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JaGUar? Luxury automaker defends controversial rebrand amid pivot to EVs

New logos and promotional videos unveiled by the classic British car brand drew the ire of many on social media this week.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Borthwick defends recalling Curry to face Japan despite concussion criticism

Tom Curry was stood down for 12 days after Australia loss ‘He’s gone through protocols, independent consultations’ The England head coach, Steve Borthwick, has defended his decision to pick ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Jaguar boss defends new ad and rebrand amid ‘vile hatred’ online

Social media clip features models in colourful clothing but no car in what Rawdon Glover describes as a ‘reimagining’. The boss of Jaguar has defended the company’s move away from “traditional ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Sinner leads way as Italy defends Davis Cup title

Italy defended its Davis Cup title as world No. 1 Jannik Sinner beat the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to clinch victory in the team competition.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato

The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

Reeves tells firms no more tax rises as she defends Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells the CBI conference she is "not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes".

Judge dismisses Jan. 6 defendant's defamation lawsuit against Fox News

A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit that Trump supporter Ray Epps brought against Fox News, bringing the year-long legal battle to a close.

Politics - NBC News - 7 hours ago

Glanville: One year, I dressed as myself for Halloween -- and no one recognized me

Former MLB player Doug Glanville thought he'd devised a real treat for a costume contest. Turns out, the trick was on him.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Electioncast USA: One week to go!

How are Donald Trump and Kamala Harris approaching the final week?

Stop the Boycott of Israeli Culture

An attack on culture divides the very people who should be in direct dialogue, reading each other’s books. It cannot be that the solution to conflict is to read less, and not more.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

October was one of the driest months in history

The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Surprising No One, Democrats Ditch Tesla

It’s never a good sign when your customers are embarrassed to be associated with you.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Electioncast USA: One Day To Go!

It’s the last day of campaigning before polling day.

Artist behind Dwyane Wade statue defends likeness of Heat legend amid criticism

The new Dwyane Wade statue outside the Kaseya Center is getting a lot of attention over the appearance of the basketball icon’s face.

Kamala Harris delivers ‘closing argument’ in Washington: ‘It is time for a new generation of leadership’ – live

Tens of thousands of Harris supporters gather as she condemns ‘petty tyrant’ on the grounds where Trump spoke the day of the Capitol riot. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

In latest twist in Young Thug trial, rap star's co-defendant agrees to plea deal

A co-defendant in the racketeering and gun conspiracy case against Atlanta rapper Young Thug accepted a plea deal Tuesday after days of speculation over whether Georgia's longest-running criminal ...

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Alex Verdugo defends Yankees fans who tried to grab ball from Mookie Betts: 'That's kind of New York'

The fans have been banned from Yankee Stadium for Game 5 Wednesday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Trevon Diggs apologizes over spat with reporter while defending his play with Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs has apologized to a reporter over a confrontation about a social media post

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Trump co-defendant Kenneth Chesebro suspended from practicing law in New York

A state appellate court in New York suspended Kenneth Chesebro, who struck a plea deal with prosecutors pursuing the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump, from ...

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