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Granderson: Rising country music sister-act The BoykinZ is about connecting, not dividing

The four sisters from Georgia fit right into the genre's tradition of storytelling, and use it to connect, not divide.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15

Lions' Jared Goff connects with Jameson Williams for 64-yard touchdown

Williams caught a pass over the middle from QB Jared Goff before sprinting into the end zone.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Microsoft introduces PC that has one job: connect users to their computers in the cloud

Microsoft's latest stripped-down device is designed for corporate use and includes a new operating system.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Hacker stole documents used in civil case connected to Gaetz: Sources

A hacker gained access to an online document-sharing file between attorneys involved in a civil lawsuit brought by a close friend of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, sources say.

FBI investigating international crime ring connection to pro athlete burglaries

The FBI is working with local police to investigate whether the robberies targeting high-profile athletes, including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, are connected to ...

BBC warned by Met over report into Tim Westwood allegations

The former Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ has denied claims of misconduct, calling them false.

Nestor Cortes Savored His Moment But Was Met With a Humbling Result

The Yankees pitcher walked off the field after Freddie Freeman’s grand slam ended the game in a 6-3 Dodgers victory.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Ranking Mets' top five priorities for 2024 MLB offseason

With the Mets coming off a magical run to the NLCS and well-positioned payroll-wise to pounce at the top end of the market this offseason, the stars seem to be aligning.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Joaquin Phoenix Met With Christopher Nolan Over The Dark Knight's Joker Role

Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix, who won the Academy Award for his take on the Joker in the first feature film, the actor revealed he almost played the part in another Batman movie. In a new ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Stay or Go: Should Mets re-sign Pete Alonso?

In the case of free agent Pete Alonso and the Mets, there's more at work here than 'how much should we offer a power-hitting first baseman entering his age-30 season?'

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Met Police told about Al Fayed a decade earlier than stated

Police said the first report was in 2005, but the family of a woman who has since died reveal she made a complaint a decade earlier.

10 bold predictions for the 2024 MLB offseason, including for Mets and Yankees

Here are my 10 bold predictions for the MLB offseason, centered mostly around our New York teams and stars.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Mets decline Phil Maton's option for 2025, making him a free agent

The Mets are declining the 2025 option on reliever Phil Maton, whom they acquired from the Rays last season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

How Billy met Molly - the orphaned otter who is now part of the family

A man's bond with an orphaned otter changed his life and became a movie hit.

Stay or Go: Should Mets re-sign Jose Iglesias?

Of all the players on the 2024 Mets, the easiest throughline to cite when it comes to the team going from very bad to very good is Jose Iglesias.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

A report from the GM Meetings on the Yankees, Mets, and Juan Soto

With the GM Meetings nearly over and the MLB offseason stirring to life, longstanding speculation about Juan Soto’s free agency has become reality: The Mets and Yankees are hot for him.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Montgomery, D-backs GM met after owner's diss

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said he met with Jordan Montgomery after owner Ken Kendrick called the pitcher's $25 million deal "a horrible decision."

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Met police refer two cases to watchdog after Fayed investigation complaints

Complaints involve inquiries from 2008 and 2013, quality of force’s response and how details leaked in later case. Scotland Yard has referred two cases to the police watchdog after receiving ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

'I found my cousin in Cairo, then we went to war'

London veteran Percy Chafer never knew what happened to his cousin during World War Two - until now.

With Brush and Ink, Tong Yang-Tze Brings a Message of Freedom to the Met

Tong Yang-Tze is reviving an ancient but disappearing practice and making it contemporary — writ large.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Mets’ Tyrone Taylor undergoes two procedures, expected to be ready for spring training

The Mets announced that outfielder Tyrone Taylor underwent a umbilical hernia repair on Oct. 30 and a right elbow loose body removal on Thursday in New York.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Demi Moore: Ghosts, dreams and the tiniest dog you've ever met

With "The Substance," the star has a hit movie that speaks to the "violence we can have against ourselves in the pursuit of some idea of perfection."

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12

Met faces service cuts without more cash, says chief

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "deeply troubled" by negotiations so far on the force's funding next year.

Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say

The tech billionaire, a top adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, was reported to have discussed ways to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Met police officer sacked for viewing Sarah Everard files

The PC committed gross misconduct by improperly accessing files about the case, a tribunal rules.

Met officer sacked for gross misconduct after accessing Sarah Everard files

Myles McHugh, one of three officers found guilty of gross misconduct over files, is dismissed without notice. A serving Metropolitan police officer has been sacked after accessing confidential ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Elon Musk met Iran's UN ambassador in New York

It is not clear if President-elect Trump or his national security team were aware of the meeting.

Pete Hegseth's remarks about women in combat are met with disgust and dissent

They lost limbs in battle, led security convoys and survived several combat tours.

Politics - NBC News - November 15

Stay or Go: Should the Mets re-sign J.D. Martinez for 2025 season?

Should the Mets re-sign veteran designated hitter J.D. Martinez for another season, or go in a different direction in 2025?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

Luis Severino likely to decline Mets' qualifying offer: report

After the Mets issued a qualifying offer to Luis Severino at the beginning of the offseason, it appears the right-hander will likely decline in pursuit of a multi-year deal instead.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

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