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Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories
The president-elect has said he could impose punitive tariffs on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and workers on both sides of the border.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
UCLA blows out Boston University despite familiar shooting and turnover issues
Mick Cronin is pleased with UCLA's defensive effort in 71-40 victory over Boston U., but some of the issues that led to their loss to New Mexico return.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12 -
New York dealt House Democrats a blow in 2022. In 2024, they made a comeback.
Amid a presidential loss and hand-wringing over the wreckage, congressional gains for Democrats in New York state are one of the small bright spots shining out from the party’s bleak results.Politics - NBC News - November 12 -
Republicans secure House majority in yet another blow to Democrats
Party has won 218 seats in lower chamber after Democrats unsuccessfully campaigned on need to curtail ‘dysfunction’. Full congressional results: House, Senate and governors Republicans ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Former top official in Chile is arrested on rape charges in a blow to President Boric
Chilean authorities say that a former senior official in the government has been arrested on suspicion of rapeWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Josh Allen's big TD run lifts the Bills, hands Chiefs their 1st loss of season
The Chiefs were the NFL's last undefeated team.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
BrewDog shuts Mumbai bars in blow to India expansion plans
UK craft-beer maker last year said it wanted to open 100 outlets in the countryWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Federal bribery investigation is another blow for Mississippi's embattled capital
Political observers say Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's indictment could intensify a long-running battle between city Democrats and Mississippi Republicans.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Why losing Melton deals massive blow to Warriors' hopes
De'Anthony Melton's absence torches the Golden State Warriors' best-found plan before the season is a month old.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
Police blow up suspicious package outside US Embassy in London
Law enforcement conducted a “controlled explosion” of a suspicious package outside of the U.S. Embassy in London on Friday. “We can confirm that the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
The US Embassy in London returns to normal after police blow up a package
The U.S. Embassy in London has returned to normal operations after police carried out the controlled explosion of a suspicious package that was found in the areaWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Five things to know about Israel's attack on Iran
Israel delivered its long-expected response to Iranian missile attacks by carrying out a series of airstrikes against the Islamic RepublicWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
5 things to watch for Harris’s speech at the Ellipse
Vice President Harris will solidify her closing argument that Donald Trump is a danger to democracy by delivering a speech on Tuesday at the Ellipse — the very site where the former president spoke ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Five things to watch out for in the Budget for Wales
What could Rachel Reeves' first Budget mean for Wales? Here are five things to watch.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
A chance for Manchester United’s players to impress, an audition for Iraola and a pivotal clash at Portman Road. Dilemmas, dilemmas. Eddie Howe has a few in advance of Arsenal’s visit to Tyneside ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Christian Fraser looks at how things stand
Will we find out the result soon? Which state will be the deciding vote? Here's a look at the possible scenarios for this US election.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Seven things Trump says he will do as president
From immigration to the Ukraine war - these are the pledges he made ahead of his return to the White House.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Texas GOP wins big: 5 things to know
In the end, it wasn’t close at all. On election night, Texans handed sweeping victories to the Republican Party that controls the state, and in particular its ascendant MAGA faction. As Vice ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.
The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Lucas Paquetá is struggling, Ruud van Nistelrooy nears Old Trafford farewell and will Luis Díaz play as a striker again?. Brentford have scored nine and conceded six in their past two Premier ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Four things for green investors to watch in Trump’s second term
The president-elect will bring major changes to energy and environmental policyWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
What’s the Best Thing to Wear on a First Date?
A reader wonders if received wisdom about a certain “ideal outfit” still holds true. Our fashion critic offers a first-date fashion philosophy.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 11 -
5 things to know about Elise Stefanik
President-elect Trump nominated Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Monday, further elevating her seismic rise in the Republican Party. It is a major ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Five things to know about Germany's government crisis
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he will ask for a vote of confidence in December, setting the path for an early election in FebruaryWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
This Self-Heating Mug Keeps Things Warm—and Simple
The Ohom mug heats your coffee or tea with a pad that can also wirelessly charge your phone—no app required.Tech - Wired - November 14 -
5 things to know about Trump’s FCC pick
President-elect Trump has tapped Brendan Carr to be the next chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), teeing the agency up for a likely clash with Big Tech and media companies he has ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Four things the latest inflation figures tell us
The inflation rate has risen, putting pressure on people's finances and casting doubt on interest rate cuts.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Højlund has chance to impress Amorim, Villa look to end miserable month and will Forest trouble Arsenal?. After masterminding Leicester’s return to the Premier League, Enzo Maresca jumped ship to ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Bluesky Says It Won’t Screw Things Up
The not-a-Twitter-clone is exploding, and its CEO promises to not repeat old social-media mistakes. Her strategy? Massively empower users to decide how the service works.Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Stocks were set for a higher open, and the FTC picked up a big win in court.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Apple’s Sales in China Are Stalling. What Will It Sacrifice to Turn Things Around?
With iPhone sales down and Apple Intelligence banned, Apple looks ready to compromise.Tech - Wired - October 26 -
Mark Cuban: The best negotiators do 2 things that make them successful
The best negotiators exercise patience and a willingness to concede on some points, says billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban.Business - CNBC - October 26 -
Chris Riddell on Donald Trump: ‘Hitler did some good things…’ – cartoon
With just over a week until the US election, the Republican leader is showing his true colours. • You can order your own copy of this cartoon Continue reading...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
3 Things You Can Do to Stay Relevant as AI Alters the Workplace
If your job is not replaced by AI, it might be replaced by someone more skilled at using AI.Business - Inc. - October 26
