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Scotland's islanders bid fond farewell to much-loved ship
Memories of a much-loved CalMac ship now retired after 39 years of service off Scotland's west coast.Top stories - BBC News - 5 hours ago -
Letters to Sports: A fond farewell to John Robinson
Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on the passing of John Robinson, the Rams and Chargers, plus USC and UCLA football.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Relief mixed with sadness as New Zealand bids farewell to ‘hated’ giant hand sculpture Quasi
Wellington gallery says Ronnie van Hout’s Quasi statue ‘was hated by the people but turned out to be a great tragic-romantic hero’. It heads to Australia next. A giant sculpture of a hand with a ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
They Love John Fluevog Shoes So Much They Married at One of His Stores
Amber Walker and Ron Dutt held a surprise wedding during the “Flummunity Fest,” a fan-driven gathering for admirers of the designer.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1 -
The price of love: how much does dating cost – and who pays the bill?
From subscribing to apps to who should foot the cost of nights out, it’s worth getting your finances right. Putting yourself out there always comes at a cost: you have to be vulnerable, open ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Cuba Faces Hurricane Oscar After Nationwide Blackout. How Much Can the Island Endure?
The repeated failure of the power grid and a hurricane that has swamped the island’s eastern end has many Cubans fed up, posing a challenge to the Communist government.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
The pet I’ll never forget: Shirley the much-loved dog, who couldn’t stop chasing fishermen
She was the result of a ‘street accident’ and was an adorable puppy who saw me through a lot – from my son leaving home to the end of my marriage. My family had always wanted a dog. We had tried ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
White noise: why hatred of Donald Trump fuels his success as much as his supporters’ love | Ed Coper
A network of organised disinformation sows doubt, kills policy reform and keep us at odds as we debate Trump-mania. Historians will long scratch their heads that a Republican candidate who – ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
‘I met the actor I replaced at a party!’ From Friends to Paddington, the tricky art of taking over a much-loved character
Sally Hawkins being replaced in the Peruvian bear’s latest romp is nothing new: from Ross’s wife-switch in Friends to Dallas’s short-lived Miss Ellie stand-in, recasting can cause confusion – and ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
New Zealand airport puts three-minute cap on farewell hugs
A New Zealand airport is capping the time people can spend hugging goodbye in the car drop-off zone. CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil has more.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Harris wins Rhode Island
Vice President Harris has won Rhode Island, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Her victory does not come as a surprise in the deep blue New England state, where she had a 98 percent ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Biden’s home town says farewell to ‘Scranton Joe’: ‘We were very proud of him’
The deep connection between Joe Biden and this scrappy city is everywhere, from Biden Way to a life-size cutout at Hank’s Hoagies. There’s the President Joseph R Biden Jr Expressway that winds off ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Rúben Amorim reluctantly takes centre stage after farewell gift to Sporting fans | Simon Burnton
The incoming Manchester United manager delivered a Champions League rout of Manchester City on an emotional night. After the final whistle Rúben Amorim trudged on to the pitch clutching his gilet, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Shipping containers are turning Islamabad into ‘Containeristan’
Steel containers used to stop political demonstrations are an eyesore in Pakistan’s verdant capital cityWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Frasers Won't Make Bid for Mulberry
The U.K. online fashion retailer has ended a near monthlong battle to take control of the British luxury brand.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Monkey Island Fans Create Their Own Game, The Booze of Monkey Island
Although Ron Gilbert came back to the Monkey Island franchise with Return To Monkey Island in 2022, it's unclear when or if the series will ever get another official sequel. But that hasn't ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Our future lies in floating islands
Reducing overall methane emissions is the best lever we have for reducing near-term warming. Aquatic methane could be the best lever for reducing overall methane emissions; it’s time to pull that ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
13 Scary Islanders Facts On Halloween
The Islanders' numbers aren't pretty through the first 10 games of the season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Tuipulotu to captain Scotland & brother also called up
Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland in the autumn Tests while his brother Mosese has been called up for the first time.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Scotland remembers the fallen on Armistice Day
Scotland fell silent at 11:00 to commemorate those who died in conflicts around the world.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
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Huge Australian 'fiasco' ship to be mothballed in Edinburgh
Newly-built Spirit of Tasmania is too large to fit the port facilities in Tasmania, so will be stored at Port of Leith.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
In Finland, Building One of the World’s Largest Cruise Ships
In a Finnish shipyard, the 250,800-ton sister of Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is in the final stages of construction. We got an inside look.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
Hoka Coupon Code: Free Shipping in November 2024
Enjoy free expedited shipping on your first order with this Hoka coupon code at checkout and up to 30% off shoes with verified coupons from WIRED.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
Why Trump’s tariffs won’t necessarily sink shipping
The US is a sizeable, rather than giant, tassel in the global trade tapestryWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Kylie: Tension II review – more of the same is much, much less
(BMG) Kylie Minogue’s follow-up to 2023’s euphoric Tension – and smash hit Padam Padam – fluctuates between sparkle and self-doubt, generic pap and two stone-cold bangers. It is impossibly easy to ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Expert on how much is too much in presidential campaign spending
Vice President Harris leads in fundraising, topping a billion dollars, while many Americans support limits on campaign spending. Daniel Weiner, director of elections and government at the Brennan ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Lucy Letby loses bid to appeal against conviction
The former nurse's bid to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby is dismissed.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Buzz Aldrin endorses Trump reelection bid
Buzz Aldrin, the second man to ever walk on the Moon, endorsed former President’s Trump reelection bid on Wednesday. Aldrin said in his official endorsement that the U.S. is facing “difficult ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Burberry Lifted by Report of Potential Moncler Bid
Shares in Burberry jumped on a report that Moncler could be considering a bid for the U.K. fashion group, which is currently pursuing a turnaround.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wins reelection bid
Gov. Spencer Cox (R) has won Utah's gubernatorial race over state Rep. Brian King (D), according to a projection from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. The incumbent's general election victory follows ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Tim Scott officially launches bid to run NRSC
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) officially rolled out his bid to run the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) on Friday, a move that would put him at the helm of the party’s midterm efforts to ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Wrexham end winless run to boost promotion bid
Wrexham earned a 1-0 victory over Mansfield Town on Saturday as they continue their promotion bid in League One.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Berlin officially launches bid to host NFL games
Berlin's city government has officially launched its bid campaign on Tuesday to host NFL games over a five-year period beginning as early as next year.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
A Door Is Unlocked, and 43 Monkeys Make a Bid for Freedom
Dozens of rhesus macaques escaped a research facility in South Carolina. They’re still on the lam.Health - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
BBVA bid for Sabadell dealt blow by antitrust watchdog
Spain’s CNMC will submit €11bn hostile takeover to a more rigorous ‘phase 2’ reviewWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth
The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago
