Elite Teams Shutting

Union denounces reported Volkswagen plans to shut plants in Germany

World - Yahoo News - October 28

PlayStation Shuts Down Concord Permanently, Shutters Dev Firewalk Studios

Sony has announced that it has shut down Firewalk Studios, the developer behind the multiplayer-shooter game Concord. Additionally, Concord has been permanently sunset, dashing any hopes of a ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Sony is shutting down Firewalk Studios after disastrous Concord launch

Sony acquired the studio in 2023, with Concord seemingly a major part of the company's push into live-service games.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

What we learned as Draymond shuts down Zion in Warriors' win

The Golden State Warriors had six players in double figures during Wednesday’s 104-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan

People warned to stay inside because of high risk of storm surges, flooding and landslides as typhoon crosses island. The biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the island, ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall

A strong Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan’s east coast on Thursday, the largest storm by size to hit the island in nearly 30 years.

Germany Shuts 3 Iranian Consulates Over Execution of German-Iranian

The rare step of closing the consulates reflected German protests over the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, an outspoken opponent of the Iranian regime.

World - The New York Times - October 31

After losing Ersson early, Flyers get shut out by Bruins

The Flyers lost Samuel Ersson and their mini winning streak Saturday afternoon in a 3-0 loss to the Bruins at the Wells Fargo Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Rare and classic cars shut off busy London street

Vehicles on show in central London include models dating back to 1896 plus modern day supercars.

Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality

Pakistani officials say dangerously poor air quality has forced the provincial government in Lahore to close primary schools for a week

World - ABC News - November 4

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Smog Will Shut Schools in Pakistan’s 2nd-Largest City for a Week

The city of Lahore reported hazardous levels of air pollution on Sunday. Pakistani officials have blamed India for some of it.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Cuomo Objects to Plan to Shut Down the A Train for 4 Months

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who is eyeing a potential run for New York City mayor next year, criticized plans to close part of the A train in the Rockaways for months.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique over poll unrest

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Canada Shuts TikTok’s Offices Over National Security Risks

The order, which will allow people to still use the app, cited concerns about TikTok’s owner, the Chinese tech giant ByteDance.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Canada shuts down TikTok's Canadian offices, but allows app to remain

Canada previously banned TikTok from government-issued mobile devices. TikTok has offices in Toronto and Vancouver.

Ukraine launches 'massive attack' on Moscow, shutting down airports

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Russian capital city of Moscow since the full-scale war began in 2022, injuring one person and forcing three major airports to divert flights, as ...

23andMe Lays Off 40% of Staff, Shuts Drug Development Business

The genetics company is closing a unit that was once seen as core to its future.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Haiti's main airport shut down after planes hit by gunfire

Flights were suspended at Haiti's main international airport after a Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire while trying to land in the capital of Port-au-Prince and then a bullet hole was found ...

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

Linus Ullmark shuts the door, Senators smother Maple Leafs 3-0

Linus Ullmark made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Ottawa Senators blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Tuesday night

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Amazon shuts down secret project to develop fertility tracker

The project, codenamed "Encore," was part of Amazon's moonshot incubator Grand Challenge, which launched under founder Jeff Bezos.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Amazon plans to shut down Freevee, its no-cost streaming service

Amazon will phase out its streaming service Freevee, the company confirmed. The free, ad-supported service was the original home for the series 'Jury Duty.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

European plastics makers shut plants as production declines sharply

Industry is latest manufacturing sector on the continent to shrink despite global growth

World - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

Business owners warn Trump’s deportation plan could shut them down

Vow to round up undocumented workers risks labour shortages and higher prices

World - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

Marc-Andre Fleury's Final Chapter: The Last Elite French Canadian Goalie We'll See For A Long Time?

With Marc-Andre Fleury currently in his final season, will he be the last elite French Canadian goaltender we see for a long time?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson lead Ravens' elite rushing attack into Tampa Bay

Since an 0-2 start, Baltimore has had the best month of any team in the NFL.

Elite Eight rematches, player of the year showdowns, rivalries renewed: Top women's games of 2024-25

Games in November and December can make a résumé. From the best backcourt battles to All-American meetings, these games will shape the season.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

NHL Star Power Index: Cale Makar showcases his elite playmaking ability, Nikita Kucherov paces Lightning

Mark Stone is also enjoying a hot start for the Golden Knights

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Texas' Rori Harmon ready for comeback after torn ACL, Longhorns' run to Elite Eight: 'I'm here for a reason'

Harmon is retaking the Longhorns' point guard duties, allowing Madison Booker to return to the wing

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

‘Elite units’ and ‘cannon fodder’: North Korean troops enter Russia’s war in Ukraine

Deployment to Kursk region threatens to escalate conflict but analysts question Pyongyang forces’ readiness

World - Financial Times - October 29

Fantasy Football Week 9 Quarterback Preview: Joe Flacco can continue to be an elite Fantasy option

Everything you need to know about quarterback in Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Chess: Garry Kasparov still has it at 61 as he holds his own against the US elite

The former world champion scored 4.5/9 in the 9LX tournament and also revealed new details about his 1997 match with the IBM Deep Blue supercomputer. Garry Kasparov, who many consider the all-time ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

PS5 Pulse Elite Wireless Headset Gets First Notable Discount For Black Friday

PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset $130 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company