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Stock market surges on Election Day

Major stock indexes and large tech firms showed gains on Tuesday.

Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return

Israeli PM says 'task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war. Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is dead: what we ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Officiating among Rodgers' gripes in 'giveaway' loss

The Jets capped a tumultuous week with a loss to the Bills on Monday night that smacked of so many others under fired coach Robert Saleh, with too many penalties and too many blown opportunities. ...

Sports - ESPN - October 15

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

Chinese economic slowdown deepens, official figures show

Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on a yearly basis, below Beijing's "around 5%" annual target.

Hamas official confirms Yahya Sinwar's death

A senior Hamas official confirmed Friday that the militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by the Israeli military. Khalil al-Hayya mourned the killing of Sinwar, the orchestrator of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Georgia’s Marquee Win Was Nearly Overshadowed by an Officiating Scandal

Texas students pelted the field with objects after a pass interference call on Saturday evening.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

NYC Officials Want to Give Fifth Avenue a Facelift

The effort would restore Fifth Avenue’s status as a pedestrian boulevard where Manhattanites can promenade.

Business - Inc. - October 20

The Trade for Deshaun Watson Is Officially the Worst in Sports History

Watson has played his last snap as a member of the Browns. The damage is only beginning, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Reeve blasts officiating; title 'stolen' from Lynx

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA title was "stolen" from her team due to what she called "incredibly disappointing" officiating.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

FA contacts O'Neil after comments about officials

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil is contacted by the FA after suggesting referees could have a problem with unconscious bias towards bigger clubs.

UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September

Data comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to raise taxes in next week’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Paddington Bear gets a British passport

Film-makers asked for a passport to be used in the famous bear's new movie, Paddington in Peru.

Forest owner banned for spitting towards officials

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was given a five-match stadium ban for spitting on the floor as the referee walked past him.

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