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Swedes left longing for sweets as viral TikTok starts craze for candy

The tradition of chomping through a kilo of sweets once a week is under threat as demand soars for sugary sweets. Swedes love sweets. So when an American TikToker sparked a craze for Swedish candy ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

I'm not stupid, I've chosen to speak, says catfish victim duped for nine years

Kirat Assi was the victim of an elaborate catfish which lasted almost nine years.

The Curious Case of a Temple Sweet: How Food Increasingly Divides India

A Hindu politician has accused his Christian predecessor of allowing a temple’s sanctity to be violated with an animal product.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Sweet 16: From Cooper Flagg to John Calipari to R.J. Davis

Meet the most intriguing players and coaches in college basketball this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins scores sweet pad in Georgia for $2 million

The legendary NFL quarterback bought the Suwanee mansion after relocating to Georgia when he was transferred from the Minnesota Vikings to the Falcons in March.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Matthew Sweet, alt-rocker known for '90s hit 'Girlfriend,' suffers 'debilitating' stroke on tour

Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet suffered a "debilitating" stroke while on tour in Toronto in mid-October, his manager confirmed on Wednesday.

2024 Halloween: Five sugary sweet trade proposals before NFL deadline; Russell Wilson, Tyler Lockett reunited?

A couple of last-minute possibilities ahead of the Nov. 5 trade deadline

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

'Sweet Caroline,' Harry Kane and more best moments from Giants-Panthers in Germany

The Giants will take on the Panthers in Germany on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

‘A sweet lady’: Business owner’s wife killed during robbery at south Sacramento jewelry store

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Sabrina Carpenter brings 'Short n' Sweet' — and special guest Christina Aguilera — to Crypto.com Arena

Fresh from being nominated for half a dozen Grammy Awards, the 25-year-old pop star brought her tour behind this year's 'Short n' Sweet' to Los Angeles on Friday night.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 22 hours ago

The long end keeps on rising

And emerging markets in a no-landing scenario

World - Financial Times - October 22

Playing Out a Dream, a Long, Long Way From Home

An academy of a team in England’s lower leagues offers Americans at the end of their collegiate eligibility a chance to continue their soccer careers.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.

In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Sinwar’s Death Highlights Israel’s Long Quest for Deterrence

Israel’s killing of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the latest expression of Israel’s belief that regional acceptance will be achieved only through strength.

World - The New York Times - October 19

Winnipeg Jets' Attendance Improving, But There's A Long Way To Go

It's hard to believe the Winnipeg Jets, an undefeated team in a Canadian hockey market, can't sell out the second-smallest arena in the NHL, says Ken Campbell.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Bettors backing Bronny as long shot ROY pick

More bets have been placed on Bronny James to win the NBA's Rookie of the Year than any other player at multiple major U.S. sportsbooks.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Gordon signs new long-term deal with Newcastle

Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon signs a new long-term deal with the Premier League club.

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

The Long, Syncopated Journey From Scott Joplin to Beyoncé

Critics have come a long way since “Maple Leaf Rag.” Just consider how “Cowboy Carter” rode into town.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Israel targeted military sites in long-awaited counterstrike on Iran

In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."

UK’s long-awaited Budget Day arrives

Plus, tech, pharma and oil lead the earnings run, Bank of Japan makes a rate call and Britain’s opposition party picks a new leader

World - Financial Times - October 27

Starbucks’s CEO Steps In to Tackle Long List of Issues

Customers are turning away from the coffee giant, and its new chief executive, Brian Niccol, has to figure out how to get them back.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

America’s gender-gap election has a long history

The question of whether the US can stomach a woman as president remains open

World - Financial Times - October 31

Emotions hit Kershaw at parade 'long time coming'

Clayton Kershaw was hit with the emotions of finally celebrating a World Series championship with the city of Los Angeles on Friday during the Dodgers' downtown parade.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Will there be a long wait for Pennsylvania's election results in 2024?

Pennsylvania's ballot counting lasted days in 2020, but will that be the case again in 2024? CBS News Pittsburgh political reporter Jon Delano reports on why the count took so long in 2020 and how ...

TV Networks Prepared for a Long Wait That Wasn’t

Anchors were ready to camp out in the studio for days on end. Instead, Donald J. Trump declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

The Long Wave: Is Kemi Badenoch’s victory a win to Nigerians?

Despite initial excitement after becoming the first Black leader of any British political party, a cooling to Badenoch’s ascent is on the horizon. • Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

The long Obama era is over | Osita Nwanevu

The Democrats must learn to speak to voters who don’t believe in the politics of old and aren’t interested in returning to it. The ever-splenetic HL Mencken once wrote that “democracy is the theory ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

The Long Global Trail of Resentment Behind Trump’s Resurrection

Disillusionment with the world that emerged from the Cold War has fueled a long-gathering revolt against the established order.

World - The New York Times - November 9

At Long Last, the Surge in S.T.I.s May Be Leveling Off

Rates of gonorrhea declined in 2023, while diagnoses of syphilis and chlamydia held roughly steady, according to new C.D.C. data.

Health - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The long lunch blamed for Spain’s flood alert failure

Survivors accuse regional government of errors as experts warn climate change is creating volatile natural disasters

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Boeing workers to vote on ending strike in critical week for plane maker

Union members to consider offer on Wednesday that could restart production stalled for more than a month

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Francis Ngannou doesn't disappoint in his long-awaited PFL debut

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou didn't disappoint in his long-awaited PFL debut against 2023 PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Serbian President Vučić calls Putin after long hiatus

World - Yahoo News - October 20

Justin Herbert joins long line of quarterbacks to win Jim Harbaugh's affection

Harbaugh started gushing about his QB from the moment he took the Chargers job. Five games in, what's the state of relations between Harbaugh and Herbert?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Neymar makes long-awaited return: 'I'm so happy'

Neymar has made his first appearance in over a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear, coming off the bench in Al Hilal's AFC Champions League Elite clash against Al Ain.