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Why a nemesis is one of life’s greatest gifts

An arch-enemy compels us to confront what we desire — not in another person, but for ourselves

Business - Financial Times - November 9

How Israel Pulled Off Its Largest-Ever Strike on Its Nemesis Iran

The attack unfolded in waves, striking missile-manufacturing and surface-to-air missile-defense sites, but steering clear of oil and nuclear facilities that Iran had warned would prompt a retaliation.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 26

Glanville: One year, I dressed as myself for Halloween -- and no one recognized me

Former MLB player Doug Glanville thought he'd devised a real treat for a costume contest. Turns out, the trick was on him.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Electioncast USA: One week to go!

How are Donald Trump and Kamala Harris approaching the final week?

Stop the Boycott of Israeli Culture

An attack on culture divides the very people who should be in direct dialogue, reading each other’s books. It cannot be that the solution to conflict is to read less, and not more.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

October was one of the driest months in history

The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Surprising No One, Democrats Ditch Tesla

It’s never a good sign when your customers are embarrassed to be associated with you.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Electioncast USA: One Day To Go!

It’s the last day of campaigning before polling day.

Larry Hogan: 'We're gonna pull this one off'

NBC News' Gary Grumbach caught up with former Gov. Larry Hogan, now running for Senate, as he greeted early voters. Hogan expressed optimism about his campaign even as he viewed others as seeing ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Indian man dies in Channel crossing attempt

French authorities say the man died when a dinghy sank shortly after departing the coast.

One Texas border town's split identity

Most of the 30,000 residents of the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, are of Latino or Mexican descent, and are proud of the town's bi-national, bi-cultural, bi-lingual traditions. But the city has ...

Carlos Sainz wins the Mexican Grand Prix as Verstappen gets 20-second penalty – live reaction

Lando Norris came in second to close up the championship standings as Ferrari took their second victory in a week. It looks hot in Mexico City but is actually around 21 degrees. The Mercedes team ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Bozeman calls hit on Herbert 'one of dirtier plays'

Bradley Bozeman said what Nathan Shepherd did to Justin Herbert -- when Shepherd twisted and pulled down the QB long after he had thrown the ball -- was "probably one of the dirtier plays I've ever ...

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Australian businesses complain they are ‘public enemy number one’

Labor government adopts increasingly populist position ahead of general election due in May

World - Financial Times - October 28

Morning Report — Eight days, the choice, one president

In today’s issue: Is it possible for the 2024 presidential election to be tied all the way to the end? In a word, yes, according to polling. And each campaign can read the signs on the ground. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

One of the most startling reversals in Test history - Zaltzman

Comedian and BBC cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman looks at the statistics behind Pakistan's remarkable comeback against England to win the Test series.

The good news no one is talking about this election season

The solution to climate change is to switch from fossil fuels to clean energy; thanks to the Biden administration and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), clean energy is putting down deep roots in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Rescuers search for hotel collapse survivors in Argentina

The 10-storey hotel, in Villa Gesell, collapsed early on Tuesday, with one body found in the debris.

Buttler extends England deal by one year to 2026

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler adds a year to his central contract, signing until the autumn of 2026.

Here’s where the jobs are for October 2024 – in one chart

The jobs report for October came in much weaker than expected, and employment growth across different industries painted a mixed picture for the U.S. economy.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Verstappen wins São Paulo GP from 17th on F1 grid as Norris struggles – live reaction

Race starts at 3.30pm GMT; 12.30pm local time in Brazil Get in touch: contact Yara via email The starting grid.. We’re inching nearer to the start! We start with a lovely rendition of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Is Luke Kornet on one of the NBA's best value contracts?

For a team with big money committed to its stars, having a serviceable center like Luke Kornet on a bargain contract is very valuable for Celtics, writes Chris Forsberg.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Shohei Ohtani Was ‘Playing With One Arm in the Postseason’

The Dodgers star underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Fifty-one migrants rescued from Channel

The boat’s engine failed off the coast of northern France overnight on Monday into Tuesday.

Mbappe left out of France squad as 'one-off'

France manager Didier Deschamps says his decision to leave captain Kylian Mbappe out of the squad for this month's Nations League double-header is a "one-off".

One Midseason Prediction for All 32 N.F.L. Teams

Who will win the league’s major awards? Experts from The Athletic preview the second half of the season.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

In Finland, Building One of the World’s Largest Cruise Ships

In a Finnish shipyard, the 250,800-ton sister of Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is in the final stages of construction. We got an inside look.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

One person in custody linked to five stabbings in Seattle

Seattle police report that a suspect is in custody following a stabbing in the city's International District that left five people injured. Authorities describe the incident as a random act of ...

One of 8 migrants sent to Albania returned to Italy

World - Yahoo News - November 9

25 Escaped Monkeys of 43 Are Captured in South Carolina

The monkeys escaped after a worker at a research center left an enclosure unlocked. One monkey was captured Saturday, and another 24 on Sunday, while the rest remain at large.

Health - The New York Times - November 12

Cowboys' stadium is a palace with one blinding flaw

At the right time, at the right angle, the Cowboys' stadium lets the sun really shine in

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

No one knows Jones-Miocic like Daniel Cormier

Ahead of UFC 309, DC shares his experience with both fighters, and how each could find victory.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

The Sky Is Falling on the Chicago Bears and No One Is Shocked

It’s possible the Bears could consider changing offensive coordinators again under Matt Eberflus, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 11

Bears have one job: Save Caleb Williams

Chicago is spiraling. It fired its OC Monday and HC Matt Eberflus likely won't make it past "Black Monday." Williams is too valuable to go down too.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Here's the inflation breakdown for October 2024 — in one chart

Consumers saw price relief at the gas pump and grocery store. But housing inflation and other categories, such as car insurance, are trouble spots.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Trump’s Choice of Matt Gaetz Should Surprise No One

He’s doing exactly what he said he would.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

One dead after attack on Brazil's Supreme Court

The suspected attacker is believed to have been killed by his own explosives.

Book excerpt: "Cher: The Memoir – Part One"

In the first volume of the singer-actress' memoirs, Cher recounts attending, at age 11, an event that would change the direction of her life: an Elvis Presley concert.

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