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A Lesson From John Lennon
The ecstasy and agony of an original Beatles fan.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 26 -
Trading lessons on US elections
Even when there is a clear policy shift to trade on, timing and implementation of changes is criticalWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Wrestling with the ghosts of 'The Piano Lesson'
The August Wilson adaptation “The Piano Lesson" is an impassioned family drama but it is also a profound ghost storyEntertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Analysis: A Budget for the history books
Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
The youngest presidents in U.S. history
The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.Politics - CBS News - November 1 -
The History of Veterans Day
The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Lessons from a heat pump convert
If the UK is to meet its climate targets, one in 10 homes will need to phase out their gas boiler by 2030. But only 250,000 have transitioned so far. It’s an admittedly complex journey, but worth ...Business - Financial Times - November 1 -
Lessons from Florida for the Democratic Party
Despite the left’s constant protestations that, as states and nations become more diverse, they inevitably become more blue, Florida is doing just the opposite.Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Manchester’s lessons for other British cities
Howard Bernstein transformed a city on its kneesWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Election Myths, Traps, Truths and Lessons
We won’t have enough data to tell the full story of the election for some time. But there are a few things we can say for sure now.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
October was one of the driest months in history
The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
How the 2024 election compares in history
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report newsletter, I'm Jared Gans. Before we jump in today, a note to our ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
A look into the history of presidential cabinet scandals
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet selections, NBC News' Gadi Schwartz takes a look back at previous cabinet scandals and problematic nominees.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Lessons from 2024: Presidential campaigns are pointless
All those annoying TV ads, interrupting online ads and irritating texts, not to mention a forest of mail and yard signs littering the landscape — they were all for nothing.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
What kind of capitalism does Trump believe in?
The president-elect would do well to remember what Adam Smith said about the role of ‘moral sentiments’World - Financial Times - November 8 -
Veterans Day lessons of remembrance for Donald Trump
Donald Trump would benefit from this history lesson.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Sister hopes lessons are learned from brother's death
Christopher Trolan died after staff failed to give him a sufficient level of antibiotics in November 2019.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Can a fractured Democratic Party learn the lessons of 2024?
Democrats’ post-election hangover won’t be quick in dissipating.Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Presidents, Conventions and Nazis: A Political History of ‘The Garden’
Madison Square Garden, where former President Donald J. Trump will hold a rally on Sunday, has hosted many political events, some of them notorious.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
One of the most startling reversals in Test history - Zaltzman
Comedian and BBC cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman looks at the statistics behind Pakistan's remarkable comeback against England to win the Test series.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
America’s gender-gap election has a long history
The question of whether the US can stomach a woman as president remains openWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Largest drug "super lab" in Canada's history is busted
Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Rúben Amorim, Manchester United and the Burden of History
Winning at Manchester United will be tough enough for the club’s new manager. Unfair comparisons with the past won’t help.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
How Will White Women Vote? It’s a Question With a Fraught History.
White and Black women have joined together to power progressive causes — from abolition to civil rights — but it’s a tenuous alliance.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Trump is repeating a history of propaganda, violence and hate
Psychological propaganda has been used before to undermine democracy, freedom, equality and human rights — should sound eerily familiar to anyone following the 2024 election.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Notable firsts that made history on Election Day
Tuesday brought a historic 2024 election in congressional races, as well as the one for the White House.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
5 candidates of color who made history on Tuesday
Vice President Harris fell short of making history as the first woman — and first woman of color — to ascend to the presidency on Tuesday, but multiple other candidates of color did seal their ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Sabres Make History In Big Win Over Rangers
The Sabres did something special in their win over the Rangers.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8 -
Beyoncé becomes most Grammy-nominated artist in history
Beyoncé has made Grammy history — again. The superstar's latest album, “Cowboy Carter,” secured 11 nominations Friday, bringing her career total to 99. With the latest nods, Beyoncé, who already ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Honoring a Civil War veteran who was lost to history
Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former ...Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction
Populist nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic share common ideas. But there are tensions just beneath the surfaceBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
First Trailer For It's In The Game Shares The History Of Madden NFL
Before 1988, John Madden was already a NFL legend as a head coach and a TV broadcaster. But following the release of John Madden Football, Madden became a video game icon as well. The Madden ...Tech - GameSpot - November 12 -
Jets set NHL history, win 15 of first 16 games
With a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, the Winnipeg Jets now have the NHL's most points at 30 and the most goals at 73, and became the first ...Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
Amorim: Not weighed down by Man Utd's history
New Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has said he does not feel the weight of the club's history, speaking publicly for the first time since taking charge at Old Trafford.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
Simeone chokes up after making LaLiga history
Diego Simeone choked up when speaking of his love for Atletico Madrid after he was asked about his long-term future following his 700th game in charge of the club.Sports - ESPN - 3 hours ago -
Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL history
Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League as he joins Lucknow Super Giants for 27 crore (£2.54m).Top stories - BBC News - 2 hours ago -
With 959 Words, McDonald’s Just Taught an Unfortunate Lesson in Emotional Intelligence
Response to a crisis requires fast action, transparency, and empathy. McDonald’s left out one crucial component.Business - Inc. - October 27 -
Four Lessons From Nine Years of Being ‘Never Trump’
What do I wish my 2024 self could travel back and say to 2015 me?Top stories - The New York Times - October 27