Jacob Bethell, ‘cool cat’ and England rookie, thrust into Test spotlight

Debutant has impressed everyone from a young age but can he carry off batting No 3 against New Zealand?. Moments after the applause in the England huddle at Hagley Oval that signposted Jacob ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

England to hand Jacob Bethell his Test debut at No 3 in New Zealand opener

Bold call-up for 21-year-old yet to score first-class century Ollie Pope to keep wicket after Jordan Cox’s injury blow Jacob Bethell, the 21-year-old Barbados-born all-rounder, will make his ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Bethell to bat at three on England Test debut

Jacob Bethell will bat at number three on his Test debut in England's series opener against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday.

Animated contenders spotlight a ghost cat, snail hoarder, robots and a fowl villain

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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

The Best Cooling Sheets for Hot Sleepers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

If you tend to wake up sweating no matter the season, hop under these cooling sheets so that you can, you know, actually sleep.

Tech - Wired - November 20

Uncapped Bouchier and Kemp in England Test squad

Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp could make their Test debuts after being included in the squad for England's tour of South Africa.

All Blacks Test sets tone for England mission to crack elite

England aim to prove they belong in the highest echelons of the Test game this autumn. The All Blacks are a tantalising first encounter.

World Test Championship is wide open but England remain on outside

New Zealand’s historic series clean sweep has set up an unexpectedly exciting race to the final at Lord’s next year. A week on from New Zealand’s 3-0 triumph in India and the result feels no less ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Freddie Steward recalled as England make four changes for South Africa Test

Borthwick picks Steward for first time this autumn Van Poortvliet, Underhill and Sleightholme also in Freddie Steward has been recalled to the England side to face South Africa, with Steve ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

England warn rebels that joining rugby breakaway would end Test careers

Plans afoot for global league with eight franchise teams But RFU insists anyone who signs up won’t be in Test side Steve Borthwick’s ailing national side could be decimated by England players ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Refreshed Stokes clears the air with England before New Zealand Test

Returning to his native Christchurch is having a positive effect on the captain and hopefully will lift his side too. Come rain or shine, New Zealand cricketers tend to wear a smile on their faces. ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Kane Williamson returns for New Zealand’s first Test against England

Former captain selected in XI at expense of in-form Will Young All-rounder Nathan Smith to debut for Black Caps at Hagley Oval Perhaps the trick to winning a Test series in India is to switch ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Brook ton and six NZ drops get England back into Test

Harry Brook's calculated century propels England back into the first Test against New Zealand on the second day in Christchurch.

England close in on victory over New Zealand

England are on course for victory in the first Test against New Zealand after Chris Woakes' crucial two wickets in two balls on the third day in Christchurch.

Borthwick’s England face All Blacks test in fixture that still stirs the soul | Robert Kitson

The visit of New Zealand to Twickenham is always special regardless of changes to stadium names or rules. For those who, for some strange reason, only watch international rugby much has changed ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Borthwick faces up to South Africa in defining test of England’s character | Robert Kitson

A win would resurrect the autumn but a heavy defeat by the world champions could see his team equal an all-time low. Not for the first time in rugby union’s turbulent professional history there is ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

New Zealand close on 319-8 v England: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Kane Williamson made 93 and Shoaib Bashir took four wickets as the Crowe-Thorpe trophy got off to an entertaining start . Right, anthems sung, players out. Chris Woakes has the ball. Cricket ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Kane Williamson admits ‘riding luck’ after stylish 93 against England

Country’s record run-scorer in form at first Test New Zealand 319-8 after being put in to bat It would be wrong to say Kane Williamson looked like a guy making up for lost time on day one in ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

New Zealand v England: first men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

The centurion Harry Brook was dropped four times as England recovered from 71 for 4 to finish on 319 for 5. . 85th over: New Zealand 325-9 (Phillips 42, O’Rourke 0) Carse shows Will O’Rourke his ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

‘You really want to beat your friends’: Wiegman steels England for USA test

Both sides have key absences but England hope to learn from going toe-to-toe with Emma Hayes’s resurgent side. The prospect of the European champions hosting the Olympic champions induces ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

New Zealand v England: first men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened

Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse took three wickets apiece to leave England on the brink of an emphatic victory. 77th over: England 332-5 (Brook 140, Stokes 41) Stokes nails a cover drive off ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

'We know what we're doing' - Stokes on Bethell

England captain Ben Stokes says he understands if the decision to bat Jacob Bethell at number three "does raise a few eyebrows", but insists "we're not picking people just to wind people up".

'Flow,' a story that hinges on a cat's tale

A flood sets off a story of learning to work together and overcoming fears.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 19

John the cat gets stuck in drainpipe

John the female cat became wedged inside a garage and had to be rescued by firefighters.

The Hockey Spotlight Is Coming For Joe Iginla

The youngest of the famed Iginla clan will play for Canada Red at the World Under-17 Challenge, where he has the chance to break out.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Fetterman says 'bros' are Democrats' 'childless cat ladies'

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) said the Democratic Party has made its own mistakes with a targeted demographic of voters, much like the GOP. “We have a challenge. We have our own kind of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

A Messy Problem in Orderly Singapore: Keeping Track of Cats

The reversal of a 35-year ban on cats in public housing won’t be a quick fix for cat-related problems. It’s not even clear how many cats live in the city-state.

World - The New York Times - November 10

22 Best Gifts for Cat Lovers (2024)

Want to surprise your feline friend or find the perfect gift for a cat lover? WIRED has you covered.

Tech - Wired - November 23

Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat

Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.

How your favorite social media apps are preparing for election conspiracies

Social media companies are under intense pressure to squash the spread of disinformation on their platforms during the 2024 elections

Business - CNBC - November 5

Gaetz withdrawal shifts spotlight to Hegseth, Gabbard, Kennedy

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) decision to withdraw from consideration to become attorney general has shifted the attention of Senate Republicans to the nominations of Pete Hegseth, former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 22

The Best Cat Furniture, Scratching Posts, and Litter Boxes (2024)

Your cat needs scratching posts and litter boxes, but they don’t have to be ugly.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Christina Ricci on embracing self-discovery with tarot deck, "Cat Full of Spiders"

Famous for her iconic Halloween roles, Christina Ricci is diving into new territory with a tarot card deck and guidebook inspired by her life and career.

Scientists Have Pushed the Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox to New Limits

A research team in China has held atoms in a state of quantum superposition for 23 minutes, suggesting tantalizing new possibilities in research and quantum computing.

Tech - Wired - November 13

General Mills to Acquire Cat Feeding, Pet Treating Business for $1.45 Billion

General Mills said it had agreed to acquire a North American cat feeding and pet treating business from European private-equity firm NXMH in a deal worth $1.45 billion.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

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