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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Humor to Counter Despair’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 18 hours ago -
My Manifesto for Despairing Democrats
Here’s how to be a watchdog, not a lap dog, for the next four tumultuous years, while holding on to your sanity.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
US quietly carries out counter-ISIS operations
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US quietly carries out counter-ISIS operations U.S. forces in the ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
‘This is effectively a civil war’: despair in Haiti as gangs step up assault on capital
Fighters wielding guns and machetes have taken a key zone of Port-au-Prince as the beleaguered authorities try to restore order. The storming of Solino began in the dead of night with dozens of ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
‘We were trapped like rats’: Spain’s floods bring devastation and despair
Residents describe impact of floods and downpours – with some places hit with a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours. Spanish flash floods – live updates The gratitude that greeted ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Today is a day of despair for America. We are plunged into an anticipatory grief | Moira Donegan
As we face another Trump presidency, I hope we can turn our attention to the most vulnerable: those who are less safe today than they were yesterday. US election 2024 – latest updates US ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat
Officials say German submarine-hunting planes will patrol the North Atlantic from a base in Scotland under a new Britain-Germany defense pact in response to the growing threat from RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
2 US service members injured during counter-ISIS mission in Iraq
Two U.S. troops were injured Tuesday in a joint raid with Iraqi security forces that killed at least seven senior Islamic State group leaders, according to the Pentagon. During the early morning ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
UK to increase military presence in Indo-Pacific to counter China
Keir Starmer to announce expansion in region that will also include business club to increase economic ties. The UK will increase its military and economic presence in the Indo-Pacific to support ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
European Google rivals partner on search engine infrastructure to counter Big Tech
Ecosia and Qwant are partnering to build a European search index and reduce their dependence on U.S. Big Tech firms.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
'Trans Diaries' actors counter election attacks with a powerful tool: their own stories
Trans performers funnel their election anxieties into shows in West Hollywood and San Diego. Their goal: Make sure their voices are heard in the new political landscape.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago -
Janey Godley, Scottish Comic Who Brought Humor to Harrowing Topics, Dies at 63
A Scottish performer, she said she believed there were “funny sides” to terrible experiences, including some that she drew from her own times of loss and hardship.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Column: From Kimmel's Musk roast to Trump's Cabinet appointments, humor is all we have right now
From Jimmy Kimmel's Elon Musk roast to President-elect Trump's absurd Cabinet appointments, humor is all we have right now.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 14 -
Amorim saved Sporting from despair but United marks a whole new test | David Hytner
Portuguese built his name on consistency and charisma but can he transfer his watchwords to the Theatre of Dreams?. The parallels are there and Manchester United have certainly considered them. Few ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
US election live: Kamala Harris says ‘do not despair’ in concession speech; Republicans outline ‘first 100 days’ of Trump presidency
Vice-president calls on supporters to accept election result, promises ‘peaceful transfer of power’; Trump campaign says Biden has invited president-elect. US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened
This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
New York State of Despair: After yet another lost season, do the Giants or Jets have a better future outlook?
Spoiler: It's not great for either franchiseSports - CBS Sports - 21 hours ago