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What next in Aviva’s bid for Direct Line?

A combination would redraw the UK insurance market

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

The Israel-Hamas war in maps and charts

A visual guide to the conflict and its regional impact, including in Lebanon

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Aviva goes direct to Direct Line shareholders

Contact could pave way for hostile takeover bid for smaller rival

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Direct Line playing hardball with Aviva bid

The UK insurer is probably betting that, given the juicy savings on offer, it can squeeze Aviva for more

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

UK car insurer Direct Line rejects £3.3bn takeover offer by Aviva

The company, part way through a turnaround plan, says the cash and shares proposal undervalues the business

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

It’s Time to Talk About Your Advance Care Directive

Talking about your advance care directive with your loved ones will make life — and death — easier later on.

Health - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Inflation is heading in the wrong direction. Just how bad is it?

The rate of inflation is going to get worse before it gets better, raising questions about how fast the Federal Reserve can cut interest rates.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

What Two Acclaimed Female-Directed Movies Say About Indian Cinema

“Laapataa Ladies” and “All We Imagine as Light” have both captivated audiences at home. But only one was able to get India’s nod for the best foreign film Oscar.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Malcolm Washington talks "The Piano Lesson" and directing his first feature

Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia

‘Going in wrong direction’ – F1 drivers have lost confidence in leadership

FIA has not responded to drivers’ damning statement GDPA director George Russell says many are ‘fed up’ Formula One drivers are fed up and losing confidence in the FIA and the governing body’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeral

The former members of One Direction have reunited for the funeral of bandmate Liam Payne, who died in a fall from a hotel window in Argentina on Oct. 16

Entertainment - ABC News - November 20

One Direction bandmates gather as Liam Payne laid to rest

One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, died on Oct. 16 after falling from his hotel room in Argentina.

Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeral

The former members of One Direction have reunited for the funeral of bandmate Liam Payne, who died in a fall from a hotel window in Argentina on Oct. 16

World - ABC News - November 20

Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates among mourners at his funeral

X-Factor judge Simon Cowell and Payne’s former partner Cheryl Tweedy also attend Buckinghamshire service. Members of One Direction and the X-Factor judge Simon Cowell were among the mourners who ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

One Direction stars attend Liam Payne's funeral in England

Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.

One Direction bandmates arrive to mourn Liam Payne at star's funeral

One Direction star Liam Payne’s funeral was held Wednesday after he died falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires.

Liam Payne’s Former One Direction Bandmates Attend His Funeral in England

The One Direction singer died at 31 last month after a fall from a balcony.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral

The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.

Chelsea Pride condemns abuse directed at Sam Kerr after baby announcement

Striker having baby with her fiancee Kristie Mewis ‘Hate will never win here. We will always stand for love’ Chelsea Pride has condemned the homophobic abuse directed at the club’s striker Sam ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Nvidia’s earnings could determine the stock market’s near-term direction: BofA

The chip maker’s earnings could pose a greater risk to the S&P 500 than the jobs report, CPI or the Fed meeting, BofA anaylsts say.

Business - MarketWatch - November 18

'You ended our son's life': Grieving parents make appeal to sextortion criminals

Murray Dowey, from Dunblane, was only 16 when he ended his life last year.

No organisation, leadership or direction: Ghana are wasting a generation of talent | Jonathan Wilson

They should be one of the Africa Cup of Nations favourites, instead Ghana are facing up to another chaotic failure. What made it especially painful was that, just briefly, it seemed they might get ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Risers and fallers: Bub Carrington, Brook Lopez heading in different directions

Which 10 fantasy basketball players are on the rise or trending down? Steve Alexander highlights some names you want to track this week.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Neon raises $14M to build direct-to-consumer stores for games

Neon has raised $14 million in funding to build its direct-to-consumer digital store platform to help make game companies more independent.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

How Trump’s picks to his cabinet could determine the direction of his presidency

President-elect Trump begins naming individuals to fill key administration cabinet roles. NBC News correspondents Garrett Haake, Julia Ainsley and Ken Dilanian explain latest Trump’s transition ...

The Meeting That Changed the Direction of the Patriots

Drake Maye called out his teammates after a lousy practice. The response shows they’re becoming his team, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 11

Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction

Populist nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic share common ideas. But there are tensions just beneath the surface

Business - Financial Times - November 11

After a long, winding road, the Atlanta Hawks have finally found a direction

With no draft pick in 2025, the Hawks have no choice but to win now. And that's a good thing for Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and 2024 No. 1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher, who scored 33 points ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Wave make NWSL's 1st signing direct from NCAA

San Diego Wave FC announced Thursday that the club has signed University of Texas forward Trinity Byars, making Byars the first active NCAA athlete to sign with an NWSL team since the league's ...

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Three arrested in death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne

Authorities in Argentina said three people have been arrested in connection with the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel window in Buenos Aires last month. NBC ...

After Harris's defeat, state victories show a new direction for Black politics

While most observers of Black politics will focus on the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris, we should not neglect a silver lining to be found in the states.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

How the Paul George negotiations changed the direction of the Clippers

When Steve Ballmer bought the franchise, he said he was willing to spend whatever it takes to win.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Jason Kelce sorry for reacting with ‘hate’ after homophobic slur directed at brother

Fan made comments about relationship with Taylor Swift Jason Kelce appeared to smash fan’s phone Jason Kelce has apologized after he responded angrily to a confrontation with a fan before Ohio ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Introduce A New Direction For Its Modern-Day Story

The early years of Assassin's Creed saw players explore both the past and the modern day through its protagonist Desmond Miles, and while recent games have focused less on the person inside the ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

Pakistani firm apologises for directing Dubliners to nonexistent Halloween event

Thousands lined streets of Irish capital waiting for falsely advertised Mácnas parade after website’s ‘human error’. A Pakistan-based company has issued an embarrassed apology to Dubliners after a ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

China directs automakers to halt investments in EU countries supporting EV tariffs

World - Yahoo News - November 1

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