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The Penguin Mid-Season Trailer Sparks A War For Gotham City's Underworld
Where's Batman when you really need him? HBO's The Penguin is a spin-off from The Batman , and the Dark Knight is nowhere to be found while there's a gang war underway between the Falcone and ...Tech - GameSpot - October 17 -
Alonso-sparked Mets roll, send NLCS back to L.A.
Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the NLCS with a 12-6 victory over the Dodgers in Game 5.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Oakland Hills fire in California damages 2 homes, sparks evacuations
A five-alarm brush fire in Oakland, California, sparked evacuation orders as it burned two homes on Friday.Top stories - NBC News - October 19 -
Arsenal stunned by Bournemouth and Garnacho sparks Man United comeback
In one of the biggest shocks of the season, English Premier League title-chasing Arsenal has suffered a 2-0 loss to BournemouthSports - ABC News - October 19 -
'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
European football: Lewandowski brace inspires Barcelona rout of Sevilla
Striker scores twice in 5-1 win for La Liga leaders Napoli squeeze past Empoli 1-0 thanks to penalty Robert Lewandowski and Pablo Torre each scored twice to help leaders Barcelona thrash ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
How a TV Hit Sparked Debate About Birthrates in Africa
The Sani family in northern Nigeria has six children, more than the parents can afford but fewer than their own parents had. Birthrates, and the decisions couples make about family size, are ...World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day election giveaway sparks legal doubts
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
A Tennis Star Sparks a Discussion About Human Rights and Tournament Sites
Casper Ruud said he has turned down offers to play in Saudi Arabia and indicated the sport should examine its ties to China.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
How a LinkedIn post to support Harris put Labour in an awkward spot
A call for Labour activists to campaign for Kamala Harris has put Keir Starmer in an awkward spot.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Indonesia says it drove Chinese coastguard ships out of disputed waters
Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims and muscular enforcement actions have been creating friction in South China SeaWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
The Patriots’ Messy Breakup With Bill Belichick Sparked Lasting Drama
Belichick is one of the league’s great grudge holders, and he has seemingly set his sights on his former team, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 24 -
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Washington Post won't endorse presidential candidate, sparking outrage
The Washington Post on Friday said it will not endorse Kamala Harris, Donald Trump or any other candidate this year.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Robert Lewandowski’s double sparks Barcelona’s clásico rout of Real Madrid
. Life is good lived on the edge. Barcelona played the clásico atop a high-wire, a fearless plan executed with perfect precision, and finished at the top of the table, six points clear. Three days ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Israel bill to restrict UN relief for Palestinians sparks ‘grave concern’
Foreign ministers of seven major nations oppose draft legislation that could hobble UN aid agency UNRWABusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Bad Bunny endorses Harris; Trump rally sparks outrage
With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
12:30 Report — Trump rally speakers spark campaign headache
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday — welcome back! Who dressed their children and pets in adorable costumes this past weekend?! I would LOVE to see photos. Here’s what’s happening eight days out ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia
Caps on the number of boats allowed to approach whales among measures to be introduced while experts say restrictions don’t go far enough. Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Statue of NBA star Dwyane Wade sparks fan backlash
Fans said the artwork depicting the NBA star looks more like actors Kelsey Grammer or Laurence Fishburne.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
How Draymond's halftime message sparked Warriors' comeback win
A halftime speech from Draymond Green was a catalyst for the Golden State Warriors' comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Timo Werner sparks Tottenham’s Carabao Cup win over Manchester City
Tottenham had threatened to win this Carabao Cup tie at a canter. Two goals up after 25 minutes, there was almost disbelief within the home crowd and not only because Timo Werner had scored the ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Microsoft Shares Slip as Forecast Sparks Concern About AI and Cloud Revenue
The company’s projection points to less growth than anticipated, causing concern about the payoff for its massive AI investment.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Julia Roberts ad sparks debate about gender gap, voting in marriages
A pro-Harris campaign ad encouraging women to break with their Trump-supporting partners at the ballot box is striking a nerve amid signs of a growing national gender gap in the high-stakes ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
How former players have returned to spark the Chiefs' perfect start
With an onslaught of injuries to starters, Andy Reid has been able to slide familiar faces into his lineup as if they never left.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
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A Commander's Defection Sparks Revenge Killings, Rapes and a New Exodus in Sudan
The paramilitary-turned-rebel Rapid Support Forces have raided villages and towns in Gezira state, displacing more than 135,000 people.World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
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Why Mozambique's election has sparked weeks of protests and a violent crackdown by police
Thousands are protesting in Mozambique’s capital and police are responding by firing tear gas and rubber bullets as weeks of post-election unrest continued in the southern African countryWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Robert Kennedy Jr’s influence over Trump sparks Big Pharma alarm
Vaccine sceptic expected to hold sway over health policy and top appointmentsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker payWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Buffett’s Apple sales and cash pile spark intrigue over motives
Berkshire Hathaway has investors asking questions after filling its coffers by unwinding its most profitable tradeBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Robots carve sculptures in Italy, sparking outrage among traditional artisans
In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday