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John Prescott, UK politician, 1938-2024

Former deputy prime minister central to the New Labour project was one of the party’s most popular figures

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

'You’ve got a voice kid, use it' - how John Prescott inspired Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner sought inspiration from John Prescott's rise to the near top of the Labour Party and the country.

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.

Seven memorable moments in the life of John Prescott

Lord Prescott spent a decade as Tony Blair's deputy and was seen as a custodian of traditional Labour values.

The Week: Ukraine, Israel and John Prescott reflections

Adam, Alex, Chris and Henry wrap up the week

John Phelan nominated to lead Navy under Trump

President-elect Trump plans to nominate businessman John Phelan as the next head of the Navy. “John will be a tremendous force for our Naval Servicemembers, and a steadfast leader in advancing my ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Rick Scott, John Thune or John Cornyn could be next Senate majority leader

Three names -- Florida Sen. Rick Scott, South Dakota Sen. John Thune and Texas Sen. John Cornyn -- are being floated in Congress as Senate Republicans prepare to meet to choose their next leader. ...

Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home

A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.

Bangladesh’s leader says ‘no place’ for Sheikh Hasina’s ‘fascist’ party

Muhammad Yunus says will not seek exiled leader’s extradition from India before domestic tribunal’s verdict

World - Financial Times - October 30

Max Verstappen’s five-place grid penalty in Brazil GP is chance for Lando Norris

F1 championship leader breached engine rules Norris can cut 47-point lead if he takes advantage Confrontation on the track has dominated the world championship fight between Max Verstappen and ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Cinemark at ‘inflection point,’ well-placed for postpandemic recovery, Benchmark says

Cinemark Holdings Inc.’s better-than-expected third-quarter results this week bode well for the movie-theater chain amid a broader industry rebound, analysts said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Keir Starmer: Reform is needed to make Britain a great place to do business

If we want the country to grow again, then we need to get it working and building again

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Isles place Barzal on long-term IR, Pelech on IR

The Islanders placed forward Mathew Barzal on long-term injured reserve and defenseman Adam Pelech on IR due to their respective upper-body injuries.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

What life is like in one of the most remote places on Earth

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Trump could take US trade policy all over the place

Unpredictability and an aggressive nationalistic tone are likely to characterise the former president’s approach if he wins again

World - Financial Times - November 4

Russian Plot Placed Incendiary Devices on Cargo Planes in Europe, Officials Say

Western officials are investigating whether devices planted at shipping hubs in Europe may have been a test run by Russian operatives for placing them on planes bound for the U.S.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Guardiola comes out fighting as Man City hit 'dark place'

Pep Guardiola insists he will come out fighting after Bernardo Silva says Manchester City are in a "dark place” following three successive defeats.

Florida's abortion amendment fails, leaving 6-week ban in place

Florida’s abortion-rights ballot initiative fell short of passing on Tuesday, leaving in place a six-week abortion ban that has helped restrict access across almost all of the Southern U.S. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Silva: Man City in 'dark place' after Sporting rout

Manchester City's shock 4-1 defeat away at Sporting in the Champions League on Tuesday has left them in a "dark place," according to captain Bernardo Silva.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

One of Manchester City’s Best Players Said the Team Is in ‘a Dark Place’

The Premier League champions’ recent results offer cause for concern.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Taoiseach announces Irish general election for 29 November

Announcement comes as polls show Simon Harris’s Fine Gael and coalition partners Fianna Fáil in position to win fourth term. Ireland will hold a general election on 29 November, the prime minister, ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

The Best Place to Find ‘Somebody’s Son’? Try ‘A Black Love Party.’

After the success of MeAndSomebodySon, her Instagram page dedicated to Black romantic relationships, Zemirah Moffett is taking the party offline.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7

Cowboys placing Dak Prescott on IR with hamstring injury, says Stephen Jones

The Cowboys executive said he didn't know if Prescott would be out "four weeks, six weeks or the season."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Improving Cardinals smash Jets to stay in 1st place of the NFC West

The Cardinals are one of the hottest teams in the NFL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

What is a "czar"? Trump wants his people in place — and fast

President-elect Donald Trump wants his people in place in his administration as soon as possible.

NHL Waivers: Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Blackhawks Place Players On The Wire

After Dante Fabbro was claimed off NHL waivers on Sunday, the Leafs' Matt Benning, Avalanche's Kaapo Kahkonen and Blackhawks' Andreas Athanasiou are on the wire.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

This ‘Ghost’ Fish Seemed Extinct, Until It Turned Up in Unexpected Places

No one saw a Mekong giant salmon carp for 15 years, but then the species was spotted in areas of Cambodia that suggest it may be found in more locations.

Science - The New York Times - November 12

USC football placed on probation for violating NCAA coaching staff rules

USC coach Lincoln Riley exceeded the number of staff members allowed to act as coaches and was sanctioned by the NCAA, the organization announced.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

2 dead, others injured after explosion at Louisville, Kentucky, plant

Two people have been killed and others injured in an explosion in Louisville, Kentucky, Tuesday that had prompted a shelter-in-place order.

Don Lemon quitting X: 'I once believed it was a place for honest debate'

Former cable news host Don Lemon says he is getting off of X, the social platform on which he launched a video show and content creation channel after being fired by CNN in 2021. "I once believed ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Chiefs K Harrison Butker undergoes knee surgery, will be placed on IR

Butker had surgery to trim the meniscus in his left knee

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Comfort and joy: chef Eric Ripert’s favourite places to dine this season

The chef-patron of the three-star Le Bernardin likes to keep it local on the Upper East Side at this time of year, with sorties into SoHo and Nolita

World - Financial Times - November 15

Can These Ex-Hollywood Chimps Find a Place Among the Apes?

Behind the scenes at a Chicago zoo, chimpanzees who spent years entertaining humans are learning to befriend their own kind.

World - The New York Times - November 15

California to rename dozens of places to remove racial slur for Native American women

The California Natural Resources Agency on Friday said that a racist term for a Native American woman will be removed from more than 30 locations in 15 counties, according to a press release issued ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

The No. 1 thing the ‘best’ places to retire have in common — and it’s not affordability

Here’s why Florida topped this annual ‘Best Places to Retire’ list once again, despite hurricane concerns.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

Familiar faces in new places for 2025 NASCAR season in Cup and Xfinity

Chase Briscoe's move to Joe Gibbs Racing is among the many by drivers and crew chiefs to new teams for the upcoming season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18

Dak Prescott out for season: Cowboys QB placed on injured reserve

Prescott is turning his attention to 2025

Sports - CBS Sports - November 18

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