Why poppies are worn for Remembrance Day

The poppy has been synonymous with marking Remembrance since a few years after World War One.

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Donald Trump would benefit from this history lesson.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Six D-Day veterans pay tribute on poignant Remembrance Day

D-Day veterans and young children of fallen soldiers come together to honour the war dead at the Cenotaph.

Top stories - BBC News - November 10

King Charles and Princess of Wales attend Remembrance Sunday ceremony at Cenotaph

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What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

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What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past year

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What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

Transgender Day of Remembrance focuses on trans people who have lost their lives because of violence.

‘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?

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Business - MarketWatch - November 5

The great remembrance divide: Britain fought for freedom in Europe, but against it in the colonies | Mihir Bose

While war raged against Hitler, people in places such as India were brutalised – despite their own sacrifices to the cause . With Remembrance Day coming, arguments about whether poppies should be ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?

A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.

World - The New York Times - October 30

NI police officers watched body-worn footage for 'entertainment'

The footage was accessed largely “without legitimate purpose” at 20 police stations on 248 occasions.

Jordan game-worn Bulls jersey goes for $4.68M

A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey from the Chicago Bulls' 1996-97 season fetched the fourth-highest price for an NBA jersey, going for $4.68 million via Sotheby's

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Diagnose and Revitalize Your Worn-Out PR

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Business - Inc. - November 6

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl - How To Complete The Poppy Field Quest

Numerous dangers await you in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl . You'll have to contend with nefarious bandits and hostile factions, as well as a slew of rabid mutants and unstable anomalies. In ...

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Princess of Wales to attend Remembrance events

The princess will attend events on both Saturday and Sunday, Buckingham Palace says.

Catherine joins royals at first major event since finishing treatment

The Princess of Wales has joined the rest of the Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance in London's Royal Albert Hall.

Nation falls silent as King leads Remembrance ceremony

King Charles, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch were among those who laid wreaths at the Cenotaph in London.

Top stories - BBC News - November 10

Here’s Why U.S. Consumer Confidence is Climbing Ahead of Election Day

The Conference Board’s monthly report says its index notched the largest gain since March 2021.

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Election Day Decisions, and Why the Count Could Take Awhile

Plus, how astronauts vote from space.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Why some 2024 final election results won't be in by end of Election Day

Some battleground states may not have their final election results until after Election Day 2024. Tom LoBianco, a national politics reporter and co-founder of 24sight News, joins CBS News with more ...

Why next five days are key to Scots' World Cup hopes

The Nations League matches with Croatia and Poland could determined Scotland's World Cup hopes. Here's why...

USC unveils custom Kobe-inspired cleats to be worn against UCLA

The look is modeled after the pair Kobe Bryant debuted on Christmas 2010 and is customized for the USC Trojans.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

O'Neill to attend Remembrance event in Sinn Féin first

She will be the first senior Sinn Féin politician to attend Belfast's main Remembrance ceremony.

O'Neill 'understands' hurt over Remembrance Sunday event

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill responds to criticism over her attendance at a Remembrance Sunday event.

Queen to miss Remembrance events after illness

Buckingham Palace says the Queen hopes to return to public duties early next week.

O'Neill attends Remembrance Sunday event for first time

The first minister has attended the Belfast ceremony where she laid a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph.

Top stories - BBC News - November 10

Princess Kate attends Remembrance event with royal family

Remembrance Sunday is a totemic event in the U.K., with the monarch leading senior royals, political leaders, and envoys from the Commonwealth countries in laying wreaths at the Cenotaph

Watch: New Zealand's Māori protests explained

The BBC's Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.

Trump promised to be a dictator on Day 1: Here's why the Insurrection Act blocks him

Could President-elect Donald Trump use the military within the United States to suppress protests on college campuses, patrol the southern border, and conduct mass deportations?

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Why economists think Trump’s immigration crackdown could hike prices on groceries, housing and day care

The president-elect’s mass-deportation plan could disrupt industries like agriculture and construction, experts say — potentially passing on higher costs to consumers.

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Why Palo Alto Networks’ stock is having its worst day in nine months

The stock is pacing S&P 500 laggards after a bearish downgrade at HSBC.

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