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Vikings-Rams facemask controversy: NFL official explains why refs did not penalize L.A. for end-zone face mask
The ending of 'Thursday Night Football' this week was shrouded in controversySports - CBS Sports - October 25 -
Lilly’s Mounjaro, Zepbound drugs see strong demand. So why did sales disappoint?
Eli Lilly’s stock heads for biggest selloff in more than three years after sales of anti-obesity drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound came up well short of forecasts.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Why did so many die in Spain? Because Europe still hasn't accepted the realities of extreme weather | Friederike Otto
Severe flooding is, unfortunately, inevitable. What isn’t inevitable is how ready we are, from early warning systems to emergency services. Friederike Otto is a climatologist and co-founder of ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
With Spain still mourning Valencia’s flood victims, why did La Liga play on? | Sid Lowe
Games in the region were called off but elsewhere, players and coaches with ties to the area had to push grief aside. Thousands of people were at Mestalla this weekend, huge queues all along ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Why did Trump win, and what comes next? Our panel reacts | Panelists
Trump and the Republicans have swept the US election. What does this mean for the country, and the Democratic party?. So, it will be Trump, after all. The very idea of another Trump presidency is ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Why did voters abandon Kamala Harris? Because they feel trapped – and Trump offered a way out | Aditya Chakrabortty
His resounding victory will be blamed on ‘populism’, but that’s lazy thinking. He addressed the key concerns far better than the Democrats did. Since we’ll hear a lot, again, about “populism”, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Klay Thompson Is a Golden State Legend, So Why Did He Ever Leave?
Thompson helped the franchise win four N.B.A. titles in eight seasons. If not for career-altering injuries, they might have achieved more.Sports - The New York Times - November 11 -
Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and why did he resign during an abuse scandal?
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has resigned amid the fallout from a long-running abuse scandalWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Why did Justin Welby fall so tragically short? Because he was preoccupied with efficiency, not listening | Catherine Pepinster
The archbishop’s resignation for failing to respond to abuse complaints speaks of deeper issues in the Church of England. Catherine Pepinster is a writer on religion and a former editor of the ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
The widow-maker ETF
People just can’t stop themselves buying TLTWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
BlackRock in talks to take minority stake in Millennium
Two groups explore strategic partnership as world’s largest asset manager seeks to expand in fast-growing alternativesBusiness - Financial Times - November 7 -
Hunt: Showdown Gets Its First Crossover Character With This Legendary Horror Villain
We've seen Ghost Face in a number of video games already, namely Dead By Daylight , Among Us , and Call of Duty: Warzone . Now, the iconic killer first seen in Wes Craven's 1996 genre-defying ...Tech - GameSpot - October 22 -
Hong Kong unearths its first ever dinosaur fossils
Official hails discovery ‘of great significance’ on Port Island, with remains of as yet unknown species to go on display in shopping district on Friday. Hong Kong officials say they have discovered ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Reddit shares soar 25% as it turns its first profit
Social media platform says it has attracted nearly 100mn daily active users with its ad tech investments starting to pay offBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds
Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Women's professional baseball is ready for its moment. But first it needs to find players.
It’s been nearly seven decades since women in the U.S. have had a league of their own.Top stories - NBC News - November 2 -
History in the making: is the US finally about to elect its first female president?
Nail-biter of an election could result in Harris being the first female and first Asian American president. “This is monumental,” said 19-year-old Kai Carter as she stood in line behind the White ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
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Bitcoin tops $81,000 for first time, extending its Trump-fueled rally
The price of bitcoin topped $80,000 for the first time Sunday, extending a rally fueled by crypto optimism following Donald Trump’s election win.Business - MarketWatch - November 11 -
Disneyland debuts its first ride to celebrate a Black princess: ‘It’s about time’
Disney ‘rethemed’ Splash Mountain, the log-flume ride inspired by a racist 1946 film, into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The year that Disney debuted the first Black Disney princess, Quiana Moore-Glenn ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Why the EU needs to close the gaps in its leaky sanctions regime
Also in this newsletter: Why Vučić declined Putin’s invitationWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Why Georgia’s political chaos could mortally wound its EU ambitions
Also in this newsletter: why the wealthy should bear the burden of tackling climate changeWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Why China's Solar Boom Is a Bust for Its Leading Players
Shielded by tariffs and fostered by subsidies, a solar panel commands triple the price in the U.S. compared with China and Europe, but expanding in America has become trickier.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Why Europe is crossing its fingers as America heads to the polls
Also in this newsletter: How the EU’s incoming trade commissioner wants to police online retailersWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Here’s Why the American Airlines Brand Hit Turbulence This Week
Days after the carrier got praised in the press and on social media for battling early boarding cheaters, the airline was shamed and fined for its poor treatment of disabled passengers.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Why Is North Korea Deploying Troops to Help Russia? Here’s What to Know.
The move gives Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, leverage to ask President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia for a lot in return.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Apple’s stock gets rare bearish call — and here are the four reasons why
KeyBanc worries about low upgrade rates and the potential for a lower-cost iPhone SE to cannibalize sales of more expensive models, for example.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Ukraine wants to join NATO — here’s why that's such a dangerous prospect
Ukraine’s ambassador to NATO recently stated that the Ukrainian government would like a formal invitation to join the alliance before President Biden leaves office in January. But admitting ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
'It's rough out here': Why Trump and Harris should listen to this mum of seven
Inflation and high prices are primary concerns for Sin City's voters ahead of the 5 November vote.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters
CFO turnover hit 8.9% globally during the period, surpassing levels in 2022 and 2023.Business - CNBC - October 26 -
U.S. stocks could face scariest week yet of 2024. Here’s why.
The U.S. stock market’s record-setting rally could face its scariest stretch of 2024 in the week ahead, with a dizzying array of risks on the docket.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
With the clock winding down, here's why polls suggest Trump has the edge
With only days to go, it is clear that Donald Trump is in a much stronger position than he was just weeks ago.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Here’s Why Apple Fans Are Waiting for an Exciting Hardware News Week
Apple’s VP of marketing teased that the tech giant would be releasing a bunch of new hardware this week. Expect these products to have a lot to do with AI.Business - Inc. - October 28
