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Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories

Plus, why you should never cross a crow.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Panthers to start Young; Brooks may make debut

The Panthers will again start Bryce Young at quarterback Sunday, while rookie running back Jonathon Brooks could make his NFL debut vs. the Saints.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

England's last executed 'witch' may have survived

A spelling error in a court document could mean the woman was not hanged, a Southampton historian says.

Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May

Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football

Economists expect the October data to show unusually weak job creation. But hurricanes and strikes may account for much of the shortfall.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

How the US election may unsettle Europe

Europeans mostly prefer Harris to Trump but challenges lie ahead on democracy, defence and economics

World - Financial Times - November 2

The Best Ever Game Controller May Be Set for a Comeback

The GameCube's controller remains a titan, which is why so many have “borrowed” from its design. But now things are afoot that signal Nintendo could be about to resurrect this gaming gem.

Tech - Wired - November 3

Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed

It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.

You May Not Be Able to Outrun a Vampire Bat

Scientists put the bloodsucking mammals on a treadmill to understand how they get the energy to chase down their next meal.

Science - The New York Times - November 7

With Trump Win, Musk’s Mars Dream May Advance

After bold, even overly ambitious comments about reaching the red planet, the billionaire founder of SpaceX may be positioned for added government support.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Assisted dying: caution and compromise may end in dissatisfaction

Politicians who support a law change in principle may still vote against the bill that currently falls short

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

At Long Last, the Surge in S.T.I.s May Be Leveling Off

Rates of gonorrhea declined in 2023, while diagnoses of syphilis and chlamydia held roughly steady, according to new C.D.C. data.

Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The Trump majority may soon feel buyers’ remorse

The 2024 election results suggest that the Trump majority may soon have cause for second thoughts, as the proposed tax cuts and tariffs could lead to increased inflation and worker shortages, ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump needs concessions from Putin — they may be forthcoming

The Russian president wants to save face on Ukraine but this doesn’t mean he won’t give anything away

World - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

Jobless claims fall to lowest level since May

Companies may not be hiring at the same pace as earlier in the year — but they are also not firing workers.

Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago

Why a "slowmance" may be a great approach this cuffing season

As the weather cools down, dating heats up — but here's why a "slowmance" might be worth a try this cuffing season.

How Musk’s Government Efficiency Panel May Look

Trump has tasked Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the effort to streamline the government.

Business - Inc. - 8 hours ago

New skin research could help slow signs of ageing

The research could also be used to produce artificial skin for transplantation and prevent scarring.

Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies aged 31

British musician was found dead after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Liam Payne of One Direction – a life in pictures After One Direction, Liam Payne was just getting ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop

In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usual

World - ABC News - October 17

Liam Payne’s 1D bandmates, Cheryl, Simon Cowell and more mourn singer

Friends, family and collaborators have expressed shock and sadness over the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who has died in Buenos Aires, Argentina at age 31

Entertainment - ABC News - October 18

The world isn’t prepared for an aging population — but it’s actually a huge opportunity

By the year 2047, the global population will have more people in retirement age than young people.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Mitzi Gaynor, dancer and actor from South Pacific, dies aged 93

One of the few survivors of the golden age of the Hollywood musical also appeared in We’re Not Married and There’s No Business Like Show Business. Mitzi Gaynor, the dancer and actor who starred as ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Middle-aged women prefer Harris over Trump, survey shows

A new survey from Marie Claire magazine finds middle-aged women prefer Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump. Forty-nine percent of women between the ages of 40 and 60 ...

Texas AG sues doctor accused of providing transgender care to 21 minors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a Dallas doctor Thursday accusing her of providing transition-related care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law.

Chess: England gains new grandmaster as Ameet Ghasi qualifies at age 37

The Birmingham amateur achieved his title in Norway after years of trying, while Jonah Willow, 21, became the latest from the young generation to score a GM norm. Ameet Ghasi became England’s 42nd ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

His Near-Death Experience Inspired a Playbook for Aging Well

Inspired by his midlife transformation, Conley launched the Modern Elder Academy to help others redefine relevance and purpose, emphasizing continuous learning from all life domains.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Airlines bet on food and art to lure flyers back to ageing premium cabins

New perks offered while better planes and seats remain grounded from supply chain disruptions

World - Financial Times - October 19

Paul Di’Anno, early frontman for Iron Maiden, dies aged 66

The vocalist, who went on to form Battlezone and Killers, had experienced a number of health issues in recent years. Paul Di’Anno, the journeyman heavy metal vocalist best known for fronting Iron ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Texas AG goes after Democratic fundraising as GOP outspent in key races

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday called on federal regulators to make it more difficult for donors to use ActBlue, a popular progressive fundraising platform that has collected record ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Legality of Musk's $1M offer ‘questionable’: Fmr. Pennsylvania AG

Bruce Castor, Pennsylvania's former attorney general, said the Tesla billionaire is toeing the line of legality.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

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