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Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival

John Cowen allegedly attacked man with a knife at a quiz-themed event in Blackpool, a court hears.

Spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life on a distant moon

Nasa's spacecraft could change what we know about life in our solar system.

12:30 Report — The final countdown to Election Day

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday and happy November! 🍂 Can you believe it’s only four days until Election Day? Try to do something relaxing this weekend to ease the tension. Go for a walk, maybe ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Who are the best players in the NBA? Our annual countdown begins

NBA Rank is back! We're counting down the top 100 players in the league. What players broke into Nos. 100 to 51?

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Stop the Boycott of Israeli Culture

An attack on culture divides the very people who should be in direct dialogue, reading each other’s books. It cannot be that the solution to conflict is to read less, and not more.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

How to Stop Being a People Pleaser

We have some useful tips from experts. But no worries if you’re not ready!

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Shanghai puts a stop to spooky season

Police in Shanghai are cracking down on Halloween festivities, amid concerns that revelers will once again turn up in costumes considered politically sensitive.

This Group Refuses to Stop Tracking Disinformation

Though a larger coalition of fact checkers has disbanded, a team of students and researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle is still working to document how lies online threaten to ...

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Stop Pretending Trump Is Not Who We Are

If we haven’t learned our lesson now, when will we learn it?

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Aussie breakdancer 'Raygun' to stop competing

Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, who was mocked following her performance in the Paris Olympics, said she will no longer compete.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Instagram to block some screenshots to help prevent sextortion

Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.

Clever goose stops traffic on zebra crossing

A safety-conscious goose has been snapped using a zebra crossing in a busy town centre.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Parents fight to stop cuts to school transport

North Yorkshire Council will only fund bus travel to a child's nearest school from 2025.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Donald Trump’s McDonald’s Stint Included French Cuffs and French Fries

No hairnet in sight as the former president doled out meals at a campaign stop in Pennsylvania.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21

How Trump’s Stop at McDonald’s Was Covered by Partisan Media

Former President Donald J. Trump’s campaign event at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania was described by right-leaning outlets as a brilliant move. Left-leaning publications called it weird.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Harris to make unexpected campaign stop in Texas

Abortion and reproductive rights likely to be at heart of vice-president’s message in Republican-leaning state

Business - Financial Times - October 22

The 'Black Insurrectionist' was actually white. The deception did not stop there

“Black Insurrectionist,” the anonymous social media persona behind some of the most widely circulated conspiracy theories about Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, can be ...

Tech - ABC News - October 25

Topuria keeps title, first to knock out Holloway

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria scored a third-round knockout -- the first Max Holloway has suffered in his career -- in the main event of UFC 308 on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Inside The Washington Post’s Decision to Stop Presidential Endorsements

Post owner Jeff Bezos ended the decades-long practice, weeks after a discussion at a meeting in Miami. The move has drawn criticism in and outside the newsroom.

Business - The New York Times - October 27

Kelsea Ballerini can't stop telling the truth

The country singer and songwriter broke through creatively following a painful divorce. Now she's figuring out where to go next.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28

Muslim footballer stopped from playing in joggers

Ismail Iqra was told by a London grassroots football team she could not play unless she wore shorts.

Starbucks will stop charging extra for dairy alternatives

The change to Starbucks' policy could save some U.S. customers more than 10% on their drinks.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Meta and Microsoft Won’t Stop Spending on AI

Both tech giants reported strong third quarters but their stocks fell anyway.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can’t Stop Them.

One son couldn’t prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Harris, Trump pull out all the stops

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Harris, Trump pull out all the stops Vice President Harris and former President Trump are making ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Ancelotti: Football should stop amid Spain floods

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said all football in Spain should have been put on hold after flash floods in Valencia left at least 217 people dead.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Tim Walz's last stop before Election Day

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will address voters in Detroit, Michigan, right before Election Day arrives. CBS News Detroit's Jordan Burrows breaks down what to expect from Walz before he joins Vice ...

Sara Sharif’s father tells court her stepmother was the ‘true villain’

A father accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter tried to give her CPR, his defence says.

Men, Please Stop Talking About Burning Man

Am I the only woman meeting Burning Mansplainers on dates?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

Gazan Rescue Service Has Stopped Operating in the North

Residents had to dig through rubble in search of their neighbors after the main emergency service in Gaza said it had stopped operations in the north because it had come under Israeli attacks.

World - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

Singapore to Stop $1.7 Billion Allianz-Income Insurance Deal

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Can anyone stop dominant England winning World Cup?

England's 21-12 victory over Canada in Vancouver on Saturday retained the WXV1 title in their 20th straight win, can anyone stop the dominant Red Roses winning the Rugby World Cup next year?

Bath & Body Works stops selling Snowed In candle over imagery

Bath & Body Works apologized for its Snowed In candle adorned with a snowflake image that some people compared to KKK hoods.

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