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‘Try or die’ - one man’s determination to get to the Canary Islands
BBC Africa Eye is told that a migrant dies trying to reach the beaches of the Spanish archipelago every 45 minutes.Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
You Don’t Get to Be 173 Years Old Without This Leadership Trait
Roger Crandall, CEO of MassMutual, explains why resilience tops his list of executive must-haves.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
Inside the Kafkaesque experience of getting your car towed in L.A.
Sure, there should be a price for violating parking rules. But recovering a towed car in Los Angeles is a financial and logistical nightmare.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14 -
Lenders get creative to finance small businesses in developing markets
Start-ups use novel lending practices to extend credit to underserved groupsWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Man falls to his death after getting stunned by Utah state trooper
A man fell to his death after he was stunned by a Utah state trooper Sunday, the Utah Department of Public Safety said.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Texans' Mario Edwards gets four-game suspension for substance abuse violation
The veteran defensive end had two sacks through Week 6Sports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
Vientos makes it personal with grand slam to help Mets get even in NLCS
The New York Mets’ Mark Vientos was well aware of the situation, knowing exactly why the Los Angeles Dodgers walked Francisco Lindor intentionally right in front of him to load the basesSports - ABC News - October 14 -
Slighted by IBB, Vientos' slam helps Mets get even
Following an intentional walk to Francisco Lindor that he "took personal," Mark Vientos hit the second grand slam of this Mets postseason Monday as New York evened the NLCS at one game apiece.Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
More painful mistakes, missed chances as Jets fall to Bills
Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich replaced fired Robert Saleh, but New York followed a familiar script in losing a messy game against Buffalo on MNF.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work
The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon pledge not to give in to Israeli demands to 'get out of harm's way'
The United Nations has insisted it will not withdraw its peacekeepers from Lebanon despite repeated demands by Israel for them to move out of the area.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Autistic girl faces 'frustrating' one-year wait to get tooth out
Maisie's father says his daughter's toothache is putting her off food and taking her out of school.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Will weight-loss drugs help jobless get back into work?
Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
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Nvidia, AMD shares extend drops as investors get spooked — but should they be?
An ASML warning about the health of the semiconductor market is one factor weighing on AI chip stocks Tuesday — but one analyst says Nvidia investors shouldn’t be worried.Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
Get The Last Unicorn's New 4K Steelbook Edition Before It's Gone
The Last Unicorn is a popular animated film from 1982, with voice performances from the likes of Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, and Christopher Lee. A new 4K steelbook edition is due out in ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Six-figure earners are getting nervous about falling behind on their bills
There was a small but sharp jump last month in the share of people bracing for a missed debt payment, according to the New York Fed’s survey of consumer expectations.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
New NWSL franchise gets name: BOS Nation FC
Using an anagram for the term "Bostonian," the National Women's Soccer League's newest franchise unveiled its name on Tuesday: BOS Nation Football Club.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music
Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dreadEntertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
A charming winner or divisive figure - is Tuchel right man for England?
A charming winner or a divisive figure - is former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel the right man for England?Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Lakers can't get shots to fall in preseason loss to Warriors
Lakers, still a work in progress under JJ Redick, made only 11 of 40 three-pointers in loss to Warriors.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Applicant Tracking Systems Are Crushing Workers’ Dreams of Getting Hired
AI automated candidate screening is turning job searches into dead ends.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
New York Liberty Fans Get Creative With Jerseys, Art and Cross Stitches
As their favorite team in the W.N.B.A. experiences a surge in popularity, fans are expressing their love creatively.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 16 -
Alienation effect: why film-makers can’t get enough of Franz Kafka
A string of auteur directors – from Orson Welles to Steven Soderbergh to Lorenza Mazzetti – have fallen for Kafka’s visionary brilliance, with always-intriguing results. There are director’s cuts, ...World - The Guardian - October 16
