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Butler scores season-high 33, Heat hold off Mavericks 123-118 in OT
Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 33 points, leading the Miami Heat to a 123-118 overtime win over the Dallas MavericksSports - ABC News - 5 days ago -
The Hunt Report: 3 small-college standouts facing their biggest tests of the season as the playoffs kick off
You probably don't know these prospects, but NFL scouts sure doSports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
Why is Saquon Barkley going off after halftime? Eagles RB having a Barry Sanders-like season
Barkley has second-half numbers the NFL hasn't seen since the legendary Lions RBSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Patriots defensive back Marcus Jones on third NFL season, off the field moves
New England Patriots defensive back Marcus Jones is probably best known for his versatility on the field: He's one of the few players in the NFL who factors into offense, defense and special teams. ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 hours ago -
Spain vs. Switzerland lineups, odds: Where to watch UEFA Nations League, live stream, prediction, pick
The two sides meet again on Monday for the last game of the UEFA Nations League group phaseSports - CBS Sports - November 18 -
Switzerland bars exports to Polish firm after Swiss-made ammunition ends up in Ukraine
The Swiss government says it is barring exports to a Polish military hardware supplier after concluding that some 645,000 rounds of Swiss-made small-caliber ammunition ended up in Ukraine in ...World - ABC News - November 22 -
Government to order review of rail fare prosecutions
The way firms deal with fare evasion will be examined amid concern about how passengers are treated.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Ministers launch review into UK rail fare prosecutions
Move follows concern over claims of train operators taking disproportionate action against passengersWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Northern Rail passengers hit out at 'rubbish' service
The struggling rail firm has come up with a plan to help it improve services.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Northern Rail to cut Christmas timetable to improve reliability
UK’s largest train operator outside London has breached its contract three times this year due to cancellationsWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Homes flooded and travel disrupted by Storm Bert
Heavy wind and rain brings flooding to Dundonald and Coalisland, as well as widespread travel disruption.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Storm Bert causes widespread rail disruption
GWR advises customers not to travel, while many roads are closed and businesses shut.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Can nationalisation fix England’s rail network?
Move will trigger a wave of state takeovers in the struggling, cash-strapped sectorWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
I’m 67, married and have two mortgages worth $660,000. Should I use my 401(k) to pay them off?
“I want to have $6,000 a month in cash to live comfortably and travel upon retirement.”Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
My liberal sister wants to school me on the ‘real causes’ of inflation. Trump and politics are off limits for Thanksgiving. What’s left to talk about?
“My sister, who is a lifelong Democrat, wanted to school me on everything from the “real” causes of inflation to immigration.”Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?
“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Where There’s Joy in a Terror Bird
In Colombia, a fossil-collecting rancher has found a giant, flightless killer from 13 million years ago — and a missing link to the region’s evolutionary history.Science - The New York Times - November 5 -
‘How Do I Boil the Water?’ The Cooking Adventures of Young N.H.L. Players.
In some ways, the transition from amateur to pro hockey is seamless. But in the kitchen, it’s an “adjustment.”Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Extended Gameplay Reveals A Raiders-Like Adventure
The Indiana Jones franchise began in 1981 with Raiders of the Lost Ark, a film that many would argue remains the best movie in the series. Bethesda and MachineGames' upcoming game, Indiana Jones ...Tech - GameSpot - November 11 -
Lego Horizon Adventures Brings Back Sylens With Help Of Star Trek Legend
Following the tragic death of actor Lance Reddick in 2023 , Horizon fans were curious about what the fate of his character Sylens would be. With the release of Lego Horizon Adventures this week, ...Tech - GameSpot - November 13 -
How the SUP went from novelty beach toy to adventurers’ best friend
Taking part in a Scottish paddleboard marathon, Simon Usborne reflects on the sport’s unlikely evolutionWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
What the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride means for Disneyland
The Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride at Disneyland, the long-anticipated replacement for Splash Mountain, represents a new chapter for the theme park.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15 -
Horizon Adventures Will Soon Be An Actual Lego Set, And It's Surprisingly Cheap
In case you thought the world could do with more Lego based on Sony's Horizon series, good news! Lego has officially announced its first Horizon Adventures set , one that pits Aloy and Varl ...Tech - GameSpot - November 18 -
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‘This election season has worn me out’: I love this country, but I’m no better off financially than I was 10 years ago. Why vote?
“I’m in my mid-40s, female, single, and working a nine-to-five job.”Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Joey Logano wins his third NASCAR Cup Series title, holding off Penske teammate Ryan Blaney in the season finale
Joey Logano wins his third NASCAR Cup Series title, holding off Penske teammate Ryan Blaney in the season finaleSports - ABC News - November 10 -
For first time in six decades, freight rails split on union negotiation strategy
Union Pacific and CSX break from other freight rails in strategy to negotiate with labor unions two years after a nationwide rail strike was narrowly averted.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Gingrich rails against Harris ad telling woman to 'lie' to husband
Fox News contributor and former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) responded to a recent ad from Vice President Harris’s campaign encouraging women to vote for Harris in Tuesday’s election. Gingrich ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service amid search for victims in Valencia
Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, are dumping rain on BarcelonaWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
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UK rail minister apologises for response to Euston station criticism
Peter Hendy regrets tone of letter to supplier after comments from engineer about overcrowdingWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Northern’s rail woes expose challenge of reform — and a stuck nation
No quick fix for underperforming operator, plagued by outdated fax machines and voluntary overtimeWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
UK government explores privately funded Birmingham-Manchester rail link
Mayors argue new train line is needed after northern leg of HS2 was axed on cost groundsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Suicide bombing at rail station in southwestern Pakistan kills at least 26
Officials say a suicide bomber blew himself up at a train station in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 26 people, including soldiers, and wounding 62 othersWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
China Is Building 30,000 Miles of High-Speed Rail---That It Might Not Need
The train system is one of the biggest public works in history, and it’s becoming a giant money pit.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 20
