Voters around the world wish a plague on all incumbents. Labour can avoid that fate

Voters around the world wish a plague on all incumbents. Labour can avoid that fate | Polly Toynbee

Trump’s shock election win has the government feeling nervous. It must remember: bold, fair policies are exactly what the public wants. Those panic alarms in MPs’ welcome-to-Westminster packs may ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Poor fundamentals plagued Yankees all season and finally sank them in World Series loss

The Yankees held an enormous lead and then the fundamental lapses that had, at times, afflicted them during the regular season swept through Game 5 and tilted the Word Series irrevocably.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Democrats Lost by Not Connecting With Voters’ Economic Pain. 12 Simple Words Can Help You Avoid Their Mistake

People don’t care what you know until they know that you care.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

The World Series matchup is set! How Dodgers and Yankees can win it all

Judge, Soto and Stanton vs. Ohtani, Betts and Freeman! Here's what will decide a star-studded showdown.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Stargazers around the world catch supermoon

The brightness of the moon would allow ancient communities to increase hunting at this time of year - hence the name.

IMF warns world to avoid global trade war

Economic fears have been rising over Donald Trump's mega-tariff plan and rising US debts.

Can the private sector deliver Labour’s housebuilding boom?

Government still has to tackle how commercial incentives limit supply of new homes

World - Financial Times - October 23

Markets are increasingly reflecting U.S. outperformance — but now there’s a jinx

Markets are increasingly pricing in a scenario of U.S. exceptionalism.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Fans around the world mourn the death of Liam Payne

‘One Direction’ fans are mourning the death of Liam Payne. Officials in Argentina say the British singer-songwriter died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. NBC ...

Liam Payne fans hold vigils around the world

Thousands of the One Direction star's followers have gathered globally in memory of the singer who died last week.

Yankees avoid sweep with a slam-bang World Series Game 4

Los Angeles couldn't finish off New York as Anthony Volpe's grand slam highlighted a big night for the Bronx Bombers' bats.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Yankees vs. Dodgers: Previewing every matchup in dream World Series

From Aaron Judge and Juan Soto to Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, baseball's biggest names will match games on the brightest stage. Who will win?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Alphabet quiets the doubters with ‘all-around’ strength that sends stock soaring

“We believe that this ship is sailing smoothly and doing everything right,” an analyst says.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

'Drugs are all around' - crack cocaine crisis on Dublin's streets

The use of crack cocaine increased by 594% in Ireland between 2017 and 2023.

Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask on Tom Brady's ownership stake: He can 'have as much input' as Mark Davis wishes

Inside Brady's move to become a minority stakeholder

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Candidates turn focus to Black male voters with Election Day around the corner

As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump vie for Black male support, BET's "Black Men's Summit," hosted by D.L. Hughley, features key voices discussing the issues Black men face. ...

All-out battle for critical Michigan voters

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both campaigned in Michigan in the same county with 18 days to go before the election. Trump acknowledged that the abortion issue is ...

Politics - NBC News - October 18

‘You are our champion’: solidarity springs up for Gisèle Pelicot around the world

From Australia to Belgium, the French woman at the centre of a mass rape trial has galvanised conversations about sexual violence. She has been hailed as a feminist hero across France, commended ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

The Moon, twins and tributes to Liam: Photos from around the world this week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

Liam Payne fans gather at vigils for singer around the world

One Direction star died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires. Outside St Peter’s church in Wolverhampton, people gathered on Sunday to look at the balloons, ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Chef attracts diners from around the world with seasonal Scottish cuisine

Chef Roberta Hall McCarron was nominated GQ's Best Chef of The Year in 2023 and has competed twice on the BBC's Great British Menu. McCarron specializes in Scottish cuisine, and our Dana Jacobson ...

College athletes push for voter turnout while largely avoiding controversy as election nears

University of Montana track athlete Lily Meskers drew attention when she rejected a NIL deal to support Democrat Jon Tester in his Senate re-election bid because she doesn't agree with his votes on ...

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Biggest questions for MLB playoffs on Thursday: Can Dodgers pull away in NLCS, Guardians avoid 3-0 hole?

Aaron Judge will try to get going in ALCS Game 3 and why the Mets are not in a 'must-win' game at Citi Field

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Shohei Ohtani thinks he can avoid shoulder surgery, but Dodgers superstar not ruling anything out yet

Ohtani suffered a partially dislocated shoulder during a slide Saturday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Alien: Romulus thrilled fans – how can its follow-up avoid the saga’s past mistakes?

As Romulus shows, the series is best when it keeps to its slasher-in-space formula – anything more and the old beast starts creaking like a colony ship. Spoiler alert – discusses Alien: Romulus . ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK

British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...

World - ABC News - October 30

Dodgers shut out Yankees to take commanding 3-0 lead over Yankees in World Series

Will Dodgers push Yankees to brink in New York? We've got it all covered for you.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

New York Yankees avoid World Series sweep, beating Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 4

Sports - ABC News - October 30

To save Ukraine and avoid World War III, invite it into NATO before Trump takes office

President Biden and the Senate leadership have an opportunity to shield Ukraine from the immediate impact of Trump’s election. Biden should work now with our NATO allies to urge the alliance to ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Wishful Thinking on Abortion Politics

We explain why the issue of abortion didn’t necessarily help Democrats win this election.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

How Colorado turned its defense around, plus stop rate for all 134 CFB teams

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Starbucks’s New CEO Just Revealed a Brilliant Master Plan to Turn the Company Around. It All Starts With 4 Words

Brian Niccol’s new four-word goal for Starbucks is brilliant in its simplicity. But there’s more than meets the eye.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Flagg thrives with all-around game for No. 7 Duke in college debut against his home-state program

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg turned in an all-around floor game against his home-state team in the seventh-ranked Blue Devils' season opener

Sports - ABC News - November 4

How the UK can improve its ‘offer’ to the world

Eli Lilly’s chief says the country must do more to attract business, yet budgets are tight

World - Financial Times - October 17

Trump: America 'like a garbage can for the world'

Former President Trump on Thursday compared America to a "garbage can for the world" as he railed against immigrants coming into the country in large numbers. The former president delivered remarks ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Simu Liu Just Called Out Cultural Appropriation on ‘Dragon’s Den.’ Here’s What You Need to Know–and How You Can Avoid Similar Claims

Bringing a culturally rooted product to a broader market requires time, sensitivity, and intention.

Business - Inc. - October 18

UK Labour Party's efforts to help Harris draw scorn from Trump World

The Labor Party in the UK is sending over 100 current and former staff members to battleground states in the US to volunteer for Vice President Harris, sparking controversy among Republicans who ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Philadelphia DA issues warning against voter interference: 'Eff around and find out'

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D) issued a warning against voter interference at a press conference Monday. “I want people to be reassured that, when they get up tomorrow to go vote ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

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