Scholz opposes ban on far right Alternative for Germany

Lebanon’s PM says ceasefire deal a ‘fundamental step’ toward regional stability – Middle East crisis live

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Florida’s Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in Place

The defeat is a political victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, who had become the face of a well-funded opposition campaign.

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Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative

Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.

Tech - The New York Times - November 22

The perils in the search for the perfect GDP alternative

Statistical agencies trip up when they attempt to weigh the values of good and bad in society

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Hisense PX3-Pro Review: A Giant TV Alternative

This Dolby Vision–enabled laser projector is a cinematic solution for stylish living rooms.

Tech - Wired - November 11

How human composting offers alternatives to burial, cremation

Tom Harries, CEO and founder of Earth Funeral, explains the process of being turned into soil in about 30 days — and how your loved ones can then decide what to do with it.

Bluesky picking up steam as alternative to X

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Imperial Brands Upbeat on Outlook as Alternatives Continue to Grow

The tobacco manufacturer said it expected a strong fiscal 2025 on the back of continued revenue growth from tobacco alternatives such as vapes.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth

The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.

Tech - The New York Times - November 17

Tina is back: Investors say there is no alternative to US equities

Fund managers are finding it really hard to articulate a strong case to put money to work anywhere else

World - Financial Times - November 22

Democratic Governors Form a Group to Oppose the Trump Administration

The group’s leaders, Govs. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Jared Polis of Colorado, are ambitious Democrats likely to try to fill the party’s looming leadership void.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying

Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.

Scholz faces his ‘Biden moment’

German chancellor under pressure from own party to mirror US president and drop out of election race

World - Financial Times - November 21

Trump’s aspiration isn’t Nazi Germany, it’s feudal Germany

Trumpism is merely a cult of personality, and Trumpworld is an untidy amalgam of hero-worshippers, opportunists, zealots, grifters and closeted responsible politicians who publicly abase themselves ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

The west must outdo rival efforts to build an alternative financial system

Technological and geopolitical competition between democracies and autocracies are two sides of the same coin

World - Financial Times - November 3

Yankees Notes: Deadline on Aaron Boone's option, Gleyber Torres alternatives

Yankees GM Brian Cashman addresses the deadline for the club to pick up the option on manager Aaron Boone's contract for the 2025 MLB season and what options they have at second base with Gleyber ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Conservatives abandon Speaker Johnson challenger for alternative protest strategy

Hardline conservatives are abandoning their plan to nominate a challenger to Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) bid for the gavel during Wednesday's internal House GOP elections, opting for a different ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

How human composting is offering a new alternative to burial and cremation

Most people choose burial or cremation, but human composting is becoming a popular alternative. Tom Harries, CEO of Earth Funeral, explains how it works and why it's different.

Biden administration offers alternatives for Colorado River’s long-term operations

Biden administration officials on Wednesday announced several potential alternatives for the Colorado River's long-term management, as the expiration date for the current rules approaches. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

3 mortgage refinancing alternatives seniors should consider now

Seniors disappointed in their mortgage refinancing options may benefit from exploring these alternatives instead.

Denied long-term care insurance coverage? 5 alternatives to consider

If your long-term care insurance application was denied, don't panic. You still have plenty of options.

Wall Street sees ‘no alternative’ to U.S. stocks in 2025. Here’s why.

Large-cap U.S. stocks have outperformed virtually all comers over the past 15 years. According to some of the world’s largest investment banks, that is unlikely to change in 2025.

Business - MarketWatch - 13 hours ago

Thanksgiving throwbacks and alternate looks top Week 13 NFL threads

A handful of teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, will bring out the throwbacks during NFL's Week 13.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Chiefs, Texans to be featured in alternate 'Madden NFL' broadcast for December matchup

The airing will include player cards and game-like graphics

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What is Bluesky, the 'up-and-coming' social platform seen as X alternative

Bluesky, a new social platform garnering millions of users, is now competing with top networks like X and Truth Social. Jack Dorsey, a former CEO at Twitter, created the site in 2019 to be “a ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Co-leader of German Left party opposes sending Ukraine more weapons

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Sarah Smith: US braces as two starkly opposing visions clash

After a history-making year, a divided country will soon face the reality of elections: there has to be a winner.

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