Pat Koch Thaler, Sister to a Famed Mayor, Chose to Die on a Saturday

Ms. Thaler, a former dean at N.Y.U., used her last interview to reminisce about her brother, Ed, and to publicize the alternatives to prolonging pain and suffering.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

My Sister Chose My Birthday for Her Scheduled C-Section. I’m Annoyed!

After five years of sharing birthdays with her nephew, a reader is bristling at her sister’s decision to create a perennial scheduling conflict just for fun.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi says QB Eli Holstein is medically cleared, expected to start against SMU Saturday

Holstein exited last week's game against Syracuse with an undisclosed injury

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

How to Not Die in Silicon Valley

Here’s what Silicon Valley’s moguls are doing to beat death.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Why Trump chose RFK Jr. for HHS secretary

President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary came following several other controversial choices for Cabinet members. Caitlin Huey-Burns ...

Politics - CBS News - 2 days ago

Lawrence's advice for Drake Maye is a sign of the times for Pats

Trevor Lawrence was the latest quarterback to tell Drake Maye to keep his head up after his Jaguars handed the Patriots a 32-16 loss in London.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Heat dedicate home court to beloved Pat Riley

Dwyane Wade, Goran Dragic, Mike Miller and Jamal Mashburn were among the ex-Heat players who returned to Miami on Wednesday night to watch the team's home court be renamed for their former coach, ...

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Jets flop again, vs. Pats: 'A moment of darkness'

The Jets dropped their fifth straight game, a demoralizing 25-22 loss to the Patriots on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, in what was one of the franchise's lowest points in recent memory.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Two brothers die in Ballymoney crash

Brothers Des and Sam Holmes were travelling in a car that was involved in a collision with a lorry.

The delicate task of granting the right to die

MPs will soon vote on whether the terminally ill can end their lives. The decision is fraught with logistical and ethical questions

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

A Soldier Chose a Radical Way to Publicize Troop Fatigue: He Deserted

Serhii Hnezdilov, a Ukrainian soldier, said he wanted to draw attention to the need to discharge worn-out soldiers and replace them with fresh conscripts.

World - The New York Times - October 19

Really going Dutch: why I chose The Hague and Delft over Amsterdam

Canals, architecture, art, an enviable cycling culture … There are lots of reasons to take a city break in the Netherlands, without needing to set foot in the overtouristed ‘other’ capital. We ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

You tell us: US voters chose Trump. Now what?

FT readers respond to the outcome of the US election

World - Financial Times - November 7

More than 60 die in Spanish floods

Worst European flooding since 2021 raises questions about how residents were alerted to forecasts of intense rain

World - Financial Times - October 30

Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia

Nearly all would raise their hands to go, ex-military defectors explain, owing to regime loyalty, promise of higher status and a glimpse of the outside world.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10

"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message

In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."

Ten Newborns Die in India Hospital Fire

The deadly episode was reportedly caused by a short circuit. Hospital fires are not uncommon in India, which lags in fire preparedness and building safety.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Scissor Sisters spill the beans on their comeback

The colourful pop band are reuniting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album.

Audi Reveals Sister Brand AUDI

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Belichick, Brady react to Mayo's candid comments after Pats-Jags

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick both gave an interesting perspective on Jerod Mayo calling the Patriots a "soft team" after Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Pats QB Maye clears protocol, will start vs. Titans

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has cleared the concussion protocol and will start Sunday's road game against the Titans.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

ESPN report finds new accountability for Pat Tillman's death

Tillman's friendly fire death has led to 20 years of trauma for his platoon.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Disaster strikes, but a photographer's prized Pat Tillman photo negative survives

Hurricane flooding wiped out photographer Gene Lower's belongings, but a cherished Pat Tillman photo survived.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Perry: Pats ‘got the better guy' with Drake Maye over Caleb Williams

If you ask Phil Perry, the Patriots' win over the Bears on Sunday was proof that Drake Maye is the right fit over No. 1 pick Caleb Williams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Bears waive OG Davis after late scratch vs. Pats

The Bears have released veteran guard Nate Davis, the team announced Wednesday, just three days after he was a late scratch for Sunday's loss to the Patriots.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Pats activate DT Barmore (blood clots) off IR

The Patriots have activated defensive tackle Christian Barmore to the 53-man roster for the first time since he was sidelined in late July after being diagnosed with blood clots.

Sports - ESPN - 21 hours ago

10/19: Saturday Morning

As early voting opens in Detroit, Harris, Trump campaign in the battleground state of Michigan; How chef Andrew Black is building a food empire.

10/26: Saturday Morning

Israel completes retaliatory strikes in Iran; Chef Michael Mina is showcasing foods from his heritage.

11/2: Saturday Morning

Harris and Trump campaign in battleground states in election's final stretch; Chef attracts diners from around the world with seasonal Scottish cuisine.

11/16: Saturday Morning

Trump moves quickly to announce picks for Cabinet, administration positions; Husband and wife restaurant owners share family recipes in new cookbook.

Mayor Eric Adams’s Crises Stir Hope for Delayed Street Projects

Mayor Eric Adams has stalled plans to build bus and bicycle lanes. With his leadership under threat, the projects’ supporters see an opening.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

A Wisconsin Mayor, a Former Republican, Endorses Harris

Shawn Reilly, the mayor of Waukesha, Wis., said he had never thrown his support behind a Democrat before.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Waukesha's mayor, a longtime Republican, endorses Harris

The mayor of Waukesha, Wis., a longtime Republican in a critical battleground state, endorsed Vice President Harris in November's presidential race, warning that former President Trump "poses a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Hundreds in Turkey protest the arrest and ouster of opposition mayor

Hundreds of people have gathered in Istanbul to protest against the arrest and removal from office of a mayor from Turkey’s main opposition party for alleged links to a banned Kurdish militant group

World - ABC News - October 31

Dutch Mayor condemns fan clashes as antisemitic

Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema condemned violence in the city on Thursday as "antisemitic hit-and-run squads" after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked during their team's Europa League game with Ajax.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Pomp and ceremony as Lord Mayor's Show wows crowds

New Lord Mayor Alastair King is among thousands to take part in the ancient procession.

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