27 Times Biden Repeated the Phrase ‘The Idea’ During Debate
President Joe Biden used the phrase “ideas” 27 times during his 90-minute debate with former President Trump on Thursday. Biden tried to revive some of the Democrats’ talking points, from the “very fine people” fiction to the “idiots and losers” fabrication, but when he wasn’t wide-eyed and at a loss for words, Biden stuck to […]
Jill Biden’s ex-press secretary lambasts tight control over president in NY Times report
The New York Times reported that there is “simmering resentment” among Biden administration officials toward the president’s close associates, who they believe are “protecting” him from the American people. Michael LaRosa, who served as press secretary for First Lady Jill Biden, has been vocal about his frustration with the Biden campaign’s continuing strategy. “Everything looks […]
NYSE trading glitch costs Interactive Brokers $48mn – Financial Times
Get your free copy of Editor’s Digest FT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A trading glitch on the New York Stock Exchange last month caused Interactive Brokers to lose $48 million after clients tried to buy large amounts of Berkshire Hathaway shares after they plummeted 99%. The company said […]
New York Times changes headline about Bowman’s defeat, initially cited ‘flood of pro-Israel money’
The New York Times appears to have quietly changed a headline about the “influx of pro-Israel money” that contributed to Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York’s crushing defeat in Tuesday’s primary election. Bowman, an outspoken critic of Israel, lost by double digits to Westchester County Mayor George Latimer, a moderate pro-Israel Democrat, in Tuesday’s primary, […]
Rocket Mortgage Classic: How to watch, preview, tee times, more
The PGA Tour is hosting the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, Michigan, where Rickie Fowler will be defending his title. After three weeks of spectacular golf, the tournament won’t feature the top-ranked players, but it will feature some strong golfers looking to climb the FedExCup ladder. The Donald Ross designed Detroit Golf Club is one […]
Rep. Ritchie Torres calls out NY Times ‘bias’ for not interviewing him for story about his anti-Israel critics
New York Rep. Ritchie Torres accused the New York Times of “bias” for a story that focused primarily on his pro-Israel stance, but did not interview him for the story. Saturday, The Times Published an article The documentary, titled “Gaza War Divides LGBTQ Community,” spotlighted the palpable tensions boiling over within Fire Island Pines’ gay […]
Starbucks warned to chop customer wait times as sales slip
Starbucks is being asked to come up with ways to reduce wait times. There’s nothing worse than having a barista waiting during the morning rush, and with Starbucks’ sales set to fall in 2024, experts are urging the coffee giant to speed up the process to boost customer loyalty. The coffee roasting company reported its […]
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Round 3 tee times, Lexi Thompson brings competitive edge
The LPGA is at Sahalie Country Club in the Pacific Northwest for the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. After the first two tough days of matches, the top 60 players will play over the weekend. Among the players in contention for the win is Lexi Thompson, who is tied for third place after shooting an even-par […]
Golf Talk Today: Travelers Championship Round 3 tee times, LIV Golf Nashville ultimate party
Welcome to Playing Through’s new morning ritual: Golf Talk Today. Each morning on “Golf Talk Today,” our staff discusses various aspects of the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and other professional golf tournaments. Saturday marks the start of the PGA Tour’s final signature event, the Travelers Championship, with LIV Golf kicking off the second round in […]
Threat of deposit exodus haunts Japan's regional banks – Financial Times
This month, Japanese digital lender Sony Bank began offering customers yen savings accounts with a trial interest rate of 10.52% per year, a remarkable yield in a country where savings have generated little profit for almost two decades. For many of Japan’s 62 regional banks, stiff competition from online challengers threatens to trigger deposit outflows […]