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William announces Earthshot Prize winners

Fifteen finalists, from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, the UK and Nepal, were competing for £1m funding for their environmental initiatives.

Trump pledges to impose sweeping tariffs on imported cars

Comments show former president would put increased US trade protectionism at the centre of a second-term agenda

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Trump’s Tariff Plans Would Fuel Inflation, Janet Yellen Will Warn

The Treasury secretary criticized former President Donald J. Trump’s economic proposals in a speech.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Reeves looking at sweeping inheritance tax changes in Budget

UK chancellor considers extending ‘seven year rule’ on gift giving to 10 years among other reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 18

HSBC chief Elhedery unveils sweeping overhaul of lender

Bank plans to separate east from west and split into 4 units to cut costs and simplify its business

Business - Financial Times - October 22

The Dodgers Are Seeking a World Series Sweep of the Yankees

No M.L.B. team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the Fall Classic.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues

At least 95 people have died and more are missing after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.

Trump flips Arizona, sweeping battleground states

Donald Trump is projected to win the state of Arizona, clinching a major battleground state, according to Decision Desk HQ. Arizona is one of seven swing states that held the key to whether Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Divided Arizona contends with Trump's sweeping border plan

The state is likely to be on the frontline of the president-elect's immigration policies.

Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail

The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...

World - ABC News - October 14

MIT professors share Nobel Prize in economics

The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three Americans Monday. Two of them are MIT professors.

Nobel economics prize goes to global inequality researchers

Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize for their research into why global inequality persists.

Elizabeth Line wins UK’s Stirling Prize

East-west London railway that came in late and £4bn over budget praised as a ‘triumph of architect-led collaboration’

Business - Financial Times - October 16

London's Elizabeth line wins top architecture prize

The Stirling Prize is normally awarded to a new building, but has gone to the entire train line.

These Tiny Worms Account for at Least 4 Nobel Prizes

A staple in laboratories worldwide, C. elegans is “an experimental dream,” said one scientist.

Health - The New York Times - October 17

William returns to 'special place' Africa for prize awards

The awards event in South Africa will have emotional connections for the Prince of Wales.

Watch: The biggest prize battleground state - and why it matters

BBC’s Anna Foster reports from swing state Pennsylvania, explaining its crucial role in the outcome.

Grammy nominations 2025: Who's up for the biggest prizes?

See the list of nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, which will take place in February 2025.

Early voting starts in Georgia, putting sweeping election changes to the test

Early in-person voting kicks off in Georgia on Tuesday as uncertainty over new election rules looms large in a state that will decide this year's presidential election.

Yellen warns "sweeping, untargeted tariffs" would reignite inflation

Treasury chief Janet Yellen is warning that tariffs planned by former President Donald Trump will reignite inflation.

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Haaland’s flying volley lights up Manchester City’s rout of Sparta Prague

In the goalfest that is Erling Haaland’s remarkable career, the reverse-flick while airborne that beat Peter Vindahl while facing away from Sparta Prague’s goalkeeper is surely a glittering ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

CNN polling guru says battleground state sweep ‘more likely than not’

CNN polling guru Harry Enten said he believes a sweep of the main battleground states in the presidential election is “more likely than not,” even as polls show all seven of the big swing states ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held

The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.

U.S. Officials Sweep Troubled Brooklyn Prison Where 2 Were Killed

Two inmates were fatally stabbed this summer at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center, where Sean Combs is awaiting trial in his sex-trafficking case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Dodgers eye World Series sweep with, yes, a bullpen game

Relief pitcher improvisation has gotten the 2024 Dodgers this far. Tuesday night, it could get them a title.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Yankees avoid sweep with a slam-bang World Series Game 4

Los Angeles couldn't finish off New York as Anthony Volpe's grand slam highlighted a big night for the Bronx Bombers' bats.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours

Rescue workers are searching for missing people after Spain was hit by severe flooding.

Volkswagen profit plunges 42% in third quarter amid sweeping overhaul plans

German automaker Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a 42% drop in operating profit in the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Diamonds rebound to avoid historic Silver Ferns clean sweep

Australia beat New Zealand 63-50 in game four of Constellation Cup World champs lose series 3-1 even as Sophie Garbin stars in Melbourne The Diamonds have roared back to clinch a consolation win ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers go on to win World Series

Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium

England power past Samoa to clinch second successive series sweep

England 34-16 Samoa; hosts secure 2-0 series win George Williams leads from front in six-try success Mission accomplished for England in another thoroughly productive set of autumn ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Drugs and weapons seized in sweep of jail where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is held

Brooklyn detention center holding 1,200 has been under scrutiny since two fatal stabbings this summer. Federal authorities have confirmed that they seized drugs, homemade weapons and electronic ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Six injured after severe storms and tornadoes sweep across Oklahoma

More than 80,000 customers were without power as damage included downed power lines, gas lines and trees. Severe storms and reported tornadoes swept across Oklahoma early on Sunday, injuring at ...