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Sports - ESPN
NBA's Silver: No regrets on backing legal betting
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he does not regret a 2014 op-ed in which he supported changing U.S. law on sports betting, part of a movement that changed the sports landscape in the past decade.12 minutes ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Slade and Curry back for England but Mitchell out
Centre Henry Slade and flanker Tom Curry recover from injury to make England's 36-man squad for the autumn internationals, but first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is out with a neck problem.2 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure
Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestone3 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
An ex-politician faces at least 20 years in prison in killing of Las Vegas reporter
A former Las Vegas-area politician is set to be sentenced in the killing of an investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of his conduct in office5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How some politicians are fighting back against gerrymandering
North Carolina Democratic state Senate candidate Kate Barr is competing in an election she knows she can't win, but hopes to change in the future.13 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How some are fighting back against gerrymandering
In North Carolina, one state Senate candidate is running to prove a point, even though she knows she can't win. In Ohio, voters will decide if the power to draw congressional districts should go to ...13 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Guardians' Cobb has back strain, done for season
Guardians right-hander Alex Cobb has an acute left low back strain and will not pitch again this postseason. He was replaced on the ALCS roster by Ben Lively.16 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back
A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.20 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
How back-to-back hurricanes could impact insurance rates across the U.S.
As Florida residents recover from hurricanes Milton and Helene, experts say the damage will likely worsen the home insurance crisis in the state and could lead to higher rates nationwide. CBS News ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Brazen shooting of politician revives fears Mumbai’s gangster past is returning
Killing of Baba Siddique in the wealthy neighbourhood of Bandra has exposed the ‘complete collapse of law and order’, says Rahul Gandhi. It was a murder unlike anything Mumbai had seen in almost ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer
South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-upYesterday -
World - Financial Times
Back to the (retro)future: Carlo Scarpa’s Modernist Venice
On the trail of the visionary Italian architect who brought bursts of mid-20th-century sleekness to a storied cityscapeYesterday -
Sports - ESPN
McCarthy: Cowboys 'relish' chance to bounce back
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said he and his team "relish" the opportunity to bounce back from one of the worst losses at home in franchise history.Yesterday - NFL -
Top stories - BBC News
Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law
A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
‘800lb gorilla’: luxury brands battle China’s hit grey-market app
Sales of top brands on DeWu make up estimated 70% of country’s grey market as consumers hunt for lower pricesYesterday - China -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Google Backs New Nuclear Plants to Power AI
Startup Kairos Power plans to build small reactors to help supply electricity to the tech company’s data centers.Yesterday - Google -
World - Financial Times
Portugal’s bold plan to win back youth
Low taxes are just one factor influencing where young people decide to set upYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Note to Self: Dolores Huerta looks back on her fight for farm workers' rights
During Hispanic Heritage Month, labor activist Dolores Huerta reflects on her fight for farm workers' rights alongside Cesar Chavez in the 1960s and her ongoing work to help others.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Corporate Retreats Are Back. Hotels Are Banking on It.
Desire for more face-to-face meetings is spurring companies to book group events.2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Starbucks Scales Back Discounts Under New CEO
Brian Niccol, the company’s new chief executive, is aiming to improve cafe operations and focus more on selling premium coffee while promoting seasonal drinks.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Harris Fights to Restore a Splintering Democratic Coalition
Defections from Black and Latino voters are making Kamala Harris more dependent on white, suburban voters — and complicating her path to victory.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Alex Salmond: A politician who loved creating headlines
The former Scottish first minister was a politician who rarely missed a media opportunity.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Bucs put up 51 in win 'for everybody back home'
The Buccaneers defeated the Saints 51-27 on Sunday, capping a difficult week for the state of Florida, which was hit with its second major hurricane in two weeks.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Mane event: Lions decimate Cowboys, but suffer a major blow
Jared Goff and Detroit marched into AT&T Stadium and embarrassed Dallas. Unfortunately for the Lions, Aidan Hutchinson exited early with a severe leg injury.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Pennsylvania's top election official fights misinformation in swing state
Mail-in ballot processing rules could lead to a drawn-out vote count in the pivotal swing state of Pennsylvania. Top election official Al Schmidt is urging voter patience.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
After fourth straight win, are Ravens back to being Super Bowl contenders?
Jackson threw for 323 yards with one touchdown and one interception, with nearly half his completions going to Zay Flowers (nine catches, 132 yards).2 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - BBC News
Fighting Russia - and low morale - on Ukraine's ‘most dangerous front line’
The BBC visits a key city under attack by Russia and finds eroded morale among its few remaining residents.2 days ago - Ukraine -
Politics - Politico
Johnson: Congress coming back early for hurricane relief would be ‘premature’
Congress is not scheduled to be back in session until after the election.2 days ago