Has Mike Elko finally awakened the sleeping giant that is Texas A&M

How we met: ‘There was a heatwave and he didn’t have air conditioning. So I invited him to sleep on my floor’

Marc, 61, and Lori, 65, met online in 1995. They have a daughter and live in Illinois. By the time Lori was in her mid-30s, she was ready to settle down. “I was living alone in Chicago and I’d just ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

9 Best Sleeping Bags (2024): Ultralight, for Car Campers, Warm Weather, for Kids

Whether you’re climbing peaks or taking the family to the local park, we’ve found the best sleeping bags for every temperature, budget, and camping expedition.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

What if Texas goes blue?

Texas has been trending blue for a decade — that means Democrats could win the White House and maintain the narrowest of majorities in the Senate.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Texas State of Mind

From the Chihuahuan Desert to the Pineywoods, what are voters across the Lone Star State thinking about as they cast their ballots?

Source: U-M goes back to Warren as starting QB

Michigan will turn back to Davis Warren as the starting quarterback against Michigan State with Alex Orji likely to see time in a change-of-pace role, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

U-M QB Tuttle retires: Need to prioritize health

Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle announced Monday that he is medically retiring from football, pointing to lingering arm issues after offseason surgery and the fifth concussion of his career.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

U-M loses 4-star Smith's pledge, targets No. 1 QB

Four-star recruit Carter Smith, ESPN's No. 3 dual-threat passer in the class of 2025, pulled his pledge from Michigan on Wednesday night, marking what could be the first step in a potentially ...

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

KKR and Bain’s $4bn takeover battle set to open up M&A in Japan

Bankers say clash of private equity titans augurs new phase of ‘hostile’ dealmaking in country

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

QB Underwood, No. 1 recruit for '25, flips to U-M

Quarterback Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 recruit in the 2025 ESPN 300, who is from Belleville, Michigan, is flipping his commitment from LSU to the Wolverines.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

H&M ‘first’ to sign deal under DPPA for green energy in Vietnam

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

M. Jodi Rell, Former Republican Governor of Connecticut, Dies at 78

She was lieutenant governor when her boss, John G. Rowland, resigned in a corruption scandal. The second woman to lead the state, she was later elected in her own right.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault

Politician summoned to appear in court after incident in Cheshire town last month

World - Financial Times - November 7

Trump Flipped Hispanic South Texas

Donald J. Trump’s biggest gains were along the Texas border, a Democratic stronghold where most voters are Hispanic. He won 12 of the region’s 14 counties, up from five in 2016.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Abbott to Texas universities: Freeze tuition

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced Wednesday he has sent letters to all public universities in the state saying he would not support tuition raises over the next two years. His office spoke to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Sources: Giants won't have quick Jones hook

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones took all the first-team reps at practice this week and is not expected to be on a short leash Monday night against the Steelers despite getting pulled in the fourth ...

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Giants to stick with Banks, Jones amid struggles

After coming under fire again for questionable play, Giants CB Deonte Banks will start vs. the Commanders after being benched, while Daniel Jones will remain QB1.