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Botswana must mend ties with ‘golden egg’ De Beers, new president says
Relations between African nation and diamond group frayed before Duma Boko’s electionWorld - Financial Times - 15 hours ago -
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Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality
Shawn Mendes said that he is “figuring out” his sexuality during his concert in Denver on Monday, according to video footage shared by fans on social media.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Tech leaders mend fences with Trump ahead of election
The leaders of major technology companies are making overtures to former President Trump as Election Day nears and the Republican candidate appears in solid position in the final days of the race. ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
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In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue
The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Botswana Voters Hand Governing Party a Stunning Rebuke
After 58 years, the Botswana Democratic Party lost its majority in Parliament, becoming the latest long-dominant party in southern Africa to fall from power.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Shawn Mendes says he's 'just figuring out' sexuality
The Canadian singer tells concert-goers of his sexuality: it's "a beautifully complex thing".Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Shawn Mendes Walked Away From Stardom. He’s Ready to Talk About It.
In 2022, the pop singer and songwriter canceled a world tour to focus on his mental health. Returning with a stripped-down album, he has a mature new message for his fans.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Make do and mend: a Welsh cottage gets all dressed up
A sheepskin bootmaker has furnished her lovely yellow house in Wales with home-made, second-hand and repurposed materials. We’d always wanted to live in this area of Wales,” says Xanthe Dewsnap. ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue
Botswana is holding a national election and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays on for another five-year termWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
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Botswana president concedes defeat in election after party’s six-decade rule
Results show Mokgweetsi Masisi’s Botswana Democratic party on track to lose by landslide. Botswana’s president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has conceded defeat in Wednesday’s elections, which his Botswana ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat in the general election Friday, in a seismic moment of change for the country that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Diamond-rich Botswana’s ruling party loses power after 6 decades
Growing competition from synthetic stones hits southern African country’s economyWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
So depressed about Eras ending? Taylor Swift's new book might mend that broken heart
Taylor Swift marks the end of the Eras tour with the release of her first book, as well as two new formats for her 'Tortured Poets Department' album.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15 -
Shawn Mendes opens up onstage about his sexuality: 'I'm just figuring it out like everyone'
Shawn Mendes discussed his sexuality Monday during a concert in Colorado, telling fans, 'I don't really know sometimes, and I know other times.'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29 -
To Join This Club, a Member Must Die. And You Must Adore Verdi.
Based in Parma, Club dei 27 is so exclusive that it’s given rise to all sorts of myths. But it’s really about venerating the famous opera composer born near the Italian city.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Nigeria’s economic transformation must succeed
Failure would set back the cause of reform across sub-Saharan AfricaWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Diamond-rich Botswana holds an election with new economic challenges for a long-ruling party
Botswana will vote in a national election this week that will decide whether the ruling party extends a 58-year stretch in power in a southern African country that is a leading diamond producer and ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
Botswana's president concedes defeat in election to end his party's 58 years in power
Botswana's president concedes defeat in election to end his party's 58 years in powerWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years since independence loses power
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the election in a seismic moment of change for the county that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since independence from ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Whether it's natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared
With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Why the Yankees must win this year -- or else
The Yankees have come up short in their past five trips to the ALCS. With a 2-0 lead this year, could it finally be their time to win another pennant?Sports - ESPN - October 17 -
America must relearn diplomacy — the Eizenstat way
The US is losing the art of serious statecraftWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
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Wolves 'tipping point' must come soon - O'Neil
Wolves boss Gary O'Neil says the side cannot continue to rely on excuses and "the longer it goes on the more urgent it becomes".Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Congress must be proactive, not reactive, with disaster recovery
Sen. Thom Tillis has led a bipartisan group of senators in calling for Congress to pass a disaster funding package to assist victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as the SBA disaster loan fund ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
We must learn lessons from history, King tells Commonwealth
Some Commonwealth countries have called for the UK to pay reparations for its historic role in the transatlantic slave trade.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
NFL must make face mask fouls reviewable
It's long overdue for the league to fix a massive flaw in the replay rules.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
The US must prepare for a multi-front war
The death of Yahya Sinwar in a tunnel in southern Gaza marks a potential inflection point in Israel's long wars against Iran and its proxies, but the U.S. must make the necessary investments and ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
What questions must USWNT answer now?
The USWNT just won gold at the Olympics, but roster questions lie ahead of the 2027 World Cup.Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
Harris says there must be de-escalation in Middle East
Vice President Kamala Harris said the U.S. is prepared to defend Israel again, but stressed that "there must be a de-escalation in the region" when asked by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell what her ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Yanks, on brink, know they must 'shock the world'
The Yankees, trailing 3-0 in the World Series, take the field Tuesday with no choice but to "shock the world." What has been shocking so far this series is their sputtering offense, which has ...Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Treasury must compensate Scotland for tax hike - Robison
The Scottish finance secretary has warned a rise in National Insurance could cost the government £500m.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago
