Rugby’s ‘escort’ crackdown prompts disgruntled Borthwick to change tack

A fast-moving brush fire prompted evacuations in Oakland Hills, California

A large brush fire threatened homes in the Oakland hills in California and sparked evacuations of hundreds of residents amid extremely dry and gusty conditions.

US firm’s Russia work prompts Congress to demand stricter sanctions

Letter to Biden administration warns SLB is helping finance ‘barbaric invasion’ of Ukraine

World - Financial Times - October 19

2 dead, hundreds rescued in 'dangerous' New Mexico flash flooding

Roswell, New Mexico, experienced an overnight Flash Flood Emergency into Sunday morning, the National Weather Service reported.

Liam Payne's death prompts music industry soul searching

Is duty of care to musicians, particularly young artists, being addressed in the music industry?

Colorado Avalanche Goalie Woes Prompt NHL Trade Rumors

Multiple intriguing NHL goalies came up in trade speculation while the Colorado Avalanche continue to struggle with netminding early in the campaign.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Abortion-related ads in Nebraska prompt tension between health department and doctors

Two abortion measures are on the Nebraska ballot. Its health department issued an alert suggesting that ads about Nebraska's abortion law had created “confusion.”

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Estée Lauder shares plunge as China sales slump prompts dividend cut

Beauty group’s stock drops 25% after guidance withdrawn for rest of year

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral.

Spain's deadly floods prompt government to send 10,000 soldiers, police

So far, 205 bodies have been recovered after the floods in Spain. Volunteers are helping clean up thick mud that is covering streets and businesses.

World - CBS News - November 2

The presidential election is prompting some Americans to 'doom spend,' report finds

Some Americans are "doom spending" as a coping mechanism for worries about the presidential election and inflation, according to a new survey.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations

Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Thousands told to evacuate as fast-moving Mountain Fire explodes in Southern California

Over 130 homes have been destroyed in a wind-fueled wildfire in Southern California that has grown to over 20,000 acres, officials said Thursday as firefighters continued to try to control the ...

Trump’s Win Prompts Spike in Demand for Lobbyists With Ties to the President-Elect

Corporations and foreign governments are offering to pay steep prices for help dealing with the unpredictable president-elect.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Antisemitic Attacks Prompt Emergency Flights for Israeli Soccer Fans

Dutch and Israeli officials said the fans had been attacked in Amsterdam after tensions flared around an Israeli team’s visit.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

More women seek testosterone therapy, prompted by influencers, doctors say

On a Reddit community for users to discuss menopause, there are countless posts of women suggesting the drug could help improve energy and sex drive.

England fans ‘treated like animals’ in Greece, prompting investigations

Fans say police used shields and tear gas outside stadium Inadequate turnstile operation said to have led to issues The Football Association and the Football Supporters’ Association have ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

It’s time for England to fully unveil the house Steve Borthwick has built | Ugo Monye

After potential shown on summer tour, England start four-Test home series with every reason for excitement. England stand on the verge of a thrilling month of Test rugby. The traditional big three ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Borthwick insists his England setup is different amid claims over Jones era

Danny Care accused Jones regime of being ‘a dictatorship’ Borthwick hails ‘step forward’ in players sharing opinions Steve Borthwick has insisted he has nothing to hide about his England setup ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Vietnamese real estate tycoon sentenced to life for billions in fraud in government graft crackdown

A Vietnamese real estate tycoon has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining property worth billions of dollars and sentenced to life in prison in a case that has been a centerpiece of the ...

World - ABC News - October 17

As the West watches Xi-Putin meetings, China touts crackdown on military goods to Russia

Beijing has walked a diplomatic tightrope throughout the Russia-Ukraine war.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Greek police seize large cache of explosives and arrest 5 in organized crime crackdown

Police in Greece have seized large quantities of explosives and firearms following multiple raids in Athens to dismantle an criminal weapons distribution network

World - ABC News - November 5

Texas judge temporarily pauses Robert Roberson's execution

A Texas judge Thursday temporarily halted the execution of a man who was convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Robert Roberson would have been the first person in the U.S. ...

Why Robert Roberson didn't testify at Texas hearing

Robert Roberson's lawyers explained why the death row inmate didn't testify at the Texas committee hearing set after his execution was paused. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has more.

Roberts names Flaherty Dodgers' Game 1 starter

Jack Flaherty will start for the Dodgers in the World Series opener against the New York Yankees, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday, and the veteran right-hander will be ...

Sports - ESPN - October 22

'No possibility' Ohtani pitches in WS, Roberts says

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ruled out the possibility that Shohei Ohtani will pitch against the Yankees in the World Series.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft Are Living in the Past

In recent weeks, Belichick and Kraft have presented themselves as a couple of needy and insecure men, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Conservatives in furor over Julia Roberts ad

A new Harris-Walz campaign ad voiced by actor Julia Roberts encourages women to vote for Vice President Harris in the presidential election, even if their husbands are backing former President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

How Dave Roberts joined an elite -- Hall of Fame-worthy -- club of managers

With a masterful October, Roberts forever quieted his critics and might have sealed his place in the Hall of Fame.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Robert Jenrick: In a hurry to fix the Tory brand

A profile of the former immigration minister battling with Kemi Badenoch to be the next Tory leader.

German Chancellor Scholz signals concessions on timing of confidence vote

Bringing the ballot forward would pave the way for snap elections in January

World - Financial Times - November 8

Robert Shrimsley: can you BBC Verify that for me?

Is the Beeb being self righteous again? Or offering us a model for reinforcing our own cred when others doubt it?

Business - Financial Times - November 8

First Nations Championship rugby finals to be hosted in London then Qatar

United States could stage event in 2030 Twelve nations to play series of playoffs Rugby union’s powerbrokers have reached a staging agreement for the Nations Championship that will mean the ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

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