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Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans
The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Trump returns to Madison Square Garden for UFC event
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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Bottom 10: Lost weekend in Florida
Miami suffering its first loss of the season ended up setting the tone for the entire Sunshine State.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
'We lost our local fans, we lost our beautiful stadium, we lost our city'
Shakhtar were forced to leave Donetsk a decade ago, and the challenge of running an elite club has increased since Russia's invasion in 2022.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’
Also in this week’s newsletter, SME export sales dipWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Boohoo Reviews Frasers' Requests
The online fashion company said it was reviewing Frasers’ recent requests for appointments to its board and that it remained willing to discuss representation with its major shareholder.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Redacted Review - Prison Break
You wouldn't know just from looking at it--with its vivid, comic book-esque art style and irreverent punk-rock tone--but Redacted (officially styled as [REDACTED]) actually takes place in the same ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Slitterhead Review - Surface Tension
Third-person action game Slitterhead often presents a pretty compelling front. At first, it sounds like an out-there horror game with an inventive approach to gameplay. You play as a formless ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes
Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown ManhattanSports - ABC News - October 24 -
2024 World Series: Unsung heroes who lifted Yankees and Dodgers into MLB's marquee Fall Classic
The 2024 World Series opens Friday in Los AngelesSports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
WATCH: WNBA champs New York Liberty celebrate 1st title with a Canyon of Heroes parade
Thousands of fans flooded the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan to celebrate the WNBA champion New York Liberty with a ticker-tape parade Thursday.Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
‘I thought I’d die at Armageddon’: Hollywood action hero Luke Evans on growing up gay as a Jehovah’s Witness
The Welsh actor talks religion, rebelling and why he had to come out twice. • ‘I was bullied for being gay’: read an extract from Luke Evans’ memoir. At the age of 13, Luke Evans faced an ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Orlando Pride advance to NWSL Championship: How legendary Marta, unsung heroes have franchise on brink
The Pride will face the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Championship on Nov. 23Sports - CBS Sports - 18 hours ago -
The vapid Jake Paul is a note-perfect sports hero for these Trumpian times | Ade Khan
It’s not hard to draw a line between Trumpism and the rise of Jake Paul, another boastful celebrity who keeps insisting he is the best until huge segments of the population believe him. Do not ...World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago -
Kamala Harris has a problem with men. Will misogyny cost her the election? | Simon Tisdall
After a rousing start to her campaign, the Democratic candidate is flatlining in the polls, and sexism could swing the vote in Donald Trump’s favour. Will the unsurprising yet significant fact that ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Netanyahu, the brutal chancer, will keep on bombing, but his brinkmanship may go too far | Simon Tisdall
The notion that he will claim a victory and stop now is deluded. He will press on until there is the political will in the US to stop him. It’s blindingly obvious Benjamin Netanyahu does not want a ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Simone Biles honored in L.A. as champion for kids. Will the GOAT return to compete in 2028 Olympics?
Simone Biles was honored for work with Friends of the Children. She spoke about it, the Paris Olympics, 2028 L.A. Games, her Netflix doc and loving her Black job.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25 -
Joe Biden’s big blunder: how the war in Ukraine became a global disaster | Simon Tisdall
Failure to contain the conflict has led to huge suffering and geopolitical shifts. Why didn’t the US commit to Nato?. Reflecting the instincts of a cold war veteran, Joe Biden’s strategy was ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Simone thought she was exhausted and burnt-out. But her high-functioning anxiety was going unnoticed | Ashwini Padhi
Some overachievers, perfectionists and seemingly balanced people find themselves silently battling inner turmoil. High-functioning anxiety is a term that describes a paradox faced by many. On the ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Carefree England shrug off defeats but lack of competition for batters is stark | Simon Burnton
What are the repercussions of failure in England’s Test team? For the batting lineup, the answer is not always clear. “‘It’s about mindset,” Brendon McCullum said, early on Saturday afternoon, ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
It’s easy for the British to insult Donald Trump – but here’s why it’s a very bad idea | Simon Jenkins
A majority of Britons may want Kamala Harris to win the US election, but antagonising a powerful potential ally is unwise. Is it wise for Britons to heap abuse on Donald Trump? At present he is the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Anfernee Simons rallies Trail Blazers to 106-105 win over Clippers with 25-point performance
Anfernee Simons scored 25 points, DeAndre Ayton had 15 points and 12 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-105Sports - ABC News - October 31 -
Can democracy work without journalism? With the US election upon us, we may be about to find out | Margaret Simons
Most serious news organisations are not serving the politically disengaged, yet it’s these voters who will decide the next president . It is commonly claimed that democracy can’t work unless you ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton help the Trail Blazers beat the Pelicans, 118-100
Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 118-100 on Monday nightSports - ABC News - November 4 -
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 -
Yes, Trump is awful. But if there’s a silver lining, it’s a chance for progressives to reflect on what they got wrong | Simon Jenkins
The president-elect benefited from working-class hostility to a remote elite. Liberals need to reargue their case. Yes, we all know it looks terrible. We have heard what Donald Trump has promised ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Venting at work is good—gossiping isn't, says bestselling author Simon Sinek: ‘Now you’re a part of the problem’
There's a big difference between gossiping and venting at work, says bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek. Here's how to tell the difference.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Contempt for human rights, trashing allies: the world’s populists are rubbing their hands with glee | Simon Tisdall
After Donald Trump’s victory, brute force will prevail over geopolitics as authoritarians are appeased from Russia to Israel to China. Feelings are not the usual focus of a world dominated by macho ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Hello Simon, my old friend: Art Garfunkel in 'a wonderful place' with estranged bandmate
Art Garfunkel, half of Simon & Garfunkel, reveals in a recent interview that his reunion with Paul Simon 'was about wanting to make amends before it's too late.'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago -
What should Biden do with his remaining time? Get a peace deal done in Ukraine | Simon Jenkins
The end to this bloody stalemate must come with negotiation, and Putin should not wait until Trump is in the White House. First the good news. The US is talking to Russia. Then the bad. Vladimir ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Simone Strobel inquest hears boyfriend of backpacker found dead ‘twigged’ to undercover police officer
Det Sgt David Mackie says he believed Tobias Moran knew police were likely secretly recording him. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago
