Stay or Go: Should Mets re sign Jose Iglesias

Americans go to the polls

Plus, Fed and BoE rate-setting meetings, Hungary’s informal EU summit and the Berlin Wall anniversary

World - Financial Times - November 3

BBC warned by Met over report into Tim Westwood allegations

The former Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ has denied claims of misconduct, calling them false.

Nestor Cortes Savored His Moment But Was Met With a Humbling Result

The Yankees pitcher walked off the field after Freddie Freeman’s grand slam ended the game in a 6-3 Dodgers victory.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Ranking Mets' top five priorities for 2024 MLB offseason

With the Mets coming off a magical run to the NLCS and well-positioned payroll-wise to pounce at the top end of the market this offseason, the stars seem to be aligning.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Joaquin Phoenix Met With Christopher Nolan Over The Dark Knight's Joker Role

Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix, who won the Academy Award for his take on the Joker in the first feature film, the actor revealed he almost played the part in another Batman movie. In a new ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Met Police told about Al Fayed a decade earlier than stated

Police said the first report was in 2005, but the family of a woman who has since died reveal she made a complaint a decade earlier.

10 bold predictions for the 2024 MLB offseason, including for Mets and Yankees

Here are my 10 bold predictions for the MLB offseason, centered mostly around our New York teams and stars.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Mets decline Phil Maton's option for 2025, making him a free agent

The Mets are declining the 2025 option on reliever Phil Maton, whom they acquired from the Rays last season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

How Billy met Molly - the orphaned otter who is now part of the family

A man's bond with an orphaned otter changed his life and became a movie hit.

A report from the GM Meetings on the Yankees, Mets, and Juan Soto

With the GM Meetings nearly over and the MLB offseason stirring to life, longstanding speculation about Juan Soto’s free agency has become reality: The Mets and Yankees are hot for him.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Montgomery, D-backs GM met after owner's diss

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said he met with Jordan Montgomery after owner Ken Kendrick called the pitcher's $25 million deal "a horrible decision."

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Met police refer two cases to watchdog after Fayed investigation complaints

Complaints involve inquiries from 2008 and 2013, quality of force’s response and how details leaked in later case. Scotland Yard has referred two cases to the police watchdog after receiving ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

'I found my cousin in Cairo, then we went to war'

London veteran Percy Chafer never knew what happened to his cousin during World War Two - until now.

With Brush and Ink, Tong Yang-Tze Brings a Message of Freedom to the Met

Tong Yang-Tze is reviving an ancient but disappearing practice and making it contemporary — writ large.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Mets’ Tyrone Taylor undergoes two procedures, expected to be ready for spring training

The Mets announced that outfielder Tyrone Taylor underwent a umbilical hernia repair on Oct. 30 and a right elbow loose body removal on Thursday in New York.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Demi Moore: Ghosts, dreams and the tiniest dog you've ever met

With "The Substance," the star has a hit movie that speaks to the "violence we can have against ourselves in the pursuit of some idea of perfection."

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12

Met faces service cuts without more cash, says chief

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "deeply troubled" by negotiations so far on the force's funding next year.

Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say

The tech billionaire, a top adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, was reported to have discussed ways to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Met police officer sacked for viewing Sarah Everard files

The PC committed gross misconduct by improperly accessing files about the case, a tribunal rules.

Met officer sacked for gross misconduct after accessing Sarah Everard files

Myles McHugh, one of three officers found guilty of gross misconduct over files, is dismissed without notice. A serving Metropolitan police officer has been sacked after accessing confidential ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Elon Musk met Iran's UN ambassador in New York

It is not clear if President-elect Trump or his national security team were aware of the meeting.

Pete Hegseth's remarks about women in combat are met with disgust and dissent

They lost limbs in battle, led security convoys and survived several combat tours.

Politics - NBC News - November 15

Luis Severino likely to decline Mets' qualifying offer: report

After the Mets issued a qualifying offer to Luis Severino at the beginning of the offseason, it appears the right-hander will likely decline in pursuit of a multi-year deal instead.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17

Nikki Haley says 'Morning Joe' hosts met Trump for ratings

Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley suggested that Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, co-hosts of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” had met with President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago as a ploy to ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

London’s Met police has ‘exhausted’ its financial buffers

UK’s largest force has depleted reserves keeping operations afloat and could face ‘eye-watering cuts’ in year ahead

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap

Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.

Vance says he's met prospective FBI director candidates with Trump

Vice President-elect JD Vance (R-Ohio) revealed the Trump team is interviewing candidates to lead the FBI, a sign of plans to boot current Director Christopher Wray. Vance’s comments came amid a ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Met officers under criminal investigation over road death of pregnant woman

Officers investigated over death of woman and her unborn baby after collision with unmarked police car. Two Metropolitan police officers are under investigation for allegedly causing death by ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Should smartphones be banned in schools?

Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young people

World - Financial Times - November 12

What to know about the San Jose State volleyball team and why opponents are boycotting matches

The San Jose State University women’s volleyball team finds itself at the center of a storm around transgender participation in sports as it makes a run toward a conference title

Sports - ABC News - October 25

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