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How the lives of human smugglers surprised this award-winning author

National Book Award non-fiction winner Jason De León says writing about human smugglers taught him unexpected lessons — as immigration remains a political flashpoint.

Trump’s New Pick for Attorney General, and a Surprise Turn in U.S. Drug Deaths

Plus, a “Wicked” warning.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 22

Shop sales in surprise fall as Budget fears hit spending

Sales volumes fell by more than expected in October with clothing stores having a "notably poor" month.

Steph reveals what surprised him about Buddy's practice routine

Steph Curry has been surprised by Buddy Hield's practice routine since he joined the Golden State Warriors.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 22

The Surprising Impact of North Carolina’s New Voter ID Law

After a decade of battles over voter ID, the law that finally went into effect landed with a whimper, not a bang.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

I'm not surprised some voters want election re-run, says Starmer after petition

The prime minister responds to an online petition calling for a new election, months after the last poll.

Surprise ROY? Repeat MVPs? Expert picks for NBA early-season awards

Breaking down the races for the six major awards based on players' and coaches' performances.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Kendrick Lamar: GNX review – stunning surprise from a rapper determined to be the greatest

(PGLang/Interscope) After his beef with Drake, Lamar expands his list of targets with enthralling rhymes and adventurous arrangements. At this point, he’s deferring only to God. By nature, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Warren Buffett Just Released a Surprise Shareholder Letter, and It’s Really Something to Behold

Buffett thinks differently from other ultra-wealthy people, and I don’t think we’re going to see his heirs on the list of the world’s billionaires.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

WATCH: Dog surprised with piñata full of tennis balls for birthday

Oscar, a 3-year-old golden retriever, was surprised with a handmade tennis ball-shaped piñata full of tennis balls for his birthday!

Kohl’s Surprise CEO Departure Highlights Holiday Shopping Season Challenges

The retailer’s struggles continue with a leadership shuffle just before Black Friday.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Conference finals predictions: What's our ideal MLS Cup? Who will surprise?

There are four teams left in the MLS postseason as we head into the conference finals. Who will make it to MLS Cup, and whose fans are most deserving?

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

What can the Detroit Tigers do this winter to build on their surprise postseason run?

After a successful 2024, the Tigers are in prime position to strengthen their roster with a few key free-agent additions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Biden's Surprising Middle East Peace Strategy: Working With Trump

The alignment could produce a legacy-defining foreign-policy win for President Biden before he departs, and one fewer global crisis to handle for President-elect Donald Trump.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

McCabe on threats to Trump's Cabinet picks: 'Doesn't surprise me at all'

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe responded to reports that President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks received threats, saying the news isn't surprising. “It doesn't surprise me at all,” McCabe ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Romania Court Orders a Recount After Surprise Election Result

A top court issued the ruling just days after an ultranationalist outsider unexpectedly won the most votes in the first round of presidential elections held Sunday.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Spencer injects life into Warriors as surprise cult hero vs. Thunder

Pat Spencer was the perfect answer for the Golden State Warriors in their hard-fought loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

2024 NBA Cup roundtable: Biggest surprises and disappointments in group play

Our NBA insiders take a look at some of the biggest disappointments, surprises and best performances so far in 2024 NBA Cup group play.

Sports - ESPN - 3 hours ago

State of 2024 race with 1 day to Election Day

With Election Day hours away, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final push in a race that voters will likely decide in a few key battleground states. ...

Sprinting to Election Day, in Spanish

A team of editors and translators help communicate election coverage to Spanish-speaking readers, which comes with its own set of unique challenges.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

FirstFT: Decision day in America

Also in today’s newsletter, Boeing workers vote to end strike and Ukraine encounters first North Korean troops on the battlefield

World - Financial Times - November 5

A Guide to Election Day

A guide to what could happen, the stakes for companies and the economy, and how business leaders are preparing for the result — including potential unrest.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

These are the counties to watch on Election Day

All eyes are turning to seven critical battleground states Tuesday that will determine whether former President Trump or Vice President Harris takes the White House. Within those states, different ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

The History of Veterans Day

The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Meta faces day in court

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta to face trial in FTC antitrust suit Meta must face trial in an antitrust case brought by the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

DOGE's day in the House

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Musk, Ramaswamy headed for Capitol House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Where the early vote stands 5 days from Election Day

More than 60 million voters have cast their ballots early this year. So what do we know about this big slice of the electorate who've already made their decision? Partisan polling experts Tom ...

Six D-Day veterans pay tribute on poignant Remembrance Day

D-Day veterans and young children of fallen soldiers come together to honour the war dead at the Cenotaph.

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