Fiscal Package Fails

Western officials suspect Russia was behind a plot to put incendiary packages on cargo planes

Western security officials suspect Russia was behind a plot to put incendiary devices in packages on cargo planes bound for North America, including one that caught fire at a courier hub in Germany ...

World - ABC News - November 5

Mattel apologises after Wicked movie dolls mistakenly link to pornography website on packaging

Toy company advises parents to ‘discard the product packaging or obscure the link’ on Glinda and Elphaba dolls. The toy company Mattel says it is taking “immediate action” after mistakenly printing ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn site

Toy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult web address on packaging

Target, Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of "Wicked" dolls from their online storefronts as of midday Monday, as had Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and Macy's.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging

Thousands of Mattel’s “Wicked”-branded fashion dolls are flying off shelves, but not because of consumer demand.

Steelers OC Arthur Smith says team has a package for Justin Fields; QB might get action Sunday vs. Ravens

Fields hasn't played since Russell Wilson replaced him in the starting lineup in Week 7

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 hours ago

Migrant took own life after 'multiple failings' at UK detention centre

The coroner examining the death of Frank Ospina said he had been let down by the state "in numerous ways".

How a Failed Formula 1 Event in Dallas Left a Lasting Impression

Drivers passed out from the Texas heat as financial misdeeds turned an ill-fated venture into a disaster.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Nokia Tempers Earnings Expectations After Sales Fail to Recover

Nokia tempered earnings expectations for the year amid a delayed recovery in sales, but said an improving gross margin and quick action on costs was helping offset some of the weakness.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Liam Payne was failed by the music industry, Sharon Osbourne says

Liam Payne was "just a kid" when he entered "one of the toughest industries in the world", says former X-Factor judge.

Damning data: Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United failings by numbers

The manager is under pressure after another poor start. Here is a statistical look at where things have gone wrong. Manchester United return to action against Brentford on Saturday afternoon and ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Cuba suffers complete blackout after national electrical power grid fails

Most businesses were closed on Friday as officials blamed deteriorating infrastructure and fuel shortages for failure. Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Massive blackout hits Cuba after major power plant fails

A massive outage left millions of Cubans without power and prompted the government Friday to implement emergency measures to slash demand.

Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba as it struggles with power outage

Millions of people are still without power, with food rotting in fridges and no water supply in many homes.

Amazon region environmental crime investigations often fail to 'follow the money': Report

Countries in the Amazon region are failing to “follow the money” in their investigations of environmental crimes, the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition said in a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Cuba's power grid fails leaving millions without electricity

Cuba is experiencing a nationwide blackout after a major power plant failure, shutting down the electrical grid and leaving 10 million people without power. This outage adds to an ongoing crisis, ...

Penguins Fail To Generate Offense, Fall to Hurricanes, 4-1

Carolina controlled play for the majority of the game and outshot Pittsburgh 39-26

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Protesters Say Uber and Lyft Are Still Failing Their Blind Passengers

At a protest in San Francisco, blind Uber and Lyft users claim that the ride-hailing companies aren’t doing enough to prevent drivers from turning them away.

Tech - Wired - October 20

Turkish cleric accused of planning failed 2016 coup dies

The US-based cleric was the leader of an influential Islamic movement in Turkey and worldwide.

VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble

Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowers

Business - Financial Times - October 21

President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon amid rumors his health is failing

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has returned to his home country after weeks abroad amid rumors that his health is failing

World - ABC News - October 21

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Michael Kosta Thinks He’s Found Elon Musk’s Next Failed Purchase

The “Daily Show” host said Musk “bought Twitter just to drive it into the ground” and is now considering doing the same for America.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

There Are Four Anti-Trump Pathways We Failed to Take. There Is a Fifth.

Why have so many of our democracy’s defenses seemingly broken down, and which, if any, remain?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Putin’s alternative to ‘weaponised’ dollar fails to excite Brics partners

Russian president targets US financial dominance in struggle to reduce impact of sanctions

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms

Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous year

World - Financial Times - October 24

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