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New York’s Old Guard Meets a Sexy Newcomer

The literary establishment welcomes Feeld, a very sex-positive dating app, at a party on the Upper East Side.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

Meet Hollywood's AI Doomsayer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

The actor says AI companies use movies and TV to make money without fairly compensating actors and the industry should “get ahead of that flood.”

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Leaders meet at Commonwealth summit with slavery reparations on agenda

Commonwealth leaders convened in Samoa to discuss climate change and reparations for Britain's role in transatlantic slavery.

Selection headaches as England meet Germany again

England manager Sarina Wiegman has selection headaches as the Lionesses meet Germany for the first time since the Euro 2022 final.

Meet the salad hawkers that are valued like tech stocks

But rally for Sweetgreen and Cava may not stay fresh and valuations may prove too rich

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Meet the U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen

The U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen are trusted to drive lifeboats on the most challenging rescue missions. They train in some of the worst weather and on the highest seas in America.

Clear eyes, blocked views, bad seats: Meet the fan who exposes stadium view obstructions

Michael Barker isn't your average college football fan. He has toured all 134 FBS stadiums with the goal of finding the worst seat in the house.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Meet the Top 269 Investment Firms for Founders

Here are the private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders that help founder-led companies grow.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting

Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Meet the DIY group for men fixing loneliness and loss

Group that focuses on DIY projects is oversubscribed by men of all ages who want to avoid loneliness.

Meet Musk's Fixer, the Powerful Executive Reshaping Tesla

Omead Afshar, known for his ability to mind-meld with the CEO, steps into the prominent role as the auto business confronts challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Should You Require Video On During Team Meetings?

… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Cashman talks Soto, Alonso with Boras at meeting

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has started talks with agent Scott Boras about keeping Juan Soto with New York, and they also discussed power-hitting first baseman Pete Alonso.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Meet the new leader of the UK Conservative Party

Badenoch has always presented herself as a no-nonsense, right-of-center conservative with a powerful belief in free markets and personal responsibility.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Irish PM Harris plans to hold general election on November 29

The 38-year-old coalition government leader hopes to capitalise on bumper corporate tax receipts

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Silver Lake and Shore Capital deal creates large chain of US petcare clinics

Merger of Southern Veterinary and Mission Veterinary sets up group valued at $8.6bn

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump 'looks forward' to White House meeting with Biden

President-elect Trump plans to visit the White House to meet with President Biden after his electoral victory, Trump's campaign said Wednesday, taking part in a ritual he did not afford Biden after ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

UConn, Louisville to meet in historic women's tilt

UConn and Louisville will tip off the 2025-26 season at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, appearing in the first-ever women's college basketball matchup of the Armed Forces Classic.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Meet the billionaires leading Trump’s transition team

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

Biden, Trump to meet in Oval Office on Wednesday

President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.

Italy-Israel ticket sales poor amid enhanced security measures

World - Yahoo News - October 13

Pakistan security services pressured utilities over government power deal

Talks that led to expected state savings of nearly $1.5bn described as ‘more an execution than a negotiation’

Business - Financial Times - October 13

FirstFT: China launches large military exercises near Taiwan

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs strong dollar, says adviser, and EY delays start dates for recruits

World - Financial Times - October 14

Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check

Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.

Nvidia’s stock secures first record in four months as customers seem locked in

One analyst says customers are in a “prisoner’s dilemma” that will keep them spending, while another was encouraged by recent Nvidia commentary on the company’s “moat.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Italy-Israel soccer match is held without incident despite security concerns

There were snipers on the roof of the stadium and a heavy police presence throughout the city of Udine for Italy’s home match against Israel on Monday

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Beijing calls for Pakistan to step up security after attacks on Chinese workers

Two killed in latest bombing by ethnic separatists who have targeted Chinese investments

World - Financial Times - October 15

Major regional summit to start in Islamabad under tight security

World - Yahoo News - October 15

With Trump Facing Threats, Security and Politics Intersect as Never Before

After two assassination attempts and amid threats from Iran, Donald Trump relies for his safety on the same agencies that he has long assailed as part of a hostile deep state.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why

These two-check months happen a few times each year.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Exclusive security footage shows the last sighting of missing Native American woman

Exclusive security footage shows the last time 23-year-old Jermain Charlo was seen alive. Six years later, investigators say they are close to a break in the case, while community members in ...

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