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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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - Yesterday -
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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 - Yesterday -
Chris Brown concert sparks debate over violence against women in South Africa
A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
2024 WNBA Finals: Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton providing spark while battling through injury
Laney-Hamilton knocked down four 3-pointers in the Liberty's Game 2 win over the LynxSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
BHP chief sparks fresh Anglo bid speculation after South Africa trip
Mike Henry and miner’s M&A executive met with government officials as standstill period expires next monthBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Market is not liking Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) earnings decline as stock retreats 5.8% this week
Investors can approximate the average market return by buying an index fund. But if you buy individual stocks, you can...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Studied Israel in Mission to Topple It
The head of the U.S-designated terrorist organization spent two decades in Israeli prisons before emerging to assemble a powerful militia.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Plans to power Los Alamos lab supercomputers spark pushback from Pueblo communities, environmentalists
Northern New Mexico Indigenous communities and environmental groups are calling for the reconsideration of federal plans to run a new transmission line through an ecosystem they say is both ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Brady Cook injury: Missouri QB returns from hospital, leads No. 19 Tigers to comeback win over Auburn
With Mizzou's season on the brink, its star QB made a miraculous return to lead his team to victorySports - CBS Sports - October 19 -
Giants benched Daniel Jones to 'create a spark' vs. Eagles; QB will remain starter moving forward, HC confirms
Jones struggled behind a shaky offensive lineSports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
French transport minister meets cycling groups after a traffic death sparks protests
The French transport minister is expected to meet with cycling associations following the death of a cyclist in Paris after a dispute with a driverWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
North Dakota voters could end property taxes — and pour ‘gas on the spark’ of a growing tax revolt
North Dakota voters will decide next month on Measure 4, which would repeal property taxes and bar counties, towns and other local governments from levying them.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Microsoft’s new AI agents set to shake up enterprise software, sparking new battle with Salesforce
Microsoft launches autonomous AI agents for Dynamics 365, challenging Salesforce's Agentforce in the race to dominate enterprise AI and reshape the future of work.Tech - VentureBeat - October 21 -
How one controversial call in Georgia-Texas sparked widespread fallout: Fines, fury and now maybe reform
Was the decision to pick up the flag after Texas students provided ample time to consult the jumbotron the turning point college football officiating needed?Sports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
French transport minister meets cycling groups after a traffic death sparks protests
The French transport minister is expected to meet with cycling associations following the death of a cyclist in Paris after a dispute with a driverSports - ABC News - October 21
