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2024 October


Election betting site Polymarket has been giving Trump good odds. But it also might have a big fraud problem

Election betting site Polymarket has been giving Trump good odds. But it also might have a big fraud problem

The news of wash trading comes after a Bloomberg report earlier this month found that a tiny percentage of users making big bets can easily swing the odds for one candidate or the other.


Ford stock is sinking as high costs and supplier issues could take a toll

Ford stock is sinking as high costs and supplier issues could take a toll

“In 40 years in the industry, I’ve seen a lot of game-changer products,” Farley said, calling a planned midsize electric pickup “one of the most exciting” and adding that “it matches the cost structure of any Chinese auto manufacturer building in Mexico in the future.”


All the ways Donald Trump is promising to cut taxes if he wins

All the ways Donald Trump is promising to cut taxes if he wins

If elected to the White House in November, Trump is set to push Congress to enact at least some of the proposals he’s touted over the past several months, which he argues would help boost the U.S. economy and people’s personal finances.


The McDonald’s Quarter Pounder E.Coli outbreak has sparked a big onions recall

The McDonald’s Quarter Pounder E.Coli outbreak has sparked a big onions recall

The loss of the chain’s popular item could lead to a significant drop in sales, which has already prompted financial firm Baird to downgrade its rating on McDonald’s stock.


Southwest Airlines threw in the towel in its fight against activist investor Elliott

Southwest Airlines threw in the towel in its fight against activist investor Elliott

“We believe the strategic changes Southwest has announced since we commenced our engagement, together with the new independent directors and governance improvements, will position the Company to enhance business performance, drive operational execution and evaluate additional changes to create long-term shareholder value,” said Elliott partner John Pike and portfolio manager Bobby Xu in a statement.


Florida district agrees to improve student restraint policies

Florida district agrees to improve student restraint policies

During the monitoring period, which will last for at least the 2024-25 school year,review all incidents involving the restraint of students to determine if the actions were consistent with district procedures, written instructions, and related training.


Disney needs a new CEO. Meet the Wall Street banker in charge of replacing Bob Iger

Disney needs a new CEO. Meet the Wall Street banker in charge of replacing Bob Iger

In an unusually public move, Gorman announced in May of 2023 and that he would be stepping down as CEO of Morgan Stanley within a year and that he would be pick his successor from among the bank’s three main division heads.


The 10 best deals on new cars right now, according to Consumer Reports

The 10 best deals on new cars right now, according to Consumer Reports

Alfa Romeo’s Tonale Veloce features the smallest discount on this list, but it also isn’t the most expensive, according to Consumer Reports.


Chick-fil-A is launching a family-friendly app to drive sales

Chick-fil-A is launching a family-friendly app to drive sales

The Chick-fil-A Play app will launch on Nov. 18 and will feature a variety of content, including an original animated series, scripted podcasts, games, recipes, and e-books — all designed to entertain families, the company shared in an email to Quartz.


Teacher shortage solutions to implement in the short-term

Teacher shortage solutions to implement in the short-term

During these conversations, we discussed a handful of challenges they’re facing due to teacher shortages, including having difficulty hiring for specific subject areas like world languages and Advanced Placement® to unexpected absences in the middle of the school year.


20 of the most boring cars ever made

20 of the most boring cars ever made

What sets the Aveo apart was not only its Ambien-in-car-form looks, its lack of power, not being particularly reliable, meh fuel economy relative to its size, or its Fisher-Price interior.


The next winner of the AI boom is also one of its biggest problems

The next winner of the AI boom is also one of its biggest problems

After the company completed its $6.6 billion funding round, the startup’s leaders told some employees that it would start leaning less on Microsoft for data centers and AI chips, according to The Information, which cited unnamed people familiar with the matter.