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Roki Sasaki to be posted to MLB: 23-year-old Japanese ace will hit market through international free agency
The Chiba Lotte Marines have not laid out a schedule for Sasaki's postingSports - CBS Sports - November 9 -
China's exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years
China has reported its exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two yearsWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Married for 54 Years, Two Poll Workers Die in Election Day Flood
Chuck and Cathie Baldwin were caught in a flash flood as they drove to the polls. Known as “proud hippies,” they hosted a musical festival called Chuckstock on their Missouri farm.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Two Somali men sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping of American journalist
Two Somali men will spend 30 years in prison for the kidnapping of an American journalist, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said Tuesday. In a press release, the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Inflation Rose Slightly in October, But Two-Year Downward Trend Remains
Higher prices on rent, used cars and air fares contributed to a statistical bump in the Labor Department’s measures of inflation, which most affect consumers.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
'We've had more visitors in two days than 30 years'
Residents in Shelf react to "crazy" interest after rare bird sighting puts village on national news.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Pep Guardiola signs a two-year contract extension with Manchester City
Pep Guardiola signs a two-year contract extension with Manchester CitySports - ABC News - November 21 -
Guardiola signs two-year deal to stay at Man City
Pep Guardiola signed a new two-year contract to extend his stay as Manchester City boss, the club confirmed Thursday.Sports - ESPN - November 22 -
Trade war worries drive euro to two-year low
Single currency has been a victim of a market shift to anticipate Trump’s tariff policiesWorld - Financial Times - November 22 -
New-home sales plunge to a two-year low following hurricanes in the South
Sales of newly built homes plunged in October, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Two off-year races may be key to a Democratic rebound
Democrats suffered a knockout punch in this month's elections. Off-year gubernatorial elections in 2025 offer them their first chance to get off the mat.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
These two retailers tend to underperform the sector between Black Friday and year-end
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. and Best Buy Inc.’s stocks are likely to underperform in the period stretching from Black Friday to year-end as two retailers with the most exposure to the holiday ...Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago -
Renewi Shares Hit Two-Year High on Macquarie Bid
The waste management company has agreed to a takeover proposal from Macquarie Asset Management that values it at around $889 million.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Tube strikes called off after union talks
London Underground drivers were due to walk out on 7 and 12 November.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Giants' Daboll talks with Nabers after WR's rant
Giants coach Brian Daboll spoke with Malik Nabers on Sunday night and again Monday morning after the rookie wide receiver expressed his frustration following the blowout loss to the Buccaneers.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Danske Bank Lifts Guidance After Net Profit Tops Hopes
The Copenhagen-based bank raised its full-year net profit forecast after reporting a market-beating figure for the third quarter.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Spain clings to fragments of hope in time of disaster after floods
Floods and torrential rain have not gone away and residents hail stories of heroism as the clean-up continues.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
No. 12 Georgia shuts out No. 7 Tennessee in second half for 31-17 win
The Bulldogs put themselves back in the College Football Playoff race with the victory.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17 -
Shanahan shares where 49ers' playoff hopes stand after loss to Packers
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan detailed where San Francisco's 2024 NFL playoff hopes stand after Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year
Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
Nations at COP29 climate talks agree on $300 billion a year for poor countries
The $300 billion will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off coal, oil and gas.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Ali: Avoid talking politics at Thanksgiving? Good luck. This year nothing's neutral
Nothing is neutral territory at the Thanksgiving table this year. We're here to help you through it.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago -
Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of 'blackmail'
Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of 'blackmail'World - ABC News - Yesterday -
Georgia suspends talks on joining the European Union and accuses the bloc of blackmail
Georgia’s prime minister says the country will suspend negotiations on joining the European Union in view of what he described as “blackmail and manipulation” from some EU politiciansWorld - ABC News - 23 hours ago -
Japan GDP expands by 0.3% in third quarter, snapping two quarters of year-on-year declines
GDP rose 0.2% on a quarter-on-quarter basis, while also expanding 0.9% on an annualized basis.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Talking Horses | City Of Troy two minutes away from legendary status at Breeders’ Cup
All-conquering trainer calls the colt the ‘best I’ve trained’ but he needs to prove it against all the odds. Before there were international football teams, racehorses were proxies for national ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Bucks need action, not just talk, to pull themselves out of worst start in over two decades
Milwaukee is 1-5 for the first time since 2000Sports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
U.S. port, union talks break down again over automation, with two months to go before potential strike
With roughly two months before union workers at East and Gulf Coast ports may begin a new strike, a fight over automated technology is slowing negotiations.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Cop16 ends in disarray and indecision despite biodiversity breakthroughs
Conservation summit agrees global levy on drugs from nature’s genetics and stronger indigenous representation, but developing nations furious at unmet funding promises. A global summit on halting ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
A Powerful AI Breakthrough Is About to Transform the World
The technology driving ChatGPT is capable of so much more. What’s coming next will make talking bots look like mere distractions.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 15 -
Sinn Féin optimistic but breakthrough unlikely in Irish election
Mary Lou McDonald’s party has risen to second place in the polls but analysts say the chances of victory are slim. Sinn Féin, the former political wing of the IRA, is hoping to stage a last-minute ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday