Season Review Six - QuikReader

NFL mid-season review - six things we have learned

We look at six of the biggest storylines from the first half of the 2024 NFL season from the best and worst performers to who shows signs of being play-off dark horses.

AFL bans six Giants players amid sanctions for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour at post-season party

Josh Fahey suspended for four matches, five Giants miss two games Captain Toby Greene among senior GWS players fined $5,000 each AFL players are on notice for what happens at end-of-season team ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Pistons receive technical foul for having six players on court in season-opening loss to Pacers

Despite the humorous moment, Detroit can take a lot of positives from Wednesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott describes his 2024 season as 'average' through six games, details what could improve

Prescott took accountability for Dallas' slow start offensively

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Shrinking season two review – Harrison Ford’s lovable comedy is beautifully untaxing TV

We get yet more quality time with the Hollywood legend in the return of this warm, funny sitcom. Some scenes will make you spit out your tea in shocked delight. With so many shows on so many ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Chris Godwin injury: Tackle that led to Buccaneers WR dislocating ankle being reviewed for hip-drop violation

Roquan Smith wasn't flagged, but could face a fine

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

The Diplomat season two review – effortlessly joins the list of 2024’s best TV

The first series of this political thriller ended with one of the finest television moments ever created – and now it’s back. It’s so good it’s like watching several great shows all at once. In the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The Old Man season two review – Jeff Bridges’ CIA saga is so silly it’s basically unwatchable

Almost every character in every scene has no idea what’s going on … and the viewer knows even less. It’s awkward, arrogant – and reeks of desperation. There are cliffhangers – and then there is the ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Meet Me Next Christmas review – Netflix kicks off season with passable romcom

Christina Milian is a charming lead in the streamer’s first festive offering of the year which is watchable enough given the low bar. Sneaking in just before the fleet of red Coca-Cola trucks comes ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Six Scottish areas are 'dental deserts'

Leading dentists say issues over patient access to NHS treatment are now a national problem in Scotland.

Ecclestone big six lifts England to competitive total

Watch as Sophie Ecclestone hits the first six of the day before being dismissed next ball, as England post 141-7 against West Indies during their Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai.

Ranking the top MVP candidates through six games

Who has the early NFL MVP edge? Will Lamar Jackson repeat? Here's our top-five list.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Boy, 7, dies and six injured in house explosion

Emergency crews remain at the scene in Newcastle, with people being warned to avoid the area.

Cost of upgrading six miles of A9 rises to £308m

The total cost of the dualling project was originally estimated to cost £197m.

Girl, 13, stabbed and six held on attempted murder

Her injuries are believed to be life-threatening, Humberside Police say.

Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe

From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winter. Marketing slogans usually leave me cold, but even I ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Living with Nigeria's blackouts - six weeks, no power

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Six of the hottest tickets for the London Jazz Festival

Pat Metheny opens a heavyweight bill, plus sets from Keyon Harrold and Kenny Barron

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’

Also in this week’s newsletter, SME export sales dip

World - Financial Times - October 24

Boohoo Reviews Frasers' Requests

The online fashion company said it was reviewing Frasers’ recent requests for appointments to its board and that it remained willing to discuss representation with its major shareholder.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Redacted Review - Prison Break

You wouldn't know just from looking at it--with its vivid, comic book-esque art style and irreverent punk-rock tone--but Redacted (officially styled as [REDACTED]) actually takes place in the same ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Slitterhead Review - Surface Tension

Third-person action game Slitterhead often presents a pretty compelling front. At first, it sounds like an out-there horror game with an inventive approach to gameplay. You play as a formless ...

Tech - GameSpot - 14 hours ago

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.

Casabrews 5700PRO Review: Exceeding Expectations

This all-in-one espresso machine delivers on quality with minimal fuss.

Tech - Wired - October 16

The problem with 360-degree performance reviews

Investment banks’ favourite employee evaluation tool is easily gamed and frequently undermined

Business - Financial Times - October 16

FAA opening Boeing safety review

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday it is opening a review into Boeing's safety processes to ensure they meet the administration's requirements. "The review will focus on key ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Book Review: ‘Patriot,’ by Alexei Navalny

The Russian opposition leader, who died in an Arctic penal colony earlier this year, tells the story of his struggle to wrest his country back from President Vladimir Putin.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Sonic X Shadow Generations Video Review

Sonic X Shadows Generations is a celebration of a specific era of Sonic games, for better and worse.

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Nintendo Alarmo Review: Nagging Nostalgia

Nintendo’s alarm clock does less than we want it to for more than we want to pay. You might want to buy one anyway.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Unbound Flick Review: A Ring Vibrator

This is the new wearable vibrator to get.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Harris 'Superman' touchdown leads best plays of NFL week six

Watch the best plays from week six of the 2024 NFL season, including a diving touchdown by the Pittsburgh Steelers' Najee Harris and strong performances from rookie quarterbacks Caleb Williams, ...

Bottom-Six Comes Through As Penguins Defeat Canadiens, 6-3

Lars Eller scored twice for the Penguins, and Tristan Jarry survived a late Montreal surge to seal the win

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Six-figure earners are getting nervous about falling behind on their bills

There was a small but sharp jump last month in the share of people bracing for a missed debt payment, according to the New York Fed’s survey of consumer expectations.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Six Russian soldiers granted French visas after fleeing war in Ukraine

Organisations assisting Russian deserters hope France’s decision will lead to more soldiers fleeing. Six Russian soldiers who fled the war in Ukraine have been granted temporary visas as they apply ...