Best of Week 2: Northern Illinois delivers the season's first dose of chaos

Harris wins Illinois

Vice President Harris has won Illinois in the 2024 presidential election, securing its 19 Electoral College votes in the process, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. A Republican last won ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves

Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leeway. UK inflation surprise opens up wriggle room for lower rates and less painful budget ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

UPS beat on revenue for the first time in 2 years, even as online sales slowed

UPS’s stock jumps toward a three-month high after earnings beat expectations, with revenue topping forecasts for the first time in nine quarters.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Arsenal suffer first loss of the season after first-half William Saliba red card hands Bournemouth advantage

It was Arsenal's third red of the season, and this time it cost them all three points in a 2-0 defeat

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Eagles defying NFL history with first-quarter ineptitude; only team scoreless in first 15 minutes this season

The Eagles are defying the odds in 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Europe urgently needs a dose of Franco-German couples therapy

It’s in Brussels’ interests for Paris and Berlin to find a way to work together again

Business - Financial Times - October 14

CDC recommends 2nd dose of this year's COVID shot for some age 65+

The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine.

CDC recommends second COVID vaccine dose for those 65 and older

Immunocompromised adults or those who are older than 65 should get a second dose of the latest COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election

PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.

Thousands of Children in Gaza Get 2nd Dose of Polio Vaccine

Aid agencies said that children in some areas of northern Gaza where Israel is mounting an offensive against Hamas will miss the doses, compromising the effectiveness of the campaign.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Harris 'Superman' touchdown leads best plays of NFL week six

Watch the best plays from week six of the 2024 NFL season, including a diving touchdown by the Pittsburgh Steelers' Najee Harris and strong performances from rookie quarterbacks Caleb Williams, ...

Before to Doctor Odyssey: the seven best shows to stream this week

Billy Crystal is a child psychologist in a creepy thriller indebted to The Sixth Sense, plus Joshua Jackson plays a doctor on a luxury cruise ship in Ryan Murphy’s daft medical drama. Billy ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

NFL Winners and Losers: Breaking down the best and worst of Week 7

Jared Goff helped the Lions overcome adversity several times in a win over previously unbeaten Minnesota. Plus: Kansas City's identity is fully revealed.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Lakers' hot start and Nuggets stumble: Best and worst of NBA week 1

LeBron sets the tone in his 22nd season and the Celtics continue their Eastern Conference dominance.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

A Top-5 Showdown Headlines This Week’s Best College Football Games

Penn State hasn’t beaten Ohio State since 2016, but a win at home Saturday could change the narrative.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Stock Market Rallies to Its Best Week in Over a Year

President-elect Donald Trump’s win, coupled with a quarter-point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, pushed major stock indexes into record territory.

Top stories - The New York Times - 24 minutes ago

Liverpool 2-1 Brighton, Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester City and FA Cup first round – as it happened

Liverpool come from behind to beat Brighton, Manchester City and Arsenal both lose, while Forerst go third with comfortable win over West Ham . Bournemouth: Travers, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Analysis: Offenses have their way in Week 6 with highest scoring output of the season

Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers moved the ball at will against the Saints

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Matthew Berry's Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 7 of 2024 season

Jayden Daniels, Kyren Williams, Malik Nabers and George Kittle lead the way in positional rankings for Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for Week 7 of 2024 season

Baker Mayfield, Kyren Williams, Jordan Mason and Brock Bowers headline the Love/Hate players for Week 7.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for Week 8 of 2024 season

Joe Mixon, Jordan Love, Drake London, Dak Prescott headline the Love/Hate players for Week 8.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Eagles vs. Jaguars predictions for Week 9 of the NFL season

Here are our predictions as the Eagles host the Jaguars in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Starbucks seasonal drinks and snacks have arrived, a week after Dunkin'

Starbucks is following rival Dunkin' in rolling out its holiday menu weeks ahead of Thanksgiving Day.

Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for Week 10 of 2024 season

Brock Purdy, De'Von Achane, Garret Wilson and Cade Otton headline the Love/Hate players for Week 10.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Which NBA teams will have best (and worst) offenses this season? Projecting where all 30 squads will finish

The Mavericks, Celtics, Knicks and Pacers stand out on this list

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

College basketball rankings: CBS Sports Top 100 And 1 best teams for the 2024-25 season

It's time for the biggest preview of 'em all: Matt Norlander's exhaustive ranking of the squads you need to know going into November

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Which NBA teams will be best (and worst) on defense this season? Projecting where all 30 squads will finish

One team has a chance to have a historic defense and stands far above the rest heading into the NBA season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

'It hurts': Baker jokes about absence from 'best friend' Andrews during the season

Baker said Andrews doesn't talk to him during the season, even though they're best friends.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

NBA picks, predictions: 20 best bets for 2024-25 season, including surprise No. 1 seeds, hardware for Wemby

Here's how to bet on all the major NBA awards and more with the season fast approaching

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Where to watch Celtics vs. Knicks: TV channel, live stream online, odds, time for NBA season opener

The Celtics and Knicks tip off the season on Tuesday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record

The Boston Celtics begin this season as the NBA champions

Sports - ABC News - October 22

College basketball rankings: The Top 100 and 1 best players entering the 2024-25 season

From Duke, Kentucky and Alabama to Princeton, Saint Louis and beyond, here are the nation's top college basketball players

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

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