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Trump asks arch protectionist Lighthizer to run US trade policy

Tariff hawk’s potential reappointment to top economy role likely to alarm trading partners

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Judge grants Jack Smith's request to pause Trump Jan. 6 case

A federal judge granted a request from special counsel Jack Smith on Friday to suspend deadlines in President-elect Trump’s election interference case. The move comes after Smith begun discussions ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Judge pauses upcoming deadlines in Trump's election interference case

The judge in Donald Trump's federal election interference case has paused all upcoming deadlines in the case, after special counsel Jack Smith requested the pause.

Qatar asks Hamas leaders to leave after US pressure

Washington says militant group’s rejection of deal to release Israeli hostages meant its presence was no longer ‘viable’

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Asked & Answered, Week 10: Is Kyler Murray finally figuring it out?

Plus: Russell Wilson is experiencing a career revival in Pittsburgh.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Bangladesh asks Interpol for help in arresting ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

A special tribunal in Bangladesh has asked the international police organization Interpol to issue a red notice for the arrest of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in connection with the deaths ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Report says 76% of kids are asking for video games this holiday | ESA

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) found that 76% of U.S. kids are asking for video games as gifts for the holiday season.

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

Some Black Voters Ask, What Have Democrats Done for Us?

In interviews, these voters, especially men, questioned what dividends have come from their loyalty: “I’m just kind of over it all.”

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?

“Maybe Happy Ending” had an initial Korean-language production in Seoul in 2016. Here are five things to know about the show.

Tech - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in February

World - ABC News - 13 hours ago

Ask for Angela: BBC exposes pubs not enforcing safety scheme

The Ask for Angela initiative aims to provide a discreet lifeline for those feeling unsafe.

Trump 2.0 Officially Makes Crypto Mainstream. Just Ask Investors

Bitcoin’s post-election rally has fueled stock-market winners like MicroStrategy and Coinbase.

Business - Inc. - 13 hours ago

Daniel Khalife denies asking Iran for help after prison escape

The former soldier has pleaded guilty to escaping from prison but still faces other charges.

Exiles ask King Charles to rescind honour awarded to king of Bahrain

Buckingham Palace accused of ‘burying’ news of GCVO bestowed on King Hamad, whose regime is accused of torturing opponents. King Charles has been asked by exiles from Bahrain to rescind an honour ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Barbados PM asks Donald Trump for face-to-face meeting on climate

Exclusive: Mia Mottley, who has championed climate action, says she would seek common ground with US president-elect. Mia Mottley, the climate-championing prime minister of Barbados, has invited ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

Trump’s Win Leaves Democrats Asking: Where Are Our Bro Whisperers?

Democrats have widely acknowledged that they have no answer for the online ecosystem of conservative influencers popular with Gen Z men. Some have argued for a rethink of media strategy.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Bangladesh coach suspended after ‘slapping’ player

Bangladesh have replaced their head coach Chandika Hathurusingha after he was accused of slapping a player.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Football quiz: name the players and managers by their trophy cabinets

Match the footballers and coaches to the shiny silverware. Below, we’ve listed the trophy hauls of players and managers – with players first. The lists do not include losing final appearances ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Spain omit Bonmatí amid player welfare concerns

Spain coach Montse Tomé has said Aitana Bonmatí's surprise omission from the latest La Roja squad is because the Barcelona midfielder needs a break.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

WNBA players opt out of CBA; stoppage possible

WNBA players have opted out of their current collective bargaining agreement and face the prospect of a work stoppage if they don't negotiate a new deal with the league by the end of the 2025 season.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

The Former N.B.A. Player Steering the Warriors Into a Crucial Season

Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s task as general manager? Maximize the final years of Stephen Curry’s legendary career.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

Russo named England women's player of the year

Alessia Russo is named England women's player of the year for 2023-24.

Ex-Morocco, Marseille player Barrada dies at 35

Former Marseille midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada has died at the age of 35, the club said on Thursday, with the Moroccan federation (FRMF) describing his death as a "great tragedy."

Sports - ESPN - October 25

United players 'not happy' after Fenerbahce draw

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has branded their 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce in the Europa League "a big disappointment."