold a conference call with investors at 5 p.m. ET. This earnings report is Chipotle's first since CEO Brian Niccol left for Starbucks. Shares of the company have risen 32% this year, giving Chipotle a market cap of $82.99 billion. Chipotle...
Why it would be difficult for Trump to reverse the 2024 election results
Donald Trump has ramped up his baseless accusations that Democrats are plotting to “cheat” or “steal” the election, raising fears that the former president is setting the stage for an attempt to overturn the result if Vice President Kamala Harris wins. But any effort to derail...
Anti-aging enthusiasts are turning to the drug rapamycin to help extend their lives—can it work? A longevity doctor weighs in
While vigorous exercise and healthy diets are tried-and-true ways to extend one's lifespan, in recent years, people have turned to prescription drugs with the hope of living a longer, healthier life. One such drug is rapamycin, a pill that is typically prescribed to patients ahead of organ transplants "to bring...
41-year-old nurse spent $40 on her Etsy side hustle—now it brings in $9,800 a month: I no longer need ‘a full-time job'
Megan Walsh jolted awake at 2 a.m. and anxiously paced around her bedroom in Manahawkin, New Jersey. It was March 2021, and she was completely overwhelmed. Walsh, normally a part-time endoscopy nurse, was working full-time to help with the influx of patients at her hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her father, a gardener, had died six months prior, she says.
49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward announces death of 1-year-old daughter
The 49ers organization and community received tragic news on Tuesday. San Francisco's veteran cornerback, Charvarius Ward, announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday that his 1-year-old daughter, Amani Joy, passed away on Monday morning. "We are heartbroken that our beautiful baby girl, Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning," Ward...
Netflix announces star-studded season 2 cast for NBA docuseries ‘Starting 5'
Netflix is rolling out a new, star-studded "Starting 5" for the 2024-25 NBA season. The second season of the Netflix docuseries will follow Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.
Colts bench QB Anthony Richardson as Joe Flacco will start in Week 9: Reports
The Indianapolis Colts are making a change at quarterback. Former first-round pick Anthony Richardson has been benched in favor of veteran Joe Flacco, ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler reported Tuesday. Sources told Schefter and Fowler that Colts coaches met Tuesday morning and decided to change quarterbacks after a controversial...
What can and can't you bring with you to vote in Illinois? Do's and don'ts as Election Day nears
With Election Day for 2024 one week away, voting time in Illinois is nearly here. And while many people opt to vote-by-mail in the state, others prefer to vote in-person early, or even on Election Day, which this year falls on Nov. 5. Whether this is your first or fiftieth...
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is detained in New York on parole violation claims
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine tried unsuccessfully Tuesday to persuade a federal judge not to send him to jail, calling him “bro” and insisting he never meant to violate the terms of his probation from a felony conviction. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer in Manhattan ordered him detained for at least...
Tim Walz takes dig at Chicago Bears during Wisconsin campaign speech
Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took a jab at the Chicago Bears while speaking at a campaign address in Wisconsin Monday. "We're leaving it all on the field, unlike the Bears I might add," Walz told the crowd of supporters in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The comment came...
New lawsuit alleges Subway sandwiches contain less meat than advertised
Is Subway skimping out on the meat in its sandwiches? According to a new lawsuit, it is. A proposed class action lawsuit filed in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, claims Subway's commercials are "grossly misleading" for customers. According to the lawsuit, the real sandwiches have three times less meat than advertised. In fact, the fast-food chain's sandwiches are mostly bread.
List of all the World Series sweeps in MLB history as Dodgers lead Yankees 3-0
Baseball is a sport filled with history. Yet, something historic could happen on Tuesday night in the Bronx, as the Los Angeles Dodgers look to win the World Series in convincing fashion over the New York Yankees. Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers have jumped out to a 3-0 series lead,...
Former Apple exec felt ‘incredibly insecure' switching industries—her No. 1 piece of advice for gaining confidence in a new job
After decades of working in the fashion industry, including eight years at luxury fashion brand Burberry, Angela Ahrendts decided to take a leap into a completely different field: tech. In 2016, she became a member of the Apple executive team as senior vice president of retail and online stores. The...
What time is Kamala Harris rally today? What to know about speech at site of Trump's Jan. 6 rally
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the “closing argument ” for her presidential campaign Tuesday from the same site where former President Donald Trump held his Jan. 6, 2021, rally that preceded the Capitol riot. When will she speak and how can you watch it?. Harris' speech comes...
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