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Top stories - The New York Times
Britain Is the First Major Economy to Stop Using Coal. It’s a Risky Experiment.
Few in Britain will mourn the passing of coal, but it’s hard not to feel a little nervous about what, at its heart, is an experiment, one fraught with danger.13 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK banks divided over charging scam victims £100 for reimbursement
New fraud rules will see some lenders dock customers’ compensation while others waive charges15 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
How trading firms displaced banks as the titans of Wall Street
Handful of secretive businesses including Jane Street and Citadel Securities have seized market share from the old guard15 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
London’s bistro boom
A new wave of restaurants is reigniting the capital’s love affair with classic French food. Here are six of the most magnifiques15 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The electrolytes boom: a wonder supplement – or an unnecessary expense?
Everyone from triathletes to YouTubers is singing the praises of the super-hydrating mineral additives. Here are the benefits and disadvantages. Electrolytes, you may have noticed, are suddenly ...15 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Amyl and the Sniffers take on the world: ‘If you don’t like us, then that’s on you’
The Australian punk band has been praised by Billy Corgan and Karen O for their explosive live act and uncompromising politics. Their new album is a sonic evolution – but the scrappy spirit ...15 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Mezcal boom changes lives for Oaxacan families
Mexico's production of mezcal has increased exponentially in the last decade. The rapid growth is changing lives at family owned distilleries.19 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Week 4 Booms and Busts: Castoff QBs provide plenty of fantasy football fireworks
Scott Pianowski breaks down Sunday's fantasy highs and lows, including a trio of QBs producing a surprising amount of points.20 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Mets-Braves doubleheader: How did we get here? Who's going to pitch? And what are the possible outcomes?
The Mets and Braves will play two games on Monday to determine their playoff fates, as well as the Diamondbacks'.20 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
No comeback this time as Bears' defense stops Rams' momentum
The Rams kept having to settle for field goals against the Bears defense, and that allowed Chicago to hold on for a 24-18 victory in the Windy City.23 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Minnesota's Napheesa Collier is Defensive Player of the Year and Cheryl Reeve is Coach of the Year
Minnesota's Napheesa Collier was honored as the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and Cheryl Reeve earned the Coach of the Year award on SundayYesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Lynx's Collier wins WNBA DPOY; Reeve top coach
Lynx star Napheesa Collier, who was top 10 in steals, rebounds and blocks, was named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, while Cheryl Reeve was Coach and Executive of the Year.Yesterday - WNBA -
Politics - The Hill
To save Georgian democracy, Biden should sanction the country's oligarchs
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on the Georgian government and ruling party, but they do not go far enough to target the oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, who has been accused of authoritarian and ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Business - Financial Times
UBS executive seeking recovery of billions lent by Greensill leaves bank
Eraj Shirvani exits the Swiss financial services company as it chases $2.3bn of debts still outstandingYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Rates low for too long, says ex-Bank of England boss
Lord Mervyn King says inflation has now been tamed and interest rates are "in the right ballpark".Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
America should welcome India’s rise as a space power
The situation sets up an interesting dynamic that the United States and India both can use to their mutual advantage.Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Put Vladimir Putin on Trial for War Crimes? That’s One Lawyer’s Demand.
The human rights barrister Geoffrey Robertson argues that even a trial in absentia would have impact and could vindicate international law.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Ta-Nehisi Coates Knows Not Everyone Will Love ‘The Message’
In “The Message,” Coates grapples with questions about which stories are told, and how, through his visits to Senegal, South Carolina and the West Bank.Yesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Christian Louboutin Makes a Splash at Paris Fashion Week
Christian Louboutin enlisted the French Olympic synchronized swimming team to introduce his new Miss Z stilettos at Paris Fashion Week.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Jimmy Carter is Turning 100. Here's What He's Seen Over The Last Century
The 39th president, who remains under home hospice care, will turn 100 on Tuesday, Oct. 1.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
‘SNL’: Here’s What Critics Thought of the First Episode
The late-night institution begins its 50th season on Saturday. Here’s how The New York Times and others covered its debut in 1975.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier wins WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
Collier finished second in MVP voting behind A'ja Wilson, and has had a stellar season on both sides of the court.2 days ago - WNBA -