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'Inside the NBA' to continue airing: What to know as 'iconic' show with Charles Barkley, Shaq gets new home
'Inside the NBA' will be moving from TNT to ESPN/ABC after the 2024-25 NBA seasonSports - CBS Sports - November 18 -
In ‘Empty Beds,’ a Stark Reminder of War’s Youngest Victims
A mural spanning an entire city block in Manhattan symbolizes the thousands of Ukrainian children who have been taken by Russian forces.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Why the Cavaliers Remind Steve Kerr of the Early Warriors
Cleveland and its new coach, Kenny Atkinson, are putting the rest of the N.B.A. on notice, similar to what Golden State did a decade ago.Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
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Plastic bag bans can sometimes backfire: Study
Policies aimed at curbing the use of single-use plastic bags have sometimes accomplished the opposite of their intentions, a new study has found. When two Texas cities prohibited stores from giving ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Bali plastic recycling scheme swamped with garbage
Scheme has collected a fraction of the waste it set out to handle and is struggling with broken machinery and poor finances. Five firms in plastic pollution alliance ‘made 1,000 times more waste ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Clear eyes, blocked views, bad seats: Meet the fan who exposes stadium view obstructions
Michael Barker isn't your average college football fan. He has toured all 134 FBS stadiums with the goal of finding the worst seat in the house.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Warren Buffett’s Apple trade exposes Berkshire’s dilemma
Tech stock bonanza helped obscure dearth of juicy opportunities for groupBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
'A fireworks display of frailties' - England exposed in agonising loss
England's doom-loop of narrow defeats continues and it is hard to see how they will break the cycle with South Africa en route to Twickenham.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Does Kane's criticism expose England cracks?
Harry Kane's thinly veiled criticism of England absentees increases current sense of drift, writes Phil McNulty.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Amsterdam violence exposes anti-immigrant Islamophobia in the Netherlands
Violent clashes between locals and Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam has spiraled into a clash of identities in the Netherlands.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
The contradictions of Trumponomics over tariffs lie exposed
This week is a sobering reminder of the uncertainties of US policy to comeWorld - Financial Times - 6 hours ago -
‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here
From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024.Tech - Wired - October 30 -
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 -
In This House, We’re Angry When Government Fails
The Democratic Party needs to rethink what it means to be the party of institutions.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Five firms in plastic pollution alliance ‘made 1,000 times more plastic than they cleaned up’
Exclusive: Five oil and chemical companies which promised to divert plastic from environment produced 132m tonnes of it, analysis finds. Bali recycling scheme swamped with garbage Oil and ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
CBA talks: Schedule, playoff format, 'the Jack Eichel issue'
The current CBA expires following the 2025-26 season, and all parties aim to avoid another lockout.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Euphoria: what can we expect from more of TV’s most talked-about show?
After a loved and hated second season, more of the button-pushing teen drama has been on pause but production is soon to officially begin. You would be forgiven for thinking that Euphoria was all ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride says "I didn't run" for Congrees "to talk about what bathroom I use"
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as Republicans have sought to put forward a bathroom ban ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Gig work and startups aren’t the secret to your job success anymore. This is.
Keep small business owners on a profitable path with expanded tax breaks and affordable loans.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Trump, immigration and inflation are off limits for Thanksgiving dinner. What’s left to talk about? Can we even discuss Ozempic?
“My sister, who is a lifelong Democrat, wanted to school me on everything from the “real” causes of inflation to immigration.”Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago -
We are all leeches now, trying to work out what is walking towards us | Helen Sullivan
One sucker is precariously attached to some flimsy reality – a wet leaf, a slippery rock – the other one pointed at the future. Imagine if your Wikipedia page described you as a “segmented or ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Average age of first-time homebuyers is 38, an all-time high. Here's what that says about the real estate market
The typical first-time homebuyer is now 38 years old, a record high, according to the National Association of Realtors.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Here's a rapid-fire update on what Trump will mean for all 33 portfolio stocks
Tariffs? More M&A? Jim Cramer explains what Donald Trump's return to the White House could mean for the Investing Club portfolio.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Learning to scoot is all very well, but what’s the point if you can’t ring your own bell? | Séamas O’Reilly
Since failing to instil a love of wheels in our son, we have stepped up with our daughter’s tutelage. Our two-year-old daughter mounts the scooter. She places one unsteady foot in front of the ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
Black Friday is almost here but some sales aren't all they are cracked up to be: Here's what not to buy
Retailers hype Black Friday discounts, but these may not be the best prices of the year, experts say.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
A New Insult Reminds Puerto Ricans of How Trump Treated Them
As president, Donald Trump fought bitterly with Puerto Rican officials, ridiculed them and resisted sending aid to the territory after devastating hurricanes.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
The Washington Post is a reminder of the dangers of billionaire ownership | Siva Vaidhyanathan
In blocking the newspaper from endorsing Kamala Harris, Jeff Bezos is not acting cowardly so much as slyly. Last week the Washington Post refrained from endorsing a candidate in the presidential ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
'I've had to remind patients I'm the surgeon' - life as a female doctor
Being a female surgeon comes with its challenges - but Elena Theophilidou hopes her story can inspire others.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
New Xbox Campaign Reminds People Xbox Is More Than Just The Console
Ahead of the holiday season, and presumably to help drive sign-ups to Game Pass, Microsoft has rolled out a new ad campaign called "This Is An Xbox." The basic takeaway is that, as Microsoft has ...Tech - GameSpot - November 14 -
Georgia's controversial College Football Playoff ranking a reminder that this is supposed to be hard
The 12-team CFP naturally leads to increased scrutiny and more debates regarding deeply flawed teams. That's a feature, not a bug.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
Celtics remind Cavaliers: NBA's East still runs through Boston
The Celtics held off a second-half rally to show the Cavaliers who's the boss in the Eastern Conference.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 20 -
Sweden abolishes tax on plastic bags despite warnings usage could rise
Levy that reduced usage by more than three-quarters in four years fell victim to rightwing culture wars, say critics. A tax that has reduced plastic bag consumption in Sweden by more than ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Dozens of brands come with a side of dangerous plastics, report finds
Food and cosmetics from dozens of major retailers come wrapped in potentially dangerous plastics, a new report has found. More than 17 retailers have taken no steps to protect their customers from ...Politics - The Hill - November 14
