'Celtic must find collective steel to reverse European fortunes'

50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia

Around 50 European leaders have reassessed their trans-Atlantic relations at a special summit in Budapest, in the hope that Donald Trump's second U.S. presidency will avoid the strife and political ...

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Clark Art Institute Receives ‘Princely’ Collection of European Treasures

The Berkshires museum is getting a transformative gift: 331 artworks from the Renaissance on, worth several hundred million dollars, and money to build a new wing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election

U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country

World - ABC News - October 18

Biden meets with European allies in Berlin, says West must keep aiding Ukraine

President Biden said it's important for Ukraine's Western allies to "sustain our resolve" in supporting the country as he held meetings Friday with European partners.

Politics - CBS News - October 18

Georgia must change course to open EU membership talks, says European Commission

Western powers call for investigation into Georgian Dream party election win amid reports of voter intimidation and fraud. The European Commission has said it will not recommend opening EU ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

In an increasingly uncertain world, we Europeans must be bold and build hope | Stella Creasey and Sandro Gozi

With far-right parties gaining support across the globe, it is crucial we collaborate with our neighbours and restore faith in democracy. In the 1930s Antonio Gramsci, the Italian Marxist ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

The cost of rising number of injuries in European soccer nears $800 million, report finds

An annual report says the rising number of injuries to top soccer players came at a cost of nearly $800 million across Europe’s leading leagues last season

Sports - ABC News - October 15

European voters – even some on far-right – want Harris victory, poll finds

YouGov survey suggests fewer are confident that Harris will win and most expect violence if Trump is not elected. Most western Europeans – and even many who vote for far-right parties – would like ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Novak Djokovic is now last of ‘big three’ standing and must find new motivation

As Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in Shanghai, thus extending his lead at the top of the world rankings to a massive 4,000 points, tennis royalty looked on.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

We've collected 6,000 bricks - now we need to find them a new home

Two Scots who own the biggest brick collection in the UK are looking for a museum to house all 6,000 of them.

Trump’s Election Reversal Dreams Are Dead

At least as far as the law goes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Evan Spiegel battles to revive Snap’s fortunes

Snapchat creator’s ambitions in augmented reality and online advertising hit by growing strength of arch-rival Meta

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Here Comes the Sun: Will Ferrell, Harper Steele and more

Actor Will Ferrell and writer Harper Steele sit down with Tracy Smith to discuss their documentary "Will & Harper." Then, David Pogue learns about new methods being implemented to keep birds from ...

At least 12 dead in Mexico steel plant explosion

An explosion at a Simec-owned steel plant in Mexico’s central Tlaxcala state in the early hours of Wednesday killed at least 12 people, state authorities said.

Worldwide Efforts to Reverse the Baby Shortage Are Falling Flat

Subsidized minivans, no income taxes: Countries have rolled out a range of benefits to encourage bigger families, with no luck.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 13

Paying Workers $10,000 to Move Helped Reverse Tulsa’s Brain Drain

Researchers found that when remote workers were paid to move to Tulsa, Okla., everyone came out ahead.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Longhorns fined $250K, apologize for unruly fans

Texas was fined $250K by the SEC after fans threw trash onto the field following a penalty call that was later reversed, which was questioned by Georgia AD Josh Brooks.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Board refuses to reverse murderer release decision

A spokesperson says the decision to release Stephen Ling was "based on evidence".

One of the most startling reversals in Test history - Zaltzman

Comedian and BBC cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman looks at the statistics behind Pakistan's remarkable comeback against England to win the Test series.

Barkley's reverse hurdle leaves Eagles 'speechless'

Nick Sirianni called Saquon Barkley's reverse hurdle over a defender in Sunday's win over the Jaguars "the best play I've ever seen."

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

'The kid is special!' - Barkley completes incredible reverse hurdle

Watch as Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley reverse hurdles over Jacksonville Jaguars' Jarrian Jones in what head coach Nick Sirianni says was the best play he has ever seen.

Georgia’s crumbling European dream

The Caucasus republic’s future is at stake. So is western credibility

Business - Financial Times - October 28

The new face of European illiberalism

Prime Minister Robert Fico has tightened his grip on Slovakia using Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán’s playbook as inspiration

World - Financial Times - October 31

The perfect storm for European automakers

Volkswagen and its EU rivals have allowed China to steal a march in EVs

World - Financial Times - October 31

How ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Jumpstarted a Prolific Formula 1 Career

This iconic American show is where the C.E.O. of McLaren Racing began building his motorsports journey.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

How This Female Founder Went From a Big-Business Executive to Climate Champion

Karen Sheffield is turning the tide on deploying capital to climate tech startups.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Archie Karas, a Gambling Legend Who Made---and Lost---a Fortune, Dies at 73

Over a three-year span in the 1990s, Karas won as much as $40 million—only to lose it all in a fraction of the time it took to win it.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Midas Man review – Jacob Fortune-Lloyd is heartfelt as Beatles’ kingmaker

As the ‘fifth Beatle’ Brian Epstein, Fortune-Lloyd’s performance holds an otherwise sanitised narrative together in well-meaning biopic. British actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as the Beatles’ ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' at Center of Legal Feud Between Sony and CBS

Sony alleges that CBS, which distributes the shows, has hurt profitability for the franchises.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' in the midst of a legal battle between Sony and CBS

For decades Sony and CBS have partnered to produce and distribute two of TV's longest-running and most popular programs, 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' Now the game shows are in the midst of a ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 1

Chris Mason: Badenoch will need all her political savvy to transform Tory fortunes

Kemi Badenoch is a political fighter and she now has a battle on her hands to rebuild her party.

Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut

Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977. The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Israel races to supply anti-missile shield

Intense war demands have left the IDF relying on the US to fill gaps in air defences

Business - Financial Times - October 15

World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut

The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket

World - ABC News - October 15

'King Conker' accused of cheating, found with steel chestnut in pocket

A spokesperson for the World Conker Championships, in which competitors try to break their opponents' horse chestnut with their own, said it was investigating the allegations.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

A Very English Sporting Scandal: Did a Steel Conker Taint a Title?

Conkers are buckeye chestnuts that are part of an annual championship. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Politicians hate it, but the Nippon-US Steel deal is good for America

U.S. Steel put itself up for sale last year not because it wanted to be owned by a Japanese company but because its management needed an infusion of capital and expertise to thrive in a difficult ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

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