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Rizzo at first base for Yankees in ALCS opener against Cleveland, 16 days after fracturing fingers

Anthony Rizzo was back in the New York Yankees’ lineup for the American League Championship Series opener, just 16 days after fracturing a pair of fingers when hit by a pitch

Sports - ABC News - October 14

In Wisconsin, election officials push back against critics of drop boxes

Wisconsin election officials are reassuring the public about the safety of ballot drop boxes, which have been the subject of conspiracy theories in the state since 2020.

'Fire Nick'? Sirianni chirps right back at angry Birds fans

Eagles fans reportedly started a "Fire Nick" chant during Sunday's 20-16 home win over one of the worst teams in football.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Mets come out swinging in Game 2 vs. Dodgers, tie NLCS

Francisco Lindor crushed a leadoff homer and Mark Vientos added a grand slam, and Los Angeles never recovered. The series heads to NY tied 1-1.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Geraldo Rivera backing Harris: Trump 'cannot be trusted to honor the Constitution'

Television personality Geraldo Rivera revealed Monday that he is backing Vice President Harris over former President Trump in the election, now less than a month away. “Former President Trump is a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Harris, Trump go back and forth on mental acuity, fitness for office

Vice President Kamala Harris is raising concerns about former President Donald Trump’s fitness for office as he launches personal attacks on her intelligence. The Harris campaign says Trump ...

Politics - NBC News - October 15

Neymar backs 'idol' Vini Jr.'s Ballon d'Or claim

Neymar has said he is hoping that countryman Vinícius Júnior becomes the first Brazilian in 17 years to win the Ballon d'Or award.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

How Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Sent Novak Djokovic Back to 2007

Djokovic dismantled a duopoly to ignite his tennis career. He will have to do it again in his final act.

Sports - The New York Times - October 15

Will weight-loss drugs help jobless get back into work?

Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?

Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah is working, and the West should back it fully

Lebanon's Prime Minister has expressed readiness to implement UN Security Council resolutions that would end Hezbollah as an armed force. Israel's offensive against the Iran-backed group has been ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

The Running Back Who Could Shatter a Record Set by Barry Sanders

Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty is on pace to rush for 2,704 yards.

Sports - The New York Times - October 15

Ocasio-Cortez fires back at Fetterman’s 'bleak dunk attempt' on Gaza

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) fired back at Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) over his “bleak dunk attempt” on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Fetterman, who is a vocal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Nerd Ninjas’ Rogue Piñatas: VRmageddon asks ‘What if piñatas fought back?’

Rogue Piñatas: VRmageddon is a new colorful, festive, and chaotic VR social mayhem game that asks, "What if piñatas fought back?"

Tech - VentureBeat - October 14

Accel-backed Jetapult invests $4.5M in Saudi Arabian game studio UMX

UMX, a game studio based in Saudi Arabia, has raised $4.5 million from Jetapult, an investment company backed by Accel Partners.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 14

Node.vc raises $77.3M for new fund backed by 70 Nordic entrepreneurs

Node.vc has raised $77.3 million, or €71 million, for a new fund that is backed by 70 Nordic entrepreneurs.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan

Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperation

World - ABC News - October 16

Talking points: Poch suffers a 'Dos a Cero,' Jiménez is back

Mauricio Pochettino had his first setback as USMNT coach, a 2-0 loss to a Raúl Jiménez-inspired Mexico. ESPN's writers cover the key talking points.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

More EU leaders expected to back calls for offshore asylum centres

Migration to dominate summit as four people including two toddlers die after falling from crowded speedboat off Kos. A growing number of European leaders are expected to back calls for offshore ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

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