Clock Nears Midnight

A King’s Clock Adorns the Bangkok Biennale

The French-made timepiece, on display for the art event, was one of many ordered by Rama V in 1873 as gifts for some Buddhist monks.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

The Clock Is Ticking on LeBron James and the Lakers

This season could decide how James’s partnership with the superstar Anthony Davis ultimately ends, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

Harris and Trump tie as midnight votes are tallied in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire

The first in-person votes of the 2024 New Hampshire general election were cast at midnight in Dixville Notch, where there are six registered voters this cycle.

A Weekend Class on Clock Repair. Irish Scenery Included.

Nigel Barnes, a fifth-generation horologist, acknowledges that it is a “tall order” to learn to fix a clock in two days. But some manage it, he said.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

Vulnerable time for Europe as clock ticks down for Biden

The days of US largesse are expected to end as soon as the current president steps down in January.

Why Amazon Can’t Turn Back the Clock

A lot of companies want to drag workers back to the office or insist that consumers revert to their pre-pandemic behavior. They’d better understand that it’s not going to happen.

Business - Inc. - October 22

When the clocks go back, this landmark will still be wrong

As people across the UK roll their clocks back to GMT on Sunday morning, there's one clock that will always show the wrong time.

Payton: Running out clock, not running up score

Accused of trying to run up the score, Broncos coach Sean Payton said he was trying to "finish" and close out the game. His advice to the Panthers: "Play better."

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Election Day officially begins as Harris, Trump tie in Dixville Notch midnight vote

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have tied in the Dixville Notch midnight vote kicking off the official start to 2024's Election Day.

Harris and Trump tie 3-3 Dixville Notch, New Hampshire's midnight vote

Midnight vote in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, split 3-3 between Harris and Trump

Dixville Notch, a small town in New Hampshire known for casting their presidential ballots at midnight on Election Day, split their vote this year with three votes going for Kamala Harris and three ...

When do clocks 'fall back' as daylight saving time ends?

Are you ready to get an extra hour of sleep?

Politics - The Hill - October 27

With the clock winding down, here's why polls suggest Trump has the edge

With only days to go, it is clear that Donald Trump is in a much stronger position than he was just weeks ago.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Autumn internationals: 20-minute red cards, shot clocks explained

How does rugby's 20-minute red card work, and what impact will shot clocks have? A guide to the new laws being rolled out in the northern hemisphere during this year's autumn internationals.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Daylight saving ends: Where do efforts to 'lock the clocks' stand?

Tired of changing the clocks twice a year? You aren't alone.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

5 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2024), Tested and Reviewed

If you want to wake up with the sun but aren't a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset, too).

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Does mood lighten or darken as clocks go back? Britons urged to join study

Project examines how switch to winter time affects wellbeing – either positive or negative – and time perception. Does the prospect of darker evenings make you feel gloomy, or will you relish the ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Here's why most of America turns clocks back in November for Daylight Saving Time

The 2005 Energy Policy Act extended Daylight Saving Time by four weeks. Scott MacFarlane explains the law's origins.

Don’t sweat the closing bell. It’s easier than ever to trade stocks around the clock.

There’s been a recent push by different players in the financial industry to expand 24-hour trading.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

TGI Fridays Nears Bankruptcy Filing

The casual-dining stalwart has dealt with slowing sales. A deal to purchase the company fell through earlier this year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Man with guns arrested near Trump rally, then released

This is the third time someone with firearms has been either arrested or shot after being spotted near Trump.

Man arrested with guns near Trump rally in California

Police say Vem Miller, 49, was arrested over the weekend for having guns near the site of a rally for former President Donald Trump at the famed Coachella venue in California. The U.S. Attorney's ...

Trump's rhetoric intensifies as campaign nears end

Former President Trump is ratcheting up the intensity of his rhetoric in the final weeks of the campaign, calling his domestic rivals “scum,” warning of migrants “conquering” American communities ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

CR Beverage Prepares Near $650.0 Million Listing

The Chinese beverage company is testing investor interest in its business, taking advantage of growing risk appetite for new equity offerings in Hong Kong.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Harris leans into prosecutorial background as campaign nears end

Vice President Harris is leaning into her time as a prosecutor and her law enforcement background in the final weeks of the presidential campaign. Harris has sought to appeal to undecided voters in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Israel Strikes Near Beirut for First Time in Days

There were also attacks in southern Lebanon that killed at least 19 people. Israel’s military said the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah targets. They came on the same day the Lebanese health ...

World - The New York Times - October 17

An N.F.L. Technology Debate Is Nearing an Inflection Point

The result could completely change how teams make in-game adjustments.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba as it struggles with power outage

Millions of people are still without power, with food rotting in fridges and no water supply in many homes.

Trump and Harris Descend on Texas to Campaign as Vote Nears

With less than two weeks before the election, Beyoncé will join the Democratic nominee, while Trump will be interviewed by podcaster Joe Rogan.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Latino voters face surge in misinformation as election nears

As the Latino vote gains attention in the 2024 election, concerns arise over targeted misinformation. Roberta Braga, co-founder of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas, joins "CBS ...

The Economy Looks Strong as Election Day Nears

Also, flash floods killed more than 95 people in Spain. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Misinformation concerns grow as Election Day nears

A flood of false information around the election is already ramping up on the internet, making it hard for voters to know what’s actually real. Already in Pennsylvania, a viral video claiming to ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Village homes for commuters near a station – in pictures

From a renovated farmhouse to a period home, all have easy access to rail links to towns and cities Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Sources: Steelers eye WRs as deadline nears

The Steelers were trying to acquire Christian Kirk and remain in the mix to trade for a wide receiver as Tuesday's deadline approaches, according to sources.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Harris rallies North Carolina crowd to ‘fight to realize the promise of America’ as Trump hits Arizona – live

VP attacks Trump’s spreading of hurricane misinformation as he tells Arizona crowd to vote to ‘take back our country’. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spent Sunday trying to shore up political ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

Man arrested with guns near Trump Coachella rally had "homemade" license plate, multiple passports

Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun ...

Las Vegas man arrested with loaded gun near Trump's Coachella event

A Las Vegas man was arrested with a loaded weapon Saturday at a checkpoint near former President Trump's California rally. Trump was not in danger, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

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