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Politics - NBC News
Control of Congress at stake in high-profile contests across the US
The battle for control of Congress is just as tight as the 2024 presidential race, highlighted by a handful of high-profile contests coast-to-coast. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.6 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
At London Pen Shows, Collectors Seek ‘Art of the Highest Quality’
For collectors and enthusiasts at the London Pen Show, the finest writing instruments can cost thousands of dollars. As one dealer put it, “This is art of the highest quality.”2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Inc.
Poll Finds Voters Think Economy is Poor, But Split Over Whether Trump or Harris Can Fix It
Neither candidate is seen as having a clear advantage about how they would handle jobs and the economy.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
After Getting Booed, Russell Wilson and the Steelers Put Up 37 Points. It’s a Brilliant Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)
How do you handle adversity? Take a lesson from Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his emotionally intelligent approach.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
How Did Mark Cuban ‘Save’ Kevin O’Leary? Research Uncovers the Emotional (and Professional) Power of Strong Social Ties
Studies show friends can help you live a longer, happier life—and can impact your professional success.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
5 Bad Leadership Mistakes That Are Killing Employee Engagement (and How to Avoid Them)
Vision, planning, and strategy matter. But so does taking care of your people.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Swing District in Red Nebraska Hosts a Hotly Contested House Race
Tony Vargas, a Democrat vying to become the state’s first Latino representative, lost to Don Bacon, the Republican incumbent, in 2022. But the presidential election could help him in his rematch.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
'Love is Blind' contestant draws criticism for bringing up his wealth on first dates—how to actually bring up money when dating
On the seventh season of Netflix's "Love Is Blind," one contestant makes sure everyone knows about his money.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
'Exhilarating and terrifying': Inside the summer of the high-major rebuild
Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, USC, Louisville and DePaul began the offseason with new coaches -- and virtually no rosters. Here's how they retooled.4 days ago -
Health - ABC News
Whooping cough is at a decade-high level in US
U.S. health officials say whooping cough is at its highest level in a decade for this time of year4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Badenoch attacks Jenrick on Europe as UK Tory leadership contest heats up
Former business secretary says her rival’s plan to take Britain out of the ECHR would be divisive4 days ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - ESPN
PSG probed in alleged racial profiling case
The Paris prosecutor's office is investigating alleged discrimination by Paris Saint-Germain years ago, following a complaint that the club's scouts illegally profiled potential recruits based on ...5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Photo contest reveals strange beauty of the microscopic world
Each year, rigorous science and dazzling artistry meet in Nikon's "Small World" photomicrography competition. See the 2024 winners and highlights.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Watch: From fresh-faced X Factor contestant to solo artist
The BBC takes a look back at moments from the former One Direction singer's career.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Nut pimping, stampsies … anything goes’: Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest
After men’s conker world champion was accused of cheating, Peckham event says he would be welcome in south-east London. Never in its proud 60-year history has an allegation of such audacious ...6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Flies, rats and offers of hush money - the price of living next to a ‘monster’ incinerator
The UK's burden of waste is disproportionately falling on deprived areas, where residents have spoken to the BBC.6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
The Indian gang Canada claims is linked to a high-profile murder
Lawrence Bishnoi, 31, is accused in India of plotting extortion, killings and other crimes from behind barsOctober 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol prove their mettle in highly contested fight
Two of the P4P elites did not move up in the rankings, but did solidify themselves in the top fiveOctober 15 -
World - Financial Times
Inside the multimillion-dollar effort to contest US voting procedures
Also in today’s newsletter, investor Scott Bessent weighs in on Trump’s tariff proposal and election bets favour the former presidentOctober 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
Minnesota teacher's 2,471-pound pumpkin wins California contest
A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.October 14 - California -
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World - Financial Times
US banks ride ‘soft landing’ high
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo beat forecasts as consumers prove more resilient than fearedOctober 14