‘The boomerang is returning’: life in Russia’s town with Ukrainian roots where Kyiv is now in charge

Ukraine Has Resisted Russia in One Key Town for Months. Its Hold Is Starting to Break.

A quarter-mile-wide strip of land that stands between Moscow’s forces and the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar has become one of the most dangerous places on the front line.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Russia Showers Cash on Men Enlisting in Ukraine War, Bringing Prosperity to Some Towns

With fewer men willing to fight, Russia is focusing on cash incentives for those who sign up, seeking to avoid an unpopular draft while still increasing the ranks of soldiers.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Once thought a haven from Israeli strikes, a Christian town in Lebanon is now a scene of carnage

AITOU, Lebanon — The scene of carnage in northern Lebanon showed heartbreaking snippets of everyday family life.

Ultimate Ears Boom 4 Review: Same Great Sound, Now Easier to Charge

The latest Boom speaker stays mainly the same, with one key upgrade.

Tech - Wired - October 18

2nd suspect in home invasion where men posed as utility workers charged with murder

The second suspect who was arrested in connection to the Michigan home invasion on Oct. 11 that left a 72-year-old businessman dead has been charged with murder.

Owner of Bronx day care where toddler died after ingesting fentanyl pleads guilty to federal charges

A woman who owned a New York City day care center where a toddler died after ingesting fentanyl pleaded guilty to federal drug charges Tuesday.

The root of the crisis in special needs education

Since legislative changes in 2014, governments have failed to adapt this area of public policy as autism diagnoses increase

World - Financial Times - October 22

The Roots of Trump’s Nativist Rhetoric on Immigrants

In the former president’s pitch to voters, historians hear echoes of the nation’s inescapable xenophobic history.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

$‘I’m not voting for either’: fracking’s return stirs fury in Pennsylvania town whose water turned toxic$

‘I’m not voting for either’: fracking’s return stirs fury in Pennsylvania town whose water turned toxic

The small town of Dimock saw its water become brown, undrinkable, even flammable – and its residents are still feeling the effects. Fracking has burst back on to the national stage in the US ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Where 49ers can turn now after Aiyuk's likely serious ACL injury

The San Francisco 49ers likely won't have Brandon Aiyuk for the remainder of the 2024 NFL season, but as Jennifer Lee Chan writes, it's too early to start looking at trade options.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Yields on cash are still 'well ahead of inflation,' expert says. Here's where to put your money now

Even with a new interest rate cut announced by the Federal Reserve, experts say investors can still expect competitive returns on cash.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

South Carolina star Ashlyn Watkins returns to team after judge dismisses assault, kidnapping charges

The nation's top-ranked team said Watkins practiced with the Gamecocks Thursday

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine will ‘surely return in body bags’, US envoy says

Envoy to UN Robert Wood gives warning ahead of security council meeting, as US and South Korea defence chiefs urge North Korea to withdraw. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war The ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

South Korea and EU worry about Russia's technology transfer in return for North Korea troops

Top South Korean and European Union officials have strongly condemned North Korea’s reported troop dispatch to Russia

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Bulls’ Lonzo Ball returns to court after surgeries, missing more than 2 seasons: ‘It’s all behind me now’

Lonzo Ball took the court to a standing ovation on Wednesday night, and then drilled a 3-pointer almost immediately in a preseason game against the Timberwolves.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Sean Payton delivered New Orleans its only Super Bowl. Now he returns as opposition.

Broncos coach Sean Payton returns to New Orleans during 'Thursday Night Football' for the first time since 2022, when he stepped down after 15 seasons as Saints coach.

Islanders coach Patrick Roy returns to Colorado and the building where his retired number hangs

New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy stepped onto the ice at Ball Arena and briefly glanced toward the rafters

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Amazon Is Facing Intense Criticism Over Its Return to Office Mandate. Here’s Where It Went Wrong

Amazon has a bigger problem than getting people back to the office.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Trump is the American leader Ukrainians need

Donald Trump is the best candidate for the U.S. election as he is a man of action and business who understands the value of strength, and will bring peace in Ukraine through a ceasefire, allowing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Ukrainians concerned about a Trump presidency

Many Ukrainians fear that President-elect Donald Trump will cut critical support to Ukraine or broker a deal that would have their country surrender territory and influence to Russian President ...

World - CBS News - Yesterday

Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms

The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Ukraine congratulates Trump — but a Republican win will scare Kyiv

Ukraine congratulated Donald Trump as he appeared to be on the brink of winning the U.S. election Wednesday morning.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

‘Land politics’ are at the root of our costliest natural disasters

Patterns of home-building in climate frontiers and the resources provided to communities following natural disasters are deeply rooted in the political power of land.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Calipari rooting for Pope, 'perfect' hire for UK

John Calipari said Kentucky made the "perfect" choice when it hired Mark Pope to replace him. "He has a heart for the place and he has an idea of what that is."

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Harris campaign leans into her HBCU roots

Vice President Kamala Harris graduated from Howard University with her bachelor's degree in 1986.

Kylie Minogue on roots in Wales and speaking Welsh

The queen of pop knows a few Welsh phrases and is proud of her south Wales roots.

Zelensky presents 'victory plan' to Ukrainian parliament

Key elements include a formal invitation to join Nato and a refusal to cede any Ukrainian territory.

Empty Beds: a mural highlights the abduction of Ukrainian children

Artist Phil Buehler has constructed a reminder of the almost 20,000 kids taken by Russian forces, on show in Little Ukraine, Manhattan. Does anything have more pathos than the empty bed of a child ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Ukrainians put on brave face after Trump’s victory

Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Republican’s ‘decisive leadership’ amid angst in Kyiv over how new US president will ‘end war’

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Russian court convicts soldiers of murdering nine Ukrainians

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

‘I don’t trust my financial guy.’ I’m 67 and trying to live on $2.2K-a-month Social Security. I have $500K with an adviser, who charges 2%, but last year the return was 26%. What’s my move?

We spotted a lot of too-common red flags.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Ukraine war briefing: Australia to send 49 Abrams tanks to Kyiv

Zelenskyy details victory plan and heads to Nato meeting; Biden to visit Germany; calls to punish North Korea for sending troops. What we know on day 967. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Pentagon Chief, in Surprise Visit to Ukraine, Announces New Aid but Not Kyiv's Main Asks

Lloyd Austin announced $400 million more in military assistance but no agreement to allow the Ukrainians to use long-range missiles inside Russia.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Latest in ‘The boomerang is returning’: life in Russia’s town with Ukrainian roots where Kyiv is now in charge