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America, land of the free — but only if we’re careful

We have reason to worry when nearly half the nation's voters tell pollsters they'll vote for Trump.

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

MLB Free Agency 2024: Schedule, how does it work, important dates, top free agents, qualifying offers

Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Corbin Burnes are among the top MLB free agents to watch this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Elton John on the keyboard geniuses who blew his mind: ‘With Zoot, you were in for a party’

Why do Britain’s guitar heroes become household names – yet its piano and organ players don’t? Let’s end this injustice, writes Elton John , as he pays tribute to all those thrilling showmen ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Paul Whelan says years-long Russian imprisonment "did play with my mind"

In his first sit-down interview since his release from Russia, Paul Whelan said being left behind twice in prisoner swaps played with his mind.

American Danielle Collins says she’s changed her mind about quitting tennis

Collins postpones previously announced retirement American is currently at ninth in WTA Tour rankings Danielle Collins says she’s changed her mind about retiring from the WTA Tour at the end of ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Iraq's Kurdish region goes to the polls with a flagging economy and political infighting top of mind

Residents of Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region are going to the polls in long-awaited parliamentary elections under the shadow of ongoing rivalries, economic instability, and ...

World - ABC News - October 20

Jocelyn Benson warns of bad actors seeking to "hack voters' minds" on election misinformation

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there are foreign bad actors who are not only trying to "sow the seeds of distrust, but to diminish ...

Star Psychologist Adam Grant Just Explained How Not to Lose Your Mind With Anxiety Before Election Day

Adam Grant draws on recent neuroscience research to offer a simple plan to beat back anxiety and stay sane until election day.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Christian Pulisic's mind-bending Olimpico goal helps lift Milan over Brugge in Champions League play

Pulisic scored direct from a corner kick in a Champions League match Tuesday, his 7th goal for Milan this season across all competitions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

The secret health hell of being scammed: ‘I felt as though my mind was disintegrating’

When people are tricked into sending funds to a fraudster, it’s not just about the money – the shame and stigma of being conned can have a devastating impact on their emotional and psychological ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

‘Maybe I am bizarre to some people …’ The unique, underrated mind of 70s singer Dory Previn

After a painful childhood and marriage, the US singer-songwriter used writing to understand her schizophenia. A new film explores the wondrous music she then made. Julia Greenberg was in a friend’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Medicare open enrollment: Keep these three things in mind when picking your 2025 plan

It’s important to evaluate your coverage — especially this year

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Miami's dizzying second-half run leads No. 5 Hurricanes past upset-minded Duke, former coach Manny Diaz

The Hurricanes went on a 36-3 run over the final 22 minutes of game time

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Trump talks shooting at press, ramps up election fraud claims at Pa. rally

Former President Donald Trump on Sunday leaned heavily into claims of election fraud and appeared to call for violence against members of the press at his rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, continuing ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Who did these undecided US voters finally pick?

The BBC speaks again to a group who have struggled to pick between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Trump says he wouldn't mind reporters being shot at, Harris focusing on getting people to the polls

With one day to go until Election Day, Donald Trump's campaign is trying to walk back comments from the former president at a rally on Sunday where he said, "And to get me somebody would have to ...

Trent Alexander-Arnold curls stunning free-kick as England beat Finland

It was precisely what Lee Carsley needed. After the mayhem of the Wembley defeat against Greece on Thursday night and all of the fallout, chiefly the uncertainty around his longer‑term role within ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

MP questions £500 fine for free furniture left on pavement for passers-by

An MP says a council should police "real fly-tipping" instead of free-to-collect items in streets.

Willy Adames could solve multiple Red Sox problems in free agency

If the Red Sox want to make a splash this offseason, veteran shortstop Willy Adames should be near the top of their list, writes John Tomase.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Klarna sells loans to hedge fund Elliott to free up £30bn for growth

Firm founded by US financier Paul Singer will take on risks and returns of the ‘buy now, pay later’ portfolio

Business - Financial Times - October 16

A new look at evidence that could set Lyle and Erik Menendez free

Despite the public pressure campaign to release Erik and Lyle Menendez, the Los Angeles District Attorney says no decision has been made yet on re-sentencing the brothers who were convicted of ...

Free speech is under attack — and the nation’s leaders are adding fuel to the fire

Freedom of expression is an abstract notion that only works when a citizenry understands it and commits to its functioning.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Indonesia's $30 Billion Free Lunch Plan Hinges on Big Tax Revamp

World - Yahoo News - October 16

How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?

Meta fires staff for ‘using free meal vouchers to buy household goods’

Facebook and Instagram owner reportedly dismisses about 24 workers for abusing $25 meal credit system. Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has reportedly fired about 24 staff at its Los ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

The top 40 MLB players who could hit free agency this offseason

A wild winter could be in store for Major League Baseball.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

The West must offer an ultimatum to Iran: Free your people or face attack

With its recent missile attack on Israel, Iran has stoked more tension and danger in the Middle East, but it has also given Israel and the West the opportunity to obtain the ultimate security ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

N.Y. Judge Reverses Quintuple Life Sentence and Frees Walter Johnson

Judge Frederic Block said his ideas about punishment had evolved since he sentenced Walter Johnson to five life terms in 1997. At age 90, he decided to take action.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Birth control pills and condoms could be free for millions in US under new plan

Biden administration proposal comes days before US election as Kamala Harris vows to expand healthcare. US politics – live updates Millions of people with private health insurance would be ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

MLB free agent rankings: Top five first basemen

Here are the top five MLB first basemen set to hit the free-agent market this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

MLB free agent rankings: Top 10 right-handed hitters

The Red Sox need to add a right-handed-hitting slugger or two to balance out their left-handed-heavy lineup. Here are the top 10 right-handed hitters set to hit free agency.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children

A new pilot scheme helps councils find eligible children who are unregistered for free school meals.

Radio Free Afghanistan — the Taliban, the tribal warlords and the TV tycoon

Saad Mohseni’s impassioned memoir recounts his battle to establish an independent voice in post-2001 Kabul

World - Financial Times - October 23

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