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MPs back end of House of Lords hereditary peers
The proposals will now undergo further scrutiny in the Lords, where they are expected to face tough opposition.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
OU president, AD back Venables amid struggles
The University of Oklahoma's president and athletic director gave football coach Brent Venables a vote of confidence on Tuesday after the school's board of regents meeting.Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
‘Welcome back’ - Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump
The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
About-face: Colts turn back to Richardson at QB
The Colts are going back to Anthony Richardson as their starting quarterback, starting with the game Sunday against the Jets.Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
Trump vs. Media Moves Back to the White House
The president-elect has threatened broadcast licenses and filed lawsuits against some networks. Executives are bracing for possible deal drama.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
The Pirelli calendar’s bringing sexy back – but is it actually sexy?
In this week’s newsletter: Stars such as John Boyega have stripped off for racy shots, but insiders wonder how it lands in the post #MeToo era. • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Chiefs' Butker expected back after knee surgery
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had surgery Friday to repair a torn meniscus in his non-kicking leg and is expected to return later this season, coach Andy Reid said.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
Russia's soldiers bringing wartime violence back home
Many of the attackers have previous criminal convictions and were released from prison purely to fight.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Jared Polis Wants to Win Back the Hippies
The governor’s embrace of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be no less significant to his success than his attention to affordability.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Cher Can, and Does, Turn Back Time
In the first volume of her memoir (which she hasn’t read), she explores her difficult childhood, her fraught marriage to Sonny Bono and how she found her voice.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Will UK inflation climb back above the BoE’s target?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Robbie Williams hits back at ex-Take That manager
The singer took issue with the assertions made by his former manager in a new BBC documentary.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
How Democrats could win back Latino men
CBS News exit polling showed Vice President Kamala Harris lost Latino men to Donald Trump by 12 points. Adrian Carrasquillo, national political reporter, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Youngkin backs Earle-Sears for Virginia governor
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) endorsed Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) for governor on Monday, ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race in 2025. “Winsome has been an outstanding Lt. Governor, ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Is the pendulum swinging back in favor of remote working?
People working in tech are watching nervously as return-to-office mandates roll in. Here's where the issue stands.Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago -
Gatland backed by Erasmus before Cardiff date
South Africa's double World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus backs under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland before Saturday's match in Cardiff.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Would Woody Johnson bring back Rex Ryan?
Interesting theory is making the rounds regarding the future of the Jets.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
🎥 Barcelona legends roll back the years in Brazil
Barcelona's legends team are proof that class is permanent.A side comprising of former Blaugrana players took on the Seleção Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Legends in Brazil and came away with a 2-1 victor...Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Hamilton 'did not want to come back' after Brazil
Lewis Hamilton says he will "give it absolutely everything" for his final three races with Mercedes after struggling badly in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Postecoglou backs Bentancur appeal after 'mistake'
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou says Rodrigo Bentancur is an "outstanding person" who made a "mistake" with his racial slur against team-mate Son Heung-min.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
China ‘willing’ to engage in Trump dialogue as it backs exporters
Officials say Beijing will remain ‘steadfast’ in resisting protectionist measuresWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
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 -
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Backlog of prisoners needing tags 'back to normal level', says minister
Probation officers had told the BBC offenders were recalled to prison as tag fitters were not available.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.World - CBS News - Yesterday -
Ravouvou double as Bristol beat Saints to go top
Bristol go top of the table as they claim their first Premiership home win of the season with a bonus-point victory against much-changed Northampton.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Miami beats Atlanta in Messi's MLS playoff debut
Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba scored and Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 2-1 in Game 1 of a best-of-three Major League Soccer playoff series on Friday night.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
Briton Catterall beats Prograis in chaotic thriller
Jack Catterall earns his third headline win in a year and puts himself in position for a title fight in 2025 with victory over Regis Prograis in their light-welterweight bout in Manchester.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Punches thrown as Michigan beats Michigan St.
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland and Michigan State defensive end Anthony Jones pushed, shoved and butted helmets, triggering a skirmish in the final seconds of the Wolverines win.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
The Browns lost their quarterback. Then they beat the hottest team in football.
The Cleveland Browns pulled off a massive upset Sunday, defeating the Baltimore Ravens 29-24 behind a stellar performance from quarterback Jameis Winston.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Santander's Profit Beats Expectations on Lower Provisions, Costs
Spain’s largest bank by market capitalization reported a 12% on-year increase in net profit for the three months ended Sept. 30, as lighter provisions and costs helped offset the impact from the ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget
Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990sBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
England beat South Africa despite defensive errors
Watch highlights as England bounce back after Germany loss with a 2-1 win against South Africa in Coventry.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
BYD quarterly sales beat Tesla for first time
Warren Buffett-backed Chinese carmaker’s revenues surge 24 per cent but fierce competition slims marginsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Meta misses on user growth, warns of 2025 jump in AI spending
Meta reported weaker-than-expected user numbers and warned of a significant acceleration in its infrastructure expenses in 2025 in its third-quarter earnings.Business - CNBC - October 30