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Victoria's Secret show returns with Kate Moss and Tyra Banks after controversy

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was axed in 2019 after low ratings and criticism that it was sexist.

Georgia judge invalidates controversial new state election rules

The seven rules thrown out by a Georgia judge include one that required the number of ballots be hand-counted after the close of polls.

Panel Calls for Secret Service Overhaul in Report on Trump Shooting Attempt

The findings of a review of the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump in July are stark but familiar, underscoring the challenge of overhauling the agency.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Globe Life targeted by ‘unknown threat actor’ in extortion attempt

Globe Life Inc. has been targeted in an extortion attempt, the life insurance company revealed Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Baby dies after boat capsizes in attempted Channel crossing

French authorities say 65 people rescued after overloaded boat sinks off coast of Wissant. A baby died after a boat carrying people in the Channel towards Britain capsized off the French coast, ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?

A wave of influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms have started specializing in a trend they call “kindness content,” which usually entails recording a charitable act like giving ...

Tech - ABC News - October 18

Man Utd used anger as fuel - Ten Hag on controversial Brentford goal

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag says his side used their "anger as fuel" to comeback from a goal down after Brentford's "unfair" opener was given in their 2-1 win over the visitors in the ...

Psychologist behind controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91

Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.

Trump attempts to troll Harris by serving french fries at a Pennsylvania McDonald's

Donald Trump served up french fries Sunday at a Philadelphia-area McDonald’s, over-salting spuds and peppering in some jabs at Kamala Harris.

Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Cleric Accused of Coup Attempts, Dies

Mr. Gulen, who lived in the United States, was accused of plotting a failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in 2016.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Fethullah Gulen, Exiled Cleric Accused by Turkey of Attempted Coup, Dies in U.S.

The reclusive cleric denied orchestrating the short-lived insurrection against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that brought tanks onto the streets.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Georgia-Texas controversy: Is it more important to get a call right or follow procedure?

Ironically, the call that went against Georgia and for Texas wound up helping the Bulldogs and hurting the Longhorns.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Coup Attempt by Gulen Allies Led Erdogan to Crack Down in Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Fethullah Gulen, the powerful preacher who died this week, began as allies. But their falling out brought bloodshed and an Erdogan crackdown.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Putin's Attempt To Recruit North Koreans In Ukraine War Is 'Desperate,' U.K. Warns

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Martin Rowson on King Charles’s attempts to woo Australia – cartoon

World - The Guardian - October 22

Georgia Supreme Court won't step in to reinstate controversial election rules

The rules passed by the Georgia State Election Board included one that would require ballots be hand-counted.

"Mornings Memory": How a selfie turned Kenny G into a controversial figure in 2014

On this day 10 years ago, smooth jazz musician Kenny G sparked controversy when a selfie he tweeted during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong caused an international stir.

New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'

"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.

Lucy Letby refused permission to appeal against attempted murder conviction

Nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more was able to have fair trial, judges rule. Lucy Letby has been refused permission to appeal against a conviction for ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Trump slams Harris, former chief of staff while campaigning with controversial allies

Former President Donald Trump campaigned Wednesday in the battleground state of Georgia with two controversial allies. Tucker Carlson and Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene joined the rally where ...

Hasan Minhaj addresses fact-checking controversy in new Netflix special

In his new Netflix special, Hasan Minhaj touched on the fact-checked jokes scandal that led to him losing his job as the new host of the “The Daily Show.”

'Made in Mexico' trade controversy is provoking another kind of border war

Chinese and European companies that manufactured in China are moving to Mexico, with billions invested in new trade strategies, and political battles to come.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Late VAR controversy sees Man United lose again

Jarrod Bowen converted a last-gasp penalty to lift West Ham United to a 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester United in a fluctuating clash between two struggling sides on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Bad Bunny endorses Harris; Trump rally sparks outrage

With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.

Trump campaign distances itself from controversial New York rally comments

Republicans criticise racist and misogynistic remarks by speakers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday

Business - Financial Times - October 28

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