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Trump Signals a ‘Seismic Shift,’ Shocking the Washington Establishment

The president-elect’s early transition moves amount to a generational test of a system as he seeks to rewrite the balance of power and install lieutenants to blow up key parts of government.

Top stories - The New York Times - 54 minutes ago

Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat in the general election Friday, in a seismic moment of change for the country that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since ...

Big Tech’s shift on Trump

Outrage over his 2016 election victory has given way to wariness but also anticipation of opportunities

World - Financial Times - November 7

Canadiens: No Discipline, No Big Shock

There will be no discipline against Jacob Trouba following his hit on Justin Barron in the Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers game on Thursday night and it shouldn't come as a shock to anybody.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years since independence loses power

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the election in a seismic moment of change for the county that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since independence from ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

Trump victory sparks seismic week for stock market. Investors need to keep cool.

Donald Trump’s election victory made for a seismic week on Wall Street — but investors should guard against getting pulled into emotionally charged market narratives that might not endure.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

A Mideast Shift Is Underway, Without Israel

Before Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks, Saudi Arabia was open to forging stronger ties with the Israelis. Now, a year into the war in Gaza, it is warming up to its traditional enemy, Iran.

World - The New York Times - October 20

The Shift I Tonight on 60 Minutes

More than 80% of all the nation’s counties moved toward the right in the 2024 election. The shift is decisive and leaves Democrats arguing over how they misread the people. Tonight, Scott Pelley ...

Trump’s shock-and-awe approach to transition is both shocking and awful

This week a flurry of controversial and extremist picks for Trump’s cabinet came at a hectic pace with a level of provocation that made heads spin. “Welcome back,” Joe Biden told Donald Trump , ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

Sabres Second-Line Shakeup; Cozens Shifted To The Wing

McLeod moved to play up the middle, Quinn to the third line

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Winds shift toward GOP in fight for House

The neck and neck battle for control of the House in the next Congress appears to be shifting in favor of Republicans as results roll in from the most competitive districts a day after voting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration

Voters in the Democratic-run state overwhelmingly approved a measure to impose harsher sentences for crimes and were on their way to ousting two progressive district attorneys.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

‘An Absolute Mess’: Brokers Assess the Shift in Fees

The New York City Council has passed a bill that would require landlords to pay for the rental brokers they hire. Some brokers believe it will hurt tenants in the long run.

Top stories - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

Cook returns from hospital, rallies No. 19 Mizzou

Missouri starting quarterback Brady Cook exited Saturday's game against Auburn with an ankle injury, but later returned to lead the Tigers to a come-from-behind 21-17 win.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Shocks and surprises covering House Republicans for The Hill

I knew things would get interesting when I accepted a job with The Hill covering House Republicans in the summer of 2014.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Cheesemakers in shock as £300,000 of produce stolen in sophisticated scam

Neal’s Yard Dairy delivered 22 tonnes of artisan cheddar after scammer posed as distributor for French retailer. Artisan cheesemakers have been dealt a blow by fraudsters who stole more than ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

MP Mike Amesbury CCTV footage 'shocking', says PM

The Prime Minister says the Labour party "moved swiftly" to respond after the video appeared.

Yanks, on brink, know they must 'shock the world'

The Yankees, trailing 3-0 in the World Series, take the field Tuesday with no choice but to "shock the world." What has been shocking so far this series is their sputtering offense, which has ...

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Shocking UFO allegations make the case for the Disclosure Act

Amid the political spectacle of the election, former President Donald Trump appeared on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast and spoke about UFOs.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Why Cooling Inflation Hasn’t Eased Sticker Shock

The term refers to what we have internalized as the fair price for a product or service. It’s often out of sync with what things now actually cost.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Pep: Man City injury crisis no excuse for shock loss

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola preferred not to use injuries as an excuse for a 2-1 loss at Bournemouth on Saturday that ended their 32-game unbeaten streak.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Shock poll shows Harris leading Trump in Iowa

Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has campaigned in Iowa since the presidential primaries. It is not considered a swing state in the election.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Wrexham dumped from FA Cup with shock loss

Wrexham have been eliminated from the English FA Cup in the first round, losing 1-0 away at lower-league Harrogate Town on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Suspected homicide of politician shocks Antigua and Barbuda

Prime minister of Caribbean island expresses ‘deep shock and sadness’ at death of MP Asot Michael. The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has expressed “deep shock and sadness” after the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Global economy prepares for the Trump ‘macro shock’

China, Germany and other exporters fear higher tariffs and volatile period of tit-for-tat trade measures

World - Financial Times - November 6

PG: Clips' brass 'awesome' despite 'shocking' end

Paul George, now with the 76ers, said there are no hard feelings with the Clippers' brass after contract talks didn't pan out: "They were awesome the whole time I was there."

Sports - ESPN - November 6

The Sky Is Falling on the Chicago Bears and No One Is Shocked

It’s possible the Bears could consider changing offensive coordinators again under Matt Eberflus, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

LaLiga star Mayoral 'in shock' after house fire

Getafe forward Borja Mayoral has thanked fans for their support -- and his partner admitted the couple are "in shock" -- after a fire at their home in Madrid.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

How a Shocking Insult Gave Me Reason to Hope

Two new stage productions have a lot to say about where we are as a country

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Messi held in check as Paraguay shock Argentina

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on ...

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Shock as man told 'there's a cow in your pool'

Ian Blackburn said he is over the moon after the bovine was returned safe and well.

Molly-Mae Hague 'shocked' by Tommy Fury split

The pair, who met on Love Island and share a daughter, announced their split in August.

Scatterand Survive: Inside a U.S.Military Shift to Deny China 'Big, Juicy' Targets

America is upgrading far-off runways and reviving World War II airfields to counter the threat of China’s enormous missile arsenal.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Tesla reports earnings this week. The focus could shift ‘back to fundamentals.’

When Tesla Inc. reports third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, the results, for Wall Street, could be about getting back to basics, after some investors soured on a robotics event this month that was ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

A Crack, a Shift, Then Screams: Witnesses Describe Georgia Dock Collapse That Killed 7

Investigators have begun looking for reasons behind the failure at a ferry dock on Sapelo Island, the site of a festival celebrating the heritage of descendants of enslaved people.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

State of the Race: A Slight Shift Toward Trump but Still No Clear Favorite

The polls are not precise enough for a 0.2-point edge to convey meaningful information.