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The Jets Waited for Aaron Rodgers. This Isn’t What They Expected.
Sunday’s showing did nothing to make it feel like the quarterback returning would be a good thing, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
How to Get Future-Focused in a Nation That Isn’t
Trumpism is a product of our longing to relive the past. But your business can’t thrive in yesterday.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
The US consumer is fine (but no better)
Aggregates conceal a lotWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Police seize record cocaine haul in banana shipment in Spain
A ship carried crates of bananas that concealed identically designed boxes containing the cocaine, police said.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Spanish police seize record cocaine haul in banana shipment from Ecuador
Partner in company due to receive shipment arrested after 13 tonnes of drug discovered at port of Algeciras. Spanish police and customs officers have intercepted the largest known consignment of ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Banana-phobe Swedish minister’s staff insisted on ‘no traces in the room’
Colleagues speak up in Paulina Brandberg’s support after leaked emails reveal efforts to spare her from the fruit. A Swedish government minister’s fear of bananas has become a national talking ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million
Walk into any supermarket and you can usually buy a banana for less than $1Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Does this banana scare you? The harsh reality of life with an unusual phobia
The news that a Swedish politician has rooms swept for the fruit prompted online mockery last week. But for those who face bizarre and irrational fears – from buttons to crumpets – the everyday ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Crypto investor pays $6 million for a banana — and plans to eat it
Sotheby's auctioned off the infamous piece of work titled "Comedian," created by Italian artist and cultural prankster Maurizio Cattelan.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
3 observations after Sixers drop to 0-2 with defeat in Toronto
Tyrese Maxey had another poor shooting night Friday and the Sixers dropped to 0-2 with a 115-107 loss to the Raptors.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
Americans who believe in democracy have no choice but to vote for Harris | Observer editorial
The US remains a great country with many strengths and many problems – and Trump is not the answer . ‘It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings” – that well-known if dated American sporting adage – may ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
The challenges facing former military members as the U.S. observes Veterans Day
The U.S. is honoring those who served in the armed forces Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Shad Meshad, president & founder of the National Veterans Foundation, joined CBS News to discuss some ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
The assisted dying debate: Charles Falconer and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha tackle the issues
Last week’s launch of a historic private member’s bill set off an impassioned nationwide discourse in the UK. Here, the Observer’s chief leader writer discusses the big talking points with the ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
3 observations after McCain and Maxey lead Sixers to victory with electric shotmaking
Jared McCain and Tyrese Maxey starred on Friday night as the Sixers earned a 113-98 win over the Nets at Wells Fargo Center.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Scott Trust to examine investment to secure Observer deal with Tortoise
Owner of Sunday title as well as Guardian will discuss providing funding after staff mount oppositionBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
We will be living in Trumpland for decades
The protectionism that Trump brought back into fashion now has a momentum of its ownWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Padma Lakshmi Wears a Favorite Piece of Jewelry
The Emmy-nominated television host, author and editor rarely takes off this piece of jewelry, a reminder of a significant relationship in her life.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31
