Major Newspaper Week

John Thune of South Dakota Elected as Next Senate Majority Leader

Senator John Thune of South Dakota emerged victorious over a right-wing, MAGA-backed challenge from Senator Rick Scott of Florida.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Trump secures control of Congress as Republicans win House majority

Party’s hold on both chambers gives US president-elect latitude to pursue radical legislative agenda

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Republicans secure House majority in yet another blow to Democrats

Party has won 218 seats in lower chamber after Democrats unsuccessfully campaigned on need to curtail ‘dysfunction’. Full congressional results: House, Senate and governors Republicans ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

AFC heavyweights, division rivals headline major matchups in NFL this weekend

NFL Week 11 will feature huge matchups, including an AFC divisional round rematch between the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Baltimore ...

Scuffles and boos but no major clashes at tense France-Israel soccer game

Thousands of police officers are set to be deployed around Paris on Thursday ahead of a soccer game between France and Israel, seeking to avoid a repeat of last week's violence in Amsterdam ...

The S&P 500 has come to a major postelection crossroads

All-time highs were made, but not with the broad market participation you want to see.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Russia Bombards Power Grid in One of War’s Largest Attacks, Ukraine Says

The attack lasted hours and involved around 120 missiles and 90 drones, officials in the country said. At least nine people were killed.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

'I've lost major organs to endometriosis' - NHS gynaecology waiting lists double

Around 630,000 women are waiting for gynaecology appointments as waiting lists double in four years.

Senegal's governing party poised for parliamentary majority in boost for reform agenda

Senegal's governing party is poised to win a majority of seats in the National Assembly

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Senegal’s ruling party on track to win big parliamentary majority

Legislative elections set to give President Bassirou Diomaye Faye strong mandate to pursue ambitious reforms

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Robinhood poised as ‘major beneficiary’ of Trump’s crypto trading changes: analyst

A boost is expected from crypto-assets listings, as one analyst flags expected changes to securities laws under a Trump administration.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good reveal they are engaged at Ebony Power 100 Gala

Actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are taking their relationship to the next level. The couple revealed their engagement over the weekend.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

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