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Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91

As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Quincy Jones, giant of US music who produced Michael Jackson's Thriller, dies aged 91

Jones was best known as the producer of three Michael Jackson albums - Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad.

Lyon provisional relegation: How did French giants with American ownership end up in financial chaos?

French soccer's falling giants could be about to start a painful descent

Sports - CBS Sports - 12 hours ago

A Classical Music Discovery

An unknown waltz by Chopin has been found.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Music and Morale in a Country at War

In Ukraine, where war feels omnipresent, music is helping lift spirits and raise money for the military.

World - The New York Times - October 31

A Relationship Built on Music and Laughter

“We make each other laugh every day,” Jeffrey Grossman said of his bond with Karl Hinze, whom he met in 2009.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1

OBITUARY: ‘Canada has lost a giant’

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Americans go to the polls

Plus, Fed and BoE rate-setting meetings, Hungary’s informal EU summit and the Berlin Wall anniversary

World - Financial Times - November 3

A guide to an American dynasty

Here's what you need to know about the Trump family.

The Great American Microchip Mobilization

Under Donald Trump and Joe Biden alike, the US has been determined to “reshore” chipmaking. Now money and colossal infrastructure are flowing to a vast Intel site in Ohio—just as the company may be ...

Tech - Wired - November 14

Mara says Giants 'committed' to Daboll, Schoen

Giants owner John Mara preached patience despite a 2-5 start and said he does not plan to make any changes with coach Brian Daboll or general manager Joe Schoen during or after this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Sources: Giants won't have quick Jones hook

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones took all the first-team reps at practice this week and is not expected to be on a short leash Monday night against the Steelers despite getting pulled in the fourth ...

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Giants to stick with Banks, Jones amid struggles

After coming under fire again for questionable play, Giants CB Deonte Banks will start vs. the Commanders after being benched, while Daniel Jones will remain QB1.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

WATCH: Cop 'attacked' by giant inflatable runaway pumpkin

A police officer in Ohio was “attacked” by a giant inflatable runaway pumpkin in the middle of the street while he was trying to clear it away from traffic, police said.

Man to create giant GPS penis for mental health

Terry Rosoman previously struggled with mental health issues and says he wants to help other men.

Sources: LHP Ray opts to remain with Giants

Giants left-hander Robbie Ray did not opt out of the remaining two years and $50 million on his contract, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

The Daniel Jones era is done. It's time for the Giants to acknowledge it.

Another week, another game where New York's offense was trying to hide its quarterback, at least until falling behind by multiple scores. That says a lot.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Temu removes copies of tiny firm's cards after owner's complaint

A small business owner says identical versions of her products were copied without permission.

Panthers say Young to start at QB against Giants

The Panthers will start Bryce Young at quarterback Sunday against the Giants in Munich, coach Dave Canales said Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Under Trump, Tech Giants Like Apple and Meta Face a Familiar Uncertainty

Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and others learned during the last Trump administration to expect the unexpected when it came to Washington scrutiny and support.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Report: Giants expected to reduce payroll for 2025 season

The San Francisco Giants reportedly are expected to reduce their adjusted payroll for the 2025 MLB season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

How ChatGPT Brought Down an Online Education Giant

Chegg’s stock has dropped 99% as students looking for help with homework defect to AI.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 9

Giants to 'evaluate' at QB after Jones struggles

Giants coach Brian Daboll said the team will "evaluate" the quarterback position after Daniel Jones struggled against the Panthers' 32nd-ranked defense.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Hisense PX3-Pro Review: A Giant TV Alternative

This Dolby Vision–enabled laser projector is a cinematic solution for stylish living rooms.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Roy Haynes, a Giant of Jazz Drumming, Is Dead at 99

An irrepressible force who remained relevant over the course of a seven-decade career, he had a hand in every major development in modern jazz.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Giant wall of dust sweeps across central California

The huge dust storm - also known as a haboob - limited visibility and left many residents in the dark.

Giants demote Jones to QB3, tab DeVito to start

The Giants have benched the struggling Daniel Jones and are expected to name Tommy DeVito as their new starting quarterback.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

DC lobbying giant adds Florida firepower

An influential Florida lobbyist is joining one of Washington’s biggest lobbying firms, a powerful addition as the Sunshine State is poised to play an outsized role in the incoming Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Daniel Jones falls to No. 4 on Giants' depth chart

Daniel Jones is sinking like a stone.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

How will shipping giant's move affect major port?

World - Yahoo News - 17 hours ago

Blair leads tributes to Labour giant John Prescott

The former deputy prime minister, who was major figure in the New Labour project, has died aged 86.

Giants' Jones takes responsibility, ponders future

In his first public comments since losing his starting quarterback job with the Giants, Daniel Jones said he takes "full responsibility" for the Giants' losses and is still processing his future.

Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago

Why Biden apologized to Native Americans

President Biden issued an apology to all Native Americans while speaking in Arizona about the forced federal Indian boarding schools where tens of thousands of Indigenous children were taken and ...

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