Surrealism, cafes and lots (and lots) of cats: why Japanese fiction is booming

From tales of alienation to comforting novels set in bookshops, Japanese authors have written nearly half of this year’s bestselling translated novels in the UK. What’s their secret? • Read an an ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Why Slot's Liverpool still have a lot to learn - Benitez

Ex-Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez explains how new Reds boss Arne Slot will learn about the character of his side, for the times they need it most.

Bears' Jaylon Johnson reveals why it'd mean a lot to beat Packers, looking forward to matchup

Johnson has yet to beat the Packers in his career

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

Brooklyn Needs Housing. She Has a Vacant Lot. Why Can’t She Build?

A property owner’s effort to develop an apartment building in a popular neighborhood has been stymied for years. She may just give up.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Scaramucci on Trump win: 'A sad day for a lotta people'

Ex-White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci noted widespread disappointment among many people with President-elect Trump’s win on Wednesday morning. “I just think it's a — it's a sad ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

The Fed’s Job Is About to Get a Lot Harder

Jerome Powell sees an uncertain path as Trump enters the White House and inflation wavers.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Colorado and Deion Sanders Suddenly Have a Lot at Stake

The Buffaloes are tied for second in the Big 12 and quietly have a path to the College Football Playoff.

Sports - The New York Times - November 9

Ella Purnell has lots of experience with bloody scenes. 'Sweetpea' is no exception

Thanks to "Yellowjackets" and "Fallout," Ella Purnell's star has risen exponentially, but "Sweetpea" represents a step forward for the actor: It's the first series she's executive produced.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

Sunday with Tobias Menzies: ‘ I’ve become a lot better at domestics’

The actor goes cold-water swimming, has eggs for breakfast, does a bit of gardening, meets a friend for a drink. Sunday plans? I’ve really got into cold-water swimming, so that’s often how I ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

A lot of state poll results show ties. Is that because of voters — or pollsters?

State polls are showing not just an astonishingly tight 2024 race, but also an improbably tight race, missing some of the randomness inherent in polling that should be generating more varied and ...

'A lot of women are rising up': Harris hopes hinge on female vote

Polls show young women overwhelmingly support Harris - some of them tell the BBC why.

Huckabee predicts Trump's Cheney rhetoric won't 'make a lot of difference'

Former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-Ark.) said he doesn’t think former President Trump’s comments about former Rep. Liz Chenye (R-Wyo.) will “make a lot of difference” for voters as they cast their ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Scott: ‘Washington could learn a hell of a lot’ from Florida win

Rick Scott won his Senate re-election bid in Florida. Scott touted his victory in a speech as something Washington could "learn a hell of a lot from."

Champions League as it happened: Atlético stun PSG, Barca smash Red Star Belgrade

Recapping Matchday 4 of the Champions League as Inter Milan play Arsenal and PSG host Atlético Madrid.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Trump just made UK’s decision-making a whole lot harder

Downward pressure on UK economic growth and upward pressure on defence spending create dilemmas for Labour

World - Financial Times - November 6

‘If We Care About Justice in America, There’s Going to Be a Lot of Work to Do’

Two Opinion writers consider a second term for Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

More than 2 dozen Big Lots stores no longer closing: Here's where

While dozens of stores previously set for closure are seemingly remaining open, Big Lots has already closed more than 270 stores this year.

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Democrats Knocked on Lots of Doors in Pennsylvania. It Didn’t Stop Trump.

Democrats knocked on a lot more doors in Pennsylvania than Republicans did. It wasn’t enough to overcome a wave of support for Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Lots of oil but no power: how Iran ran low on energy

Rolling blackouts underscore impact of US sanctions, lack of investment and costly subsidies

Business - Financial Times - November 16

Bolton: Moscow, Beijing should feel ‘a lot of relief’ if Gabbard is confirmed as DNI

Former national security adviser John Bolton said Russia and China should feel “a lot of relief” if former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is confirmed as President-elect Trump’s director of ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Vini: 'I suffered a lot and still suffer' from racism

Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior says he has "suffered a lot and still suffers" because of the racism he's been subjected to since arriving in Spain in 2018.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Jerry Jones not ready to give Trey Lance a look as Cowboys quarterback

If the Cowboys aren't yet ready to give Trey Lance a look, will they ever be?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

CryptoPunks Proved People Will Pay Lots of Money for Digital Tokens

A new book featuring commentary from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian charts the rise of NFTs, which have generated nearly $3 billion in sales.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Chuck Todd: Trump 'revenge Cabinet' doesn't 'make a lot of sense'

Chuck Todd, former moderator of "Meet The Press,” said President-elect Trump’s recent nominations were motivated by his desire to have a “revenge Cabinet” that will bolster polarizing reforms. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Kate Bush shares plans to make new music: ‘I’ve got lots of ideas’

In rare interview to coincide with release of her short film, English singer says she’s ‘really looking forward to getting back into that creative space’. Kate Bush has said she’s “very keen” to ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

2025 NFL Draft order: New No. 1 after Patriots stun Jets, but there's lots of competition for the top spot

A look at the current draft order

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

North Carolina man wins $1m jackpot after finding a $20 bill in parking lot

Jerry Hicks, a carpenter, plans to use money to retire and take care of his children – after a Golden Corral celebration. An abandoned $20 bill became a $1m jackpot for a North Carolina man who ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

'It don't need to look like me': Wade cool with Heat's bizarre statue

"If I wanted it to look like me, I'd just stand outside the arena and y'all can take photos."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Ford has too many cars on dealer lots, and that’s only one of its problems.

High inventory days and higher-than-expected warranty costs and other cost headwinds plague Ford.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

World Series 2024: Brutal loss in Game 5 sends New York Yankees into the offseason with a lot to regret

The Yankees had a 5-0 lead and their ace on the mound before it all fell apart, ending their season in particularly painful fashion.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Sen. Kelly says he thinks Harris will win Arizona: 'There's a lot of energy here'

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly (D) said Vice President Harris has “a lot of energy” in the battleground state in a Monday appearance on Fox News. "There's a lot of energy here in Arizona," Kelly told Fox ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

China’s New Heavy Lift Rocket Looks a Whole Lot Like SpaceX’s Starship

The Long March 9 super heavy-lift rocket made an appearance at a major airshow recently—and looks awfully familiar.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Falcons WR Drake London expects Saints to have 'a lot more juice this week' after team fired Dennis Allen

London thinks the Saints will play better after deposing their head coach

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

David Hare: ‘I don’t have much time. I am trying to write a lot of stuff’

Now 77, the playwright who has chronicled British life for 50 years, says he is stepping up his work rate as he has limited scope to tell important stories. Sir David Hare has charted the forces ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Charlamagne tha God: Harris ‘needs to get a lot more credit’ for reviving ‘dead’ campaign

Radio host Charlamagne tha God said that Vice President Harris “needs to get a lot more credit” for reviving a “dead” campaign. “I think that she needs to get a lot more credit than she probably is ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

The 80% rule doesn’t cut it anymore: You may end up spending a lot more in retirement than you expect

Between the “go-go” years and healthcare costs, your expenses may stay the same — or even rise.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Rays' Wander Franco, who awaits trial in sex abuse case, arrested over parking lot altercation involving guns

Sports - ABC News - November 11

GOP holds onto House majority — clinching the trifecta

The majority will be slim, but it caps off two other major wins for Republicans, delivering a huge amount of power to the party in 2025.

Politics - Politico - November 13

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