Kevin Durant Fires Back at Stephen A. Smith Over Criticism: ‘A Clown to Me’

East Carolina fires coach Mike Houston after back-to-back blowout losses

The Pirates are 5-14 since the start of the 2023 season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Bettors backing Ohtani over Judge for Series MVP

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is the betting favorite to win World Series MVP over Aaron Judge and the rest of the Yankees' sluggers.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

France backs Morocco in dispute over Western Sahara

Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.

Men over 70 are flooding back into the workforce

The headline figure of 12,000 jobs from the latest labor-market report is getting all the attention — but as usual, the much more interesting stuff is buried in the fine print.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

13 former Trump officials sign open letter backing John Kelly's criticism of the former president

Thirteen former Trump White House officials signed an open letter backing up former Trump chief of staff John Kelly, who told the New York Times that Trump fits the definition of a fascist.

Max Verstappen hits back at British critics after São Paulo GP masterclass

‘I don’t see any British press,’ defending champion notes McLaren’s Andrea Stella prioritises constructors’ title Max Verstappen sniped at criticism from British media pundits after putting ...

World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago

Smith throws 2 TD passes, Seahawks defense dominates in a 34-14 win over the Falcons

Geno Smith passed for two touchdowns and Derick Hall returned a fumble 36 yards for a clinching score as the Seattle Seahawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 34-14 victory over the ...

Sports - ABC News - October 20

Stephen Bannon, Released From Prison, Says He Is ‘Empowered’

Mr. Bannon, the combative right-wing strategist, said if Trump’s vote totals on Election Day look like 2020, he should once again declare himself the winner.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Supreme Court Leans Toward Truck Driver Fired Over Drug Test

The driver, Douglas Horn, sued the maker of a product said to be free of THC under a federal racketeering law, saying he had suffered a business injury.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Hyundai Recalls Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Over Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Argentina’s Javier Milei fires foreign minister over pro-Cuba vote

President’s office says the country is ‘categorically opposed to the dictatorship’ in Havana

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Hezbollah fires missiles into Israel after IDF strikes in Lebanon, Blinken back in Israel

Hours before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv to try to revive stalled cease-fire negotiations, Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets into northern and central Israel. ...

Attackers set fire to the headquarters of a Bangladesh party that backed ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

Attackers have set fire to the headquarters of a Bangladesh party that supported the country's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Jalen Hurts couldn't fire back at Barack Obama's trash talk on golf course, due to provision of contract

Hurts isn't allowed to golf in his contract

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Simu Liu criticizes Canadian boba tea company over concerns of cultural appropriation

Actor Simu Liu blasted a pair of Quebec entrepreneurs last week who went on Canada’s version of “Shark Tank” to pitch a drink they say has “transformed” boba tea.

Taps May Soon Run Dry in South African Cities Housing 12 Million

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Middle East latest: Israel faces mounting criticism over attacks on UN peacekeepers

Israel is facing more criticism over attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

World - ABC News - October 14

'Sorry I have a German passport' - Tuchel hopes he can win over critics

Newly appointed England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he wants to make the nation's "dream come true" at the 2026 World Cup.

Here’s Why Critics Are Raising Eyebrows Over Sam Altman’s Iris-Scanning Crypto Project

The rebranded Worldcoin endeavor says its data collection efforts are about AI security. Critics aren’t so sure.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Adoptee deported from US over lack of citizenship criticizes South Korea, agency

Adam Crapser, an adoptee who was deported to South Korea in 2016 because his American parents never secured his citizenship, has delivered a scathing denunciation of the Korean government and his ...

World - ABC News - October 23

Beyoncé at Kamala Harris rally says ‘time for America to sing a new song’ – US politics live

Harris campaign says crowd of 30,000 is largest to date, while Trump is delayed for rally in swing-state Michigan. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied at 48% , according to a new poll by ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Amazon Is Facing Intense Criticism Over Its Return to Office Mandate. Here’s Where It Went Wrong

Amazon has a bigger problem than getting people back to the office.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

An Artist Signed Over His Career to Investors. Now He Wants It Back.

Bjarne Melgaard’s rise in the art world came with strings attached and an unusual contract with investors. Now he’s suing to regain control of his artwork.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Rodón emulates 'robot' Cole, steers Yanks' G1 win

After struggling to control his emotions in the ALDS, Carlos Rodón sought to emulate teammate Gerrit Cole's demeanor on the mound. On Monday, he nailed the imitation, pitching the Yankees to a win ...

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Liz Cheney urges conservatives to back Kamala Harris over abortion

Ex-Republican congresswoman, longtime abortion rights opponent, campaigns with vice-president in swing states. Liz Cheney, a former Republican congresswoman and longtime opponent of abortion ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Oaktree-backed bank under court administration over mafia-linked loans

Milan prosecutor says there is evidence of state-guaranteed loans given to businesses connected to organised crime

World - Financial Times - October 24

Joe Flacco will be Colts' starting QB 'going forward,' says Shane Steichen

Anthony Richardson has been demoted to No. 2 on the team's depth chart.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Harris gets Insane Clown Posse's endorsement

Vice President Harris has secured an endorsement from Violent J, one of two rappers in the hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse. "I want her to win because she’s a Democrat, and I love my mom,” Violent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

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