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Joy, fascism and a staggering gender gulf mark a US election like no other

The result for nearly half the country will be devastating, after a campaign with twists and turns, including attempted assassination. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Redick praises LeBron, rips others' lack of effort

JJ Redick was effusive in praising LeBron James' effort on a night when the Lakers coach said the rest of the team failed to compete in a 131-114 loss to Memphis.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

A blaze burns down a brand-new fire station in Germany that lacked fire alarms

Local reports say a brand-new fire station that burned down in a blaze that caused millions of euros in damage did not have a fire alarm system

World - ABC News - October 18

Duran 'on fire' but under Emery's 'control'

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he has no problem with Jhon Duran's reaction after the forward was seen kicking the back of a seat in the dugout after being brought off.

‘All the evil’: doctors in the line of fire in world’s forgotten war

Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilities

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Hospitals in firing line of forgotten war

Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilities

World - Financial Times - October 30

Halloween, floods and fire: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Powell dismisses Trump firing talk

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell says he wouldn’t step down if Trump asked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Will Cost $5 Next Year, but You Can Get the Same (Real) Payout for Free, Starting Today

What the lottery sells is the power of hope–which you can start embracing right now, without spending a dime.

Business - Inc. - October 23

A decade ago, my father suffered alone and in misery. Why do dementia sufferers still face the same fate? | Nicci Gerrard

Launched in the Observer, John’s Campaign aims to give frail people the right to be accompanied by those who love them. Everyone has their own special way of grieving. Mine turned my life upside ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Microsoft and these other stocks are the way to play AI now, says Goldman Sachs

So-called “platform” stocks, such as Microsoft and Snowflake are the most attractive part of the AI sector according to Goldman Sachs.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Evening Standard kept afloat with £44mn in loans from Lebedev and other investors

Accounts show Russian-born peer also wrote to company promising to provide continued support

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Canada, India expel each other's diplomats in escalating dispute over assassination

Canada says it has identified India’s top diplomat in the country as a person of interest in the assassination of a Sikh activist there and expelled him and five other diplomats

World - ABC News - October 15

This young disabled man dreamed of having a job - the system had other ideas

Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected.

Givan criticised for LCC meeting while declining 205 others

The Education Minister Paul Givan has declined 205 meetings since taking office.

Citi and BofA join other big US banks in beating gloomy forecasts

Stronger than expected earnings add to hopes of a ‘soft landing’ for economy

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Tubeworms, snails and other weird creatures found under the seafloor

Scientists have uncovered an underworld of animal life thriving beneath the seafloor

Tech - ABC News - October 15

Why India and Canada have expelled each other's top diplomats

The brazen June 2023 assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada sparked a diplomatic row with India that continues to escalate.

World - CBS News - October 15

Abortion, voting rights, other key issues on the ballot in states this election

While the presidential race may be getting the spotlight this election season, key regulations are up for grabs in several states way down at the bottom of the ballot.

Flagg vs. Davis and 30 other conference player of the year battle predictions

It's never too early to project all 31 Division I conference POY races. From Cooper Flagg to Mark Sears to Tyon Grant-Foster, these are the contenders.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Mayor and 15 others killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon council meeting

Sixteen people are dead following air strikes on municipal buildings in the city of Nabatieh.

Manitoba government halts school building plan, says other methods will be found

WINNIPEG — After a lengthy review, Manitoba's NDP government has halted a plan hatched by the former Progressive Conservative government to build new schools in partnership with the private sector.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

One Direction Members Honor Liam Payne With Emotional Tributes

After hearing the news of Payne’s fatal fall from a hotel balcony, his groupmates, fans and collaborators shared their shock and grief.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business

Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

Toxic slime and other dangerous toys sold online in Europe

Toy Industries of Europe finds that many products on marketplaces in the ‘kids’ category are unsafe

World - Financial Times - October 17

How Neanderthals and Other Early Humans Evolved to Eat Starch

Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch.

Science - The New York Times - October 18

Trump Keeps Promising New Tax Cuts. Other Republicans Are Wary.

Former President Donald J. Trump’s costly tax agenda undermines the changes he signed into law in 2017. Some Republicans are wary.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Cher, Tyra Banks and Others Celebrate Burberry’s Flagship Store Reopening

The British brand hosted a starry cocktail party to celebrate a makeover of its flagship store.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 17

Liam Payne tributes: From Niall to Louis to Zayn to Harry, here's how One Direction paid its respects

One Direction's surviving members Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Harry Styles reacted Thursday in a joint statement to Liam Payne's death.