Part Time Farmers, Part Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise

Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise

The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Premiums for Medicare Part B to rise in 2025: What to know

Those with Medicare can expect Part B monthly premiums to rise in 2025.

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Chinese state television lionises Xi Jinping’s father in 39-part serialised drama

The historical series, Time in the Northwest, chronicles the life of Xi Zhongxun from peasant roots to Communist revolutionary in China. Xi Jinping’s father is the subject of a rousing new ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

National insurance rise will hit lower-wage parts of UK economy hardest, study shows

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Business - Financial Times - October 31

'We shouldn't need to face racist attacks in 2024'

The organisation Love Music Hate Racism is set to relaunch across the country including Coventry.

Matt Rempe Heads To AHL As Fighting Drops, And It's The Star Players Who Might Not Be Happy: 'It's An Entertaining Part Of The Game'

Fighting in the NHL has been trending down for the past two seasons, but players spoke about the advantages of having a tough guy on their squad.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

To the stars vowing to flee Trump’s America: maybe your excruciating endorsements were part of the problem | Marina Hyde

The cringeworthy campaign for Harris made it clear – voters aren’t simply going to do what mega-rich celebrities tell them to. I wish celebrities would learn the art of the French exit. But they ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Ex-NBA stars Carter, McGrady part of group seeking to buy stake in Buffalo Bills, AP source says

Former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are part of a group being considered by the NFL to purchase a non-controlling minority stake in the Buffalo Bills

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

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Peter Ames Carlin writes a cultural history of the rock bank in “The Name of This Band is R

Entertainment - ABC News - November 5

There Will Always Be a Trump. That’s Only Part of the Problem.

The question is how to keep him — and those like him — in check.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Canada: Spying part of 'unacceptable culture'

The Canadian Soccer Association says an independent review confirmed the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated misstep.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Deschamps: Mbappé struggles part 'psychological'

France coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday that there are both physical and psychological reasons for Kylian Mbappé's rough patch of form.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Chinese factory activity expands for first time in six months

Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus focused on struggling local governments next week

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Chinese EV maker BYD's quarterly sales overtook Tesla's for the first time

The milestone comes amid tough competition in China, the world's largest auto market, as well as higher tariffs on imports of Chinese EVs into the EU.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Watch Little Rock Trojans vs. Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Little Rock vs. Arkansas Baptist basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day

The deluge flooded streets, breached rivers and destroyed crops along the Mediterranean coast. There could be more rain still to come.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues

At least 95 people have died and more are missing after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.

Halloween forecasts predict record temperatures in parts of the U.S.

East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New ...

Burrow: Sideline scowls part of being a leader

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow noted Tuesday that his nonverbal expressions are part of his growth as a leader.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

’Til Death (and Maybe Not Even Then) Do They Part

Brandon Hupp and Lyle Shearer found kindred spirits in each other. What could be more fitting than a wedding on Halloween?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

Rivian Maintains Profitability Target Despite Part Shortage

The carmaker said a part shortage in the third quarter hampered factory production, but it is still on track to report its first gross profit by year-end.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

How Sheeran played part in Ipswich's 'massive day'

Ed Sheeran plays his part as the Ipswich fan, sponsor and minority shareholder watches his local team's first Premier League win in 22 years.

Book excerpt: "Cher: The Memoir – Part One"

In the first volume of the singer-actress' memoirs, Cher recounts attending, at age 11, an event that would change the direction of her life: an Elvis Presley concert.

Gavin Newsom Looks the Part as Democrats Seek Savior

Old photos of the California governor (and navy-suit enthusiast) are being widely shared as bruised Democrats seek a savior.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 14

Trump says Dimon won’t be part of administration

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon won’t join President-elect Trump’s administration and will remain leading the bank. “I respect Jamie Dimon, of JPMorgan Chase, greatly, but he will not be invited to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

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