Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat Bottomed Paper Bag

Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag

She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

What Trump’s Win Could Mean for Climate Innovation, Renewable Energy, and More

Here’s what experts think may be on the chopping block—and what might endure.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people

Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.

Two more LA Times editorial board members resign after the paper withholds a Harris endorsement

Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper’s owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president

Entertainment - ABC News - October 25

Don’t Overlook This Sales-Growth Superpower

Inc.’s editor-in-chief reveals the channel that powers many of the fastest-growing companies in America.

Business - Inc. - October 25

The candidates’ closing campaign messages could not be more different | Margaret Sullivan

There is hateful rhetoric and threats of retribution from one side, and messages of inclusion and good will from the other. In recent days, the Republican nominee for president of the United States ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

The NBA's most underrated star? Cleveland's Darius Garland again proving he's among game's elite

The Cavs guard is reminding observers and opponents alike that they overlook him at their own risk.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

US health officials identify more E. coli cases linked to McDonald's and inspect an onion grower in Washington

Health - ABC News - October 30

Bishop says more C of E senior clergy may need to resign over abuse scandal

Julie Conalty, bishop of Birkenhead, welcomes resignation of Justin Welby but says institutional changes needed. A bishop and a cabinet minister have said more senior clergy in the Church of ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

McDonald's to invest more than $100 million to speed up recovery after E. coli outbreak

This week, the company completed the return of Quarter Pounder burgers, with slivered onions, to all restaurant menus nationwide.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Time is a flat circle — active vs passive edition

Nothing ever really changes

World - Financial Times - November 4

Democrats' election abortion strategy falls flat

Democrats’ strategy of tying former President Trump and Republicans to abortion bans across the country appeared to fall flat with voters on Tuesday. Democrats saw major victories on the issue in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Governments should crowdsource defence innovation

Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national security

World - Financial Times - October 23

The ‘Relevant Experience Trap’ Stifles Innovation

Challenge your orthodoxies to avoid the ‘Rinse, Lather, Repeat’ Syndrome.

Business - Inc. - October 24

6 Ways to Spark Creativity and Innovation

It’s possible to coax inspiration, rather than waiting for it to strike.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Affirm beats on top and bottom lines

Affirm beats on earnings and revenue in fiscal first quarter.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Bottom 10: Lost weekend in Florida

Miami suffering its first loss of the season ended up setting the tone for the entire Sunshine State.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan

Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Young workers see opportunity in blue-collar jobs. Some overlook the pitfalls.

Elevated college costs and a tough job market for entry-level professionals have some questioning the value of a college degree and the white-collar work that it typically leads to.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

The Favorite Was Overlooked for Soccer’s Biggest Prize. His Team Was Furious.

Vinicius Junior was expected to win the Ballon d’Or.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

German paper industry denies claims paper shortage could hinder election

Head of electoral commission had said timing of early election could be affected by shortage of paper to print ballots. Paper industry bosses in Germany have hit back at claims by the national ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Mattel Braces for Flat Toy Sales Ahead of Holiday Season

Mattel, the company behind Barbie doesn’t anticipate a high holiday sales season this year.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

Alexander Isak’s header for Newcastle deals flat Arsenal another title blow

Declan Rice headed down the tunnel shaking his head and muttering to himself. Arsenal had just forfeited precious ground in the title race, Mikel Arteta looked incapable of smiling again and Rice ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

The Papers: 'You're rehired' and 'Well, this is awkward!'

One man dominates all of Thursday's front pages after Donald Trump's presidential election win.

The Papers: 'Putin's nuke threat' and 'Farmageddon!'

Wednesday's headlines are led by growing fears over Russia's nuclear threat and the farmers' protests.

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

5 Innovative Companies Fighting Climate Change

These companies are solving big problems facing the planet.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

European auto industry turns to China for innovation insights

World - Yahoo News - 9 hours ago

Bottom 10: Texas gets a little on the trashy side

The Bottom 10 reminds Texas, whose fans finally got rowdy at DKR, that throwing things is never the answer.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

'I need to go to team at bottom of table in England'

Jose Mourinho says he wants to manage a team at the bottom of the table in England when he leaves Fenerbahce so he "does not play in Uefa competition".

Bottom 10: Clemson and its fans thrown for a loss

Falling to Louisville -- and some unsportsmanlike conduct from the stands -- lands the Tigers on our list.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

As a Sudanese Australian, it is heartbreaking to see the devastating war in my homeland overlooked | Sara Sinada

The plight of refugees from Sudan may not be dominating the headlines, but it is the largest displacement crisis in the world. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

The Papers: Reeves 'risks hurting pensioners' and shoplifting 'crisis'

Warnings ahead of Rachel Reeves' first Budget, and the soaring cost of theft from shops, lead the papers.

The Papers: Labour suspends MP and a hot Halloween ahead

An alleged altercation involving Mike Amesbury leads many papers.

The Papers on the Budget: 'Spending power' and 'nightmare on Downing Street'

Reactions to the Budget, which saw large rises in both tax and public spending, lead the papers.

The Papers: 'Labour challenges Badenoch' and 'Lopez backs Harris'

A variety of stories appear in this Sunday's papers, featuring the Royal Family and Kemi Badenoch.

PS5 Pro Review - Powerful On Paper, Ordinary In Action

When the PlayStation 5 debuted in November 2020, Sony made a compelling case for picking one up. In addition to simply being a shiny new console, the value proposition it presented was largely in ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

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