Having Terrible Season

Trump’s return is terrible news for Ukraine. Europe should step into the breach – but will it? | Timothy Garton Ash

With Germany’s government collapsing and Europeans so divided in their response to Trump, unity is essential yet elusive. The first victim of Donald Trump’s second term as US president is likely to ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

‘People feel terrible. They want to laugh’: can comedy make light of Trump 2.0?

A second Donald Trump presidency may be darker than the first, but his victory has unleashed the creative energies of satirists and standups . “When Trump first won, there was almost a novelty to ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

I’m a 73-year-old retiree with a 50/50 portfolio whose bonds are doing terribly! Should I sell?

Diversification can be frustrating, but it’s still necessary.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

'Often imitated but never duplicated': The anti-Terrible Towel movement isn't rattling the Steelers

Several Steelers road opponents have given away towels to counteract the fans with Terrible Towels who show up to cheer on Pittsburgh.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Jacaranda season in Sydney – in pictures

Sydney’s jacaranda trees are in full bloom, blanketing the city in purple and attracting crowds of people trying to capture that perfect frame. Australia’s best photos of the month – October ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Canadiens: The Big Surprise This Season

The Montreal Canadiens are already at the quarter mark of the season and one player could be called the biggest surprise of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Democrats have a 'smug' problem

Large factions of the left condescendingly believe that dumb people are the reason Trump won in 2016, and won again in 2024.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Shanghai puts a stop to spooky season

Police in Shanghai are cracking down on Halloween festivities, amid concerns that revelers will once again turn up in costumes considered politically sensitive.

Dak's season over but 'prognosis is wonderful'

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that Dak Prescott will undergo surgery in New York on Wednesday on the partial avulsion of his hamstring.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Snow and ice warnings have been issued and disruption is possible as the weather turns colder across the UK.

Cyberattack risk during the holiday season

The holidays are often called the season of giving, but for cybercriminals, it's the season of hacking. This year, corporate giants have suffered paralyzing cyberattacks, and a new study found that ...

Mulvaney weighs in on Trump transition: 'You have to have a loyal Cabinet'

Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney weighed in on President-elect Trump’s transition team and potential Cabinet Thursday, emphasizing the need for "loyal" members in order to ensure a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Ryan Walters on national Bible in schools' mandate: ‘You have to have it in the classrooms'

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters did not reject the idea of a national mandate to require Bibles in schools on Tuesday night when asked if he would implement the policy if selected as the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Whooping cough cases have quintupled. These states have it worst

Pertussis – a disease commonly referred to as whooping cough – is spreading quickly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns. The U.S. has seen five times more cases in 2024 than we ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

'That performance would not have troubled Australia'

Shaun Wane says his England team "need to be better" despite opening their two-Test series against Samoa with a 34-18 victory - saying their performance "would not have troubled Australia".

The Jets Have Entered the Dark Ages

A road game against the Patriots was supposed to be a respite. Instead, New York reached a new low, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Newspaper endorsements have outlived their purpose

Upon hearing that both the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post would refrain from endorsing a presidential candidate this year, one thought popped up in my mind: What took them so long?

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Does the EU have a strategy for gas?

One of the largest US LNG producers is pitching flexible contracts to help the bloc diversify its energy mix

World - Financial Times - October 29

Japan is having a moment but will it survive Trump?

Some believe the country’s economy could benefit from the result of the US election

World - Financial Times - November 8

Pythons Have Surprising Social Lives

Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others’ company when given the chance to live socially.

Science - The New York Times - November 13

Jeffries: Republicans don't have a mandate

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday rejected the idea that voters delivered an Election Day mandate to Donald Trump and the Republicans, arguing that the GOP’s razor-thin ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Vikings LT Darrisaw (knee) out rest of season

Vikings starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw tore the ACL and MCL ligaments in his left knee on Thursday night and is out the remainder of the season.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

The 11 N.B.A. Players Poised for Breakout Seasons

This feels like the year we might get a full campaign of peak Zion Williamson, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Ravouvou double as Bristol beat Saints to go top

Bristol go top of the table as they claim their first Premiership home win of the season with a bonus-point victory against much-changed Northampton.

These are the most festive states during Halloween season

How does your state compare to others when it comes to Halloween? ConsumerAffairs is out with their rankings of the most festive states for the spooky holiday. Alexis Curls, content marketing ...

Rangers extend Lafrenière after breakout season

The New York Rangers signed winger Alexis Lafrenière, the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, to a seven-year contract extension Friday.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

The Early Stars and Unexpected Starts From the N.H.L. Season

Each team has had a surprise this season, but some are better than others, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

Which N.F.L. Stars Could Be on the Trading Block This Season?

The Athletic’s insider shares the latest on Rams star Cooper Kupp, the struggling 49ers and big-name defensive players.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

These Are the Takeaways From Week 8 of the N.F.L. Season

Sunday brought big upsets and the emergence of a new Super Bowl contender.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

The good news no one is talking about this election season

The solution to climate change is to switch from fossil fuels to clean energy; thanks to the Biden administration and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), clean energy is putting down deep roots in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Is Cooper Flagg already the best player in men’s college basketball?

After a lot of number-crunching -- and debate for the No. 1 spot -- these are the names to watch this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

What We Learned in Week 8 of the N.F.L. Season

A Hail Mary throw from the rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a critical victory.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

What is "cuffing season"? Fall's relationship trend explained

As fall arrives, "cuffing season" begins, when singles are more focused on finding partners for the winter months.

Sources: Jazz's Hendricks to miss rest of season

Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks exited Monday's game against the Mavericks after suffering a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Lakers' unbeaten start to NBA season ended by Suns

Phoenix Suns duo Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combine to send Los Angeles Lakers tumbling to their first NBA defeat of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Texans WR Diggs out for season with torn ACL

Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs has a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season, coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday.