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Meloni’s migration meeting sets tone for fractious EU leaders’ summit

Also in this newsletter: cheers to Europe’s beer industry

World - Financial Times - October 17

Amid ongoing Helene recovery, early voting begins in North Carolina

As North Carolinians continue to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, early voting begins Thursday in the critical swing state.

Universal's Epic Universe theme park set to open in May 2025

Universal's Epic Universe theme park will open its gates on May 22, 2025, in Florida.

Business - CNBC - October 17

The Old-School Spy Tactics Helping to Set Your Grocery Prices

Price checks, store visits and “Safeway scrapes” illustrate how grocers compete, fueling the government’s case against the $20 billion deal between Kroger and Albertsons.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Billie Eilish review – a bravura arena set offers both energy and intimacy

Madison Square Garden, New York . The singer continues a wildly successful year with a major tour that gives fans a fast and furious ride through her biggest hits. How can an artist who’s reached ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

UK regulator sets out plans for earlier banker bonuses

Prudential Regulation Authority chief says 8-year deferral period, introduced after financial crisis, could be cut to 5 years

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Opening statements set to begin in Delphi double murder trial

Opening statements are set to begin for the trial of Richard Allen, the man charged in the 2017 murder of two teenage girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, who were killed while they hiked on a ...

Labour’s promise of change requires a clearer message

Starmer’s government must learn from leaders who transformed Britain: Attlee, Blair and, yes, Thatcher

World - Financial Times - October 18

A ‘full fat’ Budget is impossible — what are the trade-offs?

Traditional Labour measures on tax and borrowing will need to be balanced with thinner fare to keep to fiscal constraints

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Sinwar's killing looks set to boost Netanyahu, the Houdini of Israeli politics

Twelve months ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had just overseen his country’s worst defense failure ever and faced widespread anger at home and abroad.

New Classic Batmobile Lego Set Restocked At Amazon, Available To Ship Now

Lego Classic Batmobile (1,822 Pieces) ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Review: Diplomacy goes primal in the satiric 'Rumours,' set in a political wilderness

What happens when a global political conference strays from the manicured confines of the photo op into a dark and scary woods? Co-director Guy Maddin has ideas.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

Worker allegations against MrBeast show spotlight the workplace culture problems on YouTuber sets

Allegations of poor working conditions on YouTuber MrBeast’s new Amazon Studios show have pushed some people who work with creators to call for more safety oversight on their sets.

'I'm back': Neymar in Al Hilal squad after ACL tear

Neymar is available to play for Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal in an AFC Champions League Elite match next week after one year on the sidelines due to injury.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.

Dodgers Eliminate Mets to Set Up World Series Showdown With Yankees

For the first time since 1981, the star-studded teams will meet in the Fall Classic.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Moldova Leader Set for First-Round Win, EU Vote Risks Rebuff

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Disney Names James Gorman Chairman, Sets ‘Early 2026’ for C.E.O. Change

In a board shake-up, James Gorman, a director in charge of planning for a successor to the chief executive, Robert A. Iger, will become chairman on Jan. 2, 2025.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

The World Series matchup is set! How Dodgers and Yankees can win it all

Judge, Soto and Stanton vs. Ohtani, Betts and Freeman! Here's what will decide a star-studded showdown.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Royal Caribbean set for strong quarter, momentum into 2025, says analyst

An analyst points to “ongoing momentum and no signs of consumer softness.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Texas House Postpones Testimony of Death Row Inmate in Shaken Baby Case

Robert Roberson, whose execution was postponed last week, had been subpoenaed to appear before a committee of the State House. A juror from his trial says she now believes he is innocent.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Ex-Utd striker Forlán, 45, set for pro tennis debut

Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlán will make his ATP Challenger tennis debut in the doubles competition at the Uruguay Open next month.