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Soto, Burnes, Buehler, Fried among 136 who become free agents with 64 more awaiting pending options

Outfielder Juan Soto, pitchers Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler and Max Fried, first baseman Pete Alonso, third baseman Alex Bregman, outfielder Anthony Santander and shortstop Willy Adames were among ...

Sports - ABC News - October 31

MLB offseason key dates: Free agency begins, awards, Winter Meetings, Hall of Fame, spring training and more

With the World Series wrapped, the winter can truly begin

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

MLB free agency: Three things we learned Monday as Yankees, Braves, more make notable contract decisions

Monday was a busy day for Major League Baseball transactions

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Scott Boras talks free agency, Juan Soto, Alex Bregman and more at pun-filled press conference

Boras put on his usual show at the GM meetings Wednesday

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea

This is the latest round of countries to be added to China's ever-growing visa-free policy, designed to spur inbound tourism which has yet to rebound.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Five MLB free agents who just missed the top 50: Two former All-Stars, an ex-Yankee and more

Not all free agents are created equal, but that doesn't mean they're not valuable

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

MLB roundtable: Predicting landing spots for top free agents, including Corbin Burnes, Pete Alonso, more

As the 2024-25 offseason gets underway, let's play a guessing game

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MLB free agent tracker: Where will Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Roki Sasaki and more top talent sign?

The MLB offseason is here and there are players available to fit every team's needs

Sports - CBS Sports - 44 minutes ago

LVMH executive says it would be a mistake to offer more affordable products. Here’s why he’s right.

The comments come as the French luxury brand saw a 3% sales decline this quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Superstar Skills or Emotional Intelligence, Which Matters More for Team Performance? A Study of NBA Players Offers a Surprising Answer

An analysis of NBA teams’ performance offers a stark warning to any leader considering hiring a narcissistic superstar.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Middle East crisis live: protests in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister

Crowds reportedly clash with police outside Israeli prime minister’s home after he sacks Yoav Gallant. Al Jazeera reports that the death toll from an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

More than 60 arrests in Amsterdam after attacks on Israeli football fans – Middle East crisis live

City officials say supporters were attacked, abused and pelted with fireworks. Reuters reports that the Israeli military said on Friday that all Israel Defense Forces (IDF) personnel have been ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump’s win is a repudiation of elite condescension

For quite some time, elites have looked down on ordinary Americans.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Staff at U.S. Voting Machine Firms Prep for Doxxing, Misinformation and ‘Swatting’

In a highly polarized election season, employees of the companies that record ballot results get ready for intense harassment.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Workplaces prep for election clashes by canceling meetings, OK-ing remote work

As the 2024 presidential campaign reaches its feverish end, employers want staff coexisting peacefully and staying productive — even if the election results suck up attention and stoke emotions.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Q-School wrap: Five more first-stage sites finish with Taylor Funk, George Bryan among qualifiers

Here's everything you need to know as five first-stage sites for PGA Tour Q-School wrapped up on Friday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Native Americans want to see more action behind Biden apology for boarding schools

President Biden’s historic apology on Friday to Tribal Nations for the U.S. government's Native American boarding school policy has sparked celebration through the communities, along with some ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Ranking top 50 MLB free agents for 2025: Where Roki Sasaki fits alongside Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, more

The World Series is over and the offseason frenzy can begin

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 hours ago

MLB predictions, picks, best bets: NLCS Game 6 offers more high scoring for Dodgers, Mets, led by Mookie Betts

Will we continue to see offense in the NLCS?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Middle East crisis live: US warns Israel it will withhold arms funding if Gaza aid doesn’t improve

US state department confirms reports that secretary of state and defense secretary warned Israel . See all our Middle East coverage here Israeli military strikes killed at least 40 ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

England 'have elite manager' in Tuchel - Lineker

Match of the Day presenter and former national team captain Gary Lineker says England have an 'elite manager' in Thomas Tuchel. The German has been appointed England manager from 1 January 2025.

Pentagon Seeks Silicon Valley Elite to Join Reserves

A new Defense Department initiative would recruit top technical minds as part-time military officers.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Elite platforms for automotive

Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon Elite platforms for automotive applications at its Snapdragon Summit event today.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 22

Elite eight: Reintroducing the NBA's true title contenders

The goal for every team is to win a championship, but that doesn't mean every team is championship-ready. This group is. Here's the case for, and against, them winning it all.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

KD reaches scoring milestone, in elite company

Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 29,000 career points.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Meet the U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen

The U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen are trusted to drive lifeboats on the most challenging rescue missions. They train in some of the worst weather and on the highest seas in America.

A Murder at an Elite Hamptons Resort Ends an Artist’s Dream

The owner of a tile company funded Sabina Khorramdel’s life of travel and creation. After she was found slain, his body was discovered at his Pennsylvania home.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Hat-trick hero Gyokeres' rise from Brighton reject to Sporting star

Viktor Gyokeres' hat-trick against Manchester City took him to 66 goals in 67 games for Sporting, but will he follow Ruben Amorim out of Lisbon?

Voters to Elites: Do You See Me Now?

Donald Trump is a monstrous narcissist, but there’s something off about an educated class that looks in the mirror of society and sees only itself.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The myth of the ‘working class' voter

The 2024 presidential race is focusing on the working-class voters, but the government's Current Population Survey data shows that the definition of this group is complex and often contradictory, ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Why Chelsea vs. Man United is poised to entertain; Atlanta preps for Messi & Co.

A Chelsea side on the rise take on Manchester United, while Inter Miami look to seal their spot in MLS semis.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Jets prepping for owner Woody Johnson to once again take political post with Trump administration

Johnson served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom during the first Trump administration

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 hours ago

US banks ride ‘soft landing’ high

JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo beat forecasts as consumers prove more resilient than feared

World - Financial Times - October 14

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