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Met Office defends Storm Bert weather warning
The agency says assessments before last month's storm did not suggest the severe floods coming.BBC News - 7h -
I Was a Health Insurance Executive. What I Saw Made Me Quit.
Shareholders, not patient outcomes, tend to drive decisions at health insurance companies.The New York Times - 8h -
How we met: ‘I knew we would sail the world together one day’
Manuela, 68, and Ian, 62, bonded in 2004 over their love of boats. They soon became a couple and are now on the final leg of a round-the-world trip. In the summer of 2004, Manuela had been living ...The Guardian - 12h -
What I got wrong in 2024
Rishi Sunak’s decision to call election earlier than needed highlights that candidates and personal traits matterFinancial Times - 13h -
Mets interested in Alex Bregman: report
The Mets have interest in free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, whose potential return to the Astros seems iffy at best.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
PSNI and Met police unlawfully spied on two journalists, tribunal finds
PSNI ordered to pay damages to Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey who worked on No Stone Unturned. The Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Metropolitan police unlawfully spied on two ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sacramento State met with Vick on coaching job
Sacramento State has met with former NFL sensation Mike Vick about its open head coaching position, the school's president told ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Mets sign INF Jared Young to one-year contract
The New York Mets signed infielder Jared Young to a one-year contract Monday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Mets Went Wild for Juan Soto. Here’s What Could Come Next.
Steve Cohen did his part by securing the big-ticket item. Now it’s time for David Stearns’s more prudent approach, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 2d -
A Mets-Pete Alonso reunion makes too much sense to not happen
The simplest way to put this is that free agent Pete Alonso seems as right for the Mets as the Mets do for Alonso.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'I don't want to end up in a box when I die - I want an eco funeral'
Artist Rachel Hawthorn says an eco-friendly burial at a natural site is a "no-brainer" for her.BBC News - 3d -
‘I want to enjoy the rest of my years’: I’m 65, retired and own my home. I have $300,000 to invest. What should I do with it?
“Is the stock market reliable?”MarketWatch - 4d -
'Generational talent' Soto seals £600m Mets deal - biggest in history of sport
Baseball star Juan Soto signs the biggest contract in the sport's history, agreeing a $765m (£600m) deal over 15 years with the New York Mets.BBC News - 6d -
Mets willing to pay down some of Starling Marte’s contract in trade: report
The Mets are reportedly willing to take pay down of Starling Marte’s contract in a potential trade to improve their chances for a better return.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Met Police civilian staff vote for strike action
The PCS union say it is the first time Met Police employees have ever voted for industrial action.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
I Tried the Cheapest Sauna on Wayfair
If you've been chasing an easy way to overheat, this click-together infrared sauna is easy to set up and works great.Wired - Dec. 11 -
Juan Soto's Mets deal transforms New York -- and the sport
In choosing the Mets, Soto flipped the script in New York -- and across the sport.ESPN - Dec. 11 -
How we met: ‘It was like love at first sight’
Lisa and Andrea, both 64, met in New Jersey 40 years ago. Despite living on different continents, they’ve been friends ever since. For Lisa, the 1980s were an incredibly fun decade. Living in ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Met Museum Unveils Design for New Modern Wing
The architect Frida Escobedo has drawn on her Mexican heritage in reimagining the galleries for Modern and contemporary art.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
The Mets Were Cast as the Yankees’ Little Brother. Juan Soto Changes That.
For so long, the Mets have been defined by who and what they were not. Not anymore, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Pien Meulensteen: ‘Commentary was never something I thought I was going to get into’
Daughter of former manager René Meulensteen on overcoming her doubts and the growth of women’s game. Clipboard in the centre, teamsheet at the front and Rowntree’s Randoms to the right. Pien ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Alonso next? Mets would 'love to bring Pete back'
Although he did not comment on Juan Soto's record-breaking deal since it's not yet official, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns did offer an opinion on another prominent free ...ESPN - Dec. 10 -
Yankees Plot New Path After Losing Juan Soto Sweepstakes to Mets
DALLAS — Now that Juan Soto has agreed to sign with the New York Mets for a record $765 million over 15 years, the New York Yankees have a similar amount left on the table to spend on a bevy of ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
Yankees' Juan Soto leaves team for crosstown rival Mets
Baseball fans are still processing the bombshell news that slugger Juan Soto is leaving the New York Yankees for their crosstown rival, the Mets. His new contract, reportedly for $765 million ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
The Mets Stole Juan Soto From the Yankees. Who’s the Big Spender Now?
The Yankees didn’t just lose a superstar; they lost him to the Mets. Is the balance of power shifting in New York?The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Sources: Mets land Soto on 15-year, $765M deal
Juan Soto and the Mets are in agreement on a 15-year, $765 million contract, sources told ESPN, the largest deal in professional sports history.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Juan Soto agrees to $765 million deal with the Mets — biggest in sports history
Soto, 26, was considered this offseason's top free agent, valued as much for his elite skills on the field as for his age.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Juan Soto’s record $765M Mets deal sends shockwaves
Baseball superstar Juan Soto has agreed to terms with the New York Mets on a 15-year contract worth $765 million, the largest contract in professional sports history. Soto spent last season with ...NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Ferocious, calm and deadly: why the Mets agreed to pay Juan Soto $765m
The outfielder has reportedly agreed the largest contract in sports history with the Mets. It is a deal that will change baseball and the balance of power in New York. Juan Soto agreed to a ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
I wept and wept as I watched the Syrian regime fall. At last, I have a home again | Ammar Azzouz
There will be perilous days to come and the future is uncertain, but around the world we Syrians are celebrating. It happened so fast. In the evening, about 9:30pm UK time (30 minutes after ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
The Soto splash is only the beginning for Cohen and the Mets
Steve Cohen flexed his financial might in luring Juan Soto from the Yankees for a mere $765M. This is what other owners feared when he bought the team in 2020.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Soto does the unimaginable by leaving Yankees for Mets
The Yankees have operated as a big-spending behemoth for decades. After losing Juan Soto to the crosstown Mets, they aren't even the top dogs in their own city.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Mets win Juan Soto sweepstakes with record-breaking $765M deal
Move over Shohei Ohtani. Juan Soto has the new biggest contract in the history of sports after reportedly agreeing to a 15-year deal.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Must I Share My Story?
A reader asks whether she needs to let her new colleagues, most of whom work remotely, know that she is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Sources: Holmes agrees to join Mets -- as starter
Clay Holmes and the Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $38 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming a New York Post report. The Mets plan for Holmes, who has spent his big ...ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Mets sign OF Edward Olivares to minor league deal
The Mets announced the signings of outfielders Edward Olivares, Alex Ramirez and RHP Grant Hartwig to minor league contracts.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Trump’s Middle East envoy met Israel and Qatar PMs to broker ceasefire
Steven Witkoff held talks with Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed to discuss deal ahead of inaugurationFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
BBC pauses Tim Westwood report after Met request
The BBC's report is set to examine what it knew about allegations of unwanted sexual behaviour by the former BBC Radio 1 DJ.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo - now I help others like me
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'
Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.BBC News - Dec. 4
