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Russia tries to stem panic over the plummeting ruble, as the central bank is forced to intervene

The ruble weakened to 114 against the greenback earliest this week — hitting its lowest level since March 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Business - CNBC - 3 hours ago

Trump Tries on His Crown

The Constitution is not a grant of power for a king.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Candidates for Congress seize on comments stemming from Trump rally "garbage" joke

Since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told a racist joke about Puerto Ricans at a rally for Donald Trump Sunday, congressional candidates have been trying to use the comment to their advantage.

Starbucks turns to Sharpies and price freeze to stem traffic slide

New CEO Brian Niccol pledges to simplify ‘overly complex’ menu and return to its coffee house roots

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Bolton: Trump criticism of Liz Cheney stems from Jan. 6

Former national security adviser John Bolton suggested that former President Trump's recent criticism of former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is less about war and more related to her voting to impeach ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

US tells Ukraine to lower conscription age to 18 to stem manpower shortage

Biden administration warns Kyiv is not recruiting enough soldiers to keep pace with Russia’s deployment

Business - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s FDA Wish List: Raw Milk, Stem Cells, Heavy Metals

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s advisers on health, is taking aim at the agency’s oversight on many fronts.

Business - The New York Times - November 14

Jameson Williams will not face charges stemming from an October traffic stop of Lions receiver

The traffic stop occurred on Oct. 8

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Zombies Are Real? A Museum Tries to Bury a Hollywood Myth.

The undead monsters we know from movies and TV are distortions of a figure with roots in the religious practices of Haiti.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Sara Sharif’s father tells court her stepmother was the ‘true villain’

A father accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter tried to give her CPR, his defence says.

New Tech Tries to Catastrophe-Proof Your Home

Tech once used to make homes more sustainable has fresh applications in making structures resistant to hurricanes, hail, blackouts, flooding, wildfires, and other disasters

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Tulsa Police Department tries to build trust with community

The Tulsa Police Department is making efforts to repair trust with the community it serves. But it's no easy task after more than a century of racial tension. Mark Strassmann has the story.

Man convicted of rioting tried to blow up a mosque

Simon Beech and another man were jailed in 2011 for trying to blow up a mosque in Stoke-on-Trent.

Paul tries to goad Tyson at baffling news conference

A news conference between a disinterested Mike Tyson and an agitated Jake Paul ended with a cordial face-off.

Dozens of medics tried in Turkey over baby deaths

Ten newborns died in an alleged scam in which babies were allegedly moved between hospitals for profit.

Biden Appears to Insult Trump Supporters as ‘Garbage,’ but Quickly Tries to Clarify

In a posting on social media, President Biden said he was talking about racist language, not Trump supporters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Harris Stresses Unity as Trump Attacks Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Remark

In North Carolina, Kamala Harris geared her message toward moderate Republicans and independents, while Donald J. Trump accused Democrats of demonizing him and his supporters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Third-party candidates could be swing-state spoilers despite strong Democrat efforts

Less than a week before Election Day, third-party candidates still present an unknown factor in key swing states where dozens of Electoral College votes are up for grabs.

College football scores, results: No. 10 Texas A&M blown out by South Carolina, No. 11 Clemson falls to Louisville

Three undefeated teams fell on Saturday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

A Lebanese Town Tries to Stay Out of Israel-Hezbollah War

While Lebanese are united against Israel’s onslaught, some in southern towns where Hezbollah does not hold sway say they feel caught between Israel’s firepower and Hezbollah’s fighters.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

A 'constitutional sheriff' tried to seize voting machines in 2020. Officials are bracing for a repeat.

Sheriff Dar Leaf and other "constitutional sheriffs" have become prominent figures in the election denial movement, and among the most dangerous, critics say.

Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military

German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.

Tennessee woman shoots monkey who tried to attack her

A woman in Thrasher, Tennessee, told police a vervet money tried to attack her when she went to feed her cats. The monkey later died at the Chattanooga Zoo.

Predicting the Stanley Cup Winner Is Near Impossible. We Tried Anyway.

A lot can change in a month, including our experts’ championship and awards picks from before the season.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

Kenya's top judge: No-one has ever tried to bribe me

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Movie Review: 'Red One' tries to supersize the Christmas movie

Ah, the Christmas movie

Entertainment - ABC News - November 11

Inside the secret summit that tried to stop deadly rap wars

Before Tupac's murder, producer Quincy Jones brought stars together to try to end violence in hip-hop.

Murder accused tried to scale Buckingham Palace fence, court hears

Dylan Thomas, 24, admits the manslaughter of William Bush on Christmas Eve but denies murder.

Jeffries tries to take blame for GOP wins; Democrats don't buy it

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday sought to take the fall for the failure of Democrats to flip control of the House in last week's elections. But his colleagues weren't ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Are A.I. Clones the Future of Dating? I Tried Them for Myself.

A New York Times reporter tested a handful of chatbots to see if they could help improve his dating life. The results were decidedly mixed.

Tech - The New York Times - November 14

Ben & Jerry’s says Unilever tried to block pro-Palestinian statements

Ice-cream brand takes legal action against parent company which it claims threatened to dismantle board . Business live – latest updates Ben & Jerry’s has launched legal action against ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

The Prado, Renowned for Its Art, Tries a New Role: Muse to Authors

Spain’s most storied museum has been inviting writers, including Nobel laureates, to live nearby and take inspiration from its paintings.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Nadal's career over after Spain's Davis Cup defeat

Rafael Nadal's illustrious career is over after his Spain team were beaten by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.

Deaf man said he tried to communicate with officers before violent arrest

Tyron McAlpin was violently arrested by two Phoenix police officers in August said he tried to alert the officers that he was deaf.

Florida Tries a Subtler Way to Curb Progressive Ideology: Cut Sociology

Conservatives in Florida have moved from explosive politics to subtler tactics to uproot liberal “indoctrination” in higher education by removing subjects like sociology from core requirements.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 21

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