'This used to be my happy place': White Sox fans reflect on the worst season in MLB history

How Years of Government Failure Led to Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades

After a recent dam disaster, Nigerian officials blamed God, climate change and poor people. But experts had warned the dam was at risk well before it collapsed. The officials did nothing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Can troops be deployed to the polls should the worst occur on Election Day?

If January-6-like civil unrest occurs, the president or state governor(s) may seek to deploy troops to assist law enforcement with regaining order. But would it be legal?

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Lakers' hot start and Nuggets stumble: Best and worst of NBA week 1

LeBron sets the tone in his 22nd season and the Celtics continue their Eastern Conference dominance.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

What comes next after one of the worst plays of all time?

Stevenson made (or didn't make) one of those plays so unbelievably horrible that it actually strengthens people's fondness for the game. Comedies and tragedies can hold a lot of the same thematic ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst After a Week of Upsets

The Ravens, Jets and Vikings all suffered surprising losses.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years

Goldman expects Brent prices to recover to $77 per barrel in the fourth quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 29

At least 95 people dead in Spain’s worst floods in three decades

Soldiers aid search for dozens still missing as prime minister warns extreme weather may not be over. At least 95 people have died in eastern, central and southern Spain after torrential rains ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Microsoft's stock has worst day in two years after disappointing forecast

Microsoft's stock fell more than 6% on Thursday after guidance fell short of analysts' estimates.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Victor Wembanyama follows up career-worst night with 2nd 5x5 game

The Spurs star is only the third player in NBA history to post multiple 5x5 games.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

If the election is in dispute, expect the worst from the pro-GOP Supreme Court

Last term, the Roberts Court decided five landmark cases all in ways that seemed aimed at helping Trump and the GOP win the election.

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Spain's Flash Flood Victims Caught in 'Worst Natural Catastrophe'

Lack of antibiotics, baby food, basic items plague residents in parts of Valencia region after deadly disaster.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

Investigator says crime scene was one of the worst he's seen

Police questioned Bobby Tarr after his ex-girlfriend was found brutally murdered while she was on a first date. They believed Tarr lied to them during an interview after they spoke to his daughter ...

Raiders' Pierce: OC change '100%' my decision

The Raiders have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, offensive line coach James Cregg and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello, the team announced.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a Shuffle in the Top 5

Detroit and Kansas City remain at the top. Then the changes begin.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Live, Laugh, Love signs: the worst interiors trend of all time?

Motivational slogans fared badly in a new survey – but how did they rate compared with leopard-print rugs and colourful bathroom suites?. Name: “Live, Laugh, Love” signs.. Age: About 15 ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Why does the NFL keep exporting its worst games to Europe? Because it can

The NFL has staged 42 games in Europe since 2007. Of those, only two have been between teams with winning records.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Han Dongfang, Once China’s ‘Worst Nightmare,’ Refuses to Back Down

Neither jail nor exile to Hong Kong has stopped Han Dongfang, a former Tiananmen Square protest leader, from championing workers’ rights. “If you’re born stubborn, you go everywhere stubborn.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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