Team Baseball’s Winter

Paul Skenes and Luis Gil win Baseball Digest rookie of the year awards

Jackson Merrill and Colton Cowser were the runners-up in the NL and AL, respectively.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Free agent superstar Juan Soto is about to break the bank — and baseball

The New York Yankees slugger is expected to sign a deal north of $600 million that will come close to the real-dollar value of Shohei Ohtani's $700 million pact.

Women's baseball players could soon have a league of their own again

Seventy years since the last professional women’s baseball league, another one hopes to give women a chance to shine in baseball

Sports - ABC News - November 13

When Brain Cancer Struck a Baseball Family, a ‘Village’ Provided Shelter

One year ago, the daughter of an M.L.B. executive received a diagnosis that changed her family members’ lives.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

German minister announces winter aid worth €200 million for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Berlin commits more aid as Kiev braces for third winter of war

World - Yahoo News - November 4

UK pays more than EU for gas as winter looms

High transmission costs and global shortage of LNG push gap over European prices to widest since late 2021

World - Financial Times - November 5

We took our dog on a winter campervan trip in the Alps: are we barking?

Two novices, a large van and a lively Irish setter make for an eventful road trip through the French mountains. When I first had the idea of taking a winter road trip through the Alps , I imagined ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Ferry disruption: Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister

Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.

Europe’s winter gas supplies at risk from market disruptions

Region replaced Russian pipeline imports with globally traded LNG, which is more susceptible to price rises

World - Financial Times - November 7

How to build a "dopamine menu" to combat the fall and winter blues

Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A "dopamine menu" could help. Experts explain how, along with ideas to get started.

Winter Storm in Colorado: Denver Hit With First Major Snow of the Season

The National Weather Service said snowfall accumulations from Friday into Saturday morning could be significant, with 12 to 20 inches expected south of Denver.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Photos: Hail blankets Saudi Arabian desert creating winter-like landscape

World - Yahoo News - November 13

The Spin | Keeping cricket societies buoyant through winter is vital for future of the sport

Off-season events need more support with the English game going through its latest existential crisis. Hidden behind trees in the gloom of dimly lit street lamps, the Lees Hall Golf Club is easy to ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

'Winter as a weapon': NATO chief Rutte urges more help for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Loyalists and jesters fill Trump’s ‘winter White House’ for court of King Donald

A succession of wannabe power brokers are flocking to Mar-a-Lago to seek the favour of the president-elect. The shutters are down, the curtains are open, and Donald Trump ’s opulent, waterfront ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Will heating bills be higher this winter? It depends on where you live

Last year's winter was the warmest on record, which helped keep energy costs low. Long-range forecasts indicate the winter of 2024-2025 is expected to be colder, especially in northern states and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Paul Adams: A significant move ahead of another long hard winter

The move may not change the course of the war but it could restore balance, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

Winter is coming. And this year, it belongs to Hollywood power player Barry Jenkins

With two major movies opening next month, filmmaker Barry Jenkins discusses 'Mufasa,' 'The Fire Inside' and bouncing back from near-catastrophe on 'The Underground Railroad.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 19

Winter fuel cut to put 50,000 pensioners into poverty next year

Government estimates reveal the impact of cuts to the winter fuel allowance, announced earlier this year.

Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues unveil 2025 Winter Classic jerseys

Each respective 2025 Winter Classic jersey for the Blackhawks and Blues includes first-of-its-kind details for the franchises.

Sports - ESPN - November 20

Winter fuel payments cut makes sense, Starmer says

The PM was repeatedly pressed on why he was targeting pensioners, in a round of BBC local radio interviews.

Could Brazil win its first Winter Olympic medals in 2026?

Brazil has podium contenders in two sports and could be the first South American nation to win a Winter Olympic medal.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Potential winter storms forecast across the U.S. on Thanksgiving week

Forecasters have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel around the Thanksgiving holiday.

Palace intrigue over nominations grips Trump’s winter White House

Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida is the scene of jostling for favour in the president-elect’s court

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Surge in Thanksgiving travelers expected amid winter storm threat

This Thanksgiving travel week is expected to set records, from the roads to the rails to the skies. According to AAA, nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home ...

England's fix-ups - what's on Borthwick's to-do list this winter?

After an autumn in which progress seemed to stall, which areas do England need to focus most attention on before the Six Nations?

Thanksgiving weather forecast maps show snow storms, winter cold fronts

Winter storm weather is forecast to bring snow to different parts of the country in the days around Thanksgiving 2024, potentially interrupting travel.

Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire and Thanksgiving winter weather: Morning Rundown

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect.

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