The age of the partial outsider

There is such a thing as the optimal degree of alienation — and it isn’t zero

Business - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Judge partially blocks Texas transmission law

A federal judge on Monday struck down a section of a Texas law that gives state utilities the “right of first refusal” for building new electrical transmission lines. The law, SB 1938, made it ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Partial list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards

The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards have been announced, and Beyoncé leads the way

Entertainment - ABC News - November 8

Russia preparing for offensive into region partially held by Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is amassing troops in preparation for an assault on the Kursk region, which Ukrainian troops took partial control of during a surprise offensive ...

Ex-Louisville officer guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights

Prosecutors argued Brett Hankison's use of force was unjustified and violated the civil rights of Breonna Taylor and her three neighbors.

Mendy partially wins unpaid wages case vs. City

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy on Wednesday won a partial victory in his case against the Premier League club for over 11 million pounds ($14.3 million) in unpaid wages, after he ...

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Outside the box: public art in Miami

From giant pieces of fruit peel to a wonky ‘lighthouse’ and a marble slide, the city’s outdoor artworks offer exuberant, idiosyncratic delights — and a powerful memorial

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Shohei Ohtani partially dislocates left shoulder during World Series Game 2

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani partially dislocated his left shoulder during the seventh inning of Saturday’s Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees when he tried to steal second ...

Sports - ABC News - October 27

Australian golfer vows comeback after accidental ball strike leaves him partially blind

Australian golfer Jeffrey Guan has vowed to return to the sport after he was struck in the face by a golf ball and completely lost sight in his left eye.

Heat unveil statue of Wade outside team's arena

Dwyane Wade became the first Miami Heat player with a statue outside the team's arena.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Waymo Raises $5.6 Billion From Outside Investors

Alphabet’s driverless car unit now has vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Pilot cleared of abducting girl, 9, outside Harrods

Robert Prussak was also found not guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting the girl.

Trump makes an unconventional swerve outside of battleground states in final week

Former President Donald Trump is swerving off the battleground map this week to host rallies in New Mexico and Virginia.

Politics - NBC News - October 31

The Quantum Geometry That Exists Outside of Space and Time

A decade after the discovery of the “amplituhedron,” physicists have excavated more of the timeless geometry underlying the standard picture of how particles move.

Tech - Wired - November 3

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.

Man arrested over knife incident outside Parliament

A man wearing a red hooded top was seen handcuffed and surrounded by police outside Parliament.

Lakers to honor Riley with statue outside arena

The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

From political outsider to Ghana's 'Mr Digital'

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Car driven into crowd outside China primary school

State media says "several students and adults were injured and fell to the ground".

Paul-Tyson $18.1M gate sets non-Vegas record

Jake Paul's victory over Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday generated a record-breaking $18.1 million gate, the largest for any boxing or MMA event outside of Las Vegas in ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

'Suspicious package' found outside US Embassy in London

A suspicious package was discovered outside the United States embassy in London on Friday morning, police said.

Shohei Ohtani partially dislocated his left shoulder during World Series Game 2, status TBD, per LA manager Dave Roberts

Sports - ABC News - October 26

The Risk of Trump’s Old Age

If he were my dad, I’d want to take away the car keys — and nuclear codes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

The Essential Lore Of Dragon Age

Bioware’s fantasy role-playing series, Dragon Age, has been absent from the gaming space for a decade now. To help ease you back into the series and get ready for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, we’ve ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

The Age of the Pogrom Returns

The attack on Israeli soccer fans comes after years of rising antisemitism in Europe, much within Muslim communities.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

How to live in a polarised age

Instead of regretting how populists exploit resentments, liberals need to find out what those resentments are

World - Financial Times - November 9

The problem of politics in a noisy age

We are once again having to readjust to a vast expansion in the amount of conflicting information at our fingertips

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Car bomb explodes outside police station in Mexico, wounding 3 officers

A car bomb left outside a police station in western Mexico has wounded three people

World - ABC News - October 24

Outside spending eclipses $1 billion in the presidential race, setting a new record

Outside groups have poured a record-breaking $1.1 billion into the presidential race with less than two weeks to go before Election Day.

A car rams into a crowd outside a cathedral in Mexico and injures 16

World - Yahoo News - October 27

A car rams into a crowd outside a cathedral in Mexico and injures 16

Local authorities in Mexico say a car rammed into a crowd outside a cathedral and injured at least 16 people Saturday night

World - ABC News - October 27

The bond market is rarely this volatile outside of a crisis. Blame the U.S. election.

Options that expire soon after the Nov. 5 point to election jitters roiling bonds

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Why do people queue up outside luxury stores?

For brands, controlling footfall improves security, creates an air of exclusivity and weeds out casual shoppers

World - Financial Times - October 29

UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objections

Business - Financial Times - November 5

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