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In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue
The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Lawmakers calls for extending telemedicine flexibilities, object to proposed DEA rule
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate are calling for COVID-era flexibilities on telemedicine services to be extended to ensure access to "necessary and life-saving ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Romania scrambles fighter jets after an unidentified object breaches its airspace
Romania has scrambled four of its fighter jets after an unidentified object breached its airspace in the country’s southeast near the Black Sea, according to Ministry of National DefenseWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
State Department on classified document leak, Israel's objectives in Lebanon
Deputy State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel briefed reporters as the FBI confirmed it is investigating a classified document leak related to Israel's plans to respond to Iran's missile ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
‘We have emotions too’: Climate scientists respond to attacks on objectivity
Researchers criticised and gaslighted after sharing fears with Guardian say acknowledging feelings is critical to their work. Climate scientists who were mocked and gaslighted after speaking up ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite objections from judge and jurors
Moore, 59, was killed on Friday evening as the state pursues a rapid spree of killings. South Carolina has executed a man on death row, despite widespread calls for his life to be spared, including ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Watch as crowd chant 'murderer' and throw objects at Spanish king
Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
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'Devastated' One Direction processing 'loss of our brother'
The star's former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Braves deal slugger Soler to Angels for Canning
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired outfielder Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in a trade for right-hander Griffin Canning.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
Braves reach 2-year, $13M deal with Bummer
The Braves agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with lefty Aaron Bummer and reached a revised three-year, $30 million deal with Reynaldo Lopez.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Ukrainians put on brave face after Trump’s victory
Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Republican’s ‘decisive leadership’ amid angst in Kyiv over how new US president will ‘end war’World - Financial Times - November 6 -
A's trade shortstop Allen to Braves for pitching prospect
The Athletics traded shortstop Nick Allen to the Atlanta Braves on Monday for right-handed pitching prospect Jared Johnson.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
If Civilization is falling apart, I might as well control it myself | Dominik Diamond
The invitation to EXplore, EXpand, EXploit and EXterminate that comes with the game’s unfortunately spelled sixth iteration is hard to resist, harder still to play. I am feeling anxious about the ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Diamonds rebound to avoid historic Silver Ferns clean sweep
Australia beat New Zealand 63-50 in game four of Constellation Cup World champs lose series 3-1 even as Sophie Garbin stars in Melbourne The Diamonds have roared back to clinch a consolation win ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue
Botswana is holding a national election and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays on for another five-year termWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
Diamond-rich Botswana’s ruling party loses power after 6 decades
Growing competition from synthetic stones hits southern African country’s economyWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Botswana must mend ties with ‘golden egg’ De Beers, new president says
Relations between African nation and diamond group frayed before Duma Boko’s electionWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Mysterious 300-carat diamond necklace fetches £3.8m in Geneva auction
Worn at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, the necklace has possible links to the downfall of Marie Antoinette. A mysterious diamond-laden necklace with possible links to a scandal that contributed ...World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago -
Mysterious diamond necklace linked to queen's demise sells for $4.8 million
The necklace containing around 300 carats of diamonds was bought by an unidentified woman who put in her bid over the phone, Sotheby's said.Top stories - CBS News - 3 hours ago -
Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette scandal sells for $4.8 million
A 300-carat necklace, whose diamonds have been linked to a scandal involving the last French queen Marie Antoinette, sold Wednesday for nearly $5 million at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva.Top stories - NBC News - 57 minutes ago -
Yahoo Sports AM: Happy Sports Equinox!
In today's edition: Happy Sports Equinox, "The Maryland Miracle," the Dodgers and Yankees both have history on their side, LeBron is actually insane, Top 13 plays of the weekend, and more.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Yahoo Sports AM: The election and college sports
In today's edition: How the election will impact the future of college sports, Chiefs win 14th straight, Flagg Day in Durham, Ovechkin's closing in on Gretzky, and more.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
The little airline that could — Lebanon's national carrier braves Israeli airstrikes
Since Israel began bombarding Beirut’s southern suburbs in its war against Hezbollah militants, Lebanon’s national air carrier has become a local icon simply by continuing to do its jobWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
Patriots, be brave: Don't waste your vote on a write-in like George Washington
We ask the men and women of our military to risk their lives to defend America. Is it so much for you to check a box?Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Central Asians edge into a brave new world on Russia’s doorstep
The region’s five states are increasingly standing up for themselves on matters of language, history and identityWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Braves trade DH/OF Jorge Soler to Angels for RHP Griffin Canning
Soler is in the middle of a three-year, $42 million contract he signed in February.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
A brave young woman’s daring act in Tehran exposes Western hypocrisy
Perhaps you haven’t heard her story yet. While we don’t know much, we do know the circumstances leading to her presumed death.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Jamie George’s message to England: we need to be brave and take Australia on
Captain rallies team to ‘go out and play with courage’ England are odds-on to beat struggling Wallabies Jamie George has called on his England side to have the bravery to stick to their guns ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Ex-Braves All-Star C Travis d'Arnaud agrees to sign with Angels
D'Arnaud joins the Angels after a five-year stint in Atlanta that included an All-Star bid in 2022.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday
