The role cigarettes and chocolates played in tackling a TB epidemic

Would abandoning hope help us to tackle the climate crisis?

Leaders are eager to fill us with positivity, but research shows people in distress are more likely to take collective action. If despair is the most unforgivable sin, then hope is surely the most ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Harris to tackle Texas' abortion ban in Houston rally with Beyoncé, Willie Nelson

In a rally Friday night in Houston, Texas, Vice President Kamala Harris will argue that Texas' near total abortion ban is endangering pregnant women. Beyoncé and Willie Nelson are set to appear ...

Effort to tackle climate change wildly off track, says UN

The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever

US calls on Israel to tackle ‘catastrophic humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza

Failure to help improve the situation on the ground could be met by restrictions on US military aid. Middle East live: latest updates Israel is not addressing the “catastrophic humanitarian ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Vikings reportedly trading for Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson

The deal provides protection for Sam Darnold's blind slide after the season-ending injury to Christian Darrisaw. The Jaguars are parting with a left tackle who's started seven games this season ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Tackle For Loss Reveal Trailer Is Taken Meets Hotline Miami

In 2008, Liam Neeson reinvented himself as an action star in Taken, a story about a former CIA officer who went to great lengths to rescue his abducted teenage daughter. That movie appears to be ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Four big things the winners of Congress will have to tackle in 2025

Control of the House and Senate are up for grabs in Tuesday's 2024 elections, with the next Congress facing key deadlines on taxes, health care, government funding and the debt ceiling.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

What can't RZA do? The legendary producer and artist tackles classical music

Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA talks about his upcoming "A Ballet Through Mud" L.A. show, how kung fu inspired his composing style and more.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Why multi-agent AI tackles complexities LLMs can’t

While AGI and fully autonomous systems are still on the horizon, multi-agents will bridge the current gap between LLMs and AGI.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Five economic areas the incoming US president needs to tackle

New administration must find a way to maintain growth while repositioning the economy

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Police attacked with fireworks, bricks and bottles in Bonfire Night disorder

Officers were given stop and search powers to help prevent disorder during a Bonfire Night which saw missiles thrown at police.

Succession star praised for emotional film role

The actor stars opposite Jesse Eisenberg in A Real Pain, a film about family and grief with a comedic spin.

BBC to cut 155 roles from news operation

Broadcaster hopes move will save £24mn from budget, according to internal memo sent to staff

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Google Executive Overseeing Search and Advertising Leaves Role

Prabhakar Raghavan, the most senior Google executive overseeing its search engine and ads products, will be succeeded by longtime Google executive Nick Fox.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Source: Wilshere to leave Arsenal for Norwich role

Former England midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to join Norwich City as a first-team coach, sources have told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Minister gives up Grenfell role after objections

"Perception matters" says Rushanara Ali after her attendance at Franco-British conference sparks disquiet among Grenfell survivors.

Milan coach hails 'fantastic' Pulisic for role in win

AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca praised Christian Pulisic's all-round performance as his side beat Udinese 1-0 on Saturday despite being down to 10 men for more than an hour.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

What Is North Korea’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War?

North Korea’s supply of munitions has already been critical to the Russian war effort. Now, its troops appear to be poised to join the fight in Ukraine.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Saleh joins friend LaFleur, Packers in 'fluid' role

Just over two weeks after being fired by the Jets, Robert Saleh was on the Packers' practice field Wednesday in a new role.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Jenrick accepts role in Badenoch's top team

Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.

How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing

David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.

My Intern Keeps Pushing For a Full-Time Role

… and three other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago

Costas retires as longtime MLB play-by-play voice

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play. Costas had done games the past couple seasons for MLB Network and TBS Sports.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

America Is Playing With Fire

It’s both frightening and disturbing to think that American voters could once again make someone as unhinged and unbridled as Donald Trump the president.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Manchester United cuts continue as Sir Alex Ferguson ambassador role slashed

Ex-manager reported to receive more than £2m a year Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos has cut 250 staff from payroll The latest victim of the Ineos-led economy drive at Manchester United is none other ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Zoe Saldaña talks new role as CIA operative in thriller series "Lioness"

Zoe Saldaña, known for her roles in "Avatar" and "Guardians of the Galaxy," stars in and executive produces season two of "Lioness" on Paramount Plus. The series follows undercover CIA operatives ...

Kathy Bates on "Matlock" role, ageism and her healthy lifestyle

Emmy and Academy Award-winning actor Kathy Bates told "CBS Mornings" she considered going into semi-retirement before landing on the CBS legal drama "Matlock."

RFK Jr. hints at major role in agriculture policy in Trump administration

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled in a new video that if former President Trump wins in November, he could join the administration to work on agriculture policy. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Ukraine Says North Korean Role in Russia's War Is Growing

Pyongyang was supplying military personnel to Russia’s army and workers for its factories, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt

In an interview with Bloomberg News, the GOP candidate denied his tariff plans would hike the deficit by $7.5 trillion, a widely accepted forecast among economists.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Walgreens Will Close 1,200 Stores as Pharmacies Try to Define a New Role

Drugstores are suffering in the post-pandemic retail arena, and are increasingly becoming ‘destinations to nowhere.’