Lessons Special Encounters

Eye-opening lessons, special encounters - Sexton on All Blacks

Johnny Sexton has been Ireland's starting fly-half in their past 14 meetings with New Zealand. With the sides meeting for a first time since his retirement this weekend, he looks back on memorable ...

Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Was Killed After a Surprise Battlefield Encounter

Although Yahya Sinwar was a major target of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, the soldiers who killed the militant chief had not expected to run across him, Israeli officials said.

World - The New York Times - October 18

September Border Patrol encounters lowest since the pandemic

Fewer migrants were apprehended between ports of entry at the southern border in September than in any month since August of 2020, according to new data released by Customs and Border Protection ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in surprise encounter with Israeli forces

Netanyahu says death of mastermind of 7 October attack that triggered war in Gaza marks ‘beginning of the end’. Middle East crisis live – latest updates Hamas’s leader, Yahya Sinwar, has been ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Reports: Al-Sinwar's killed in accidental encounter with Israeli army

World - Yahoo News - October 17

How Israel killed Hamas leader Sinwar in a chance encounter

Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him.

C.J. Stroud's struggles continue as Texans fall to resurgent Jets

The Texans had an ugly night offensively while Aaron Rodgers and the Jets came alive in the second half.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Liz Truss’s mini-Budget: lessons from a moronic episode

Central banks should not deny they will act in a crisis and Labour’s Budget is not another Truss moment

World - Financial Times - October 22

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 critical

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

WATCH: Special honor for NBA superfans

Jack Nicholson, Spike Lee, Billy Crystal and businessman Alan Horwitz have been inducted as superfans into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.

The root of the crisis in special needs education

Since legislative changes in 2014, governments have failed to adapt this area of public policy as autism diagnoses increase

World - Financial Times - October 22

Boy restrained unnecessarily at special school, watchdog says

The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.

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 - 4 days ago

October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

October's supermoon is the closest of the year and it's teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one

Tech - ABC News - October 16

Brian Williams to host election night special on Amazon

Brian Williams is making a return to the news business. Amazon announced Thursday that former NBC News anchor and MSNBC host will preside over election night coverage it is planning on its ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Broncos win in Payton's 'special' return to N.O.

Sean Payton, now in his second season with the Broncos, returned to New Orleans as an opposing head coach for the first time and picked up the win.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

The funding crisis threatening England’s special needs education

Cost of specialist school places is placing huge financial strain on cash-strapped councils

World - Financial Times - October 21

Horrible Histories to receive special Bafta Award

The children’s historical sketch show is rewarded for its "extraordinary cultural and social impact".

Trump pledges to fire special counsel Jack Smith

In an interview Thursday, former President Donald Trump said that if he wins the election, he plans to immediately fire special counsel Jack Smith, the man who is overseeing two key criminal ...

Special Report: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran

Israel is conducting retaliatory attacks in Iran. These retaliatory strikes are in response to previous attacks from Iran, according to the IDF.

Watch: Harris campaigns in Wisconsin with special music guests

Vice President Harris held a campaign rally in the critical swing state of Wisconsin on Wednesday evening, featuring musical guests Mumford & Sons. Artists Gracie Abrams and The National's Matt ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Best Warrior Skills And Specialization

When you start Dragon Age: The Veilguard , you have to choose from three distinct classes. One of these happens to be the Warrior, a melee powerhouse that has all the right tools for offense and ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

The 'special feeling' created by beating All Blacks

Former England centre Brad Barritt recalls the "special feeling" of beating New Zealand at Twickenham in 2012.

Live Budget special: How will the UK secure growth?

The FT’s top commentators answer your questions about the Budget’s impact

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

William returns to 'special place' Africa for prize awards

The awards event in South Africa will have emotional connections for the Prince of Wales.

'The kid is special!' - Barkley completes incredible reverse hurdle

Watch as Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley reverse hurdles over Jacksonville Jaguars' Jarrian Jones in what head coach Nick Sirianni says was the best play he has ever seen.

Slot lauds 'special' Xabi Alonso ahead of UCL game

Arne Slot has called Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso a "special manager" ahead of Liverpool's Champions League clash against the German champions on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - 8 hours ago

Beard taxes and other lessons for Rachel Reeves

The chancellor could find new ways to raise money — or she could just broaden the tax base

World - Financial Times - October 18

"Kindness 101" brings lessons of kindness to classrooms nationwide

Since its debut in 2020, "Kindness 101" has captured millions of hearts. Now, with a new curriculum created in partnership with Drake University, Steve Hartman and his kids are visiting classrooms ...

Three lessons from the US port crisis

There’s a massive gap between the profits of the big global shipping groups relative to port workers’ wages