Book Review: 'The Name of This Band is R.E.M.' is a vivid journey through the rock band's history

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.

The best new books on economics

A sceptical view of the Chinese miracle, how AI could crash the economy — and tips for Rachel Reeves

World - Financial Times - October 28

A Book that Explains the 2024 Campaign

We’re covering America’s working-class majority.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Through the Turnstile and Down the Aisle

Forget the picture-perfect setting; some couples are embracing the gritty, chaotic appeal of the subway system for their wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 19

How Waters' indigenous pride fuels his incredible NBA journey

Lindy Waters III's indigenous pride plays a pivotal role in his incredible NBA journey, which continues with a great start to his Warriors tenure.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

'Never give up' - Calafiori's journey from big injury to Premier League

Riccardo Calafiori feared he would struggle to walk after a serious knee injury at 16, but he is now eyeing Premier League success with Arsenal.

Rail to the Reef: an easy train journey to one of the greatest natural wonders

A sleeper train with ‘thoughtful touches’ along the Queensland coast offers diverse and diver-friendly access points to the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching from south-east Queensland to the tip of ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Tate & Lyle’s journey from sugar producer to sugar reducer

The UK-listed company faces a potential takeover after turning its back on its sucrose origins

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Big matchups, storylines and sounds ahead of Week 9

Our college football experts preview LSU-Texas A&M and other big games.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Film by 'genius grant' winner dives into the emotional journeys of Black fathers and sons

“Exhibiting Forgiveness,” a new semi-autobiographical film by acclaimed artist Titus Kaphar, starring actor André Holland, is about figuring out how to heal from intergenerational trauma.

"Mornings Memory": Zack Hample's journey to catching over 12,000 baseballs

In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit Steve Hartman's 2006 profile on Zack Hample, who had collected nearly 3,000 baseballs. He's caught over 12,000 since then, including some historic hits.

My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun

A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and Paestum. When the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it’s through ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes readers on a cosmic journey with "Merlin"

Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the cosmos in his new book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," where he answers readers' questions on galaxies, black holes and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share ...

An electric hydrofoil ferry offers cleaner journeys among Stockholm's 14 islands

A high-tech electric ferry service has began operating in Stockholm, offering commuters a low-carbon way to zip through the waterways of the Swedish capital, which is built on 14 islands

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Father-son triathletes Jeff and Johnny Agar reflect on Ironman journey

The Agars, a triathlon team from Michigan, were invited to the Ironman World Championship by Peyton Manning. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about their journey.

The youngest presidents in U.S. history

The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.

Politics - CBS News - 4 days ago

UnitedHealth’s stock rocked as a big jump in medication costs hurt profitability

UnitedHealth’s stock was having its worst day in more than four years on Tuesday, after the healthcare giant beat third-quarter profit and revenue expectations but missed on medical-care ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

How relations between India and Canada hit rock bottom

India and Canada expelled diplomats as tensions rose over last year's killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony has a poignant vibe this year

Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, giving a little stardust to an eclectic lineup that included pop icon Cher, heavy ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 20

Cher, Dionne Warwick inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.

Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine Student, Dies at 83

In 1957, Mrs. Mothershed Wair and eight other Black students enrolled at Little Rock Central High School. They faced racist mobs and were escorted by federal troops.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Winnebago’s stock rocked by a big profit miss, due to ‘sluggish’ retail demand

Winnebago’s stock sinks after a big profit miss for its fiscal fourth quarter, which offset a revenue beat.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

The destruction of Chimney Rock: A small mountain town grapples with its future

Flash flooding caused by Hurricane Helene left the North Carolina mountain village of Chimney Rock unrecognizable. NBC News recently spent the day with Mayor Peter O’Leary to see how the tourist ...

UCLA rocked by competing claims of antisemitism and anti-Palestinian bias

LOS ANGELES — Dueling lawsuits against UCLA each describe a rise in antisemitic and anti-Palestinian bias since protests erupted on campus last year over the Israel-Hamas war.

Canada’s Sikh Communities Have Been Rocked by Violence. Authorities Blame India.

Tightly knit communities in Ontario and British Columbia have been rocked by violent events in the past 18 months. Now the authorities say the Indian government was behind them.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Sexual assault scandal rocks Spain's 'most feminist' govt

World - Yahoo News - October 25

European football: Leverkusen rocked by Bremen as Napoli stretch Serie A lead

Xabi Alonso blames ‘soft defending’ for last-gasp draw Napoli extend unbeaten run and go five points clear Bayer Leverkusen’s sloppy performance in their 2-2 draw at Werder Bremen in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances

Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

How contested votes and foreign influence are rocking EU accession

Also in this newsletter: why two rival business summits spell trouble for the German government’s unity

World - Financial Times - October 29

Trump calls Biden 'stupid' and Harris 'dumb as a rock' at Arizona campaign event

Former President Donald Trump used derogatory terms to describe President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign event in Arizona. Trump, sitting in a chair next to right-wing ...

How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist

With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

The Penguin: Comic-Book Stories Are Still Ashamed of Being Comic-Book Stories

When Fox put the first X-Men movie together, producers looked at the pages of the comics and worried about whether moviegoers would be put off by the silly clowns dancing around on the pages even ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

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