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Jared Goff Hit Rock Bottom. Then One Conversation Changed Everything.

The Lions quarterback braced for bad news when he walked into his coach’s office two years ago.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

NFL offenses are struggling on two-point conversions. No one knows why

As the two-point try celebrates 30 years in the NFL rule book, teams are converting a scant 31.3% of them this season, down from 55.1% last year. The Baltimore Ravens were hardly having the best of ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Conversations With Murray Sinclair

Thoughts from the former head of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, who was also a former senator and the first Indigenous person in Manitoba to become a judge.

World - The New York Times - November 18

Affirm beats on top and bottom lines

Affirm beats on earnings and revenue in fiscal first quarter.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Bottom 10: Lost weekend in Florida

Miami suffering its first loss of the season ended up setting the tone for the entire Sunshine State.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Bottom 10: Clemson and its fans thrown for a loss

Falling to Louisville -- and some unsportsmanlike conduct from the stands -- lands the Tigers on our list.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Bottom 10: Roll over, Tide, roll over

While faltering Alabama lands in the middle of our rankings, Kent State stole all the drama at the top.

Sports - ESPN - 6 hours ago

'Conversation' will take place on tax hike compensation - Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader says discussions will involve the chief secretary to the Treasury and the Scottish government

Zelensky says he had 'productive' conversation with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a speech in Budapest on Thursday that he had a productive conversation with President-elect Trump after Tuesday's election win and expressed optimism ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer

The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.

Clip Ebike Conversion Kit: An Affordable but Inconvenient Solution

The world’s first no-tools-necessary ebike conversion kit is a great concept but still has some bugs to work out.

Tech - Wired - November 18

The Fossil Fuels Conversation Needs a Hard Reset

The term “reducing emissions” has outlived its usefulness, a crutch to soften the blow that’s being exploited by greenwashers. Now it’s time to get real.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Alphabet shares rise on earnings beats boosted by cloud revenue

Google parent Alphabet reported third-quarter earnings that beat on top and bottom lines.

Business - CNBC - October 30

FA apologises to female Muslim footballer over tracksuit bottoms ban

Iqra Ismail, who does not wear shorts for religious reasons, was prevented from entering field of play during game. The Football Association has apologised to a Muslim footballer after she was ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Give us Liberty or give us the Bottom 10! Or give us both!

The first 2024 loss for Jamey Chadwell's Flames was the first FBS win ever for Kennesaw State.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

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

Microsoft dips on weak guidance after beating on earnings

Microsoft reported better-than-expected results for the fiscal first quarter as Azure topped estimates. But quarterly growth guidance was light.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Bottom Line: Coaches call in hired guns for Olympics, sponsorship solution

Coaching FGS Global registered to lobby for a “federal solution that protects Olympic sports programs and broad-based sports sponsorship” on behalf of several associations representing sports ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom

Social media companies that once at least tried to promote a healthy information ecosystem have largely given up—and insiders say Musk’s example gave them cover.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Louisville Basketball Hit Rock Bottom. A New Coach Is Leading a Revival.

After the worst two seasons in program history, the Cardinals brought in Pat Kelsey to do more than win games and hang banners.

Sports - The New York Times - November 8

Bottom Line: Veterans push for green cards for Afghan allies

Immigration With Honor Action, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that advocates for veteran leadership in public service, hired Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck to lobby on issues related to the Afghan ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

U.S. destroyer sunk during WWII found at bottom of ocean

The USS Edsall, a 314-foot destroyer sunk by Japanese forces in 1942, was known as "the dancing mouse" for its ability to evade attacks.

Bottom Line: Cannabis industry calls in Trump transition alum

Marijuana The US Cannabis Council hired Mercury Public Affairs to lobby on issues related to the cannabis industry. The lobbyist on the account is Bryan Lanza, who served as communications ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Have New York’s Football Teams Finally Hit Rock Bottom?

The Jets and Giants are both having seasons that fans would rather forget. But they took very different routes to get there.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Heisman Watch: Which of these longshots can work their way into Heisman conversation in November?

There's a clear top four in the betting odds heading into the final five weeks of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

New Bob Woodward book reveals behind-the-scenes conversations of Trump and Harris

The economy might be a major election issue, but what about the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East? Legendary journalist Bob Woodward joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book, "War," and ...

These 3 Phrases Make Every Conversation Better, According to a Harvard Expert

If you show conversational receptiveness it can make all the difference, says Harvard’s Julia Minson.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Suspect found with handgun, machine gun conversion device following Tuskegee shooting

A suspect is in custody and the FBI is investigating a shooting at Tuskegee University early Sunday that killed one person and injured 16 others. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest.

Kremlin rejects reports of a conversation last week between Putin and Trump

The Kremlin is rejecting reports that President Vladimir Putin spoke last week with President-elect Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine, and a spokesman for Trump refused to comment on what he ...

World - ABC News - November 11

Jeffries says Democrats will have a "family conversation" after 2024 election losses

The House is leaning toward Republican control, CBS News estimates.

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin in what appeared to be the first conversation with the sitting leader of a major Western power in nearly two years

World - ABC News - November 15

Germany's Scholz calls Russia's Putin in first such conversation in 2 years

World - Yahoo News - November 15

How Google Spent 15 Years Concealing Its Internal Conversations

Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Flows jump after mutual fund-to-ETF conversions, BofA study shows

Increasing numbers of US managers are making the move offering investors multiple advantages

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

College football rankings: Kent State back on top ahead of three matchups between Bottom 25 teams

Anyone can rank the 25 best teams in college football, but here, we rank the 25 worst after Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

How the bottom of the Yankees' order is keeping World Series hopes alive while stars continue to struggle

Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells provided the thunder in Game 4

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Bottom Line: Boeing, Lockheed Martin space venture lobbies up for NASA, FAA funding

Aerospace The United Launch Alliance, Boeing and Lockheed Martin's joint space venture, hired IBEX2 Solutions to lobby on civilian and commercial space issues related to policy and funding from ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Charter’s broadband saga may have bottomed. Has its stock done the same?

Charter shed 110,000 internet customers in the quarter, but a MoffettNathanson analyst thinks the rate of decline has bottomed out.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

College football rankings: Florida State, Purdue, Stanford continue dubious rise inside the Bottom 25

Anyone can rank the 25 best teams in college football, but here, we rank the 25 worst after Week 10

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

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