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‘A phenomenon’: how World of Warcraft smashed out of geekdom and conquered gaming

The ultimate multi-player has survived ‘frat boy’ slurs, a ropey film, one mega lawsuit, legions of change-averse puritans – and Mr T in a Night Elf Mohawk. As it hits 20, join us on a trip to the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

How Donald Trump Jr. Conquered the Republican Party

Of all the figures who surround Donald Trump, his eldest son may offer the best window into the future of the MAGA movement.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Lions conquer rainy Lambeau: 'We're built to win'

The Lions, playing in just their first outdoor game this season, proved they can win under any condition after a dominant showing at windy Lambeau Field.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.

World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Bella Nipotina conquers Everest to clinch $20m in world’s richest race

Seven-year-old is first mare to win world’s richest race 2022 winner Giga Kick runs second, Growing Empire third Seven-year-old mare Bella Nipotina has won the the world’s richest race on turf, ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

‘The bully of the bird table’: how the humble starling conquered the world

Some celebrate them, others despise them. Yet this mimicking, competitive and acrobatic songbird still exerts a powerful fascination. A stream of people heads steadily down the path, towards the ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Barcelona is back. A Champions League conquering of Bayern Munich is the best proof yet

Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 4-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League — after five consecutive losses to the German giants by an aggregate score of 19-2.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

How Irish-language trio Kneecap conquered hip-hop

With a sold-out tour, knockout album and Oscar-tipped movie, the group is unstoppable right now

Business - Financial Times - November 1

ALCS, NLCS takeaways: Guardians win thriller over Yankees; Dodgers rout Mets

Here's your one-stop shop after all of MLB's final four teams took the field today.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

On board the 18:31 to Aberystwyth as it smashed into another train

"Brace yourselves, we're going to hit another train" - one passenger relives fatal train crash.

America’s Football Coach President Was a Smashing Success

Dwight Eisenhower learned leadership in an early job as a football coach. His success as president offers a few important lessons.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Buttler smashes England past West Indies in second T20

Jos Buttler hits a blistering 83 from 45 balls as England cruise to a seven-wicket win over West Indies in the second T20.

ETF flows smash full year record

The $1.4tn pumped into global ETFs in the first 10 months of the year surpasses the $1.33tn racked up in all of 2021

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

GloRilla conquers self-doubt on her path to becoming one of hip-hop's most promising voices

GloRilla’s confidence was once lost, but she found a way to reclaim it

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

South Africa smash three boundaries in three balls to close on victory

Watch as South Africa hit 14 runs off three balls, having gone 26 balls without a boundary during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.

Game 2 takeaways: Dodgers take 2-0 World Series lead, but Ohtani exits with injury

The Dodgers downed the Yankees, but now await word on the status of their superstar.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Hugh Grant recalls getting 'smashed' with Travis Kelce at a Taylor Swift concert

Hugh Grant says he got 'absolutely smashed' doing tequila shots with Taylor Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, during a summer concert at Wembley Stadium.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

Swiss bank UBS smashes third-quarter expectations with $1.4 billion in profit

Swiss banking titan UBS on Wednesday posted a large profit beat, after completing its first wave of client migrations following its integration of collapsed domestic rival Credit Suisse.

Business - CNBC - October 30

UBS smashes forecasts with bumper profit, warns of volatility around U.S. elections

The Swiss bank’s profits were boosted by the ongoing integration of wealth management accounts previously run by its main rival Credit Suisse

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Chinese hybrid smashes range anxiety with non-stop record of 2,208 km

World - Yahoo News - November 4

The Penn State Police Are Investigating the Jason Kelce Phone-Smashing Incident

A report in the police crime log lists criminal mischief and disorderly conduct as the offenses.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Travis Kelce Defends Brother, Jason, in Phone-Smashing Incident

The incident, which led to a Penn State police investigation, included Jason exchanging a homophobic slur with a fan.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Improving Cardinals smash Jets to stay in 1st place of the NFC West

The Cardinals are one of the hottest teams in the NFL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Super Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Teases His Next Video Game Project -- Maybe

Just over two years ago, Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai launched his YouTube channel to give fans around the world an inside glimpse at game development and design. Now, Sakurai has ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Zimbabwe smash 17 runs an over to shatter records in T20 World Cup qualifier rout

Zimbabwe 344-4 beat the Gambia 54 by record-breaking 290 runs Sikandar Raza blasts unbeaten 133 from 43 balls in highest team total Sikandar Raza has smashed an unbeaten 133 in 43 balls as ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

1 dead and 12 injured after bus carrying Japanese tourists smashes into truck in Malaysia

One of Japan’s largest travel agencies says a tourist died and 12 other people were injured when their a tour bus smashed into the rear of a truck on a highway in Malaysia

World - ABC News - October 25

Gold prices smash another record: What gold assets should you buy now?

As the price of gold surges, it's important to make educated decisions on which types of gold to invest in.

Car crashes into Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan's tea store in suburban Chicago, authorities say

A car crashed Wednesday into Madame ZuZu’s, a popular suburban Chicago tea shop owned by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, officials said, leaving his mother-in-law injured.

Jason Kelce Smashes Fan’s Phone After Slur About Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Taunts and a homophobic slur were said to the former Eagle on Saturday ahead of Penn State’s matchup against Ohio State.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

Jason Kelce appears to smash phone of man who used a gay slur to describe brother Travis and Taylor Swift

Jason Kelce appeared to run into some trouble with a college football fan while he was in Happy Valley on Saturday for the Penn State-Ohio State game.

Jason Kelce apologizes on ESPN after phone-smashing incident with fan who directed anti-gay slur at brother Travis

"In a heated moment, I chose to greet hate with hate."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Travis Kelce says brother Jason was defending his family in phone-smashing incident

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce defended his brother Jason Kelce's phone-smashing incident last week, saying he was defending his family.

Champions League as it happened: Atlético stun PSG, Barca smash Red Star Belgrade

Recapping Matchday 4 of the Champions League as Inter Milan play Arsenal and PSG host Atlético Madrid.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

‘Smash the gangs’ is just Keir Starmer’s version of ‘stop the boats’. It won’t solve the migrant crisis | Enver Solomon

The PM echoes Tony Blair in his pledge to be tough on crime – but he is less interested in the causes behind the Channel crossings. Enver Solomon is chief executive of the Refugee Council It may ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

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