As Texas Power Grid Faces New Strains, Renewables Help Meet Demand

Merck tops earnings estimates on strong demand for Keytruda, new drugs even as HPV vaccine sales fall

The company saw strong sales from its top-selling cancer drug Keytruda, recently launched treatments and its animal health business.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Can the renewables boom withstand Trump?

The Republican candidate’s election victory hit clean energy shares hard

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Journalists can't win the fight against fake news without citizens' help

No single countermeasure will be sufficient, but all of us can play a role in building a healthier climate for information and trust and helping journalists through this deluge.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

New skin research could help slow signs of ageing

The research could also be used to produce artificial skin for transplantation and prevent scarring.

Menendez brothers hope new evidence of abuse may help case

Erik and Lyle Menendez are asking the courts to consider new evidence of abuse that may sway a new conclusion in the case against them for their parents' death. CBS News legal contributor Jessica ...

The Cure's Robert Smith: 'Singing new album live helps me grieve'

The goth icons played two sets at the BBC in support of their new record, Songs Of A Lost World.

Peloton’s stock is double-upgraded as new CEO helps swing BofA to bullish

Peloton’s stock rallied after the company’s biggest Wall Street bear turned bullish following the announcement of a new CEO and an upbeat earnings report.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Introducing Narrative Command, the new business thesis that helps explain the 2024 election

If we can agree on end goals, then we can debate how to get there while working on getting there. And so the best founders understand this.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Congestion Pricing Will Help New York Democrats Show They Can Govern

But time is running out to do it before Trump becomes president.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Clemson; Texas A&M ranked too low, mid-season Heisman favorites & could Georgia somehow miss playoffs? | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton & Jason Fitz wrap up Week 7 of college football, review the latest AP rankings, make mid-season Heisman and playoff predictions, and preview the Week 8 slate of games.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill

Elijah Vue's mother and her boyfriend face new charges in boy's death

Elijah Vue's mother and boyfriend face new charges in the boy's death Wisconsin authorities announced Thursday.

Broncos face Saints in Sean Payton's return to New Orleans

Two rookies will go head-to-head as Bo Nix takes on Spencer Rattler.

Sean Combs faces allegations of rape alongside unnamed celebrities in new lawsuits

The allegations include an assault against a 13-year-old and mention the presence of unidentified celebrity participants.

Nearly 40 percent of world's trees face extinction, new assessment finds

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced at least 40 percent of tree species around the world are at risk of extinction, according to a Thursday release from the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

A new push to wind down the Middle East wars faces familiar challenges

The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip

World - ABC News - October 30

Lebanon's detained former central bank governor faces new corruption charge

A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s detained former central bank governor with illicit enrichment and issued an arrest warrant

World - ABC News - October 31

Jets win 21-13 against Texans in 'Thursday Night Football'

Houston QB C.J. Stroud takes on New York QB Aaron Rodgers at MetLife Stadium.

WRU faces new sexism allegations over Wales deals

The WRU is facing fresh allegations of sexism and inequality, less than a year after a damning independent review into its culture.

Mexico’s New President, Claudia Sheinbaum, Faces First Major Crisis

A confrontation between the judiciary and the governing party will test Claudia Sheinbaum’s leadership and offer a window into how she will wield power.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan’s new laws

Riding under the influence is also now punishable with prison time.

Guardians' Cobb has back strain, done for season

Guardians right-hander Alex Cobb has an acute left low back strain and will not pitch again this postseason. He was replaced on the ALCS roster by Ben Lively.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Starboard-Pfizer battle strains Guggenheim’s relationship with drugmaker

Boutique adviser’s work for two former executives has threatened its lucrative ties to the vaccine maker

Business - Financial Times - October 15

What’s at Stake in a Strained Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership

The alliance between the technology giant and the company behind OpenAI has been hugely consequential — but a disruption could shake up the A.I. race.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Southwest’s stock falls after activist calls special meeting to elect new board

Southwest Airlines’ stock took a turn lower Monday, after activist investor Elliott Investment Management called for a special meeting to give shareholders a chance to elect “a completely ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

As the Uiagaleleis Turn: Meet Matayo, DJ's younger brother and Oregon's newest pass-rushing star

Matayo Uiagalelei stepped into a bigger role after Jordan Burch was injured before a crucial showdown with Ohio State. Now he's Oregon's best pass rusher.

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Kiev prepares electricity grid for another winter at war

World - Yahoo News - October 15

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