Carpet waste makes concrete crack proof, boosts strength by 40%

Arizona’s proof of citizenship complicates voting in US swing state

Critics cry foul over requirement they say makes it harder for minorities and young people to vote

World - Financial Times - October 30

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can inflation-proof your portfolio

Prepare for the possibility of higher interest rates.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

MrBeast fires workers, but probe finds no proof of sexual misconduct

Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture.

Biden needs to Trump-proof US support for NATO, Ukraine

Given that Trump may well pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate an agreement with Putin, it is incumbent on the Biden administration to strengthen Kyiv’s hand as much as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

How California has been ‘Trump-proofing’ itself against federal reprisal

Newsom also announces special session of legislature to ensure state agencies’ funding and says: ‘We won’t sit idle’. US elections 2024 – live updates California prided itself on its ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy

With $500bn worth of trade in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Xi Jinping is preparing for four more years of unpredictability. China is bracing itself for four years of volatile relations ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

The Proof of My Innocence by Jonathan Coe review – a blue murder mystery

Set during Liz Truss’s premiership, Coe’s multilayered novel is a mixture of whodunnit and political chronicle with a villain hiding in plain sight. My favourite joke in Jonathan Coe’s new novel is ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Proof of Play launches Season 3 for hot Web3 game Pirate Nation

Proof of Play, the maker of Web3 game Pirate Nation, announced today the launch of Season 3 on November 14.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 13

California Gov. Gavin Newsom preparing to "Trump-proof" his state

Governors in blue states are preparing to push back against the incoming Trump administration's agenda. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a special session of the legislature to "Trump-proof" ...

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber says X rival is 'billionaire proof'

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber told CNBC that the social media app's open design could thwart potential acquisition efforts.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Biden aims to Trump-proof his legacy with policy blitz in final days

Outgoing president makes last push on Ukraine and seeks new judicial appointments and manufacturing subsidies

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Biden must Trump-proof US democracy, activists say: ‘There is a sense of urgency’

President can secure civil liberties, accelerate spending on climate and healthcare, and spare death row prisoners. The skies above the White House were cold and grey. Joe Biden greeted the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Canadiens: Can Montembeault Crack Canada's Roster?

The Four Nations Face-off's tickets are now on sale and soon, the rosters will be named, will Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Samuel Montembeault make the cut for Canada?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

US cracks down on Russia’s facilitators worldwide

About 400 companies and individuals in China, India, Turkey and other countries are added to sanctions list

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Does Kane's criticism expose England cracks?

Harry Kane's thinly veiled criticism of England absentees increases current sense of drift, writes Phil McNulty.

Italy puts brakes on ‘reckless’ e-scooter use with new helmet and insurance rules

Companies including Lime, Dott and Bird say requirements will slash demand

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

A Code Maker Cracks the Code of the Art World

Ouattara Watts stayed under the radar for the last few decades. He’s back with a show at Karma Gallery and the Currier Museum of Art in New Hampshire.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Brazil Cracked Down on Corruption. Now It’s Undoing the Case.

Operation Car Wash, which started in Brazil, revealed a bribery scheme that spanned at least 12 countries. Brazil’s Supreme Court has reversed much of its impact.

Top stories - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Shaikin: Yoshinobu Yamamoto proves there is still strength in Dodgers' starting pitching

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's stellar performance in the Dodgers' win over the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series proves the Dodgers still have starting pitching.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Reddit’s results are on deck. Analysts expect ad strength and growth in online spending.

Reddit reports its third quarterly results as a public company after market close on Tuesday amid expectations of ad strength and healthy online spending growth.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Strength in numbers is back: Golden State's solution to a missing third star

At 2-1, the Warriors have relied on the depth of a 12-man rotation after failing to acquire a star player in the offseason.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

EA’s September quarter net bookings clear $2.08B, up14% on strength of football

Electronic Arts reported that its net bookings for FYQ2 were $2.079 billion, up 14% on the strength of American football.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Alphabet quiets the doubters with ‘all-around’ strength that sends stock soaring

“We believe that this ship is sailing smoothly and doing everything right,” an analyst says.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane

Rafael made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday afternoon in western Cuba before weakening, the National Hurricane Center said.

Zelensky congratulates Trump, noting commitment to 'peace through strength' approach

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered former President Trump his congratulations Wednesday, after Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential election. “Congratulations to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Sony raises guidance on gaming strength, quarterly operating profit beats estimates

Sony raised sales guidance for the full year and posted operating profit that smashed analyst expectations after a strong quarter for its gaming business.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Sony's Profit Jumps on Strength in Game, Image-Sensor Businesses

The Japanese company raised its annual revenue forecast after delivering a second-quarter profit beat.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Analyzing Knicks' strengths and weaknesses through 13 games of season

After 13 games, the Knicks find themselves in fourth place in the East with a 7-6 record. Though the team hasn’t looked the part of championship contenders, there’s been some positive signs early on.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Atmospheric River Brings Rain, Snow and Power Outages to California and West Coast

The “atmospheric river” storm disrupted travel and left at least two people dead in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Anthropic’s Computer Use mode shows strengths and limitations in new study

Claude can perform impressively complex tasks, but it will also make stupid mistakes from time to time.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Can Daniel Roseberry Convince Real People They Can Wear Schiaparelli?

For Daniel Roseberry, getting attention for Schiaparelli was the easy part. Now he needs to build a business.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 28

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