Don't just pardon turkeys — use Thanksgiving to spare lives on death row

Many retailers offer 'returnless refunds.' Just don't expect them to talk much about it

It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items too

Tech - ABC News - November 4

US lawmakers urge Biden to pardon Assange to send ‘clear message’ on media freedom

Exclusive: James McGovern and Thomas Massie warn US president they are ‘deeply concerned’ the WikiLeaks founder’s plea deal sets worrying precedent. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

Snow and rain forecast to hit US north-east for Thanksgiving

Winds and rain could disrupt Macy’s parade and affect holiday travel – but also provide relief to drought conditions. A Thanksgiving Day storm is forecast to bring rain and potentially snow ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Arctic blast to hit US as millions set to travel for Thanksgiving holiday

Extreme weather expected to bring ‘dangerous wind chills, lake effect snow, and severe thunderstorms’. Millions of Americans will face severe weather – and low temperatures – as they travel for the ...

World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago

Your Thanksgiving forecast: Where snow, rain is heading in the US

Snow and rain are in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. as travelers hit the road and head to the airport for Thanksgiving.

New trial ordered for Texas death row inmate due to judge's antisemitic bias

One of the suspects convicted in the murder of an Irving, Texas police officer nearly 24 years ago will be granted a new trial after a ruling from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Texas mother on death row, supported by Kim Kardashian, is 'actually innocent,' judge says

A death row inmate convicted of killing her toddler daughter is “actually innocent” of murder and should be freed from custody, the prisoner's trial judge said in documents unearthed on Thursday.

Marcos says Indonesia has agreed to send Filipino death-row drug convict back to the Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says a deal has been reached for Indonesia to send back a Filipino death-row drug convict, who was nearly executed by firing squad but got a reprieve due ...

World - ABC News - November 20

Fever's Caitlin Clark shares main goal for pro-am round: 'I just don't want to hit anyone with a golf ball'

The WNBA's Rookie of the Year is participating The ANNIKA on Wednesday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Watch: Buttigieg speaks on expected Thanksgiving week travel

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is briefed the press Thursday morning — a week before Thanksgiving Day — on what's expected to be a record holiday travel season. Buttigieg will be joined by ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

The US extends avocado import permissions to Guatemala, but don't expect cheaper guacamole soon

The U.S. government has extended avocado import permissions to Guatemala, but don’t expect that to result in cheaper guacamole anytime soon

World - ABC News - November 8

Most employees don't leverage this 'triple-tax-free' account, advisor says. Here's how to use it

Most employees don't leverage the long-term tax benefits from their health savings account. Here's how to get triple-tax savings.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

'Don't forget us': Teenage refugee reminds Gen Z of silenced Afghan girls

Nila Ibrahimi won the International Children's Peace Prize for her work giving Afghan girls a voice.

What Ants and Orcas Can Teach Us About Death

A philosopher journeys into the world of comparative thanatology, which explores how animals of all kinds respond to death and dying.

World - The New York Times - October 30

AI frenzy allows old school US telecoms to dodge death

Big Tech deals may have thrown a lifeline to Lumen and its moribund peers

World - Financial Times - November 13

US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline

New government data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained decline

Health - ABC News - November 13

Slay The Princess Review: The Pristine Cut - 'Til Death Do Us Part

Heart. Lungs. Liver. Nerves. As The Nightmare neared, her face covered in chipped porcelain and her presence like shrill static, these four words became a chant. The Paranoid--one of the many ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 18

Smugglers convicted after Indian family froze to death on US-Canada border

Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were part of operation bringing increasing numbers of Indians into US. A jury has convicted two men of human smuggling charges after an Indian family ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

What Was Bronny James Like in Middle School? ‘Just One of Us.’

LeBron’s son was in the orchestra, played soccer and lacrosse and didn’t have a cell phone.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market

October figure far below average forecast of 100,000 job gains and comes just four days before US election

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Joy, fascism and a staggering gender gulf mark a US election like no other

The result for nearly half the country will be devastating, after a campaign with twists and turns, including attempted assassination. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Just Eat Takeaway to sell US arm Grubhub at a loss of more than $6.5bn

Netherlands-based firm offloads unit to fast casual restaurant chain Wonder for $650m four years after buying it for $7.3bn. The food delivery company Just Eat Takeaway is selling Grubhub to the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Billionaires like Elon Musk don’t just think they’re better than the rest of us – they hate us | Zoe Williams

The ultra-wealthy talk about solving the climate crisis or ending inequality. But what they’re really interested in is outliving or escaping anyone poorer than them. Nearly three years ago, I ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Las Vegas Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins fourth F1 title in a row – live

George Russell takes race victory on Las Vegas strip Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @joeylynchy Off the track, Russell is also a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

'A celebration of a man living a new reality - even if just for a moment'

Ruud van Nistelrooy doesn't know how long he will have as interim coach of Manchester United, but he was determined to enjoy his time in the dugout on Wednesday.

Turkey Hunting in Minnesota

On the hunt for wild birds in Minnesota, where a small but spirited cohort loves the challenge, and the cooking that follows.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Nature: Turkeys in South Dakota

We leave you this Sunday with some VERY happy turkeys, at South Dakota's Good Earth State Park. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.

FTX’s engineering chief Nishad Singh spared prison time in fraud case

Coder was one of several members of Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle to testify against their former boss at trial

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Ex-FTC Executive Singh Spared Prison for Role in Crypto Fraud

The former chief engineer at FTX cooperated extensively with prosecutors in their case against founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Dining across the divide: ‘I said, if the whole world were to turn vegan, half of us would starve to death’

One is an abolitionist vegan, the other used to be a livestock farmer – could they come to any mutual understanding?. Alex, 28, Loughborough . Occupation Programmer Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Latest in Don't just pardon turkeys — use Thanksgiving to spare lives on death row