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Pakistan beat England by 152 runs to level series: second cricket Test, day four – live
Tourists skittled out on the fourth morning in Multan South Africa stun holders Australia | And mail Daniel “Is it time for a reprise of the Stokes/Leach partnership?” . They’ll need ...6 days ago - Pakistan -
World - The Guardian
Trump speaks at Al Smith dinner after Harris during rally ridicules ‘father of IVF’ claim – US politics live
Donald Trump receives warm response and criticises lack of personal appearance by Kamala Harris, who spotlights reproductive rights during rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Don’t miss important US ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Universal's Epic Universe theme park set to open in May 2025
Universal's Epic Universe theme park will open its gates on May 22, 2025, in Florida.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack
Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in GazaOctober 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch
Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his imageOctober 17 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
'England win would be better than records of first Test'
Completing a daunting chase to win the second Test in Pakistan would be a bigger achievement that the run-filled victory in the first, according to England assistant coach Paul Collingwood.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Tuchel is world class but that is not always the answer in internationals | Jacob Steinberg
New England manager has a reputation for winning knockout ties but some of the best international coaches have had modest careers at domestic level. ‘Just nuances,” Thomas Tuchel says. As an ...October 17 -
Tech - GameSpot
It's Mario Time When Universal's Epic Universe Opens In May 2025
After a few days of rumors , Universal Studios announced on Thursday that its highly anticipated fourth theme park, Universal Epic Universe, will officially open on May 22, 2025. The massive ...October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Can AI help Africa close the development gap?
Machine learning could have transformative effects on developing economies and societies. But some fear a deepening digital divideOctober 17 -
Business - CNBC
Bitcoin hits highest level since July, boosting other coins and crypto-related stocks
The price of bitcoin neared $68,400 on Wednesday, its highest since July, sparking a rally in other cryptocurrencies and related equities.October 17 - Crypto -
Sports - CBS Sports
Patrick Mahomes has 'extreme confidence' in current Chiefs group of WRs after team missed out on big trades
The back-to-back Super Bowl MVP feels good about his pass-catching group despite a rocky statistical start to 2024October 16 - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
Gender wage gap widens for the first time in 20 years
Pay gap between men and women working full-time widened in 2023 for first time in 20 years, USCB data shows.October 16 -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Hollywood production falls below strike levels as reality TV takes massive hit
Production levels in the Greater Los Angeles area in the third quarter of 2024 were 5% lower than they were during the strikes, according to FilmLA.October 16 -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why the Gender Pay Gap Is Getting Wider
Reversing a 20-year trend, the gap between men’s and women’s wages increased in 2023.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
England’s Ben Duckett hits ton before Pakistan’s Sajid Khan triggers collapse
Second Test, day two: Pakistan 366, England 239-6 Duckett’s 114 was not enough against Pakistan’s attack Sajid Khan is a player who demands attention, a character whose moustache, however ...October 16 - Pakistan -
Tech - GameSpot
New Astro Bot Speedrun Levels Start Rolling Out Thursday
Astro Bot developer Team Asobi has announced the launch dates for its new--and free-- bundle of speedrunning levels . The first one, Building Speed, will be available starting October 17 and will ...October 16 -
Business - CNBC
Weekly mortgage demand tanks 17%, after interest rates hit the highest level since August
Mortgage interest rates rose last week for the third straight week, hitting the highest level since August.October 16 - Mortgage -
Politics - NBC News
Record number of voters turn out for early voting in battlegrounds
Early voters are heading out in droves to cast their ballots in Georgia, one of the many key swing states that will help decide the election. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.October 16 -
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'We know he's fit' - Borthwick puts faith in Slade
Centre Henry Slade and flanker Tom Curry recover from injury to make England's 36-man squad for the autumn internationals, but first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is out with a neck problem.October 16 -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation
Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capitalOctober 16 - Donald Trump -
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Vance addresses gender gap indicated by election polls
Addressing the potentially historic gender gap in public polling between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for the first time, Ohio Senator JD Vance pitched the Republican ticket to an audience of ...October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Secondary sales of private equity stakes set for record levels amid cash crunch
Once-niche market sees surge in activity with investors looking for an exit from ageing assets as deal activity slumpsOctober 16 -
Tech - ABC News
Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras
Space weather experts say expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzleOctober 15 -
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England drop five catches as Windies knock them out of T20 World Cup
England lose captain Heather Knight to injury and drop five catches as they are stunned by the West Indies and knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup following a six-wicket defeat in Dubai.October 15 - World Cup -
Top stories - BBC News
Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers
The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
West Indies knock England out of Women’s T20 World Cup to reach semis – live
Over-by-over commentary on all the action in Dubai Sign up for our newsletter, The Spin | And mail Daniel West Indies also make two changes, but Matthews can only recall that Taylor drops ...October 15 - World Cup -
World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: England crash out after West Indies defeat
West Indies, 144-4, beat England, 141-7, by six wickets West Indies will take on New Zealand in semi-final England made a shock exit from the T20 World Cup on Tuesday evening after a rampant ...October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Asian semiconductor stocks rise after shares of AI chip darling Nvidia hit a record high
Nvidia's gains in share price lifted its market value to top $3.4 trillion, unseating Microsoft as the second most valuable company on Wall Street.October 15 -
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World - Financial Times
Nvidia hits new record as US ‘soft landing’ hopes drive tech rebound
Renewed confidence over health of world’s biggest economy brings fresh momentum to megacap stocksOctober 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Welsh councils plan cuts to plug £500m budget gap
Cuts to services loom as Welsh councils face a £500m budget gap.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Liberty and record-breaking Stewart hold off Lynx to level WNBA finals
Stewart’s 21 power New York to 80-66 win in Game 2 Game 3 of best-of-five series is Wednesday in Minnesota The New York Liberty held off the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the WNBA finals on Sunday ...October 13 - WNBA -
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Carsley 'definitely not' ruling himself out of permanent England job
England interim manager Lee Carsley says he is "definitely not" ruling himself out of the running to become permanent England manager.October 13 -
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'England deserve world-class coach' - but Carsley not ruling himself out
England interim boss Lee Carsley believes England deserve a world-class coach but said he is "definitely not" ruling himself out of the running.October 13 -
Top stories - BBC News
UN says Israeli tanks forced entry into base in south Lebanon
It comes as PM Netanyahu demands the peacekeeping force leave the area.October 13 - Israel -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. collapses on field, ruled out after hit to head in loss to Packers
Marvin Harrison Jr. collapsed on the field after trying to stand back up following a hit to the head.October 13 - NFL