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Target's big discounting effort falls short as consumers spend less on some goods

Target reported earnings Wednesday that came in far below Wall Street's expectations, something the big-box retailer attributed to slower than expected demand.

Auburn can ruin 2 seasons in 8 days

Auburn is out of playoff contention, but it can spoil the hopes of Texas A&M and Alabama.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 22

Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'

An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.

Biden's legacy bookended by two Trump victories

Biden said four years of Trump would become an "aberrant moment in time." Now his presidency is wedged between his rival's time in power.

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal to close two plants in France: unions

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Biden pardons two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

President Biden pardoned two turkeys from Minnesota as part of a White House tradition ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on Mr. Biden's last moves as president.

George Osborne among four Robey Warshaw partners to split £70mn

Highest paid partner, assumed to be co-founder Simon Robey, received £40.5mn

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Microsoft's stock has worst day in two years after disappointing forecast

Microsoft's stock fell more than 6% on Thursday after guidance fell short of analysts' estimates.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Cook Political Report shifts six House races to Dems, two to GOP

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday shifted six House races toward Democrats and two contests toward the GOP in their final update before Election Day. The election handicapper moved ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Swapped at birth: Two women discovered they weren’t who they thought they were

It was only a home DNA test but its unexpected results rocked two families to their core.

LeBron James and Lakers 'take two steps forward' in win over Raptors

LeBron James scores 27 points and Anthony Davis returns to form, finishing with 38 points and 12 rebounds in the Lakers' 131-125 win over Toronto.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Donald Trump is a superspreader of a craziness that has split America in two | Simon Tisdall

In displaying all the signs that he is off his rocker, the Republican candidate has infected millions of others. Is Donald Trump going mad? It depends how you define the word. But since he’s hoping ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Sierra Leone claims Breeders’ Cup glory as City of Troy flops – live

City Of Troy just two minutes away from legendary status Lake Victoria stays perfect with Juvenile Fillies’ Turf win The latest interruption arrived just as the Filly & Mare Sprint was ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Two women die and one man critical after crash

The road will stay closed until Sunday as police investigate the crash that killed two women.

Olmo nets two, 'wants more' in return to Barca XI

Dani Olmo said he wants "more" after scoring a brace in his first start since September as Barcelona beat Espanyol 3-1 in Sunday's Catalan derby at the Olympic Stadium.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Raiders' Pierce: OC change '100%' my decision

The Raiders have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, offensive line coach James Cregg and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello, the team announced.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

As a mom of 2 on the campaign trail, I think about elections differently now

I've covered four presidential campaigns, but this one is my first as a mom. This election of a lifetime comes at a precious time in my sons' lives.

Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK

All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily.

Tom Brady's two NFL worlds possibly collided on Sunday

While Tom Brady was working for Fox from 4:25 p.m.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Sarah Smith: US braces as two starkly opposing visions clash

After a history-making year, a divided country will soon face the reality of elections: there has to be a winner.

'Black day': French workers protest Michelin plans to close two plants

World - Yahoo News - November 5

U.K. Confirms New Cases of Clade Ib Type of Mpox

The authorities said the risk of a rapid spread remained low because the new cases had had household contact with the first infected person.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Fantasy Football: Two rookies headline Week 10 drop candidates

Scott Pianowski examines five players it might be time for fantasy managers to move on from.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

FirstFT: Donald Trump on course to reclaim the White House

Also in today’s newsletter, Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister and Big Oil’s dirty legacy in Nigeria

World - Financial Times - November 6

Sydney added as World Marathon Major with two more cities eyed for status

Sydney will be the seventh annual World Marathon Major.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

In One Day, Two of the Biggest Brakes on Israel's Netanyahu Disappeared

The Israeli prime minister is expecting a freer hand from Washington as he pursues conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and with Iran.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Two bondage fans in Cuba: Jean-François Bouchard’s best photograph

‘Felix runs a weekly class teaching the art of Japanese bondage in Havana. It was his idea to have Katy smoking a cigar. They’re part of a subculture most foreigners don’t know exists’. . . . I ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Take-Two hits targets for September quarter with $1.47B in net bookings

Take-Two Interactive Software reported that its net bookings hit $1.47 billion in the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, up 2% from $1.44 billion a year ago. The bookings growth was driven ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

Take-Two selling Private Division label to unnamed buyer

The indie label under Take-Two is up for sale as the parent company doubles down on triple-A titles like Grand Theft Auto.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

Knicks signing guard Boo Buie to two-way deal

The Knicks are continuing to fill out their roster, signing guard Boo Buie to a two-way contract.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

China's exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years

China has reported its exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two years

World - ABC News - November 7

2 Democrats speak out against transgender athletes after Trump win

Two House Democrats said they oppose transgender athletes competing in women’s sports in the immediate aftermath of President-elect Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Harris, shifting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Starship’s Next Launch Could Be Just Two Weeks Away

The SpaceX rocket will launch during the late afternoon so its descent into the Indian Ocean is visible.

Tech - Wired - November 8

Last two pro-impeachment House Republicans survive reelection

The last remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach President-elect Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, survived their reelection bids this cycle, according to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Met police refer two cases to watchdog after Fayed investigation complaints

Complaints involve inquiries from 2008 and 2013, quality of force’s response and how details leaked in later case. Scotland Yard has referred two cases to the police watchdog after receiving ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

10 stabbed in Seattle over two days in random attacks that may be connected

Five people were stabbed in an apparently random attack in Seattle on Friday, and police are investigating whether the suspect may have stabbed five other people since Thursday morning.

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