Brewers Defy - QuikReader

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Brewers Struggle as Drinkers Cut Back on Beer Worldwide

Consumers around the world are drinking less beer, putting brewers in a bind.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Tiger Siphonysta Review: Fun Yet Flawed Coffee Brewer

The niche coffee maker brews a great cup of coffee. But at this price, parts of the machine should be better quality.

Tech - Wired - October 23

England defied by ton from debutant Ghulam

England are defied by a century on debut by Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam on the opening day of the second Test in Multan.

Commonwealth leaders to defy UK by putting slavery reparations on summit agenda

Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.

Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Hermès defies luxury gloom with strong sales

Paris house posts solid growth in contrast to rivals Kering and LVMH

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Vindictus Defying Fate Official Trailer | Next On Event

Today, NEXON Korea hosted their ‘Next On’ media event and showcased a new trailer for Vindictus Defying Fate.

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Prada's Miu Miu Continues to Defy Luxury Slowdown

Prada posted an increase in revenue, buoyed by the popularity of its Miu Miu brand, and continues to buck a downturn in demand for high-end goods that is particularly acute in China.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

The Gazan teenagers defying war for competitive maths

Palestinian youngsters study on phones for Maths Olympiad and dream of attending MIT amid the ruins of shattered enclave

World - Financial Times - November 2

Plans to restore grave of footballer who defied Hitler

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Dozens detained after protesters defy ban in Amsterdam

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered following violence against Israeli football fans earlier in the week.

Citi and BofA join other big US banks in beating gloomy forecasts

Stronger than expected earnings add to hopes of a ‘soft landing’ for economy

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Exhausted Gazans Defy Evacuation Orders as Israel Presses New Offensive

Many Palestinians are staying put as Israel’s military orders civilians to leave large parts of northern Gaza as it conducts an offensive against Hamas militants.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Brunello Cucinelli Backs Growth Targets as Sales Defy Luxury Slowdown

The fashion concern said its performance improved in both its retail and wholesale channels, with increased revenue across all its markets, in particular in the Americas.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Marc Marquez defies mosquito mishap to clinch comeback win at Australian MotoGP

Six-time champion Marquez fought back from 13th to win fifth title Jorge Martin finishes second as Ducati secure top five places Spain’s Marc Marquez has recovered from a nightmare start in ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Bring on the Vegas glitz! How Roma families are defying their persecutors with bling palaces

Keen to show off their newfound riches, and to kick back at a society that suppressed them, Roma families are filling rural Romania with exuberant symbols of wealth – boasting gilded turrets and ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Patriot by Alexei Navalny review – the man who dared to defy Putin

This remarkable memoir by the bold and fearless Russian opposition leader describes an extraordinary life, from a childhood in the shadow of Chornobyl to surviving a novichok attack and his final ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Viktor Orbán defies EU in backing Georgia’s contested election result

Hungarian prime minister shows support for Kremlin-friendly ruling party in Caucasus nation

World - Financial Times - October 29

Prada continues to defy luxury slowdown as Miu Miu sales boom

Italian group bucks gloom but warns that conditions in Asia are becoming ‘more challenging’

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Boohoo Names New CEO, Defies Frasers' Bid to Install Ashley

Boohoo named Dan Finley as its next chief executive officer, spurning major shareholder Frasers’ attempts to install its owner Mike Ashley at the helm.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Shooting survivor defies the odds after taking bullet to the brain

A first date ends in a shooting. One makes it out alive. Doctors say the chances of recovery are low. How did Chris Smith defy the odds?

Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.

Fox News defies the odds in a US election many voters tuned out of

Murdoch family’s cable channel has bucked a trend of news fatigue and splintering audiences

World - Financial Times - November 5

Ferrari Defies Wider Auto Industry Malaise With Higher Sales, Earnings

Ferrari posted higher sales and earnings in the third quarter and said it was more confident that it would hit its annual guidance, racing ahead of other car makers that are grappling with ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Investors cheer Trump’s economic agenda, defying gloomy media

Donald Trump winning the popular vote and control of Congress was not the only shocker this week; the stock market response was almost as stunning.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Germany’s Scholz defies odds as party swings behind re-election bid

Chancellor gets unexpected popularity boost among Social Democrats after sacking finance minister

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Amsterdam police detain pro-Palestine protesters defying ban

Dozens held under emergency measures imposed after violence that erupted around football match. Police have detained pro-Palestinian protesters rallying in central Amsterdam in defiance of a ban ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: US warns Israel it will withhold arms funding if Gaza aid doesn’t improve

US state department confirms reports that secretary of state and defense secretary warned Israel . See all our Middle East coverage here Israeli military strikes killed at least 40 ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Tony Bennett defied roster makeup, play style conventions while turning Virginia into a national power

Tony Bennett did things his own way, and it led to unprecedented success for Virginia basketball

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

S&P 500 eyes another record close — plus, our 2 health-care stocks that defied the group

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Inside the big summit where Putin hopes to defy western pressure on Ukraine war

As President Vladimir Putin tries reposition himself as an international ambassador at the BRICS summit in Russia, his war with Ukraine looms over it.

Eagles defying NFL history with first-quarter ineptitude; only team scoreless in first 15 minutes this season

The Eagles are defying the odds in 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Russia hit Google with a fine so big it defies comprehension, exposing a legal system adrift