The Elites Had It Coming

Democrats got exactly what they set out to get, and now here we are.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Verstappen 'got what he had coming to him'

Lando Norris likes Max Verstappen as a person. So Norris was trying not to criticise the Dutchman too much after the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Live Nation just had its most active summer concert season ever. And Shakira, Coldplay are coming in 2025.

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. said late Monday it had its most active summer concert season ever, and its pipeline for 2025 is looking good as well, with big names such as Shakira and Coldplay on ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Trump’s win is a repudiation of elite condescension

For quite some time, elites have looked down on ordinary Americans.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Elite eight: Reintroducing the NBA's true title contenders

The goal for every team is to win a championship, but that doesn't mean every team is championship-ready. This group is. Here's the case for, and against, them winning it all.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

KD reaches scoring milestone, in elite company

Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 29,000 career points.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Meet the U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen

The U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen are trusted to drive lifeboats on the most challenging rescue missions. They train in some of the worst weather and on the highest seas in America.

A Murder at an Elite Hamptons Resort Ends an Artist’s Dream

The owner of a tile company funded Sabina Khorramdel’s life of travel and creation. After she was found slain, his body was discovered at his Pennsylvania home.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Hat-trick hero Gyokeres' rise from Brighton reject to Sporting star

Viktor Gyokeres' hat-trick against Manchester City took him to 66 goals in 67 games for Sporting, but will he follow Ruben Amorim out of Lisbon?

Voters to Elites: Do You See Me Now?

Donald Trump is a monstrous narcissist, but there’s something off about an educated class that looks in the mirror of society and sees only itself.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Historic season for Navy's Blake Horvath has him in elite company

Horvath has helped lead Navy to a 6-0 start for the first time since 1979. Up next: Notre Dame.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

‘Sherpas are rarely seen as elite athletes’: record-breaking teenager’s fight for equality

Nima Rinji Sherpa is youngest person to summit world’s 14 highest peaks at 18 years old. Now he is pushing for recognition of his community. Growing up as a sherpa in Nepal, Nima Rinji Sherpa was ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Training Coast Guard's elite surfmen in an inlet that's killed hundreds

Surfmen trainees head to dangerous waters to learn the skills needed to drive Coast Guard lifeboats on the most challenging rescue missions.

U.S. Coast Guard trains elite rescuers in dangerous surf

The U.S. Coast Guard's elite surfmen are trusted to drive lifeboats on the most challenging rescue missions. They train in some of the worst weather and on the highest seas in America.

Washington Post endorsement debacle exposes our ‘zombie elites’

The Post is stiffly wandering around with a smug facade of elitism, not realizing the power and influence it formerly possessed have been deeply — and likely irreparably — eroded.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Elite School Will Offer a Day Off for Students Distressed by Election

Attendance on Wednesday, or whatever day the results are announced, is optional for high school students at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City, families were told.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

How Dave Roberts joined an elite -- Hall of Fame-worthy -- club of managers

With a masterful October, Roberts forever quieted his critics and might have sealed his place in the Hall of Fame.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

All Blacks Test sets tone for England mission to crack elite

England aim to prove they belong in the highest echelons of the Test game this autumn. The All Blacks are a tantalising first encounter.

Israel Says Elite Naval Commandos Abducted Hezbollah Operative

It appeared to be the deepest Israeli operation by sea and ground inside Lebanon during the current war.

World - The New York Times - November 3

Derrick Henry eclipses 100 career rushing TDs in a rout of the Broncos

Derrick Henry is the 10th back to score 100 rushing TDs in his career. He'll likely break into the top five before he finishes.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

From a Scottish island to New York's elite - who was Trump's mother?

Donald Trump's mother Mary Anne MacLeod grew up on the Hebridean island of Lewis.

Viktor Gyökeres’ drive and character show he can stay at the elite level

Sporting forward is scoring freely for club and country, and will surely be a target for Rúben Amorim at United. After a particularly tempestuous week or two in the life of Sporting Clube de ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

NASCAR: Joey Logano wins his third Cup Series title with a victory at Phoenix

Logano held off his Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

Chronic Brain Trauma Is Extensive in Navy’s Elite Speedboat Crews

The pounding that sailors’ brains take from years of high-speed wave-slamming in the Special Boat Teams can cause symptoms that wreck their careers — and their lives.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

‘Next logical step’: World Surf League to expand women’s elite field

Roster to be increased from 18 to 24 female athletes in 2026 Move hailed but number still well short of men’s 36 competitors The World Surf League is taking another step towards gender parity by ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Now is the time for finger-pointing. Democratic elites must own their loss.

Failed Democratic Party leadership must face the consequences.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

How Tennessee built an elite defensive line to beat Georgia

The Vols have built one of the SEC's best D-lines by going deep on talent and culture.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

After the Chiefs’ first loss in 337 days, the AFC’s elite are as close as ever

On an afternoon that saw Pittsburgh hold off Baltimore and Buffalo end Kansas City’s perfect season, the AFC’s top tier appears even more tightly packed than before. There were two games on Sunday ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Thornton release highlights Patriots' awful drafting, lack of elite talent

Poor drafting is the No. 1 reason why the Patriots roster has severe lack of high-end talent, and the Tyquan Thornton release serves as further proof.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean soldiers ‘fighting in Russian elite units’

South Korean MP on intelligence committee says North has also shipped more arms to Russia; US and UK slam Russia’s ‘irresponsible’ nuclear rhetoric. What we know on day 1,001 Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

This Roth strategy lets elite savers stash $70,000 in their 401(k) in 2025

As people plan out their budgets for 2025, there’s a chance for high earners to supercharge their retirement savings using the “mega-backdoor Roth” strategy — a rare but increasingly popular option ...

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

Karma comes for Boeing’s shareholders

Nearly a fifth of total shares will soon be owned by participants in a giant capital raise

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Can Boeing come back?

The aircraft maker was a great American company — then things started falling apart.

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Coming Home to Bed-Stuy

Members of the Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant hold a house tour once a year to show off the culture and history of the Black home aesthetic.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Is the Biden Administration Coming for Chrome?

The Justice Department is reportedly targeting Google’s web browser as its antitrust enforcers seek to cement a major win before Donald Trump takes office.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Trump Had It Easy the First Time

A host of problems that will need more subtle and sophisticated uses of force and coercive diplomacy will confront the new president.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Elite Eight rematches, player of the year showdowns, rivalries renewed: Top women's games of 2024-25

Games in November and December can make a résumé. From the best backcourt battles to All-American meetings, these games will shape the season.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

NHL Star Power Index: Cale Makar showcases his elite playmaking ability, Nikita Kucherov paces Lightning

Mark Stone is also enjoying a hot start for the Golden Knights

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

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