Britain finish second in Paralympics medal table with ‘incredible’ 49 golds

Britain's Fearnley extends winning streak to 13 matches

Britain's Jacob Fearnley extends his winning streak to 13 matches as he beats Corentin Moutet at the Stockholm Open.

MP launches plan to 'make Britain vaguely civilised'

Neil O'Brien's ideas include big fines for playing music on transport and a crackdown on spitting.

Jilly Cooper’s Britain: world capital of bad sex

A British weakness for bawdy banter is at the heart of hit TV show ‘Rivals’. Isn’t it time we grew up?

Business - Financial Times - October 26

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

‘No shortcuts’: Labour sets Britain on risky road to recovery

Starmer and Reeves have time on their side as they take major political gamble

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Britain’s Labour Budget: bold ambition, uncertain prospects

Rachel Reeves must now deliver on her investment plans, or taxes will rise even further

World - Financial Times - October 30

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader

Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.

Gold prices smash another record: What gold assets should you buy now?

As the price of gold surges, it's important to make educated decisions on which types of gold to invest in.

China to boost lending for stalled property projects to $560bn

Beijing is trying to restore confidence in economy amid prolonged real estate slowdown

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Wings fire Trammell as coach after 9-31 finish

The Wings have fired coach Latricia Trammell after the team went 9-31 and missed the postseason for the first time since 2020.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Giants QB Daniel Jones finishes blowout loss to Eagles on the bench

Jones continues to struggle after signing a $160 million contract with the Giants in 2023.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Dodgers finish off Mets, face Yanks in World Series

The Dodgers put an end to the NLCS on Sunday night, defeating the Mets in Game 6 to set up a glamorous World Series matchup against the Yankees.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Israel's Endgame in Gaza: Finish Off Hamas Where the War Started

Israel’s military remains engaged in a ferocious campaign in the Palestinian enclave while it fights its other war in Lebanon.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Oil prices finish higher for the week as Middle East worries linger

Oil futures climbed Friday, contributing to a gain for the week, with lingering worries over the potential for a wider Middle East conflict helping to put a floor under crude prices.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish

Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Stephen Lillie on the neck-and-neck race to the finish line in the US election – cartoon

World - The Guardian - October 27

Ten Hag blames 'injustice', but is poor finishing costing Man Utd?

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says it feels "unfair and unjust" that his team lost after West Ham were awarded a late controversial penalty.

Colin Farrell finishes marathon while pushing friend in wheelchair

Colin Farrell pushed his friend Emma Fogarty, who lives with a rare skin condition, the final 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon in her wheelchair Sunday.

Breeders’ Cup call for Dettori puts finishing touches to all-star cast

The US meeting’s once vainglorious claim to be racing’s ‘world championships’ is edging a little closer to reality. The news that Frankie Dettori will replace Kieren Shoemark on Emily Upjohn in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Trump returns to Atlanta in final push for votes: ‘We’ve got to finish it off’

On the heels of racist New York rally remarks, Trump hits at Harris, Fani Willis and Michelle Obama at Georgia Tech. Donald Trump yet again descended upon Atlanta with a week and a day to go, ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Oil prices edge down to finish at lowest in seven weeks

Oil futures declined on Tuesday, giving up earlier support a day after suffering their largest daily percentage decline in more than two years, with U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Dodgers vs. Yankees: Los Angeles wins 8th World Series title after New York's complete self-destruction

The Dodgers are World Series champions. The Yankees have no one to blame but themselves.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Football Daily | Damien Duff, Shelbourne and an ‘absolutely Hollywood’ finish

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . Having won two Premier League titles, two Fizzy Cups and represented the Republic of Ireland more than 100 times, you could be forgiven for ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Trump campaign looks to Vance to help them over the finish line in Pennsylvania

After being named former President Donald Trump's running mate, it was clear that one of Sen. JD Vance's primary roles was to help win Pennsylvania.

Melbourne Cup 2024: rank outsider Knight’s Choice wins Flemington photo finish

Jockey Robbie Dolan guides outsider to shock victory Warp Speed a close second and Okita Soushi third Rank outsider Knight’s Choice caused a major upset as the local ride stunned the rest of the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Polls open after Harris and Trump finish their final push

Voting begins in one of the closest presidential contests in recent history

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Dow finishes at record high after Trump wins 2024 presidential election

The Dow Jones finished up over 1,500 points and the S&P and Nasdaq each hit fresh record highs on Wednesday after President-elect Trump won the 2024 race. Bank stocks were among the biggest risers ...

OpenAI Scored a Legal Win Over Progressive Publishers—but the Fight’s Not Finished

A judge tossed out a case against OpenAI brought by Alternet and Raw Story, in what could be a significant ruling in the larger battle between AI companies and publishers.

Tech - Wired - 15 minutes ago

SEE IT: Aaron Rodgers connects with Allen Lazard for incredible Hail Mary Jets touchdown to end half

On the final play of the first half on MNF, Aaron Rodgers uncorked a 52-yard Hail Mary pass that fell into the arms of Allen Lazard for one of the most improbable Jets touchdowns in some time.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

These 5 portfolio stocks outperformed the market's incredible run since our September Monthly Meeting

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit records as investors celebrate the Federal Reserve's pivot to its rate-cutting era.

Business - CNBC - October 16

US missile deployment to Philippines 'incredibly important' for combat readiness, US general says

A US Army general says the deployment by the US military of a mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines was “incredibly important” and allowed American and Filipino forces to jointly ...

World - ABC News - October 21

OMG, Part 2: These new Mets aren't going anywhere in 2025

When the next great powerhouse emerges in Queens, 2024 will be remembered as the year it all began.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

WATCH: Vinicius Junior completes hat trick for Real Madrid with incredible solo effort in Champions League

Real Madrid came from behind to beat Dortmund and pulled off celebrations that had some Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi flair

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

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