American author Joy Williams: ‘The comfy story has got to change’
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World - The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Authorities order evacuation of previously liberated Kupiansk
Zelenskyy due to present ‘victory plan’ to EU leaders; Spain rounds up alleged sanctions-busting gang sending chemicals to Russia. What we know on day 966. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...4 days ago - Ukraine -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump’s Changing Views on Talking to Foreign Leaders
The former president, who once pushed to prosecute a former secretary of state for talking with foreign officials, said that it would be “a good thing” for himself to have secretly kept in touch ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
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American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
DETROIT — A growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their vehicles are worth, according to a report Tuesday from Edmunds.com.4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.4 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
France will host Israel in the Nations League 'under usual conditions,' French authorities say
Israel’s Nations League soccer match against host France next month will take place in “usual conditions,” French authorities said, a day after Italy hosted Israel in the same competition without ...4 days ago - France -
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Prince William shows 'unbelievable' throwing arm as he takes on American football
The Prince of Wales joins the growing numbers of people in the UK trying out American football.4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Maryland grandfather spreads joy with daily "bad dad jokes" on his front yard sign
For the past 1,640 days, Maryland grandfather Tom Schruben has written a "bad dad joke" on a sign in his front yard. He started this tradition during the pandemic to lift his spirits and it has ...4 days ago -
Tech - Wired
DC Entertainment Is Changing the Shape—and Scrollability—of Comics
DC has cut a deal with GlobalComix, a company that optimizes comics to be scrolled vertically. Everyone from Batman to The Joker is headed to this platform with big designs on the TikTok generation.4 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
The Penguin: Comic-Book Stories Are Still Ashamed of Being Comic-Book Stories
When Fox put the first X-Men movie together, producers looked at the pages of the comics and worried about whether moviegoers would be put off by the silly clowns dancing around on the pages even ...4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Daughter of Wiltshire novichok victim says she ‘never got to say goodbye’
Girl’s grandmother, Caroline Sturgess, reads statement to inquiry into death of Dawn Sturgess in 2018. The daughter of a woman killed in the Wiltshire novichok poisonings has told an inquiry into ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Has Caleb Williams finally broken the Bears’ 75-year quarterback curse? | Doug Farrar
It’s still early in the No 1 overall pick’s career but he is already showing the savvy and command of an NFL veteran. On the flight from Chicago to London for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville ...4 days ago -
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Armed man arrested on suspicion of threatening FEMA workers, authorities say
FEMA conspiracy theories spark rumors and response.5 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
How Tom Brady Got to the Brink of N.F.L. Ownership
Less than two years after retiring from the league, the legendary quarterback is expected to become a minority owner of the Raiders.5 days ago - NFL -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.5 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
'Shocker' has Cowboys at crossroads as Jerry Jones says he isn't considering a coaching change
Jerry Jones says he isn’t considering a coaching change5 days ago - NFL -
Sports - ESPN
Pederson on 'culture change': Jags just need wins
Doug Pederson says the Jaguars can't get used to losing games because that can become their identity this season.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris: Trump is 'dangerous' for Black Americans
Vice President Harris is zeroing in on former President Trump’s history of racially charged comments in an effort to warn Black voters away from casting their ballots for him in November. In an ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Bridget Jones back in fashion with Gen Z, author says
Helen Fielding says young women are worse off today but take comfort from the character's exploits.5 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change
Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.5 days ago - NFL -
World - Financial Times
Wisconsin’s vote on the edge as immigrant scare stories spread
In the final leg of the US election campaign, even the quietest towns are being dragged into the border war5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Briton died while climbing bridge for social media, Spanish authorities say
The unidentified 26-year-old man fell to his death while creating social media content, according to local authorities.5 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Irate Ridley held without catch: 'Got to get ball'
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley didn't hold back when asked about his lack of production in the team's 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, in which he was targeted eight times but ...5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Caleb Williams has never looked more like the No. 1 pick
In a battle of the quarterbacks, Chicago Bears signal-caller Caleb Williams reached new heights in his team’s 35-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
The story of the California couple mauled by chimps has become even more disturbing
St. James and LaDonna Davis spent 30 glorious years with a pet chimp they raised like a son. A horrific attack changed their lives, and then a man allegedly targeted their bank accounts .October 12 - California