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How many Chalamets does it take to cheer a city up? The rise of the celebrity lookalike contest

As doppelgangers of Jeremy Allen White, Paul Mescal and Dev Patel compete across the country, organizers say contests bring wholesome fun to a negative news cycle. When Miles Mitchell’s friends saw ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

These Are the Best Places to Cheer for the New York City Marathon

Here’s our guide to picking a good cheering location, whether you are following one runner’s progress or looking for a good spot to park yourself for the day.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover

The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn't ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is testifying in his defense at his landmark national security trial

World - ABC News - November 20

Donald Trump: America has given us a powerful mandate

Trump addresses jubilant supporters as he claims victory in the presidential election.

Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain

Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".

The Markets Cheer Trump’s Treasury Pick, Scott Bessent

Investors seemed to signal their approval for Scott Bessent as a safe choice to implement the president-elect’s economic agenda.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Why a possible spinoff of Comcast’s cable networks is drawing cheers

Analysts think Comcast’s sprawling empire could get more investor respect without its troubled cable networks, and the networks could benefit from being on their own as well.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Inside the NBA arena that's trying to change how fans cheer

The Los Angeles Clippers' Intuit Dome rewards fans for passion — and boasts more technology (and toilets) than anywhere else.

Investors cheer Trump’s economic agenda, defying gloomy media

Donald Trump winning the popular vote and control of Congress was not the only shocker this week; the stock market response was almost as stunning.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

WATCH: Harris cheered on by administration staff as she arrives at the White House

Vice President Kamala Harris received a grand welcome to the White House on Tuesday afternoon — cheered on by hundreds of administration staff as her SUV pulled up to the West Wing.

Klay Thompson returns to cheers from some 400 Warriors employees

Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State ...

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Palantir’s stock is moving to the Nasdaq. Why investors are cheering the move.

The change positions Palantir for entry into the Nasdaq 100 index, after it joined the S&P 500 several months back.

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

Stock-market investors cheered the end of election uncertainty. Policy uncertainty remains.

Investors asked themselves whether the postelection rally could continue, and if Trump is really as good for the market as some think.

Business - MarketWatch - November 18

Viking Therapeutics is more than just a weight-loss stock, and that’s drawing cheers

The biotech’s liver-disease treatment is also viewed as best-in-class, earning it a full slate of buy ratings from analysts.

Business - MarketWatch - November 21

Coca-Cola Airs AI-Made Holiday Ad to Tidings of Bad Cheer

The company used AI tech to remake its beloved 1995 ‘Holidays are Coming’ ad campaign, sparking complaints it ruined the season’s spirit.

Business - Inc. - November 21

With Memes and in State Media, Many Russians Cheer on Putin’s Threats

While support for Vladimir V. Putin’s threats resounded in pro-war venues, some Russians reacted with worry, gallows humor and apathy to the suggestions of striking the West and using nuclear weapons.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Heavy snow brings chaos and cheer as it blankets South Korea

Heavy snowfall in South Korea brought cheer to some and death and transport chaos in parts of the country.

BYU cheer coach says she was hit by bottle, knocked unconscious after football team's win over Utah

Fans began throwing objects onto the field following BYU's 22-21 win, and one of them allegedly hit BYU's cheer coach

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Movie Review: Netflix's 'Joy' is a loud cheer for fertility, for never giving up — and science

Toward the end of Netflix’s “Joy,” the muffled cry of a newborn baby prompts a man and woman in a hospital to embrace

Entertainment - ABC News - November 20

Dow, Russell 2000 hit new records as investors cheer Trump's Treasury pick

A broad stock rally pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and small-cap focused Russell 2000 index to new records on Monday.

Taking Time

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

World - The New York Times - November 2

BYU cheer coach says she lost consciousness after getting hit in head by flying water bottle at end of Cougars' win over Utah

BYU beat Utah 22-21 on a late field goal following a controversial fourth-down penalty on the Utes.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Changes in New York City

How city and state officials are trying to make the city more livable.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 22

Dressing for the Emerald City

To create the costumes for the new “Wicked” movie, the filmmakers turned to a Tony Award winner who already knew his way around Oz.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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