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Polio cases surge in Pakistan
Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Pakistan spinners show England’s fallibility and fatalism with the bat
Perhaps for the first time under Brendon McCullum, belief slightly drained away during moonshot run chase in Multan. It was a pretty good week for fans outside of cricket’s so-called Big Three. In ...6 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Chris Hoy has ‘two to four years’ left to live after terminal cancer diagnosis
Six-time Olympic cycling gold medallist, 48, says he has stage 4 cancer which has metastasised from his prostate. Chris Hoy, the six-time Olympic gold medallist, has disclosed he has “two to four ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
American author Joy Williams: ‘The comfy story has got to change’
The novelist and short story writer on her new book about Azrael, the angel of death, her encounters with Raymond Carver and Richard Yates, and why fiction should be uncanny. Joy Williams, 80, has ...October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy
A bipartisan majority of Americans believe the government is uncaring and unresponsive, and polls suggest that bipartisan solutions on the biggest issues of our time are right in front of our eyes, ...October 19 -
Business - MarketWatch
Don’t be grumpy about taking RMDs — you’ve got lots of options
What you do with required minimum distributions depends on your eventual plans for that money.October 19 -
World - The Guardian
‘No complaints’: England’s McCullum unfazed by Pakistan’s pitch tactic
Hosts opted to re-use pitch in Multan after first Test loss PCB wants turning surface for Rawalpindi decider Brendon McCullum may believe that only Superman could have saved England from defeat ...October 19 -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Maya Rudolph’s Impression of Kamala Harris Has Changed
As Ms. Harris rose to center stage, the actor playing her on “S.N.L.” modified her approach, turning the vice president into a no-nonsense boss, surrounded by dopey men.October 19 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Georgia OL Tate Ratledge expected to be 'emergency option' in No. 5 Bulldogs game against No. 1 Texas
The Georgia star OL has missed the last few weeks after undergoing tightrope surgery on his ankleOctober 18 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Virginia coaching candidates: Ron Sanchez named interim coach for 2024-25, search begins to replace Bennett
Sanchez and Liberty's Ritchie McKay are among those who could be considered for the permanent jobOctober 18 -
Top stories - ABC News
Harris revives message around democracy as Trump escalates rhetoric. Will it work?
Kamala Harris shunted Joe Biden's messaging on democracy when she took over as Democrats' nominee, but now she's reviving attacks amid Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric.October 18 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Liverpool vs. Chelsea headlines the return of club soccer; NWSL playoff hunt has two spots left
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI, mixed results from Mauricio Pochettino's first USMNT window in chargeOctober 18 -
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Pakistan pitch plan a compliment to England
England should be flattered by Pakistan's pitch plan, but the second Test wasn't only decided at the toss, says Stephan Shemilt.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas
Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties. These are not easy days for supporters of American democracy. But what twists my ...October 18 -
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Pakistan want turning pitch again for decider - Masood
Pakistan captain Shan Masood says he wants another spinning pitch for the third Test against England in Rawalpindi after such a surface helped his side set up a series decider.October 18 -
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Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.October 18 -
World - Financial Times
Labour discovers price of freebies in our democracy
Journalists are right to raise questions over Starmer’s Taylor Swift meeting and acceptances from donorsOctober 18 -
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England spun to defeat in second Pakistan Test
England are spun out by Pakistan to lose the second Test by 152 runs, setting up a series decider in Rawalpindi next week.October 18 -
Politics - The Hill
The entanglement myth: The US has options to stay out of an Israel-Iran conflict
To prevent the U.S. from entanglement in an Israeli-Iranian fight, the Biden administration could use its influence, through sanctions and denial of military assistance, to limit Israel’s ...October 17 -
World - The New York Times
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.October 17 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Mekhi Becton aware he's an option for Eagles at LT in wake of Jordan Mailata injury; why it won't be this week
The Eagles could move Becton to LT as Mailata recoversOctober 17 -
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'We know Pakistan can crumble' - centurion Duckett
England opener Ben Duckett says Pakistan can "crumble" and are under "pressure", despite the home side ending day two of the second Test in the stronger position.October 16 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Yankees vs. Guardians ALCS has been sloppy, but Cleveland's mistakes have loomed larger through two games
The Guardians are finding ways to beat themselves so far in the American League Championship SeriesOctober 16 -
World - The Guardian
England’s Ben Duckett hits ton before Pakistan’s Sajid Khan triggers collapse
Second Test, day two: Pakistan 366, England 239-6 Duckett’s 114 was not enough against Pakistan’s attack Sajid Khan is a player who demands attention, a character whose moustache, however ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day two – live
Cook latest England player inducted to ICC hall of fame Read our cricket newsletter, The Spin | And mail Daniel 91st over: Pakistan 259-5 (Rizwan 37, Salman 5) Carse has one slip, a gully ...October 16 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Fantasy Football Week 7 Tight End Preview: Streaming options, numbers to know, and more
Everything you need to know about tight end in Week 7October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Fantasy Football Week 7 Quarterback Preview: Streaming options, DFS plays, matchups that matter, and more
Everything you need to know about quarterback in Week 7October 15 -
Tech - GameSpot
Diablo 4 - New Difficulty Options Explained For Season 6 And Vessel Of Hatred
Diablo 4 Season 6 has arrived alongside the first major expansion, Vessel of Hatred. This new season features a ton of changes and new content, some exclusive to the DLC and some not, with one of ...October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Fantasy Football Week 7 Waiver Wire: Aaron Rodgers among top options after Davante Adams trade
Here's who you should be targeting heading into Week 7October 15 -
Sports - ESPN
Waiver wire: WR options if Marvin Harrison Jr. misses time
Highlighting the players fantasy managers should consider adding off the waiver wire for Week 7.October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Aidan Hutchinson injury: Lions' Super Bowl chances halved but would rebound with these three trade options
With Hutchinson out four to six months with a broken tibia and fibula, the SportsLine Projection Model updates its Lions outlookOctober 14 -
Sports - ABC News
'Shocker' has Cowboys at crossroads as Jerry Jones says he isn't considering a coaching change
Jerry Jones says he isn’t considering a coaching changeOctober 14 -
Politics - The Hill
The United Nations is on the verge of irrelevance
There are two unpalatable truths about the U.N.October 14 -
World - ABC News
Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the worldOctober 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Stokes and Potts return for second Test in Pakistan
Captain Ben Stokes is fit to play in the second Test against Pakistan in Multan, coming in alongside pace bowler Matthew Potts.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14