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Ennui is The Thing: welcome to the death-football of late-stage capitalism | Barney Ronay
Manchester United and Chelsea demonstrate that boredom is a key part of the sport and an element of its beauty. Well, something definitely happened there. But what exactly? There is an affectionate ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Facing Outrage, Nigeria Drops Capital Charges Against Minors
Dozens of teenagers had been accused of treason and faced possible death sentences, but indignation over their treatment, including lack of food, has the government backpedaling.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a hot start
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start, and so are the Washington CapitalsSports - ABC News - November 5 -
Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore
Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province prompted authorities to keep government employees at home and close additional schools, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
Alex Ovechkin scored his 130th career game-winning goal to keep his hot streak going, the Washington Capitals winning and the Nashville Predators losingSports - ABC News - November 7 -
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Philadelphia Phillies capital raise values the team at around $3 billion
The Philadelphia Phillies recently raised close to $500 million in capital from three new investors, according to two people familiar with the deal.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Burkina Faso wants to reinstate death penalty, government source says
Military regime considering move after capital punishment abolished in west African country in 2018. Burkina Faso ’s military regime wants to reinstate the death penalty after the west African ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Three Takeaways From Penguins Gutsy Win Over Capitals
On Friday, the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a two-game losing streak with a gutsy 4-2 win over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9 -
US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs
The Federal Aviation Administration is prohibiting U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot two planesWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Police in Brazil report an explosion outside the country’s Supreme Court in the capital
Police in Brazil report an explosion outside the country’s Supreme Court in the capitalWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Collapsed London Capital & Finance operated as Ponzi scheme, court rules
High Court judge finds individuals connected with scandal liable for damagesBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
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Smog crisis envelops Indian capital as Pakistan province declares emergency
Schools ordered to close in Delhi and Punjab province as neighbouring countries battle dangerous air pollution. India’s capital, Delhi, has ordered all primary schools to cease in-person classes ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Connor McMichael scores twice in the Capitals' 5-2 victory over the Avalanche
Connor McMichael had two goals and the Washington Capitals scored four times on their first 10 shots in a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday nightSports - ABC News - November 16 -
Shouting Racial Slurs, Neo-Nazi Marchers Shock Ohio’s Capital
The demonstration in Columbus on Saturday, part of a recent pattern of white supremacist incidents in the country, was condemned by officials around the state.Top stories - The New York Times - November 18 -
A makeshift memorial grows in Ukraine’s capital after 1,000 days of war
After 1,000 days of war, a makeshift memorial has grown in the heart of Kyiv with thousands of blue-and-yellow flags honoring soldiers who died defending UkraineWorld - ABC News - November 18 -
CVS strikes deal with activist Glenview Capital for four board seats
CVS Health announced on Monday that it struck a deal with investor Glenview Capital for four board seats.Business - CNBC - November 18 -
Here's how to leverage the 0% capital gains bracket as the price of bitcoin surges
The price of bitcoin is surging. Here's how to leverage the 0% capital gains bracket to save on future taxes.Business - CNBC - November 18 -
Pakistan bans large gatherings in the capital ahead of a rally by Imran Khan's party
Pakistani authorities have banned gatherings of five or more people in the capital ahead of a planned march by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran KhanWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Toxic smog covers Indian capital as pollution hits record levels
Residents in India’s northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as pollution in the capital, Delhi, remained severe.Top stories - NBC News - November 19 -
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 - November 19 -
Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in battle to repel latest gang attack
A powerful gang coalition has launched a new attack on Haiti’s capitalWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Medical group MSF halts work in Haitian capital over attacks
The charity acts after an attack on its staff in the capital and the alleged killing of two patients by police.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti's capital after escalation in violence
Doctors Without Borders said that it is stopping operations across Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince and due to an escalation in violence to its staff. from police.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
Chuck Todd: Trump is burning his political capital quickly
There are all sorts of lessons we like to pass on to our kids when it comes to competition, chief among them how to be a good loser and how to be a good winner.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
‘Capitalism incarnate’: inside the secret world of McKinsey, the firm hooked on fossil fuels
Interviews and analysis of court documents show how the world’s most prestigious consulting firm quietly helps fuel the climate crisis. Two giant, mirrored walls are set to rise out of the sands of ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Thrive Capital: the venture firm staking billions on a few big bets
The ‘all in or all out’ approach of Josh Kushner’s VC business inverts the traditional venture model. Will it pay off?Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Citadel's Ken Griffin says Trump's tariffs could lead to crony capitalism
"I am gravely concerned that the rise of tariffs puts us on a slippery slope towards crony capitalism," the billionaire investor said.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago
