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Ukraine and Russia clash over prisoners of war

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

How war led to daylight saving time in the US

Today, we associate daylight saving time with the twice-a-year changing of the clocks. Over 100 years ago, it was considered a wartime measure.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Wars and activism drive demand for executive security

Allied Universal has recently launched an ‘enhanced’ service as political risks rise

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

How ‘Blitz’ Recreates War-Torn London

Steve McQueen’s latest film, set in 1940 during Germany’s bombardment of the British capital, draws extensively from contemporary photos, and much of it was shot outside London.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Will Trump's victory spark a global trade war?

Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.

Peace through strength? Or World War Trump?

Is Trump really the leader who can “stop the wars” as he claims? Or will his Peace Through Strength policies provoke the conflicts that he claims he now opposes?

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

The War Reporter I Sunday on 60 Minutes

Holly Williams travels to Ukraine to meet the fearless Andriy Tsaplienko, a Ukrainian journalist, who is using his reporting to fight for his country’s survival. 60 Minutes, Sunday.

Trump and Zelenskyy agree to "advance" cooperation in war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with President-elect Donald Trump, agreeing to "advance" cooperation in its war with Russia on Thursday. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has ...

Students warned after Bonfire Night firework 'war'

Meanwhile, some students in Nottingham tell of their fears after the fireworks "war" on Bonfire Night.

Trump’s expected military reset: Culture war counteroffensive

President-elect Trump is expected to transform the U.S. military from the Pentagon, with promises to slash spending, thin the top ranks and roll back efforts to make the military more inclusive to ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

‘It’s indescribable’: the hospital on the frontline of Haiti’s devastating gang war

Doctors in Port-au-Prince try to save lives as the bloodshed accelerates in the face of a powerless international security force. It was mid-morning in central Port-au-Prince and already two ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says invitation to join Nato is ‘only way’ to end Putin’s war

Zelensky says Putin ‘only understands power’ and a formal Nato invitation would boost Ukrainian morale

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Williams stars as Bears maul Jaguars in London

Chicago’s rookie quarterback Caleb Williams puts on a show in London as he leads the Bears to a 35-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Succession star praised for emotional film role

The actor stars opposite Jesse Eisenberg in A Real Pain, a film about family and grief with a comedic spin.

Colorado State star WR Horton out for season

Colorado State wide receiver Tory Horton, a two-time first-team All-Mountain West selection, will miss the rest of the season and end his decorated college career with an injury that will require ...

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Bills land star WR Cooper in trade with Browns

The Bills acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper in a trade with the Browns on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

The star who proved he had the X factor

With One Direction, he achieved success beyond his teenage talent show dreams, but struggled with fame.

In pictures: Life of former One Direction singer

The former One Direction star died at the age of 31 in Argentina on Wednesday.

Identifying 3 of this season's secret fantasy football stars

Andy Behrens shines a light on three players who are delivering more than their fantasy stats suggest.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

"South Pacific" star Mitzi Gaynor dead at 93

The singer, dancer and actress wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas for nearly eight decades.

Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93

Actor-dancer Mitzi Gaynor has died at age 93

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Stars sign Oettinger to 8-year, $66M extension

Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, who has a 116-48-23 record since entering the NHL in 2020, has signed an 8-year, $66 million extension with the Stars.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Angelina Jolie 'spellbinding' as opera star Callas

The actress plays the lead role in Pablo Larraín's Maria, which could place her in the Oscars race.

Soto powers Yanks to 1st World Series since '09

In his first season with the Yankees, Juan Soto sent the storied franchise back to the World Series for the first time since 2009, as his three-run homer proved to be the difference in a 5-2 win ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Starring in Kamala Harris’s Closing Argument: Donald Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris has made a notable shift in strategy to paint Donald Trump as unfit and dangerous as Democrats grow anxious about the closeness of the race just two weeks out.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Broken-leg Olympic marathon star resumes training

Rose Harvey completed the race in Paris despite running most of it with a fractured femur.

Mahomes & Washington star in best plays of week seven

Watch the best plays from week seven of the 2024 NFL season, including a Patrick Mahomes rushing masterclass for the Kansas City Chiefs and a 97-yard punt return touchdown at Wembley by the ...

Former Strictly star Giovanni says he's strict but not a bully

Giovanni Pernice speaks for the first time since a BBC report into allegations about his behaviour.

Fed should beware of wishing on an R-star

US central bank risks reviving inflation if it keeps lowering the federal funds rate in pursuit of a nirvana state

World - Financial Times - October 23

Kansas City Is Working to Acquire a Star Wide Receiver

A franchise that has lost several key players to injury is said to be focused on adding five-time Pro Bowl receiver Deandre Hopkins.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Why ‘Floppy’ Ankles Are a Blessing and a Curse for a Soccer Star

Harry Kane’s physiology predisposes him to injury but also aids his prolific scoring.