Say They’re Bright

Headlights are too bright! But US experts say they’re not bright enough

Driver complaints about high beams are commonplace, though specialists say US roads need to be better lit. A few weeks ago, I was driving along a dark road at night. Suddenly, I couldn’t see. The ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

These Michigan Voters Aren’t Exactly Undecided — They’re Cringing

Many people I spoke to seemed reluctant to admit — even, perhaps, to themselves — that they were really going to vote for that person.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Craig Bellamy’s enthusiasm offers hope of bright future for Wales

New manager stresses the importance of players enjoying representing their country more than he did himself. It is Sunday afternoon in the Cowbridge Suite of the Vale Resort on the outskirts of ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

The Auburn spotlight is now bright on Hugh Freeze. How will he respond?

A rocky start to the season and in-house spats have put Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze under a microscope as a brutal second half looms.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

‘Majestic brightness’: Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art finds a new permanent home

After decades of nomadic existence, the Polish capital’s art temple is open for permanent business in an inspirational, light-filled new building. When Poland joined the European Union 20 years ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Parents trust Republicans more on the economy, but they’re split on Trump vs. Harris

In a survey by the National Parents Union, more parents said they trust the Republican party to handle economic issues than said they trust Democrats, but when presented with anonymized economic ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

These Parkland Shooting Survivors Were Promised Visas. They’re Still Waiting.

A humanitarian program offers immigrant crime victims who cooperate with the police a chance to stay in the United States. But most spend years in legal limbo.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

The New England Patriots Aren’t Just Bad. They’re Historically Awful.

It’s scary when a coach calls his team soft. What’s even scarier is when the players sign off on it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed

When it comes to entitlements, both presidential candidates have been vague and misleading

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Wall Street slumps as rates climb, and more negativity on the iPhone 16 emerges

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - October 23

I’m obsessed with whale poop: ‘It can be neon green, bright red – or even sparkle’

It may be colourful but if it gets on your clothes you have to throw them away, says biologist Dr Joe Roman, who can’t get enough of the stuff, which is vital to support ocean biodiversity. I first ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

How Trump allies stoked election chaos in Detroit in 2020 — and what they're planning in 2024

What happened in Detroit in 2020 offers a unique window into how vigilante volunteers, misinformation and Trump-fueled distrust in elections can be weaponized.

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Younger Asian American women had the second-lowest breast cancer rate. Why they’re now No. 1.

Since 2000, breast cancer among AAPI women under 50 has increased by 50%, more than 2% every year since 2012, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

They were the top two seeds in the NFC. Now they’re both in danger of missing the playoffs.

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers square off in a crucial matchup for both franchises.

Hollywood’s villains were once Russian or Chinese. Now they’re us – people from the Balkans | Ana Schnabl

Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s new film Wolfs shows that while geopolitical realities have changed, western prejudice hasn’t. I recently watched the new bro-flick Wolfs. In my defence: I was sick ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

‘This is too serious to drown out’: six US voters on what they’re most anxious about

From abortion to international issues, people share what issues and outcome worries them as election day nears. Hundreds of US voters from across the country shared with the Guardian how they are ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

I work with celebrities. After Liam Payne’s death, can't we treat them as humans and not gods? | Mark Borkowski

As a showbiz publicist, I know about the Faustian pact between famous people and the public. Stars think they understand it, but they really don’t. As the worldwide tributes continue , the tragic ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Daughter of Wiltshire novichok victim says she ‘never got to say goodbye’

Girl’s grandmother, Caroline Sturgess, reads statement to inquiry into death of Dawn Sturgess in 2018. The daughter of a woman killed in the Wiltshire novichok poisonings has told an inquiry into ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Trump defends Detroit criticism at Michigan rally, saying he was saying ‘the facts’

Former President Trump defended his earlier criticism of Detroit at another event in Michigan on Friday, saying he was not “disparaging” the city but only stating the facts. Following a three-hour ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Walgreens Says It Will Close 1,200 Stores

The pharmacy giant said it would close the stores over the next three years and plans to “redeploy” the majority of the workers at the closed stores.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Trump says he is 'opposite of a Nazi'

Former President Trump at a Monday rally rejected the label used by Vice President Harris and some of his former aides that he is a fascist, describing himself as "the opposite of a Nazi." “You ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"

Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes.

Columbus probably Spanish and Jewish, study says

A new study shines light on a hotly contested centuries-old mystery.

EU and UK security is ‘indivisible’, says David Lammy

Foreign secretary joins European meeting to discuss defence co-operation as part of post-Brexit ‘reset’ in relations

World - Financial Times - October 14

What polls are saying three weeks from the election

Ultimately, with three weeks left before the election, the polls reflect one fundamental point: This race will be extremely close.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Trump says national abortion ban 'off the table'

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump hedges on abortion ban Former President Trump said a national abortion ban is “off the table” but left ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Al Pacino says 'it's fun' to be a new dad at 84

The Hollywood star discusses fatherhood, The Godfather and playing chess.

Fuji Soft to Consider Bain Capital's Offer

Fuji Soft said it would sincerely consider Bain Capital’s tender offer, which beat private-equity firm KKR’s offer, possibly setting the stage for a bidding war for the Japanese software developer.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Rodgers' Jets 'going all in,' trade for WR Adams

The Jets acquired star wide receiver Davante Adams in a blockbuster trade Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

CNBC host says Trump canceled interview

Former President Trump was set to appear on CNBC this week but ultimately canceled on the network, a leading anchor on the network said Tuesday. "Well, Trump canceled," CNBC's Joe Kernen said on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Bills land star WR Cooper in trade with Browns

The Bills acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper in a trade with the Browns on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film

The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.

John Dickerson says goodbye to "The Daily Report"

"The Daily Report" anchor John Dickerson bid farewell to the show Tuesday evening. He said its goal was to deliver news that treated viewers' attention like the precious thing that it is. CBS News' ...

Assisted dying bill is dangerous, says Archbishop of Canterbury

His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.

Trump's use of "Hallelujah" is "blasphemy," Rufus Wainwright says

Trump played Rufus Wainwright's cover of Cohen's "Hallelujah" at a Monday town hall, as well as other songs.

Jimmy Lai release is a priority for the UK, says PM

The British citizen and pro-democracy activist is facing trial in Hong Kong for sedition.

Pelosi: Saying Trump's name is 'like swearing'

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says she tries to avoid saying former President Trump's name out loud. In a recent podcast interview, the California representative said naming Trump is "like ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Israel says aid is entering Gaza but Hamas is stealing it

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Dannon, is pushing back on allegations that Israel is not allowing sufficient aid to enter Gaza. Dannon said Hamas is stealing much of what enters ...

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