Why the G20 is a harbinger of the EU’s brave new diplomatic world

Braves deal slugger Soler to Angels for Canning

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired outfielder Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in a trade for right-hander Griffin Canning.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Braves reach 2-year, $13M deal with Bummer

The Braves agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with lefty Aaron Bummer and reached a revised three-year, $30 million deal with Reynaldo Lopez.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Ukrainians put on brave face after Trump’s victory

Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Republican’s ‘decisive leadership’ amid angst in Kyiv over how new US president will ‘end war’

World - Financial Times - November 6

A's trade shortstop Allen to Braves for pitching prospect

The Athletics traded shortstop Nick Allen to the Atlanta Braves on Monday for right-handed pitching prospect Jared Johnson.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Ramirez outclasses brave Billam-Smith to unify titles

Mexican Gilberto Ramirez defeats Briton Chris Billam-Smith in Saudi Arabia to become the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion.

‘A total waste of time’: why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried

Country’s foreign minister says UN climate summits have produced ‘no results’ as Pacific nation takes the rare step of withdrawing from upcoming Cop29. Papua New Guinea’s decision to pull out of an ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Why New York’s Orthodox Jewish Voters Could Tip the Battle for the House

In three key swing districts in New York’s Hudson Valley, candidates are pressing for the support of ultra-Orthodox Jews, who tend to vote as a bloc.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Why Democratic megadonors poured millions into blue New York and California

The nation’s largest network of left-leaning megadonors poured millions of dollars into California and New York House races this year to build a get-out-the-vote operation in states so blue that ...

Why Boeing Workers Rejected a New Contract: Retirement Benefits

A large majority of more than 33,000 striking union members voted against a contract that included big raises but not the restoration of a frozen pension plan.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Why the Knicks are counting on the 'king of New York' to level up again

As New York sports hit fever pitch, the Knicks are banking on a revamped roster to capitalize on their new captain's rise to stardom.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Here’s Why Apple Fans Are Waiting for an Exciting Hardware News Week

Apple’s VP of marketing teased that the tech giant would be releasing a bunch of new hardware this week. Expect these products to have a lot to do with AI.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Why the Chiefs are the new Patriots ... and how they could dominate the next decade

This year's Kansas City team stands where the 2006 Patriots once stood. Here's why they could chart the same course -- and what could get in the way.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Why Space Startups Are Excited by Space Force’s New Rocket Contracts

The nation’s military space wing has opened bidding for new rocket launch contracts worth up to $5.6 billion, and it’s aimed at ’emerging’ providers.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Why the New York Times Editorial Board Endorsed Kamala Harris

Kathleen Kingsbury, the editor of Times Opinion, explains why the editorial board concluded that “Kamala Harris is the only patriotic choice for president” and shares more about its approach to ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Why OpenAI Is Trying New Strategies to Deal With an AI Development Slowdown

As quantum leaps in AI capabilities get harder to pull off, the market leader is pivoting to progress. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s Grok AI may be opening to more X users.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Here’s Why Visa Is Reaching Out to Creators With New Payment Options

Chief marketing officer Frank Cooper calls them a whole new category of customer that should be treated like small businesses.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

New York Doesn’t Have Enough Housing. Why Is It So Expensive to Build?

The scarcity of apartments makes it easy for landlords to raise rents, but building new developments comes with high costs and regulatory hurdles.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

New report highlights why so many teens feel burned out

A new report from Common Sense Media reveals more than a quarter of American teens feel burnout due to grind culture, with 81% experiencing pressure in at least one area of their lives. Dr. Sue ...

Why Elon Musk Says His New Role ‘Won’t Be Business as Usual’

Musk’s moves since the election suggest the Tesla CEO will be heavily involved in the Trump administration’s ‘revolution,’ as he calls it.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

New Zealand's founding treaty is at a flashpoint. Why are thousands protesting for Māori rights?

Thousands of people are marching the length of New Zealand in protest of a proposed law that would redefine the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown

World - ABC News - 33 minutes ago

New Zealand win their first T20 World Cup with win over SA

Watch highlights as New Zealand beat South Africa with a comprehensive 32-run victory to win their first Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai.

New Zealand beat SA to win first T20 World Cup

New Zealand win their first Women's T20 World Cup title with a comprehensive win over South Africa in Dubai.

Everything is warmups for the New York Yankees until they get to the World Series

For the New York Yankees, the real opening day is World Series Game 1

Sports - ABC News - October 20

New Harry Potter Series Promises Deeper Exploration Of The Wizarding World

Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group, has provided an update on the upcoming Harry Potter TV series at MIPCOM in Cannes, an event that "powers the business of ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

World's most indebted oil firm is headache for new Mexico leader

Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.

Dodgers do it again, seize 3-0 lead on Yankees in World Series

Freddie Freeman stayed hot with a first-inning homer and New York's bats remained cold. Now LA is one win away from a sweep and a championship.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Nearly 40 percent of world's trees face extinction, new assessment finds

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced at least 40 percent of tree species around the world are at risk of extinction, according to a Thursday release from the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

America's Friends and Foes Brace for a New World Under Trump

Foreign governments have readied plans for his second term, expecting swerves on trade and security policy.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

FirstFT: Jockeying to join Trump’s cabinet

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed and BoE rate decisions, and Germany’s government collapses

World - Financial Times - November 7

This small suburban school was named the world’s best new building

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Saoirse Ronan's two new films are worlds apart. Their costumes? Not so much

Despite being set more than 70 years apart, London nightlife scenes in the World War II drama 'Blitz' and 'The Outrun's' 21st century tale of alcoholism and recovery each display a 1930s influence ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Lobbying World: AirBnB books new federal affairs lead

AirBnB has added Aquila Powell as head of federal affairs. She was most recently managing director at Prime Policy Group and is a General Motors alum. Phil Bianchi has joined JPMorgan Chase as vice ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Why (and How) You Can Watch the Dodgers-Yankees World Series From the Inside Out, Rather Than the Outside In

I talked with FOX Sports EVP Michael Davies about how technology enhances storytelling–and why technology should support rather than drive your business.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Why this Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series is great for baseball as polarizing powerhouses square off

The Yankees-Dodgers World Series matchup is truly a battle of the titans

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

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