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Big speeches and another big garbage row
Harris gives her closing argument while Biden puts his foot in itTop stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon
The three worked for Lebanese news organizations, their employers said. Lebanon’s health ministry said they had been staying in a residence housing journalists.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory
The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group
A meeting four years in the making said the ordination of women required further study, but it called for women to have more leadership roles, even in seminaries.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species
With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War
Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes
Iran’s supreme leader said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported. U.S. and Israeli officials were expected to meet in Qatar for talks aimed at reviving ...World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Behind the Tactical Gains Against Iran, a Longer-Term Worry
Experts inside and outside the Biden administration fear that Iran may conclude it has only one defense left: racing for an atomic weapon.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Election Violence Is Already Here
With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Can Kamala make 'White Men for Harris' a real thing?
Vice President Harris is working to improve her standing with Black men, but faces a larger challenge in attracting support from white men, as more than 60% of Republican voters are white men ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
In Trump Ad, ‘Not a Thing That Comes to Mind’ Ties Harris to Biden’s Liabilities
Kamala Harris’s hesitancy to put daylight between her and President Biden gave Donald Trump’s campaign a big opening.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Juan Soto’s Future With the Yankees Comes Down to One Thing
To keep the star outfielder in pinstripes beyond 2024 will require a record amount of money, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 22 -
Director Tim Burton Is Spooked by One Thing: Artificial Intelligence
Tim Burton is known for drawing up some spooky ideas, but he finds AI disturbing.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
A food safety crisis is the last thing McDonald’s needs on its menu
Fast-food chain may be able to contain outbreak quickly but the risk is it will have already deterred inflation-weary dinersWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Louis McCartney will lead 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' on Broadway
Louis McCartney who starred in the play “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” in London will reprise his creepy monster on BroadwayEntertainment - ABC News - October 24 -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Stocks were set for a higher open, and the FTC picked up a big win in court.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Apple’s Sales in China Are Stalling. What Will It Sacrifice to Turn Things Around?
With iPhone sales down and Apple Intelligence banned, Apple looks ready to compromise.Tech - Wired - October 26 -
Mark Cuban: The best negotiators do 2 things that make them successful
The best negotiators exercise patience and a willingness to concede on some points, says billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban.Business - CNBC - October 26 -
Chris Riddell on Donald Trump: ‘Hitler did some good things…’ – cartoon
With just over a week until the US election, the Republican leader is showing his true colours. • You can order your own copy of this cartoon Continue reading...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
3 Things You Can Do to Stay Relevant as AI Alters the Workplace
If your job is not replaced by AI, it might be replaced by someone more skilled at using AI.Business - Inc. - October 26 -
‘Hysteria!,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and the Satanic Panic That Never Goes Away
New movies and TV shows are revisiting a “weird corner” of the ’80s — and offering lessons for today.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
The 3 Hardest Things About Being a CEO, According to Inc. 5000 Entrepreneurs
Leaders of Inc. 5000 companies cite strikingly similar challenges that come along with being the boss.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Four things to know from Kamala Harris' latest podcast interviews
Kamala Harris recently went on two podcasts in hopes of reaching more voters as Election Day approachesEntertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday
Stocks were headed for a muted open after a solid session Monday.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
The Fed's favorite inflation gauge also matched expectations.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Things to know before visiting Susan B. Anthony's grave on Election Day
More than 10,000 people are expected to visit on Election Day.Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Stocks looked to rebound to start November after a tough trading session.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Tory leadership race: Seven things you might have missed
Either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be announced as the winner of the election to replace Rishi Sunak.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
The global fertility crisis: are fewer babies a good or a bad thing? Experts are divided
The UK’s fertility rate is at an all-time low, and many other countries face similar declines, creating ageing populations. But can ecological benefits of fewer people outweigh social problems ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Amid Great Change in College Football, One Thing Remains the Same
Penn State’s history of struggling against Ohio State continued on Saturday, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 3 -
RNC Chair: ‘We are in a great position to win this thing on Election Day’
Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley said in a Sunday interview that he is confident in former President Trump's ability to win the electoral college vote on Tuesday. “We certainly ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Jerry Jones on trade deadline: We'll probably do a couple things this week
The Cowboys fell to 3-5 with Sunday's loss to the Falcons and team owner Jerry Jones suggested that the roster will be changing in the next couple of days.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3 -
Ennui is The Thing: welcome to the death-football of late-stage capitalism | Barney Ronay
Manchester United and Chelsea demonstrate that boredom is a key part of the sport and an element of its beauty. Well, something definitely happened there. But what exactly? There is an affectionate ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Trump says he could lose: 'Bad things could happen'
Former President Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he could imagine losing the presidential election to Vice President Harris. ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl talked to the ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Harris and Trump Election Campaigns
Lessons to be gleaned from presidential election tactics.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Iranians Wonder if Trump Wins, Would Things Be Different This Time?
While Donald J. Trump is seen by many in Tehran as having been disastrous for their country, some hope he might be more open to negotiation in a second term as U.S. president.World - The New York Times - November 4 -
Q&A: Cillian Murphy on following ‘Oppenheimer’ with the Irish drama ‘Small Things Like These’
Cillian Murphy went back to Ireland for his first film after “Oppenheimer.”Entertainment - ABC News - November 4
