Confident He'll Prepare

Bolivia's Evo Morales tells AP he'll press on with a hunger strike until his rival accepts dialogue

Bolivia’s transformative and divisive former President Evo Morales has told the Associated Press that he would press on with a hunger strike until the government of his protégé-turned-rival agreed ...

World - ABC News - November 3

Sting on his new trio, his old friend Billy Joel and why he'll never wear spandex

The musician and former Police frontman talks about his life and career ahead of a five-night stand at the Wiltern in Los Angeles.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11

49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa exits vs. Seahawks with oblique injury, concerned he'll miss more time

Seattle scored twice after the Pro Bowler left the game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 18

Rafael Nadal and Spain's captain won't say whether he'll play at the Davis Cup

Neither Rafael Nadal nor Spanish captain David Ferrer is ready to say whether the 22-time Grand Slam champion will play singles or doubles at the Davis Cup Final 8

Sports - ABC News - November 18

George Kittle says he'll return from hamstring injury Sunday: 'Can't pass up playing the Packers'

The Niners tight end missed last week's game with a hamstring injury.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 20

Philippine president says he'll fight vice president's plot to have him killed

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has described a public threat by the vice president to have him killed by an assassin as a criminal plot and vowed to fight it, in a looming showdown ...

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Longtime Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham unsure if he'll return for 21st season

Whittingham is college football's second-longest tenured head coach. He'll decide about his future at Utah after this season is over.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

D.C. protested Trump's first term. Now, Washingtonians worry he'll crush them in his second.

Forget statehood. District of Columbia officials are just hoping to protect what little self-government they already have in Trump's second term.

FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation

Also in today’s newsletter, bets on US election volatility rise, and UK borrowing costs soar

World - Financial Times - November 1

US stocks stage rally as global markets await election result

Wall Street prepares for ‘a long night for volatility’ as investor mood remains febrile

Business - Financial Times - November 5

This Week, Business Owners Know the Drill: Be Prepared for Protests

Here’s how you can keep your businesses and teams safe amid potential protests and other disruptions this week.

Business - Inc. - November 5

WATCH: Trump, Harris prepare for election night

ABC News contributor Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and former RNC staff member Cassie Smedile talk about the candidates’ campaign strategies.

Trump prepares to celebrate at Mar-a-Lago headquarters

NBC News reports on the feeling at former President Donald Trump’s headquarters in Mar-a-Lago as Republicans could be taking control of the Senate. Trump is thanking supporters and participating in ...

TV Networks Prepared for a Long Wait That Wasn’t

Anchors were ready to camp out in the studio for days on end. Instead, Donald J. Trump declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Global economy prepares for the Trump ‘macro shock’

China, Germany and other exporters fear higher tariffs and volatile period of tit-for-tat trade measures

World - Financial Times - November 6

Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia

Nearly all would raise their hands to go, ex-military defectors explain, owing to regime loyalty, promise of higher status and a glimpse of the outside world.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10

Immigration Lawyers Prepare to Battle Trump in Court Again

Nearly eight years after the first challenges to his immigration policies, Donald Trump is returning to the White House promising a more aggressive crackdown.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Jeff Ulbrich says Jets were not prepared to play

During the Jets' Thursday night win over the Texans in Week 9, Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit mentioned on multiple occasions the effort by quarterback Aaron Rodgers to persuade them that the Jets ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Russia preparing for offensive into region partially held by Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is amassing troops in preparation for an assault on the Kursk region, which Ukrainian troops took partial control of during a surprise offensive ...

Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control

Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.

Blinken Heads to NATO as Alliance Prepares for Trump’s Return

Officials meeting in Brussels will discuss Ukraine’s war against Russia amid concerns that the new administration will slash U.S. support for Kyiv.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Apple prepares for fresh AI assault on the smart home

A new hub to manage people’s lives would be a big bet — but it’s not clear what it can bring to the business

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests

The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.

"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more

Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director ...

Carey Dale Grayson put to death in Alabama's third nitrogen gas execution

An Alabama inmate convicted in a 1994 murder died Thursday in the state's third nitrogen hypoxia execution this year.

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s nominee for US attorney-general

Former congressman says controversy around his nomination had become a ‘distraction’

Business - Financial Times - November 21

Volkswagen workers in Germany prepare to strike within weeks

Executives reject union proposal that would rule out factory closures in the country

World - Financial Times - November 21

Get to know Peach and Blossom as they prepare for their presidential pardon

Ed O'Keefe introduces us to Peach and Blossom, the turkeys who will be spared from the Thanksgiving dinner table at President Biden's annual pardon ceremony.

Hezbollah vows to remain prepared for any Israeli attacks

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Retailers prepare for Black Friday shopping surge

Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with two-thirds of holiday shoppers expected to make purchases this week. The biggest discounts Friday will ...

Norwegian Cruise Line seeing strong demand, as consumers show ‘health and confidence’

Norwegian Cruise Line’s stock rallies toward a three-year high after an “impressive” quarterly performance and amid continued “robust” demand.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

'I'm really confident we can get a trophy this season'

Tottenham and Wales forward Brennan Johnson tells Kelly Somers about finding form, chasing trophies and playing alongside his idol Son Heung-min.

Most voters confident state election officials will accurately count ballots: Survey

Most voters say they have confidence in local and state election officials to accurately count ballots as Election Day draws near, a new survey reveals. The poll, published Friday by The Associated ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

7 Powerfully Effective Ways to Boost Your Confidence Immediately

Confidence is the one essential attribute that most people desire, but it often seems to escape them.

Business - Inc. - November 3

Trump aides confident in his chances – but admit results are wildly unknown

Some polls offer promising outlook for Trump in swing states and reveal most believe US is on the wrong track. Donald Trump ’s aides are bullish about their prospects with their internal polls ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Black leaders voice confidence Black men will show up for Harris

Vice President Harris and her allies are making a final appeal to Black male voters in key swing states, hoping to shore up the support of a voting bloc that has shown some signs of skepticism ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Olaf Scholz faces calls for confidence vote after German coalition collapses

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz opposes timetable laid out by chancellor in news conference. Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next? Germany’s centre-right ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

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