October, 2024

• 27 October

  Far-Right Figures Escalate Talk of Retribution and Election Subversion

  Michael Flynn has said “hell” will be unleashed if Donald J. Trump wins. Mr. Flynn’s close associate has discussed plans to overturn the election if Mr. Trump loses. Source link

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• 27 October

  Instagram is lowering video quality for unpopular videos

  

  The popularity of an Instagram video can affect its actual video quality: According to Adam Mosseri (the Meta executive who leads Instagram and Threads), videos that are more popular get shown in higher quality, while less popular videos get shown in lower quality. In a video (via The Verge), Mosseri …

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• 27 October

  Aaron Judge’s October failures on full display in World Series: ‘It definitely eats at you’

  

  LOS ANGELES — Yoshinobu Yamamoto found himself in a 2-0 count against Aaron Judge when he delivered a fastball at the bottom of the strike zone — a pitch Judge typically punishes. During the regular season, Judge boasted an otherworldly .975 slugging percentage in that area. Yet, in the sixth …

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• 27 October

  The Best Horror Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now

  

  If you enjoy a healthy dose of horror and thrills, look no further than Netflix’s wide selection of scary movies. From platform originals to acquired titles, you’ll find something that speaks to you — including a hint of time travel or period drama mixed in with all the gore.  Scroll …

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• 27 October

  Claire Daly, Master of the Baritone Saxophone, Dies at 66

  She was celebrated for both her playing and her love of the jazz community. “My life in music,” she said recently, “is the smartest thing I’ve done.” Source link

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• 27 October

  Experts push back on Goldman Sachs’ forecast for low returns

  

  Goldman Sachs’ that the S&P 500 will deliver 3% annualized nominal total returns over the next 10 years has gotten a lot of attention. (Read TKer’s view and .) I think Ben Carlson of Ritholtz Wealth Management it best: “It’s rare to see such low returns over a 10 year …

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• 27 October

  Trump Supporters Line Up Early at Madison Square Garden

  Many of the sights of a Trump rally were familiar, if the setting was not: the heart of Manhattan, where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by about 10 to 1. Source link

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• 27 October

  Founders and VCs back a pan-European C corp, but an ‘EU Inc’ has a rocky road ahead

  

  It’s become a common refrain in political discourse: Europe needs to take radical action to remain competitive. On the long list of potential reforms, one that’s gaining particular traction is a new, EU-wide corporate status for innovative companies. Known (somewhat obscurely) as the “28th regime,” the innovation is being billed …

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• 27 October

  LeBron James posts ‘surreal’ triple-double in Lakers’ comeback win over Kings

  

  LeBron James posted his first triple-double of the season, including 16 points in the fourth quarter, as the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2010-11 with a 131-127 defeat of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. James finished with 32 points, 14 …

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• 27 October

  Packers vs. Jaguars Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 8 Online Today

  

  When to watch the Packers vs. Jaguars?  Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT).  Where to watch?  The Packers-Jags game will air on Fox.  See at Sling TV Carries Fox in Chicago (WFLD) Sling TV Blue: $45 (in some markets $40) Show more (1 item) The Packers …

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