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Why experts say keeping standard time is 'undeniably' better for us
Surveys have found that most Americans want to do away with the twice-a-year changing of the clocks. But whether we should observe daylight saving or standard time year round will depend on who you ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn
Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attack. There could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Headlights are too bright! But US experts say they’re not bright enough
Driver complaints about high beams are commonplace, though specialists say US roads need to be better lit. A few weeks ago, I was driving along a dark road at night. Suddenly, I couldn’t see. The ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.
Federal officials have celebrated a striking drop in drug overdoses across the country. But state-level data shows that Black people are suffering significantly worse outcomes than white people.Health - The New York Times - October 27 -
Medic assumed drug overdose, Russian spy poisoning inquiry hears
Paramedics found Sergei and Yulia Skrippal in an area known to be frequented by drug abusers.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Your Overall Leadership Success Comes Down to 2 Simple Strategies, Say Experts
These strategies should be top of mind as you plan ahead for 2025.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
A new law allows Israel to deport the relatives of attackers. Experts expect it to be struck down
Israel’s parliament has passed a law that would allow it to deport family members of Palestinian attackers to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip or other locationsWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Indigenous senator yells at King Charles during Australia trip
An Indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land as the British royal visited Australia’s parliamentWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
'You are not my king,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at visiting King Charles
An Indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land as the British royal visited Australia’s parliamentEntertainment - ABC News - October 21 -
China cracks down on ‘uncivilised’ online puns used to discuss sensitive topics
Campaign targets wordplay and memes that are often used by people to get around censorship controls. China’s internet regulators have launched a campaign cracking down on puns and homophones, one ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Azcárraga steps down as Televisa chief executive amid US soccer investigation
Emilio Azcárraga has taken a leave of absence from his position as chief executive of Televisa because he is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice on a FIFA-related issueSports - ABC News - October 25 -
US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?
American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next weekWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Winning the US election could come down to this small Pennsylvania county
Erie has predicted every presidential winner since 2008World - Financial Times - November 1 -
Trump lashes out as race with Harris goes down to the wire
Democratic candidate tries to stress upbeat message in contrast to Republican rivalBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
US special counsel to wind down criminal cases against Donald Trump
Jack Smith’s case would not be finished before inauguration, after which Trump could prohibit prosecutors from pursuing it. US election 2024 – latest updates Trump’s victory throws uncertainty ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
I’m a death expert. I designed eight questions to help you think about dying
The modern era has eroded the myths and traditions of death. But there’s a way to create your own belief system. For the vast majority of those in the industrialized, affluent west, death was – ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul betting guide, odds, fight date, time: Boxing experts explain predictions, picks
SportsLine's team of boxing analysts reveals its money line, over/under and prop bets for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson on Friday, November 15Sports - CBS Sports - 1 hour ago -
Blinken struggles to heal US-Israel rift after Hamas leader’s death
Secretary of State Antony Blinken left Israel this week with little tangible progress on scaling up humanitarian deliveries to the Gaza Strip or brokering a cease-fire and hostage release deal, ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
What Ants and Orcas Can Teach Us About Death
A philosopher journeys into the world of comparative thanatology, which explores how animals of all kinds respond to death and dying.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
AI frenzy allows old school US telecoms to dodge death
Big Tech deals may have thrown a lifeline to Lumen and its moribund peersWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Israel kills its prime target – but Sinwar’s death seems down to chance, not precise planning
After a year-long hunt, IDF soldiers encountered and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar without knowing it was him. Middle East crisis – live updates In the end, after a year-long, multi-agency ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure
Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestoneBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and the Enduring Symbolism of McDonald’s
McDonald’s tells a story about what both candidates think is possible for working people.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
‘It’s not just shameful. It is humiliating’: four celebrated authors on their hopes and fears before the 2024 US election
With the contest on a knife-edge, four award-winning writers reflect on the state of the nation, their personal feelings about Harris and Trump, and what the future holds. Irish-born novelist and ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes
Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Leclerc wins US Grand Prix and late penalty gives Verstappen 3rd place over Norris in title chase
Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari its first United States Grand Prix victory since 2018 with a commanding driveSports - ABC News - October 20 -
Shohei Ohtani has arrived to baseball's biggest stage. Can he handle it?
The ultimate baseball spectacle — Ohtani and the Dodgers in the World Series against the Yankees — begins tonight.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
Ben Jennings on Elon Musk’s offer to give $1m to one US voter a day – cartoon
Continue reading...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to US voters in swing states, judge rules
The giveaway is not a lottery-like contest and the recipients are not chosen randomly, his lawyer said.Top stories - BBC News - November 5