Pools 2024—i Spent

Nearly $1 billion has been spent on political ads over the last week

There has been just shy of $1 billion spent on political ads in the last week, close to one-tenth of the more than $10 billion spent since the start of 2023.

Business - CNBC - November 3

LA Dodgers spent big in free agency before winning big. The 2025 class might be even deeper

The Los Angeles Dodgers spent big last offseason before winning big this postseason, taking home a World Series title after committing more than $1 billion on players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu ...

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Elon Musk Has Spent the Final Days Before the Election Posting About Peanut the Squirrel

The world's richest man man has spent $118 million supporting Donald Trump's campaign. His closing argument: “Vote For PNut! For Liberty! For Freedom!”

Tech - Wired - November 4

With Senate control at stake, these billionaires and groups have spent over $160 million on this one Montana race

Billionaires are keeping a close eye on Montana’s Senate race and have poured an unprecedented amount of money into the state, hoping to tilt the fight to control the Senate.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he's never been happier

After decades in romantic comedies, Hugh Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murders, often to the greatest acclaim of his career

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

An Election Denial Group Has Spent Months Compiling ‘Suspicious Voter’ Lists in North Carolina

Emails obtained by WIRED show that technology from a company called EagleAI Network is helping election deniers target their neighbors.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Dragon Age Streamer Spent Almost A Whole Day Making Sure Her Rook Was A Smokeshow

Whether you spend an entire afternoon or mere minutes getting the details right trying to match your likeness or maybe handsome Squidward, creating your character in games like Baldur's Gate 3 and ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

One big thing to watch in every Division I conference in 2024-25

From John Calipari's wardrobe to Gonzaga's impending conference change, what to know across all 31 leagues.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.

But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.

Despite struggles, Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II won't opt out of 2024 season: 'I finish what I start'

Gordon has no interest in giving up on his team in 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

`I never got past ’88': Doc and Darryl hoping 2024 Mets can avenge club's 1988 NLCS loss to Dodgers

Darryl Strawberry hit 335 career homers, made eight straight All-Star teams and won four World Series rings

Sports - ABC News - October 20

31-year-old moved to Wyoming with her husband to run a motel on track to bring in $412,000 in 2024: 'I freaking love it here'

Chris and Roxanna Harwood left Colorado for Wyoming in 2017 to take over Chris' father's motel.

Business - CNBC - October 22

'I never thought I would make it to this stage'

Film school graduate Shamiam suffered 70% burns as a baby and had her forearms turned into "fingers".

I knew I could have a stroke, but not at 31

Angharad Dennis said she was upset in hospital after her stroke, but now has a new outlook on life.

How I Discovered I Was Stolen at Birth

There could have been as many 50,000 babies trafficked out of Chile between the 1950s and the 1990s.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'

Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.

Miyamoto: I Am No Genius

Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto is one of the most famous and groundbreaking creative types across all of entertainment, but the man himself doesn't agree that he's a genius. As part of ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Ann Patchett: The Decision I Made 30 Years Ago That I Still Regret

What was email but the chance for more friends, more love, more work?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Marcel Desailly: ‘I don’t know if I was a star, but I’m now a legend’

The World Cup winner has firm grip on the game’s pulse and praises those players taking on the right in his native France. “I love watching the Championship,” Marcel Desailly says. “Usually I don’t ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Ask Ugly: I was prescribed medicine for a zit. Should I take it?

Acne medication can be effective. But watch out for ‘beauty culture masquerading as health’, writes Jessica DeFino. Hey Ugly, . I went to a dermatologist for the first time about a giant thing on ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

I worked for Kamala Harris. Here’s what I learned about her.

If you value information-driven decision making and mental toughness, take it from someone who saw Harris work up close: She is the right choice for your vote.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

I know how many goals I want to score this season - Semenyo

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo speaks to Football Focus' Betty Glover about his tough start to life as a footballer, playing under boss Andoni Iraola and his targets this season.

I Replied Stop to a Political Text Message. I Got 100 More.

Our columnist tried to cut off unwanted texts, and a barrage followed. Here’s how she ultimately banished them.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

‘I panicked and I ran’: Florida man brutally beaten by officers to sue

Attorneys for Le’Keian Woods have filed a lawsuit against four Jacksonville officers, accusing them of excessive use of force.

'I wouldn't be here if I knew' - Mourinho pans referees

Jose Mourinho condemns refereeing standards in Turkey as his Fenerbahce side score deep into stoppage time to beat Trabzonspor.

‘I don’t have time for tourism’: Xabi Alonso returns to Liverpool with Leverkusen

Anfield will forever celebrate their hero of Istanbul but the Leverkusen head coach returns with a new fairytale to write. Xabi Alonso took centre stage at Anfield elegantly, considered his options ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

The agony of ketamine addiction: ‘I felt like I was peeing glass’

It is gen Z’s recreational drug of choice in the UK and US – and with rising use come big problems, including incontinence, bladder damage, renal failure, depression and extreme pain. The first ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Allan Lichtman takes shot at Nate Silver: 'I admit that I was wrong'

Elections forecaster Allan Lichtman took a swipe at fellow prognosticator Nate Silver on Wednesday while admitting he was wrong in predicting Vice President Harris would win the presidency. "Unlike ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

I Gave Up Orthodox Judaism. I Kept Prayer.

It’s what we can do when we don’t know what to do.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

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