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Ex-Hillary Clinton adviser: Dems 'hostage' to far-left, don't voice 'common sense'

Veteran political adviser Philippe Reines joined others in criticizing the modern Democratic Party after recent election losses, saying it has been taken "hostage" by the far left. "The majority of ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

Democratic strategist says her party has lost 'common sense' and the ability to speak to 'normal people'

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky hit the party over what she said is a lack of "common sense" and an inability to "speak to people like they're normal" just days after Vice President Harris's ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Making sense of sentiment

And Trump equity trades

World - Financial Times - October 31

‘Nonsense’: Putin denies any contact with Trump

During a press conference at the BRICS summit in Kazan, NBC News’ Keir Simmons asked Russian President Vladimir Putin about his rumored conversations with former President Trump, and also about the ...

SEC outlines discipline for fake injury 'nonsense'

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey sent a memo this week to league athletic directors and head football coaches outlining the punishment if players continue to fake injuries in games.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

UK considering EU-style common charging cable

The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.

Here Is the Missing Context in Ta-Nehisi Coates’s ‘The Message’

Israel and its foes share one thing in common.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

Refereeing conspiracy theories are nonsense but stem from valid fears | Jonathan Wilson

As fans lose control of the sport and clubs they love to mega-rich owners, they turn instead on a familiar enemy: officials. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Another weekend, ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Watch: Putin challenged over Ukraine war by BBC's Steve Rosenberg

The Russian president gave a news conference after hosting a summit of world leaders in Kazan.

It’s Time For Soccer’s Nonsensical Penalty Shoot-Out Law to Be Rewritten

Defeats on penalties are still defeats and should be recognized as much, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 24

Harris slams 'nonsense' at MSG Trump rally: 'That's why people are exhausted with him'

Vice President Harris on Monday said former President Trump's rally a night earlier at Madison Square Garden in New York City, which was marked by racist and sexist comments from multiple speakers ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

How to know if mortgage refinancing makes sense now

As mortgage rates decline, some homeowners may want to consider refinancing now. Here's what to know now.

If the Rams tear it down, Stafford to the Vikings makes sense

Would the Rams really pull the plug on the Stafford era with another loss? A lot of factors point to a trade making sense.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Simeone: Games amid fatal floods make no sense

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone said on Saturday it made no sense to play this weekend after catastrophic floods swept the eastern region of Spain.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Finding escape, sustainability and a sense of satisfaction on a sewing retreat

As the popularity of sewing continues to grow, Robyn Vinter attends a weekend workshop on the shores of Ullswater. In a room with breathtaking views of Ullswater, the tranquillity is punctuated by ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Trump Wins: Making Sense of Election Night

An early-morning conversation about the state of the election and the potential consequences of a second term for Donald J. Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

States of Play: making sense of football’s descent into the morass

In charting the game’s transformation into a geopolitical weapon, new book serves an urgent and crucial purpose. Stick to football. It doesn’t really work does it? The big problem with sticking to ...

World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago

These stocks thrived during high inflation — and they share one thing in common

Strategists Jason DeSena Trennert and Ryan Grabinski, of the institutional brokerage Strategas, point out that 117 of the S&P 500 companies have a lower credit-default swap spread than the United ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

New research suggests undiagnosed ADHD may be more common in U.S. adults

A new survey reveals that 25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have discussed it with a doctor. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains the ...

South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure

Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestone

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Shrinkflation hits 1 in 3 grocery items, including these common products

"Shrinkflation" — when companies charge the same for smaller sizes — is a sneaky way to raise prices. Read on to see what kind of products have shrunk the most.

Trump's new town halls have a common denominator: Female moderators

Donald Trump's campaign advisers see an opportunity to narrow the gender gap and have started holding smaller town halls moderated by women.

2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters

Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.

Rural Georgia voters weigh in ahead of election as residents find common ground

Since 2000, rural voters have increasingly favored the Republican Party, but quiet support for Harris stirs in Metter, Georgia.

We Live Here Now — Trump lovers and haters in search of common ground

Two Washington journalists get to know their January 6-supporting neighbours in an absorbing new series

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market

The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."

Propelled by tech money, the menace of race science is back – and it’s just as nonsensical as ever | Adam Rutherford

Once thought extinct after the fall of empire, this debunked practice has re-emerged with support from rogue experts and rich backers. “Civilisation is going to pieces … if we don’t look out the ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Harris rejects Tony Hinchcliffe's racist remarks about Puerto Rico at Trump MSG rally as 'nonsense'

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris said GOP nominee Donald Trump is "fixated on his grievances, on himself and on dividing our country."

Business - CNBC - October 28

Mike Elko's no-nonsense approach is a perfect fit for Texas A&M -- and the reason the Aggies are atop the SEC

Elko's blue collar background has helped the Aggies find new identity

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

SEC to crack down on dubious injury timeouts: 'Play football and stop the feigned injury nonsense'

A coach can be suspended for a game after three fake injuries are found.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests

Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Thomas Tuchel is a baggage-heavy, intriguing choice that makes sense | Barney Ronay

Champions League conqueror is a fiery tactical zealot but narrative has always been that England need a winner. Well, at least we know now why Lee Carsley spent last week addressing the nation’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

King's Australia tour gives a real sense of him being back in business

Eight months after his cancer diagnosis was revealed, this royal tour is important for Charles - and the monarchy.

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