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How a communist from the Tata family became one of Britain's first Asian MPs
Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
From trade acquisition to 'MVP!' How Tommy Edman became a Dodgers playoff star
Tommy Edman is one of the newest players in the Dodgers' clubhouse, but that didn't stop him from making an MVP-caliber impact against the Mets in the NLCS.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
Joe Biden’s big blunder: how the war in Ukraine became a global disaster | Simon Tisdall
Failure to contain the conflict has led to huge suffering and geopolitical shifts. Why didn’t the US commit to Nato?. Reflecting the instincts of a cold war veteran, Joe Biden’s strategy was ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Dodgers' MVP outside of Ohtani? How Teoscar Hernandez became L.A.'s unsung star
Hernandez's one-year deal might not have registered at first -- but his presence is being felt now.Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
‘It knocks your head off!’ How limoncello became a sudden, surprising, soaring success
The liqueur has gone from being an occasional digestif, served in shot form, to a ubiquitous spritz popular in bars and restaurants from Adelaide to Athens. What’s behind the overnight rise of a ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
How immigrants who just became US citizens plan to vote in the 2024 election
At a recent naturalization ceremony, nine immigrants from countries spanning from Lebanon and Germany to Taiwan and Mexico took their oaths to become American citizensTop stories - ABC News - October 31 -
How computer-assisted wagering became horse racing’s insider trading | Elizabeth Banicki
Cash-strapped racetracks are selling out everyday bettors to whales who use algorithms to wager huge sums at friendlier odds. It’s a rigged system designed for the rich to get richer. As the ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
How rejection and setbacks in childhood helped make Man Utd's new boss Ruben Amorin
From rejection at Benfica to new Manchester United head coach, BBC Sport charts the rise of Ruben Amorim.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
When two become one: how a pair of cottages near York became a sustainable family home
Seventeenth-century riverside cottages with a warren of tiny spaces have been transformed into a sanctuary for modern living. At first glance, you might think it was its good old-fashioned period ...World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago -
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Stony Brook Seawolves: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Central Michigan vs. Stony Brook basketball gameSports - CBS Sports - 15 hours ago -
NC Central Eagles vs. Gardner-Webb Bulldogs: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch North Carolina Central vs. Gardner-Webb basketball gameSports - CBS Sports - 2 hours ago -
Vial with nerve agent that killed woman contained enough to kill thousands
The lead counsel for a public inquiry into the 2018 death of a British woman poisoned by a Soviet-developed nerve agent says there was enough poison in the vial she unwittingly opened to kill ...World - ABC News - October 14 -
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Pro-West Leader Wins High-Stakes Vote in Former Soviet Republic
The president of Moldova, Maia Sandu, won re-election on Sunday against a rival candidate she had denounced as “Moscow’s man.”World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Sanctions evasion helps Russia dominate former Soviet republics
Russia's interference in the general elections in Georgia and Moldova, combined with extensive violations of Western economic sanctions, demonstrate Moscow's determination to regain control over ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
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Zuckerberg 2.0: why has Meta boss ditched drab hoodies in jazzy makeover?
Get ready for a silk shirt undone to the navel, necklaces and big T-shirts, all aimed at humanising Meta’s founder. For more than 20 years Mark Zuckerberg has made a Macbook grey T-shirt and ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Switzerland’s wealth managers bank on a future in Asia
Hong Kong and Singapore are the world’s rising wealth centresWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC) Will Pay A Dividend Of SGD0.06
BRC Asia Limited ( SGX:BEC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of SGD0.06 per share on the 15th of November...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits
Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?World - Financial Times - October 29 -
Moncler Revenue Falls on Lower Demand in Asia, Europe
The Italian fashion group said the results were hit by lower consumer confidence in several markets, as the luxury industry continues to grapple with a period of volatility.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Hidden sugars in Asia’s baby food spark concerns
The BBC takes a closer look at the products more and more parents are turning to for their children.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win
The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Asia will get rough end of the Trump trade
Process of pricing in rising protectionism in the auto sector has barely begunWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Crowds at the Row’s Sample Sale Beg a Question: Can It Stay Cool?
The luxury brand has maintained its allure through an air of exclusivity. Associations with discount chains and reality stars have broadened its reach.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25
