Good morning. It is Saturday, Oct. 26. Here’s what we’re doing in Opinion. I really wanted to open with some whimsical meditation on the World Series between our Dodgers and the New York Yankees — how our beloved boys in blue playing this far into October has a way of shrinking this town like nothing…
The Washington Post’s decision not to endorse a presidential candidate has sparked a staff backlash. The paper reported owner Jeff Bezos made the call and that a Harris endorsement was planned. The news sparked fears of management interference and potential self-censorship in a tight race. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…
Vladimir Putin asked Elon Musk to withhold Starlink from Taiwan as a favor to China, per The Wall Street Journal. The request was made at a time when Moscow was becoming heavily reliant on trade with Beijing. Musk has been in regular contact with Putin since 2022, the Journal reported, citing officials. Thanks for signing…
Ana Huang started as a completely self-published author. Huang, now a beloved BookTok author, compared self-publishing to running a small business. Huang is releasing “The Striker,” her 13th book, on Tuesday. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”,…
Economist David Rosenberg warns the stock market is in a “mega-bubble.” Rosenberg cites high valuations, investor positioning, and sentiment as warning signs. Despite recent market gains, Rosenberg predicts a recession and advises caution in investing. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app…
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Netflix added over 5 million subscribers in the third quarter, beating analyst expectations. At 19%, Asia Pacific had the largest revenue growth rate of all regions this quarter. Local content strategy and investment in original content is boosting Netflix’s competitive edge. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re…
A contrarian sell signal recently flashed in the stock market, according to Bank of America. The drop below 4% in cash allocations suggests aggressive stock market investing, BofA said. Investors are growing more optimistic about economic growth, but fear geopolitical conflicts and inflation. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…
Nicola Prentis sees a green flag when a guy’s online dating profile lists him as non-monogamous. She finds these men to be honest and great at communication. Prentis has found that dating non-monogamous men raises the bar for what good relationships should be like. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…
Lam Wing-kee relocated Causeway Bay Books from Hong Kong to Taipei. The bookstore, known for selling books critical of the Chinese Communist Party, moved to a cheaper location in Taipei. Despite slow sales, Lam remains committed to promoting freedom and democracy in Taiwan. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…