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These Michigan Voters Aren’t Exactly Undecided — They’re Cringing
Many people I spoke to seemed reluctant to admit — even, perhaps, to themselves — that they were really going to vote for that person.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Parents trust Republicans more on the economy, but they’re split on Trump vs. Harris
In a survey by the National Parents Union, more parents said they trust the Republican party to handle economic issues than said they trust Democrats, but when presented with anonymized economic ...Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
These Parkland Shooting Survivors Were Promised Visas. They’re Still Waiting.
A humanitarian program offers immigrant crime victims who cooperate with the police a chance to stay in the United States. But most spend years in legal limbo.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
The New England Patriots Aren’t Just Bad. They’re Historically Awful.
It’s scary when a coach calls his team soft. What’s even scarier is when the players sign off on it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed
When it comes to entitlements, both presidential candidates have been vague and misleadingBusiness - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Headlights are too bright! But US experts say they’re not bright enough
Driver complaints about high beams are commonplace, though specialists say US roads need to be better lit. A few weeks ago, I was driving along a dark road at night. Suddenly, I couldn’t see. The ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
The final undecided voters could sway the election. They’re not wild about the choice.
Procrastination is usually frowned upon, but in a narrowly divided presidential election, voters who have put off making a decision until the last minute could find themselves with the power to ...Politics - NBC News - November 1 -
Mattel CEO: Barbie film was about breaking convention, not ‘selling more toys’
After the success of ‘Barbie’, Ynon Kreiz plans to turn the company’s toy brands into a ‘playground’ for filmmakersBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Five US election officials on what they’re expecting: ‘There’s a conspiracy theory for everything’
On election day eve we checked in with the people, many in swing states, working to ensure all votes are counted. In Fulton county, Georgia, they’re on guard for efforts to undermine democracy from ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
How Trump allies stoked election chaos in Detroit in 2020 — and what they're planning in 2024
What happened in Detroit in 2020 offers a unique window into how vigilante volunteers, misinformation and Trump-fueled distrust in elections can be weaponized.Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Younger Asian American women had the second-lowest breast cancer rate. Why they’re now No. 1.
Since 2000, breast cancer among AAPI women under 50 has increased by 50%, more than 2% every year since 2012, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
They were the top two seeds in the NFC. Now they’re both in danger of missing the playoffs.
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers square off in a crucial matchup for both franchises.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Hollywood’s villains were once Russian or Chinese. Now they’re us – people from the Balkans | Ana Schnabl
Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s new film Wolfs shows that while geopolitical realities have changed, western prejudice hasn’t. I recently watched the new bro-flick Wolfs. In my defence: I was sick ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
‘This is too serious to drown out’: six US voters on what they’re most anxious about
From abortion to international issues, people share what issues and outcome worries them as election day nears. Hundreds of US voters from across the country shared with the Guardian how they are ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
They Ran an Olympic Marathon 12 Weeks Ago. Now They’re Back at It in New York.
A handful of runners are trying the quadrennial feat of competing in the Olympic marathon and then racing in the New York version.Sports - The New York Times - November 2 -
Mexico City’s floating gardens have fed people for hundreds of years. Now they’re threatened
Mexico City's chinampas, artificial islands first built by the Aztecs hundreds of years ago, are under threat from encroaching urbanizationWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Election Denial Conspiracy Theories Are Exploding on X. This Time They’re Coming From the Left
Conspiracy theories about missing votes—which are not, in fact, missing—and something being “not right” are being spread widely on X in the wake of Donald Trump’s election victory.Tech - Wired - 3 days ago -
‘Women are made to feel as if they’re against each other’: the hit Indian film that challenges the patriarchy
Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light wowed Cannes with its portrayal of the struggles of women in Mumbai. She talks about inequality, misogyny – and being haunted. There is nothing ostensibly ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
I work with celebrities. After Liam Payne’s death, can't we treat them as humans and not gods? | Mark Borkowski
As a showbiz publicist, I know about the Faustian pact between famous people and the public. Stars think they understand it, but they really don’t. As the worldwide tributes continue , the tragic ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Boeing wants to be iconic — but not like before
The plane-maker is mired in debt, workforce strife and production glitches. Its new boss wants to turn back the clockBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Crazy Is Beginning to Sound Like an Understatement
Election Day can’t come soon enough.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Sporting ending was written like this - Amorim
Manchester United's incoming head coach Ruben Amorim reflects on a dream departure from Sporting, but warns of "different world" in the Premier League.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
What’s Michael Jordan Like as a Boss?
A NASCAR team on the verge of a championship discusses what it’s like operating in the shadow of one of the most decorated athletes ever.Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Senate rankings: 5 seats most likely to flip
The battle for the Senate majority has hit its final month as Republicans race to end their four-year stint in the minority. The GOP needs to win only one of two competitive races in red states — ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
‘Like a lightning flash’: what is a nipple orgasm?
Nipples are a ‘hardwired erogenous zone’ and they can be stimulated for pleasure and experiencing an orgasm. My friend Alex had her first nipple orgasm in her mid-20s.. “It felt like I had an ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
This Talking Pet Collar Is Like a Chatbot for Your Dog
A new smart collar aims to give pet owners the ability to talk to their fur babies. Or at least fake it.Tech - Wired - October 15 -
Pelosi: Saying Trump's name is 'like swearing'
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says she tries to avoid saying former President Trump's name out loud. In a recent podcast interview, the California representative said naming Trump is "like ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Why WNBA Scoring Hasn’t Increased Like in the NBA
The WNBA set milestones in countless metrics this season, from total attendance, to social media engagement to TV viewership. One area in which the W didn’t have a banner year, however, is scoring ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17 -
Trump works fryer at McDonald's: ‘I like this job’
Former President Donald Trump worked the fryer at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. Trump’s visit comes after he has repeatedly accused Harris of lying about her history of working at McDonald’s in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
Pep: Man City not used to Klopp-like late winners
Manchester City's contentious last-minute winner against Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday was both correctly ruled and deserved reward for his players' patience, manager Pep Guardiola said.Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
Daniel Jones Was Benched. It Feels Like Something More.
Brian Daboll’s decision seems like the beginning of the end of Jones’ six-year run as Giants quarterback, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
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Cortes likely to rejoin Yankees for World Series
Yankees starter Nestor Cortes is likely going to be on the World Series roster after missing time with an elbow injury.Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
16 Games Like The Sims To Lose Yourself To In 2024
The Sims 4 recently hit its tenth anniversary, which is remarkable in many ways, especially as the first three games each had lifespans of five years or fewer. It's an open secret at this point ...Tech - GameSpot - October 22 -
Why mispronunciations like ‘Eye-ran’ matter
American politicians insisting on “Eye-ran” in the alarming context of escalating conflict in the Middle East should be seen as intentional xenophobia.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Trump: America 'like a garbage can for the world'
Former President Trump on Thursday compared America to a "garbage can for the world" as he railed against immigrants coming into the country in large numbers. The former president delivered remarks ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Boone liked matchup for Cortes before fateful HR
Yankees reliever Nestor Cortes, who hadn't pitched in a game in 37 days, got the call from Aaron Boone in the 10th inning of Game 1 because the manager "liked the matchup" against Freddie Freeman.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.
Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27
