Is N.H.L. Officiating Bad? It’s a Trick Question.

An expert from The Athletic breaks down the evolution of hockey officiating, from its “biggest innovations” to its future.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?

“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

In N.H.L. Game, a Rare Goalie Play Makes History

Filip Gustavsson had never scored a goal at any level of hockey.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

The Early Stars and Unexpected Starts From the N.H.L. Season

Each team has had a surprise this season, but some are better than others, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Trick or treating with Philadelphia's Republicans

The Americast team are in costume for this one

Despite a Tragic Death, N.H.L. Players Remain Resistant to Neck Protection

What happened to Adam Johnson was a reminder that no hockey player is invincible. So why haven’t more changed?

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

‘How Do I Boil the Water?’ The Cooking Adventures of Young N.H.L. Players.

In some ways, the transition from amateur to pro hockey is seamless. But in the kitchen, it’s an “adjustment.”

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Everyone Has a Bad Investor

A deep dive into the impact of toxic investors on company culture and financial health, and strategies to mitigate risks.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Are Dynasties Good or Bad for the N.B.A.?

Since the league’s early days, super teams have been a hallmark. But that may be changing.

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

Is white pasta bad for you?

It was lauded in the low-fat era, then demonised during the low-carb craze. Plenty of alternatives exist, but what is the healthiest, tastiest, most affordable way forward?. Walk down the pasta ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

‘Bad numbers, bad mood’: recession hits Germany’s Mittelstand

Many of the smaller businesses that form the country’s economic backbone say they are in ‘permanent crisis mode’

World - Financial Times - October 24

A Tennis Trick-Shot Maestro Reveals His Secrets

Pablo Cuevas, who retired recently, could pull off the spectacular like few others.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

Your Call: Are trick plays acceptable in a blowout?

While in the process of completely dismantling the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Lions threw in a little trickeration. Is that poor sportsmanship?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Messi nets hat trick as Argentina steamroll Bolivia

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and had a hand in two more goals as Argentina crushed Bolivia 6-0 in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Rampant Kane bags hat trick in Bayern rout

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane scored a hat trick to steer his team to a 4-0 victory over visiting VfB Stuttgart on Saturday, snapping their three-game winless run across all competitions and ...

Sports - ESPN - October 19

This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars

Experts say the scariest things on Halloween aren’t monsters or ghosts — it's traffic

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

NFL Winners and Losers: Takeaways from Week 8

Detroit hung 52 on Tennessee on Sunday with Jared Goff throwing for fewer than 100 yards. Here's the scary part: the Lions could've scored even more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

50-50 elections are bad for America

It doesn't strain credulity to imagine that a close race could lead to a disputed outcome, which could then lead to violence.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

The Good and The Bad of Dragon Age: The Veilguard

We're still working on our full review but we've sunk around 25 hours into the latest Dragon Age game and Jordan and Jean-Luc discuss what they like, and don't like, about The Veilguard.

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

The many questions of war

Safety is a relative term when conflict is in your community

World - Financial Times - 21 hours ago

The Apple Keyboard Is Bad. Upgrade to the Nuio Flow Instead

Upgrade your Apple MacBook setup with Nuio's new expensive, ergonomic, fully wireless split keyboard.

Tech - Wired - October 18

Instantly Identify Bad Leadership with These 7 Warning Signs

What does it take to be a good leader? Avoid these common mistakes at all cost.

Business - Inc. - October 20

'Time for hugging, not kicking' - is it as bad as it seems for Palace?

Crystal Palace have suffered their worst start to a Premier League season since 1992-93 - but is it as bad as it seems?

Voter Fraud Isn’t As Bad As You Think

Widespread cheating at the polls is a myth. So what are election deniers really after?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Senate battle goes from bad to worse for Democrats

Senate Democrats are facing an increasingly tough road to keeping their majority in the upper chamber as races in crucial swing states tighten with just two weeks until Election Day. The path to 51 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Deutsche Bank warns of rising bad loan provisions

German lender posts record third-quarter profits but tells investors to brace again for credit risks

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?

Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.

Bad behaviour locks Paddington away from children

Children are let down as a statue of Paddington is locked in a garden for much of the time.

Jilly Cooper’s Britain: world capital of bad sex

A British weakness for bawdy banter is at the heart of hit TV show ‘Rivals’. Isn’t it time we grew up?

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

How Bad Do You Want It, Ladies?

Donald, your insecurity is showing.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump event

Bad Bunny threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

A presidential pardon for Trump is a very bad idea

Even if Harris were to pardon Trump, it’s hard to imagine it accomplishing the national healing that such “amnesty” pardons are designed to promote.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Cole: Yankees' meltdown in 5th 'as bad as it gets'

A total defensive meltdown in the fifth inning Wednesday night cost the Yankees their season and their shot at a World Series title.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Steal This Neuroscientist’s Simple Trick for Making Tough Decisions Instantly Easier

A lot of complex neuroscience boiled down to one very simple and counterintuitive trick for better decision making.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Messi nets hat trick, says games 'can be my last'

Lionel Messi turned in another vintage performance for Argentina, scoring three goals and adding two assists in a runaway win over Bolivia in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

NI hat-trick 'best night of my life' - Price

Northern Ireland forward Isaac Price says scoring a hat-trick in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Bulgaria is "the best night of my life".

How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?

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