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Jack Jones, a Suave, Hit-Making and Enduring Crooner, Dies at 86

With his smooth voice, he drew crowds to cabarets and music halls for six decades. He also sang the themes for films and TV shows, including “The Love Boat.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

From the steppes with shamanism: The Hu makes hits with praises to the sky deity

An eight-man heavy metal band from Mongolia known as The Hu has done what few thought could happen in the 21st century: Create a new genre of folk-metal music

Entertainment - ABC News - 9 hours ago

Gleyber Torres' hit called a double after fan interfered and reached over stands to make the catch

Major drama occurred in the opening game of the 2024 World Series that may have decided which team won Game 1.

Boeing takes a hit

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Boeing posts $6B loss ahead of union vote On Wednesday morning, Boeing reported ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

The making of Thomas Tuchel

BBC Sport charts the career of new England coach Thomas Tuchel and the philosophy he tries to bring to his players and teams.

Making sense of sentiment

And Trump equity trades

World - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Democrats accuse GOP of obstructing military voters Republicans ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta

The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.

Business - Inc. - October 17

They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.

World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

Warnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidence

Business - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

Startup Make Sunsets Wants to Fight Global Warming by Making Aerosol Clouds

Scientific critics are skeptical, but venture funders steered $1.5 million to a California company creating high-altitude particle clouds to slow global warming. Call it a moonshot for the Earth.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Opinion: What Exactly Is Matt Rempe Doing In The NHL? Make It Make Sense

Ken Campbell says the Rangers' Matt Rempe can't hit without hurting someone, can't fight and can't produce, which pretty much precludes him from playing in the best league in the world.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Who makes the WXV team of the tournament?

England were crowned WXV1 champions for the second successive year - how many of their side make Opta's WXV team of the tournament?

LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'

LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Frasers Won't Make Bid for Mulberry

The U.K. online fashion retailer has ended a near monthlong battle to take control of the British luxury brand.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Gillian Apps: "It's the idea of making this better"

Barriers exist, but according to Gillian Apps who is leading a Hockey Canada steering committee to improve the game for women and girls, the aim is to make a better lifelong experience for girls in ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Big Tech makes amends with Trump

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Big Tech reaches out to Trump ahead of Election Day The leaders of major technology companies are making ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab

Ladbrokes owner Entain falls 8% while Flutter loses 6%

World - Financial Times - October 14

Spring rain expected to hit Germany wine harvest

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Report: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last season

Players in Germany's Bundesliga are most likely to be injured amongst Europe's top five domestic leagues but England's Premier League bears the most injury-related costs, according to a report ...

Sports - ESPN - October 16

An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage

A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey, causing widespread panic

World - ABC News - October 16

Why Harris and Trump are hitting the celebrity podcast circuit

With just weeks to go until Americans head to the polls in the November election, both former President Trump and Vice President Harris are ramping up efforts to woo new, young, undecided voters ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Officer thought colleague hit by car in Kaba case

An officer at the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba tells a court she believed a colleague had been hit by a car.

Competitive socialising pulls Brits from the pub

UK boom in venues built around a game spreads internationally as boozy office events go out of fashion

Business - Financial Times - October 17

SpaceX Has a Plan for Starlink to Hit Gigabit Speeds

Elon Musk's satellite internet company told the FCC that a few tweaks to its “orbital configuration and operational parameters” could result in nearly 10 times faster downloads.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Super PAC hits Harris with contradictory ads on Israel

A Republican-led super PAC is running contradictory ads in Michigan and Pennsylvania about Vice President Harris’s stance on Israel in an apparent effort to target Arab and Jewish voters in the key ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Trump, Harris hit the trail in swing states

Presidential candidates Vice President Harris and former President Trump are picking up momentum in the final weeks of the election with visits to Georgia and Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump will ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Cuba hit by second blackout after grid collapse

Cubans experienced their second black out wave Saturday after government officials said they were working to restore electrical service to hospitals and crucial service centers after a grid failure ...