As W.N.B.A. Popularity Surges, It’s Never Been Harder to Find a Coach

A variety of factors including low pay, short-term contracts and a failure to mentor young assistants has led to a dearth of coaching candidates.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

The W.N.B.A. Had an ‘Existential’ Moment. Now It’s Never Been Better.

In 2020, the league made several choices that significantly affected its trajectory.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Minnesota Lynx Coach Says W.N.B.A. Finals Were ‘Stolen’ Due to Officiating

“It’s a shame that officiating had such a hand in a series like this,” the Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said after an overtime loss.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Despite a strong economy, some women are finding it harder to make ends meet

After pandemic relief expired, some women are finding it harder to make ends meet and support their families, new reports show.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Cash Isas popularity surges ahead of UK Budget

Investors shift into tax-sheltered accounts given uncertainty of Labour proposals

World - Financial Times - October 25

As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’

A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds

Australian researchers have poked holes in an old thought-experiment known as the "infinite monkey theorem".

Election infrastructure has 'never been more secure,' CISA chief says

Election infrastructure has "never been more secure" CISA chief says

The typical U.S. home seller has never been this old, Realtors say

Homeowners who are selling are closer to retirement than those in decades past, National Association of Realtors data show

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Meteorologists say they're facing pushback like never before, despite highly accurate forecasts

Forecasts for hurricanes Helene and Milton were highly accurate. But meteorologists say they have faced unprecedented skepticism and vitriol despite the strong information they put out.

US polling places struggle to find workers after surge in threats

Four in 10 election administrators have added further security measures such as bulletproof glass and panic buttons

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Muslims in Europe experiencing ‘worrying surge’ in racism, survey finds

‘Dehumanising rhetoric’ blamed as almost half of respondents say they recently suffered discrimination. Muslims across Europe are grappling with a “worrying surge” of racism that is being fuelled ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Seven WNBA coaches have been fired in a month. What’s going on?

Owners are finally taking their teams more seriously, and the hunt for better talent is reflective of a surge in income, publicity and fans. When news broke on Monday that the Connecticut Sun had ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Seven WNBA coaches have been fired in a month. What’s going on?

Owners are finally taking their teams more seriously, and the hunt for better talent is reflective of a surge in income, publicity and fans

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Tyler Marsh has been hired as coach of the Chicago Sky

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

'He sent me back a wink emoji': How Oregon and others have exploited rule loopholes

When Oregon put 12 men on the field late against Ohio State, the untrained eye saw a gaffe. But really it was gamesmanship and using the rule book.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Coach Cal looks to bring fun back to Arkansas and find some for himself

John Calipari has brought national success everywhere he's been. Razorbacks fans hope that trend continues.

Sports - ESPN - 9 hours ago

Why is it so hard to find a WNBA coach? The reasons behind the lack of candidates

Never has WNBA head coaching been a more tenuous job. Qualify for the playoffs? That didn’t spare the Atlanta Dream’s Tanisha Wright, the Indiana Fever’s Christie Sides or the Connecticut Sun’s ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 11 hours ago

Surge in active ETFs has been 'remarkable,' analyst says. How to know if it's right for your portfolio

There has been a surge in active ETFs as investors seek lower costs and more precision. Here's how to know if these funds are right for your portfolio.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Lions' huge win over Cowboys ends with final score that's never been seen before in NFL history

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a scorigami!

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Amazon ‘has never been stronger.’ So why isn’t its stock getting more love?

Amazon’s stock has trailed the S&P 500 over three months, owing in part to concerns about operating income and margin compression. Will Thursday’s earnings alleviate fears?

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he's never been happier

After decades in romantic comedies, Hugh Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murders, often to the greatest acclaim of his career

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

Analysis: NBA and WNBA coaching jobs 'don’t have a long shelf life.' Lately that's been 1 to 3 years

Erik Spoelstra quietly made history last week

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Coaches Poll top 25: Indiana surges into top 10, Iowa State tumbles in college football rankings

The undefeated Hoosiers continue their dream season in the first year of the Curt Cignetti era

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Rice fires Mike Bloomgren: Seventh-year coach took Owls to two bowl games but never notched winning season

The Owls are 2-6 on the season following a Week 9 loss to UConn

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China

European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

The Surprise Factor That Helped the Liberty to Even the W.N.B.A. Finals

New York’s roster is full of stars. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added her name to the list with her game-sealing performance in Game 2.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

New York Liberty Win Game 2 to Even W.N.B.A. Finals

Breanna Stewart led all scorers with 21 points in front of a Barclays Center-record 18,040 fans.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

Minnesota Lynx Force Winner-Take-All Game 5 of W.N.B.A. Finals

After the Lynx took down the Liberty in a thrilling Game 4 victory, the series heads back to New York to decide who will hoist the 2024 championship trophy.

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

Liberty Win Their First W.N.B.A. Title in Overtime Thriller Over Lynx

New York defeated Minnesota in the winner-take-all Game 5, securing its first championship after having lost in five prior W.N.B.A. Finals appearances.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

AI-powered productivity tools that can make life harder

Technology used to summarise notes or generate transcripts does not always work for deaf employees

Business - Financial Times - October 22

United Airlines Makes MileagePlus Loyalty Perks Harder to Get

Carriers have increased requirements for passengers to improve their standing in programs in recent years.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.

Trump just made UK’s decision-making a whole lot harder

Downward pressure on UK economic growth and upward pressure on defence spending create dilemmas for Labour

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

‘It will be harder on us’: Palestinians weigh up impact of Trump election win

Many in Ramallah argue things cannot get any worse but some say US result could add unpredictability to despair. Middle East crisis – live updates The waiters at Ramallah’s cafes and the ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Will Kamala Harris lose the popular vote?

Harris could not simply lose in 2024; she could potentially lose the popular vote as well — and take many Democrats down with her.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Game 4 of the W.N.B.A. Finals Was a Nail-Biter. Expect Nothing Less From the Finale.

A grinding, tightly contested affair between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx seems all but guaranteed, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

After a Landmark W.N.B.A. Season, How Much Higher Can Women’s Basketball Soar?

“The finals mark the culmination of what I think is the most transformational year in the W.N.B.A.’s history,” commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

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