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Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen wins re-election in Nevada

Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen has won re-election in Nevada, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Sam Brown and holding on to an important seat for her party.

Japan's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback

He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.

Germany’s Scholz defies odds as party swings behind re-election bid

Chancellor gets unexpected popularity boost among Social Democrats after sacking finance minister

World - Financial Times - November 12

Republicans Ran a Dysfunctional House. Voters Shrugged and Re-elected Them.

The success of the G.O.P. push to keep the majority suggests that it paid no political price for the chaos and paralysis of its past two years in control of the House.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Swiss Re Net Profit Falls On U.S. Liability Reserve Increase

The reinsurer said resilient underwriting and contributions from all its business lines were offset by a $2.4 billion increase in the liability reserves of its property and casualty U.S. business.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

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

7 Best Digital Photo Frames (2024): Wi-Fi, High-Res

Get your pictures off your phone and in front of your friends and family with these connected displays.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year

Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders.

Texts threatening deportation and 're-education' for gays stoke both fear and defiance

From Latino teens in Georgia to a lesbian Las Vegas business owner, they're the latest to receive offensive and disturbing text messages that the FBI is investigating.

Volkswagen’s hopes of a US comeback shaken by Trump’s re-election

The threat of tariffs and subsidy shake-up comes as German carmaker faces weak American sales of its all-electric SUV

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Metroid Prime 4 Re-emerges, Reiterates 2025 Release

Fans holding out hope for any news about Metroid Prime 4 may have reasons to celebrate. Nintendo has added the title to the official Metroid home page, which notes that players will be able to ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Maine lawmaker accused of choking wife wins re-election by one vote

CAMDEN, Maine — A Republican lawmaker in Maine accused of choking his wife last month won re-election by a single vote after a Thursday recount.

Temwa Chawinga lifts Kansas City Current to NWSL Summer Cup championship

Kansas City Current capped off Summer Cup dominance with a tournament victory

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Phil Lesh Didn’t Hold Songs Down. He Lifted Them Higher.

The Grateful Dead bassist found new melodic byways through every song.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Novartis Lifts Guidance Again After Key Drugs Help Results

The pharmaceutical giant raised its full-year guidance for the third time this year after higher third-quarter profit and sales topped analysts’ expectations, boosted by revenue from its key drugs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Lionesses stumble past South Africa and raise ‘more questions’ for Wiegman

England 2-1 South Africa Hosts score two early goals but fail to impress There were more questions to be asked than answers provided in England’s 2-1 victory against South Africa but, to a ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Japanese lift maker Fujitec explores sale to private equity

Talks with multiple groups including Sweden’s EQT have taken place in recent months

World - Financial Times - October 30

U.K. to lift minimum wage to $15.84 an hour. Here’s how it compares to the U.S.

The U.K.’s chancellor of the exchequer confirmed the government will lift the U.K.’s national minimum wage by 6.7% in April 2025 to hourly rates of £12.21 ($15.84)

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Danske Bank Lifts Guidance After Net Profit Tops Hopes

The Copenhagen-based bank raised its full-year net profit forecast after reporting a market-beating figure for the third quarter.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

What's behind all the volatility in the bond market, plus Amazon lifts stocks

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - November 1

China targets 2mn lifts to keep its ageing population upwardly mobile

A campaign is under way to retrofit older apartments but authorities and residents are fighting over the bill

World - Financial Times - November 2

Orlov, Necas lift Hurricanes past Capitals, 4-2

Dmitry Orlov scored two goals against his former team and Martin Necas added one goal and two assists to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Sunday

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Palantir’s shares jump as ‘unwavering demand’ for AI lifts earnings

Peter Thiel’s data analytics company raises its revenue forecast as growth accelerates

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Mahomes shakes off 'scary' injury, lifts KC to 8-0

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes didn't miss a beat despite being helped off the field after hurting his left ankle, shaking off the injury and totaling three touchdowns in a 30-24 overtime win ...

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Oil prices end with a modest loss as Trump’s win lifts the dollar

Oil futures finished lower Wednesday, but pared much of the earlier losses that pulled U.S. prices briefly below $70 a barrel, as traders weighed the potential impact of former President Donald ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Brandon Miller's putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory

Brandon Miller scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Charlotte Hornets to a dramatic 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night

Sports - ABC News - November 6

BT says UK Budget will lift costs by £100mn as it lowers revenue guidance

Chief executive Allison Kirkby calls increase a ‘new inflationary pressure that we need to suffer in our business’

World - Financial Times - November 7

South Carolina lifts suspension of Ashlyn Watkins after charges are dismissed

Ashlyn Watkins was charged with assault and kidnapping on Aug. 31

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.

Bill Burr hosts a post-election 'SNL' that he couldn't quite lift

This week's cold open mocked president-elect Donald Trump by having the cast pretend to support him, and guest host Bill Burr's monologue could be viewed from different lenses.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 10

Ødegaard return lifts Arsenal but they let Chelsea back in to salvage a draw

Arsenal stifled Cole Palmer as Martin Ødegaard's return gave them a lift, but Chelsea did enough for a draw.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Kurashev's OT goal lifts Blackhawks over Wild 2-1

Philipp Kurashev’s goal at 1:48 of overtime lifted the Blackhawks to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night, snapping Chicago’s two-game slide

Sports - ABC News - November 10

Soft as skin, strong as steel: Powerful magnetic muscles lift 1000x their weight

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Travis Konecny scores twice to lift the Flyers over the Sabres 5-2

Travis Konecny had two goals and an assist, heralded rookie Matvei Michkov added a pair of assists and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Saturday night

Sports - ABC News - November 16

LeBron James delivers a pair of 'silencer' threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans

LeBron James hits two late three-pointers and Dalton Knecht finishes with 27 points to help lift the Lakers to a 104-99 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17

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