How Scotland's human blur Doak left £77m man in daze

Ben Doak ensured Josko Gvardiol endured a taxing time as he shone in Scotland's Nations League win over Croatia, writes Tom English.

From Maupay to Doak: how Premier League players are faring on loan

We assess 10 players who made temporary summer moves, including an unusually small goalkeeper who is thriving. It seemed very sensible to send the creative midfielder to learn more about top-flight ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

Man suspected of supplying boats to people smugglers arrested in Amsterdam

Turkish national accused of supplying engines and boats to cross-Channel smugglers in Belgium and northern France. A suspected major supplier of small boats used by people smugglers to transport ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

How human composting offers alternatives to burial, cremation

Tom Harries, CEO and founder of Earth Funeral, explains the process of being turned into soil in about 30 days — and how your loved ones can then decide what to do with it.

How Neanderthals and Other Early Humans Evolved to Eat Starch

Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch.

Science - The New York Times - October 18

The human factor: How companies can prevent cloud disasters

Let's explore human engineering techniques that have worked at scale across the most successful tech companies in history.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 19

How human composting is offering a new alternative to burial and cremation

Most people choose burial or cremation, but human composting is becoming a popular alternative. Tom Harries, CEO of Earth Funeral, explains how it works and why it's different.

Jobs report offers blurry snapshot of economy days before election: What to know

The latest jobs report data is incomplete due to one-off disturbances last month.

Why does Pharrell's biopic sidestep Blurred Lines?

Williams was fined $5m in a plagiarism lawsuit, but a film about his life doesn't touch on the issue.

How Intel Got Left Behind in the A.I. Chip Boom

Intel was for decades Silicon Valley’s dominant chip company. But missed opportunities and poor execution left it on the sidelines in tech’s latest gold rush.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

How Trump’s Win Is Explained by Right and Left Media Outlets

Media outlets on the right said Mr. Trump won because of the left’s embrace of what they called extreme political views. Left-leaning outlets offered a broader variety of explanations.

Business - The New York Times - November 9

Does Fenerbahçe boss Jose Mourinho have any magic left to beat Man United?

Jose Mourinho is one of the most storied modern managers -- he wasn't called "The Special One" for nothing -- but now, in Turkey, he's rebuilding himself. Is he still special?

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Sudan’s civil war: how did it begin, what is the human cost, and what is happening now?

Conflict that pits army against paramilitary group has killed tens of thousands and caused hunger, disease and displacement. Fighting broke out in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, on 15 April 2023 as ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

A ‘Cop of peace’? How can authoritarian, human rights-trashing Azerbaijan possibly host that? | Greta Thunberg

The ‘theme’ chosen for Cop29 must be some kind of dark joke. This summit, like those before it, is a mere act of greenwashing. During rapidly escalating climate and humanitarian crises, another ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Blur drummer says UK law on assisted dying is ‘psychopathic’

Dave Rowntree speaks out about his ex-wife’s choice to take her life at Dignitas in Switzerland. The Blur drummer, Dave Rowntree, has attacked the UK law on assisted dying as “psychopathic” as he ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

How 'impressive' Southampton caused problems for Man City

Match of the Day pundit and ex-Southampton winger Theo Walcott analyses how Saints' style caused problems for Premier League champions Manchester City.

US oil companies risk an unexpectedly large bill

Investor group alleges that US oil and gas groups are breaking the rules on corporate financial disclosure

World - Financial Times - October 18

ACC tiebreaker scenarios 2024: How Clemson or Miami could be left out of title game despite unbeaten record

The potential for three ACC teams -- Clemson, Miami and SMU -- finishing 8-0 has created a chaos scenario

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

‘It’s better not to try our luck again’: how Russia’s wars left deep scars in Georgia and Moldova

Voters have backed political forces that favour closer Moscow ties despite seeing their country’s future in Europe. Lately, Levan cannot stop thinking about the time he saw Russian tanks roll into ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Darren Rizzi explains how his left arm went number following first career win

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi discusses the ending of his team's 20-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

How Beijing Took Control of Hong Kong's Financial Hub---and Left the West Behind

The world’s pre-eminent East-meets-West investment hub has become more Chinese as international financial institutions, corporations, and expatriates retreat

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Rebuilding an empire - how Patriots hope to avoid Man Utd mistakes

After being dubbed the Manchester United of the NFL during their dominance, the New England Patriots hope for a smoother rebuilding process.

Recruitment, identity and results - how do you fix Man Utd?

As Manchester United search for a new manager, BBC Sport pundits discuss what the club need to do to improve their fortunes.

How Man City's remarkable academy keeps producing talent

Ahead of Man City's Carabao Cup clash vs. Tottenham, we take a closer look at their academy, how they prepare young players and manage their minutes.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Raise the Flagg: How Duke's super-freshman became the Maine man

Maine is hardly a hoops hotbed, but Cooper Flagg's Duke debut, and likely No. 1 NBA Draft pick status, has kids in his home state "dreaming bigger because of him."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Our Daughter Is Having an Affair With a Married Man. How Do We Stop It?

A 20-something woman who lives with her parents has incurred their disappointment by continuing an affair with her former boss. Since she won’t end things, should they tell the man’s wife?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 6

Blur v Oasis was only part of the story: the case for a wider – and wilder – Britpop canon

The UK musicians who came to prominence in the mid-90s were more diverse and thrilling than is often acknowledged. In her new book, Miranda Sawyer, who was writing for the music press at the time, ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

The Guardian view on UK-EU security cooperation: some red lines must be blurred | Editorial

Sir Keir Starmer should not assume that defence cooperation can be kept separate from the thornier issue of trade integration. In the big picture of global security, a single factory making gun ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Why No. 12 Georgia would get left out of 12-team College Football Playoff bracket and how it can get back in

The Bulldogs face their lowest CFP ranking since Kirby Smart's first season in 2016

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

It’s This Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World

You can’t count him out, sadly.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

The human race is suffering from success

Treating today’s mental and physical conditions may be a challenge, but their prevalence is actually a good sign

Business - Financial Times - October 22

What is left of Hamas?

Israel believes it has shattered the group’s military force in Gaza but the remnants will be harder to destroy

World - Financial Times - November 4

‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?

“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

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