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If you became rich, what luxuries would you want? For some, it’s all about new socks (seriously).

When asked what they would do with ‘FU money,’ people often choose relatively inexpensive things

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Ralph Fiennes on choosing acting roles: "I like characters that have contradictions inside them"

The Oscar-nominated actor starring in two new films – "Conclave" and "The Return" – talks about the draw of playing characters with contradictions, and the thrill of finding a new role.

Middle East latest: Hezbollah picks a new leader and Israel bombs southern Lebanon

Lebanon’s Hezbollah has chosen Sheikh Naim Kassem to succeed longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike last month

World - ABC News - October 29

College Football Playoff selection process: How the committee will choose the first 12-team field

The CFP Committee has a new task -- the stakes have never been higher with the tripling of the field

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

UK Conservative Party chooses Kemi Badenoch as new leader as it aims to rebound from election defeat

World - ABC News - November 2

Putin said Russia wouldn't have to choose between guns or butter. The price of butter is soaring.

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Moldova just rejected Putin and chose a future with the West. What did America just choose?

If Trump allows Putin to succeed with his move on Ukraine, the next tempting morsel on his plate may be the tiny Republic of Moldova.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Lily Yohannes picks USWNT: Teenage midfielder chooses to represent USA Soccer over the Netherlands

The teenager had the option of becoming a dual-national had she pursued a Dutch passport

Sports - CBS Sports - 53 minutes ago

4 red flags to look out for when choosing a financial advisor—and one green flag

If you're stressed out about finances, it never hurts to get advice from a qualified professional.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

More and more, I sense I’m out of touch. Can my expat writing still call Australia home? | Mikaella Clements

Putting anything down is an exercise in vulnerability but the fear of getting my homeland wrong is embarrassing and invalidating. I’ve lived overseas for 12 years, the vast majority of my adult ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Jason Kelce regrets greeting 'hate with hate' after fan's anti-gay slur about Travis dating Taylor Swift

ESPN analyst Jason Kelce apologizes after slamming the cellphone of a fan who shouted an anti-gay slur about his brother, Travis, dating Taylor Swift.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5

I spent hours trying to persuade US voters to choose Harris not Trump. I know why she lost | Oliver Hall

As a phone bank volunteer, I hoped to counter the Republican attacks and half-truths, but people really believed them. It has been an extraordinary week for US politics – and a very depressing ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

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