Alan S Blinder: ‘The stars look like they’re aligning for a soft landing’

‘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

Highlights From SpaceX’s Starship Launch and Landing

The company achieved a major milestone during the fifth test flight of the vehicle, which could carry people to the moon and Mars, landing the rocket’s booster stage at a Texas launch site.

Science - The New York Times - October 17

King and Queen greeted by light show on Australia tour

The visit to Australia is the biggest international trip by the King since his cancer diagnosis.

China's Xi lands in Kazan for the BRICS summit

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Michigan lands top international recruit Goodman

Top international basketball prospect Oscar Goodman has committed to the Michigan Wolverines, he told ESPN on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

10 Largest Cities in Canada by Population and by Land Area

World - Yahoo News - October 25

The Land Of Novo I Sunday on 60 Minutes

Denmark—home to some of the world's wealthiest and healthiest people—is now home to Europe's largest company, Novo Nordisk. The company's weight loss wonder drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed ...

Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan

A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.

Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work lands modelling job

Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work.

Man missing at sea lands boat in Ireland

Chris Ellery's boat broke down in the Irish Sea, but he was able to make it to County Wicklow.

America, land of the free — but only if we’re careful

We have reason to worry when nearly half the nation's voters tell pollsters they'll vote for Trump.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Lions bolster pass rush, trade for Browns' Smith

The Lions added a pass rusher before the NFL trade deadline, acquiring Za'Darius Smith in a deal with the Browns.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Why Harris’s Push for Democracy Didn’t Land With Voters

In more than 200 interviews, voters worried not about an endangered country, but about paying rent.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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, ...

Is M.L.B.’s Revamped Playoff Format Fair?

Frequent upsets have prompted questions about the 12-team tournament.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

Meet Inc.’s 2024 Power Partners

The 359 businesses listed here make up your ultimate B2B company directory.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Silverstone to upgrade infrastructure as F1’s popularity rises

Home of British Grand Prix builds new infrastructure with facilities to foster next generation of racers

Business - Financial Times - October 27

To few in F1's surprise, Verstappen overstepped in Mexico

Max Verstappen's aggressive race craft has earned him a less-than-glittering reputation.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Psychologist Reacts to Silent Hill 2's Endings

Alexander Kriss is a clinical psychologist and author based in New York, and has written extensively about games, and the effect games can have on their players. He's also a lifelong fan of Silent ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 30

538's final forecasts for the 2024 election

538's final forecasts for the 2024 election for president between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, plus the Senate and House.

Democrats join 2024’s graveyard of incumbents

Governments across the world are struggling in this period of economic and geopolitical turmoil

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

The N.F.L.’s Biggest Surprises, and Disappointments, at the Halfway Point

Despite losing their quarterback, the Vikings are on the rise thanks to an outstanding coach, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

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