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BRICS Summit Offers a Glimpse Inside Putin’s Alternate Reality

At a meeting of emerging economies, Vladimir Putin positioned himself as a respected and powerful leader, ignoring the condemnation he receives from the West.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels

The pricing gap between cruises and land-based lodging is even wider than it appears, according to UBS.

Business - CNBC - October 27

Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels

The demand for cruises is still going strong — and it doesn’t appear to be letting up anytime soon.

'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9

Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.”

Sports - ABC News - October 28

US calls on Israel to tackle ‘catastrophic humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza

Failure to help improve the situation on the ground could be met by restrictions on US military aid. Middle East live: latest updates Israel is not addressing the “catastrophic humanitarian ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Harris will offer an alternative to Trump-era politics in closing argument speech

Vice President Kamala Harris has eroded Donald Trump's polling lead since taking over the Democratic ticket from Biden, but the race remains a dead heat.

Business - CNBC - October 29

'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9

Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.”

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

‘There is no alternative’: Israel’s ban on vital Unrwa services will be a catastrophe for Gaza

Israel’s anti-Unrwa legislation will sever aid to 2.3 million people, unless Benjamin Netanyahu can be convinced to veto it. Bin bags were piling up at one end of the chaotic main thoroughfare in ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

The west must outdo rival efforts to build an alternative financial system

Technological and geopolitical competition between democracies and autocracies are two sides of the same coin

World - Financial Times - November 3

Yankees Notes: Deadline on Aaron Boone's option, Gleyber Torres alternatives

Yankees GM Brian Cashman addresses the deadline for the club to pick up the option on manager Aaron Boone's contract for the 2025 MLB season and what options they have at second base with Gleyber ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Conservatives abandon Speaker Johnson challenger for alternative protest strategy

Hardline conservatives are abandoning their plan to nominate a challenger to Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) bid for the gavel during Wednesday's internal House GOP elections, opting for a different ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Biden administration offers alternatives for Colorado River’s long-term operations

Biden administration officials on Wednesday announced several potential alternatives for the Colorado River's long-term management, as the expiration date for the current rules approaches. ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

3 mortgage refinancing alternatives seniors should consider now

Seniors disappointed in their mortgage refinancing options may benefit from exploring these alternatives instead.

Real Madrid fan Topuria emerges as UFC's 'Galactico'

Ilia Topuria - a big Real Madrid fan - emerges as a UFC 'Galactico' after stunning Max Holloway to retain his featherweight title.

Pep to lean on academy amid injury 'emergency'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he is willing to lean on the talent emerging from the club's academy with his squad hit by a number of injuries.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

'Players playing in pain' - Guardiola on injury 'emergency'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says even fit players are in pain as they push themselves through the fixture schedule.

Latino voters ready to emerge from 'garbage' fight

The Hispanic electorate has found its place at the center of national political discourse in an election marred by nativist rhetoric and punctuated by a “garbage” war. In the final week of the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

McIlroy emerges after 3-week swing reworking

Rory McIlroy said he has been hunkered down in a studio -- first in Florida, then in New York -- for three weeks, just hitting balls at a screen with a modified swing and not even looking at the ...

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

Gazan Rescue Service Has Stopped Operating in the North

Residents had to dig through rubble in search of their neighbors after the main emergency service in Gaza said it had stopped operations in the north because it had come under Israeli attacks.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Qantas plane makes emergency landing in Sydney

A Qantas plane bound for Brisbane made an emergency landing in Sydney shortly after takeoff. The airline said there were potential issues with an engine. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang, ...

Big changes are coming for dollar and emerging markets

If Trump imposes larger tariffs, the renminbi and US currency pegs will come under pressure

World - Financial Times - November 12

Thames Water wins bondholder approval for £3bn emergency loan

Three-quarters of top ranking lenders approve expensive plan to avert cash crunch

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Trump Promised Policies Complicate Emerging Markets Trade

Jake Schurmeier, portfolio manager at Harbor Capital, said he has trimmed exposure to emerging-market debt, citing the strengthening dollar. “That’s the terror for us,” Schurmeier said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

5 takeaways from Trump's emerging Cabinet

President-elect Trump has made quick work of pulling together a Cabinet and group of senior aides for his incoming administration, roiling Washington with some of his more controversial picks in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Progressive fault lines emerge after Harris's loss

Progressives are at odds with one another over how to hone their message to voters after losing the White House again to President-elect Trump. There’s little disagreement that things need to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Election denialism emerges on the left after Trump’s win

In the days following the presidential election, a familiar strain of denialism and conspiracy thinking emerged in the corners of some social media platforms

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