No more tickets for crossing against the light now that jaywalking is legal in NYC

‘Anticipatory obedience’: newspapers’ refusal to endorse shines light on billionaire owners’ motives

The Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post both declined to endorse a candidate – a sign of political media capture. When two American billionaires blocked the newspapers they own from endorsing ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Rescued diary in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in D-Day

The diary of a Chinese naval officer that was discovered in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in the D-Day landings at Normandy.

Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light – and TV – to Amazon villages

Their fuel resources have long been plundered by others, while national grids have failed to connect them. Now, solar panels could give more than electricity to Indigenous people. At dusk, Piyulaga ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Reeves’ Budget gives green light to HS2-Euston tunnel

Chancellor pledges to speed up private investment in redevelopment of central London station

World - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

Indians mark Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps

Millions of Indians are celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million earthen oil lamps at dusk on Wednesday on the banks of the river ...

World - ABC News - 5 hours ago

North Korea to blow up cross-border roads with the South, Seoul says

North Korea is getting ready to blow up roads that cross the heavily militarized border with South Korea, Seoul said Monday.

Walz: Trump 'crossed a line' with threat to use military on 'enemy from within'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic vice presidential nominee, said former President Trump “crossed a line” by saying he would use the National Guard or military to combat "the enemy ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

New York Liberty Fans Get Creative With Jerseys, Art and Cross Stitches

As their favorite team in the W.N.B.A. experiences a surge in popularity, fans are expressing their love creatively.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 16

FunPlus opens Studio Ellipsis to make cross-platform games in Lisbon

FunPlus, a Swiss company that has become one of the world’s largest independent game companies, has opened its new Studio Ellipsis in Lisbon.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

Baby dies after boat capsizes in attempted Channel crossing

French authorities say 65 people rescued after overloaded boat sinks off coast of Wissant. A baby died after a boat carrying people in the Channel towards Britain capsized off the French coast, ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Mysterious Switch Online Test Is Apparently An MMO, But Not Pokemon Or Animal Crossing

This is the internet, so it was inevitable that details would slip out about an upcoming Nintendo Switch Online playtest shrouded in secrecy . That's apparently happened before the event even goes ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Illegal border crossings fall to lowest level since 2020

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confirmed previous CBS News reports that illegal border crossings have reached the lowest point of Biden's presidency. CBS News national correspondent Omar ...

U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking traffic hits a record ahead of election

Trucking data shows that cross-border trade between Mexico and the U.S. has reached a record this year, with heavy cargo volumes headed to U.S. retailers.

Business - CNBC - October 23

DeSantis’s latest abortion move crosses another red line of public health

Putting the department in a position to actively block opposition to an abortion rights ballot amendment by having it issue cease and desist letters to media outlets running pro-choice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Did Falcons' Kyle Pitts cross the goal line on debatable touchdown call?

A very close call for Atlanta's Pitts as he appeared to ease up heading into the end zone.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Destruction of Lebanon-Syria border crossings in Israeli airstrikes creates difficulties

A stream of refugees fleeing Lebanon to Syria have been crossing a narrow makeshift bridge in the Qusair area of Syria’s Homs province since the official border crossing was put out of commission ...

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Announced, Arriving In December

Say goodbye to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and hello to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. Nintendo has revealed the offline-only continuation of the app, which will eschew the free-to-play ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Smuggler selling ‘fast track’ Channel crossing speaks to BBC undercover reporter

More migrants from Vietnam than any other nation are taking small boats to the UK.

Trump’s Use of Profanity Was Already Growing Before the MSG Rally

In former President Donald J. Trump’s third campaign for the White House, his speeches have grown coarser and coarser.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

'I would end small boat crossings in weeks' - Jenrick

Robert Jenrick speaks to BBC Radio Kent ahead of Saturday’s leadership contest result.

Betting buzz: Sports equinox sees bump for cross-sport parlays

Cross-sport parlays saw a significant increase on Monday night thanks to the "Sports Equinox" as all four major sports leagues played games in one day.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Phasmophobia Launches On Console, Patch Notes Include Thrills, Chills, And Cross-Play

Four years after its PC launch, Kinetic Games' spine-chilling multiplayer scarefest, Phasmophobia , has just arrived on console, allowing PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S owners to finally ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

The Papers: 'Prepare for higher taxes' and 'I legally punished' Sara

Some of Tuesday's papers lead on the chancellor's hint that business taxes will rise.

Claims Over Reporter's Relationship With RFK Jr. Surface in Legal Feud With Ex

The drama over a New York magazine reporter’s relationship with onetime presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is playing out in two different venues.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

UK calls for India to cooperate with Canada’s legal process as row deepens

Delhi expelled diplomats after Canadian police say they have evidence linking Indian agents to murder in Canada. Britain joined its Five Eyes intelligence partners on Wednesday in saying India’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

The U.K. Will Debate Legalizing Assisted Dying. Here’s What to Know.

A bill introduced in the House of Commons could legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, under strict conditions. A similar proposal was rejected in 2015.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo – and players are still suffering

Push and pull for public opinion between lawyers and rugby authorities rumbles on but where would we be if no one had taken action in the first place?. Four years ago, just after the Guardian had ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

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