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Wayfair sales jump 10% as furniture retailer says it’s winning share of sluggish market
Wayfair reported its strongest quarterly sales growth since the pandemic, with U.S. revenue reaching $3 billion, up 11.4% year-over-year. The furniture retailer’s stock jumped 10% on the earnings announcement.
Sam Darnold out for Seahawks in Week 9 as Drew Lock gets another start vs. Cardinals
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will miss Week 9 against Arizona due to a quad injury, with Drew Lock starting his second game of the season.
Tinto Brass, director of Caligula and maestro of Euro erotica, dies aged 93
Tinto Brass, Italian director known for erotic cinema including Caligula and Salon Kitty, died at age 93. His wife and children announced the death to Italian press.
Herbert Blomstedt, renowned conductor with a seven-decade career, dies aged 99
Herbert Blomstedt, a Swedish-American conductor whose career spanned seven decades, has died at age 99. He continued performing into his late 90s, with his final concert in May.
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Jesus de Miguel death: Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono experiencing ‘most difficult days of my life’
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono says he is experiencing “the most difficult days of my life” following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, who died after a collision during a Spanish second division match.
Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in Germany, Austria and Hungary
Sharp metal objects including needles, nails, and screws have been discovered in Halloween sweets across Germany, Austria, and Hungary, prompting police warnings and investigations.
Rafael Nadal: Tennis legend set to join Real Madrid board of directors
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is set to join Real Madrid’s board of directors pending member approval later this month, the Spanish football club announced.
UNHCR criticises UK’s 30-year ‘earned settlement’ plans for refugees
The UN refugee agency has criticized UK plans requiring refugees to wait up to 30 years for settlement permission, calling the policy likely to harm their sense of security and ability to integrate into communities.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in a West Bank village face escalating violence from Israeli settlers, with the US providing limited protection despite some residents being American citizens.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency meeting of foreign ministers over what it calls an imminent Israeli threat to al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock, claiming violations of a longstanding status quo agreement.
‘A Bible-sized blind spot’: congressman sounds alarm on rising Christian nationalism
Congressman Jared Huffman, the only current House member to publicly identify as a non-believer, argues in a new book that Christian nationalism represents the country’s most dangerous political movement and has grown stronger since Trump’s return to power.
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady in October. Here’s what that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its October meeting despite rising inflation driven by higher energy costs and their impact on household budgets.
How Aldi is pushing down grocery prices
Aldi, a German discount grocery chain, plans to expand to over 3,000 U.S. locations by 2028, disrupting the grocery industry and forcing competitors to lower prices through strategic efficiency and an appealing treasure-hunt shopping experience.
Midterm elections: How affordability and the economy could affect voters’ decisions
Rising costs for everyday goods like gas and groceries are dominating midterm election discussions, with affordability emerging as the central issue affecting voters’ decisions at the ballot box.
Eight in 10 homes in London’s poshest postcodes now sell below asking price, Coutts finds
Eight in 10 properties in London’s exclusive neighborhoods now sell below asking price, with prices down 5% in the third quarter, according to private banking research.
Automatic 401(k) rollovers reduce cash-outs, research finds — but few accounts reach new employer plans
A new automatic rollover system has reduced 401(k) cash-outs when workers leave jobs, though most transferred accounts remain in interim IRAs awaiting matches with new employers participating in the network.