Stanford coach Kate Paye, Tara VanDerveer's successor, not lowering expectations despite Kiki Iriafen's exit

Canary Black review – Kate Beckinsale kicks impeccably chic ass in gender-flipped Taken

Unaware he’s married to a spy, Beckinsale’s husband is kidnapped – cue the baddies demanding a secret file, fancy action sequences, lots of gunshots and a nice trenchcoat. French director Pierre ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Babooshkas rejoice! Kate Bush is every woman’s teenage soul – which is why men don’t get her | Barbara Ellen

Only female fans can truly appreciate the singer’s allure, and the thrill that talk of a new album brings. Rejoice, for Kate Bush has risen again. Heart-popping excitement (my own, and maybe yours ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Kate Douglass crushes her own world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Kate Douglass broke the short course 200m breaststroke world record for the second consecutive Thursday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Russia’s shadow fleet grows despite western crackdown

Moscow’s capacity to transport oil on old underinsured ships has increased by 70% since last year, says report

World - Financial Times - October 14

Clase 'surprised' by woes, confident despite loss

Star Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has now given up six hits and four runs in his past two postseason appearances, this after posting a 0.61 ERA during the regular season.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Despite Israeli Bombs and Assassinations, Hezbollah Keeps Fighting

Extensive Israeli attacks have blown up Hezbollah munitions and killed many fighters and leaders, but the Lebanese militia is far from incapacitated, analysts say.

World - The New York Times - October 19

Despite signals the U.S. economy is strong, voters are wary

Wall Street has seen six straight weeks of gains and with unemployment near a 50-year low, there are signs the economy is strong. However, the cost of everyday essentials is still a top-of-mind ...

Slot questions referee calls despite Liverpool win

Arne Slot has suggested referee John Brooks wanted to prove he would not be intimidated by the Anfield crowd during Liverpool's 2-1 win over Chelsea.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Ancelotti backs Bellingham despite goal drought

Carlo Ancelotti has defended Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid form, saying the work he's doing for the team this season is "more important" than scoring goals.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Paterson inquests go on despite refusal to attend

Inquests are being heard in Birmingham into the deaths of 62 of the jailed surgeon's patients.

‘Everyone will feel some pain’: growth perils of French budget

Michel Barnier’s new government walks tightrope in a fragile economic climate

World - Financial Times - October 23

Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'

Britain's Emma Raducanu pulls out of a fifth tournament in a row, the Hong Kong Open, after spraining ligaments in her foot.

World Opens to the Taliban Despite Their Shredding of Women’s Rights

Taliban officials have scored a series of diplomatic victories this year that have started a subtle shift toward normalizing their government.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Hermes Sales Rise 11% Despite Luxury Slowdown

Hermes reported a rise in sales for the third quarter but looking ahead, it cautioned about global economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainties.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Brambles Reaffirms Guidance Despite Stalling U.S. Volumes

The pallet maker said it affirmed guidance despite lower September-quarter demand from existing U.S. customers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Lithium Mine Approved Despite Possibility of Wildflower Extinction

Lithium-ion batteries are needed for clean energy, but may ironically threaten plant life in the mining process.

Business - Inc. - October 24

England beat South Africa despite defensive errors

Watch highlights as England bounce back after Germany loss with a 2-1 win against South Africa in Coventry.

Aker Solutions Upbeat Despite Profit Miss

Aker Solutions reported below-forecast third-quarter results but said its outlook remained positive with high tender activity.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Trump is favored to win, despite his campaign

If Kamala Harris and the Democrats were ever thinking beating Trump would be easy, they were gaslighting themselves.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Cop16 ends in disarray and indecision despite biodiversity breakthroughs

Conservation summit agrees global levy on drugs from nature’s genetics and stronger indigenous representation, but developing nations furious at unmet funding promises. A global summit on halting ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

No Gold Gloves for the Phillies despite having 4 finalists

The Phillies had four finalists for National League Gold Glove awards but were shut out Sunday night when recipients were announced.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Confusion as Peterborough awarded corner despite appearing to score

Watch the moment Peterborough United are awarded a corner despite appearing to have scored an equaliser against Newport County in the FA Cup first round.

Primark owner profits jump despite summer washout

It said clothes sales in the UK and Ireland grew despite dampened demand for beach and swimwear.

Voting Landscape Becomes More Fraught as Election Day Plays Out

A largely smooth vote early on Tuesday was buffeted by bomb threats, widespread disinformation and a security lapse in Milwaukee that promised to delay results.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Pep on City exit, England job: Anything can happen

Pep Guardiola said he is yet to decide whether to continue as Manchester City beyond the end of the season.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Sloppy England stunned by Windies to exit T20 World Cup

England are knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup at the group stage by West Indies after a sloppy all-round performance.

Shohei Ohtani’s Playoff Moonshot Sent Mets Fans Rushing for the Exit

A home run that landed in the upper deck at Citi Field silenced the ballpark on Wednesday.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

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