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BRICS Summit Offers a Glimpse Inside Putin’s Alternate Reality
At a meeting of emerging economies, Vladimir Putin positioned himself as a respected and powerful leader, ignoring the condemnation he receives from the West.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Trump’s alternate-reality ‘mirror world’, where only he can save America
The mirror world has been a feature of the 2024 race – where Trump’s liabilities are twisted to become his opponents’. For many observers of the coming presidential election, especially those ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative
Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.Tech - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Harris Is Trying to Win Voters by Laying Out the Alternative
Also, Teri Garr found the soul in memorable ditsy blondes. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Starbucks will stop charging extra for dairy alternatives
The change to Starbucks' policy could save some U.S. customers more than 10% on their drinks.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Hisense PX3-Pro Review: A Giant TV Alternative
This Dolby Vision–enabled laser projector is a cinematic solution for stylish living rooms.Tech - Wired - November 11 -
How human composting offers alternatives to burial, cremation
Tom Harries, CEO and founder of Earth Funeral, explains the process of being turned into soil in about 30 days — and how your loved ones can then decide what to do with it.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Bluesky picking up steam as alternative to X
Social media platform Bluesky has seen a rise in users in recent weeks as an alternative to X, formerly known as Twitter. On Thursday, the platform reported more than a million users had signed up ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Imperial Brands Upbeat on Outlook as Alternatives Continue to Grow
The tobacco manufacturer said it expected a strong fiscal 2025 on the back of continued revenue growth from tobacco alternatives such as vapes.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth
The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.Tech - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Tina is back: Investors say there is no alternative to US equities
Fund managers are finding it really hard to articulate a strong case to put money to work anywhere elseWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
At stake on Election Day: The reality of the presidency
CBS News' John Dickerson on the knowns and unknowns that either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will face in leading our country into an uncertain future.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels
The pricing gap between cruises and land-based lodging is even wider than it appears, according to UBS.Business - CNBC - October 27 -
Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels
The demand for cruises is still going strong — and it doesn’t appear to be letting up anytime soon.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9
Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.”Sports - ABC News - October 28 -
US calls on Israel to tackle ‘catastrophic humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza
Failure to help improve the situation on the ground could be met by restrictions on US military aid. Middle East live: latest updates Israel is not addressing the “catastrophic humanitarian ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Harris will offer an alternative to Trump-era politics in closing argument speech
Vice President Kamala Harris has eroded Donald Trump's polling lead since taking over the Democratic ticket from Biden, but the race remains a dead heat.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9
Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.”Entertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
‘There is no alternative’: Israel’s ban on vital Unrwa services will be a catastrophe for Gaza
Israel’s anti-Unrwa legislation will sever aid to 2.3 million people, unless Benjamin Netanyahu can be convinced to veto it. Bin bags were piling up at one end of the chaotic main thoroughfare in ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
The west must outdo rival efforts to build an alternative financial system
Technological and geopolitical competition between democracies and autocracies are two sides of the same coinWorld - Financial Times - November 3 -
Yankees Notes: Deadline on Aaron Boone's option, Gleyber Torres alternatives
Yankees GM Brian Cashman addresses the deadline for the club to pick up the option on manager Aaron Boone's contract for the 2025 MLB season and what options they have at second base with Gleyber ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6 -
Conservatives abandon Speaker Johnson challenger for alternative protest strategy
Hardline conservatives are abandoning their plan to nominate a challenger to Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) bid for the gavel during Wednesday's internal House GOP elections, opting for a different ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
How human composting is offering a new alternative to burial and cremation
Most people choose burial or cremation, but human composting is becoming a popular alternative. Tom Harries, CEO of Earth Funeral, explains how it works and why it's different.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Biden administration offers alternatives for Colorado River’s long-term operations
Biden administration officials on Wednesday announced several potential alternatives for the Colorado River's long-term management, as the expiration date for the current rules approaches. ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
3 mortgage refinancing alternatives seniors should consider now
Seniors disappointed in their mortgage refinancing options may benefit from exploring these alternatives instead.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Starmer to pledge to ‘embrace fiscal reality’ in the Budget
UK prime minister is facing growing criticism that planned tax rises will hit ‘working people’Business - Financial Times - October 27 -
Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says
The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Volpe makes dreams a reality, sparks Yanks in G4
Anthony Volpe's performance in Game 4 -- one that included a game-changing grand slam to keep the Yankees alive in the World Series -- was something he envisioned "probably every night" growing up.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
AMD’s stock is getting hurt by this ‘unpalatable’ reality
One analyst says that AMD’s muted guidance is unlike what Wall Street has come to expect of “AI names.”Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Trump’s trade remedies reflect America’s troubled reality
Our partners shouldn’t blame us for a shift aimed at solving the problems they have causedWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Celtic slip into their 'A-game' as Aberdeen get reality check
Brendan Rodgers says Celtic "had to bring our A-game" to deliver the first defeat of Jimmy Thelin's Aberdeen reign with a resounding 6-0 win that seals a place in the Scottish League Cup final.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
'It's the reality' - will it take fewer points to win Premier League?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola predicts fewer points will be required to win the Premier League this season - but do the stats back that up?Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
TikTok moderators share reality of locating horrific videos
The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
How Corporate Speak Obscures Realities in Business
George Orwell, one of the 20th century’s greatest writers, has advice that resonates today.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
Donald Trump gets a brutal reality check
The implosion of Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general reveals the president-elect isn’t all-powerful despite the Republican trifecta in government.Politics - Politico - 2 days ago -
Generative AI: Separating Hype From Reality
The technology may transform business. But it clearly isn’t there yet.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
WATCH: Ravens' Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry share instant reactions to new 'Purple Rising' alternate helmets
The Ravens will debut the new helmets this ThursdaySports - CBS Sports - November 6 -
Dak Prescott injury update: Cowboys QB not placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 10, return status up in air
Prescott could return no earlier than Week 15 if placed on IRSports - CBS Sports - November 9