Trump trades waver as Harris’ betting odds edge up days before the election
The Trump trade has wobbled this week as Kamala Harris’ betting odds have crept higher amid some promising signals for the Democratic candidate from early voting data. Kalshi, the betting market open to US citizens, showed Harris’ odds of winning the election rising to about 44% from a low of about 35% on Tuesday, while…
Elon Musk’s super PAC has spent more than $19 million in these 18 districts to keep the GOP in control of the House
Musk has poured nearly $119 million of his own money into America PAC, a super PAC that supports Trump and GOP House candidates. Elon Musk’s super PAC has already spent more than $140 million on electing Donald Trump, and he’s spoken at two of the former president’s rallies in the last month. But Musk isn’t…
I was put on a performance improvement plan and survived. It felt isolating and discouraging, but I’m a better employee now.
The author, not pictured, was put on a performance improvement plan. I felt like a deer in headlights. I sat there on Google Meet as my supervisor explained the parameters of a performance improvement plan (PIP). I was frozen, and I felt powerless. I could feel the panic rising as they went through the events…
10 of the most haunted restaurants in the US
The Haunted Hamburger in Jerome, Arizona, began as a regular restaurant until the owners experienced strange paranormal activities. If you’re looking for a distinct dining experience this Halloween, these haunted restaurants, with their spooky histories, serve some delectable dishes with a side of terror. From supernatural sightings to encounters with spirits, each place on this…
The Zuckerberg family Halloween costumes this year featured John Wick and a troupe of ballerinas
“When your house full of girls decides to be ballerinas, be John Wick,” Mark Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post on Thursday. Halloween at the Zuckerberg residence this year involved some costuming on the Meta chief’s part when he chose to dress as Hollywood’s top assassin for a day. “When your house full of girls…
Why fast-food chains and big brands love loyalty programs
Fast-food chains are finding loyalty rewards vital for staying competitive and retaining customers. Retailers and fast-food chains are leaning into loyalty programs to drive sales. This week, McDonald’s reported its Q3 results. Global sales dropped 1.5% in its latest quarter, following a 1% slide in the previous quarter. However, one bright spot in its earnings…
I went back to work as a personal trainer 5 weeks after giving birth. We needed the money, and I pushed past my pain.
A mother and her baby I was 24 when I had my first baby. At the time, I was working for myself as a personal trainer. I saw clients in a small exercise room in my home. My partner went back to work a few days after I gave birth. And, regardless of the giant…
Ford is stalling F-150 Lightning production and slashing manager bonuses as it races to cut costs
Ford boss Jim Farley poses with an F-150 Lightning. Ford is taking two major cost-cutting actions as it struggles to turn a profit on electric cars: pausing production of its flagship electric pickup truck and slashing manager bonuses. The F-150 Lightning factory in Metro Detroit, which is already only running on a single shift, will…
Passengers endured a 9-hour flight to nowhere after a Boeing 777 developed a problem over the Atlantic
The British Airways Boeing 777 (not pictured) was heading for Costa Rica. A British Airways plane turned around while halfway across the Atlantic Ocean, meaning passengers endured a nine-hour flight to nowhere. The Boeing 777 left London on Tuesday morning for San José in Costa Rica. Data from Flightradar24 shows the flight departed about 30…
