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Illinois bans bets on plays that could be easy to manipulate, at NFL's request

Illinois is banning certain types of betting on NFL games, at the league's request, because of concerns that some bets would be easy for one person to manipulate.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

How ‘McNeal,’ a Play About A.I., Lured Robert Downey Jr. to Broadway

In “McNeal,” the playwright Ayad Akhtar explores the way artificial intelligence is disrupting the literary world and raising questions about creativity.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Walz, AOC to play Madden on Twitch in an appeal to young men

Vice President Harris's running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y) are set to play Madden NFL together on the live-streaming platform Twitch on Sunday. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Will Mexico’s plan to constitutionally ban vapes play into the hands of cartels?

Move prompts fears it will boost black market and prevent regulation: ‘Banning something doesn’t make it safe’. Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum , has confirmed that her government will seek ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Duke-Zona, IU-Kansas to play '27 Vegas twinbill

College basketball powers Duke and Arizona as well as Indiana and Kansas will face off in a Hall of Fame Series twinbill at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Nov. 12, 2027.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

NFL’s Tua Tagovailoa set to return to play after third concussion

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be back in action just a month and a half after he suffered another concussion during a game, despite some calls that he should retire from ...

QB Jayden Daniels is active and expected to play for the Commanders against the Bears

Jayden Daniels is active and expected to play for the Washington Commanders against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears

Sports - ABC News - October 27

Hail Mary! Daniels chucks game-winning TD for Play of the Year candidate

Jayden Daniels put his stamp on the Heisman-winning rookie QB battle against Caleb Williams in the final minute in dramatic fashion.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Shohei Ohtani to Play in World Series Game 3 After Shoulder Injury

After game 2, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the star had suffered a partial dislocation of his left shoulder.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Israel Calls the Shots in the Mideast as U.S. Plays a Lesser Role

A once pivotal player has seen its influence become limited.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Wisconsin plays a key role in Harris' outreach to Trump-skeptical Republicans

Kamala Harris has been stacking up Republican endorsements in Wisconsin as she seeks to make inroads with voters skeptical of Donald Trump.

The Bucks are 'not playing right,' so what's going on with Milwaukee's slow and sloppy start?

The season just started, and Milwaukee has already lost to Chicago and Brooklyn

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

What comes next after one of the worst plays of all time?

Stevenson made (or didn't make) one of those plays so unbelievably horrible that it actually strengthens people's fondness for the game. Comedies and tragedies can hold a lot of the same thematic ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Dragon Age Story Recap: Everything To Know Before Playing Veilguard

It’s been ten years since the last entry in the Dragon Age series, and there's a lot to catch up on before Dragon Age: The Veilguard comes out on October 31. To help ease you back into the ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Meta’s stock is up 500% in two years. Is it still a ‘set-it-and-forget-it’ play?

Meta reports earnings on Wednesday afternoon.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Phasmophobia Launches On Console, Patch Notes Include Thrills, Chills, And Cross-Play

Four years after its PC launch, Kinetic Games' spine-chilling multiplayer scarefest, Phasmophobia , has just arrived on console, allowing PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S owners to finally ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Mazzulla's wild NBA rule proposals include power plays, in-game fights

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about new rules he'd like to see the NBA adopt, and his answer was perfectly on-brand.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Rachel Reeves: The chess fanatic playing Labour's first big gambit

Profile of the UK's first female chancellor as she prepares to deliver first Labour Budget in 14 years.

Eagle feathers play a sacred role in powwows. Poachers are exploiting the high demand

BILLINGS, Mont. — America’s golden eagles face a rising threat from a black market for their feathers used in Native American powwows and other ceremonies, according to wildlife officials, ...

Democratic Lawyer Stymied Trump in 2020. Other Efforts Played Into G.O.P. Hands.

Marc Elias, hired to help Kamala Harris in election-related fights, helped to pave the way for big money in politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Apple, Meta and Amazon must show the stock market that AI spending is paying off

Big-tech bellwethers facing scrutiny on whether they are meeting competitive challenges.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

RNC Chair says Trump is 'playing offense' by visiting solid blue states

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley said former President Trump is “playing offense” by visiting blue states. “Donald Trump is playing offense right now. We are seeing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

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