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Zero Sum by Charles Hecker — adventures in Russian capitalism
This fascinating exploration of the role western business has played in the country’s development shows that lessons have not been learntWorld - Financial Times - 10 hours ago -
Syrian militants reach central Aleppo as government forces appear to retreat
Surprise offensive by rebels marks biggest challenge to Bashar al-Assad’s control in years. Islamist rebels once exiled to a mountainous pocket of the Syrian deserts now roam the streets of central ...World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago -
Russian strikes hit Aleppo as rebels take control
Russia launched air raids in parts of the city overnight for the first time since 2016, a monitoring group says.Top stories - BBC News - 3 hours ago -
Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they're in the US legally
Texas hospital patients will be asked if they’re in the U.S. legally starting FridayHealth - ABC News - November 1 -
European Greens ask Jill Stein to stand down and endorse Kamala Harris
US Green party leader urged to withdraw from presidential race to prevent Donald Trump victory. US elections 2024 – live updates A coalition of European Greens have urged the US Green party’s ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
David Salle Asks, Can A.I. Make a Painting More Interesting?
At Gladstone Gallery, the painter’s experiments with artificial intelligence yield compelling results and big questions.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
Steve Ballmer: the tech billionaire asking if voters want ‘just the facts’
Former Microsoft boss seeks to build better democracy with dataWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama
Sheriff's deputies in Alabama found Dennoriss Richardson, 39, in September in a rural part of Colbert County.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
We're not military - why are we being hit, asks injured man in Lebanon
In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Asked & Answered, Week 9: Can Drake Maye lead the Patriots … eventually?
The Patriots appear to have found a suitable replacement for Tom Brady.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
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Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to vote
In a new video posted early Election Day, Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in the television program “Baywatch” – red one-piece swimsuit and all – and asks viewers to voteEntertainment - ABC News - November 5 -
Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about that'
Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida’s abortion measure and he's getting testy about itHealth - ABC News - November 5 -
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Speaker Johnson, Scalise ask House Republicans for reelection to leadership
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) formally asked House Republicans to reelect them to their leadership posts in letters sent to GOP members on Wednesday. ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
F1 drivers ask FIA to treat them like adults
Formula 1 drivers urge the sport's governing body to treat them like adults after Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were punished for swearing.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Anger in Taiwan over reports SpaceX asked suppliers to move abroad
Taipei says it is paying close attention to reported request by Elon Musk’s firm . Taiwan’s government says it is paying close attention to reports that Elon Musk’s SpaceX asked Taiwanese suppliers ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Elon Musk Is Already Asking Trump for Payback After Supporting His Campaign
The billionaire CEO reportedly began lobbying Trump to hire SpaceX employees for top Defense Department roles to help with government contracts and derail regulators.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Fed Chair says he won't resign if Trump asks him to
Fed Chair Jay Powell said Thursday that he would not resign if president-elect Donald Trump asked him to.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Macron asks if Europe is prepared to defend its interests after Trump's win
France’s president Emmanuel Macron said Europe should not reflect on whether President-elect Trump’s victory is “good,” but instead consider how it will impact the continent's priorities. “I think ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Girl with suspected autism banned for asking transgender opponent: ‘Are you a man?’
A female footballer with suspected autism has been hit with a six-match ban after asking a “bearded” transgender opponent: “Are you a man?”Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6 -
Trump asks arch protectionist Lighthizer to run US trade policy
Tariff hawk’s potential reappointment to top economy role likely to alarm trading partnersBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Judge grants Jack Smith's request to pause Trump Jan. 6 case
A federal judge granted a request from special counsel Jack Smith on Friday to suspend deadlines in President-elect Trump’s election interference case. The move comes after Smith begun discussions ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Judge pauses upcoming deadlines in Trump's election interference case
The judge in Donald Trump's federal election interference case has paused all upcoming deadlines in the case, after special counsel Jack Smith requested the pause.Top stories - ABC News - November 8 -
Qatar asks Hamas leaders to leave after US pressure
Washington says militant group’s rejection of deal to release Israeli hostages meant its presence was no longer ‘viable’Business - Financial Times - November 8 -
Asked & Answered, Week 10: Is Kyler Murray finally figuring it out?
Plus: Russell Wilson is experiencing a career revival in Pittsburgh.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11 -
Bangladesh asks Interpol for help in arresting ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
A special tribunal in Bangladesh has asked the international police organization Interpol to issue a red notice for the arrest of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in connection with the deaths ...World - ABC News - November 12 -
Report says 76% of kids are asking for video games this holiday | ESA
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) found that 76% of U.S. kids are asking for video games as gifts for the holiday season.Tech - VentureBeat - November 12 -
Some Black Voters Ask, What Have Democrats Done for Us?
In interviews, these voters, especially men, questioned what dividends have come from their loyalty: “I’m just kind of over it all.”Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?
“Maybe Happy Ending” had an initial Korean-language production in Seoul in 2016. Here are five things to know about the show.Tech - The New York Times - November 13 -
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in FebruaryWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Ask for Angela: BBC exposes pubs not enforcing safety scheme
The Ask for Angela initiative aims to provide a discreet lifeline for those feeling unsafe.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Trump 2.0 Officially Makes Crypto Mainstream. Just Ask Investors
Bitcoin’s post-election rally has fueled stock-market winners like MicroStrategy and Coinbase.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Daniel Khalife denies asking Iran for help after prison escape
The former soldier has pleaded guilty to escaping from prison but still faces other charges.Top stories - BBC News - November 13
