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A Test of Independence for an Ultramarathon Runner With Autism

A man with autism, his devoted mother and a seemingly endless race. A story of resilience and love.

Top stories - The New York Times - 53 minutes ago

‘I’m not going to move for two weeks’: Belgian trio set ultramarathon world record

Merijn Geerts, Ivo Steyaert and Frank Gielen run 738km Belgium win Backyard Ultra world championship The Belgian ultrarunners Merijn Geerts, Ivo Steyaert and Frank Gielen set a Backyard Ultra ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

An independent journalist arrested on treason charges in Belarus

An independent journalist in Belarus has been arrested on treason charges, the latest move in a relentless crackdown on news media by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s government

World - ABC News - October 17

Harris courts moderate and independent voters at town hall

During a town hall Wednesday, Vice President Harris took questions directly from undecided voters. She vowed to bring change to the country, but at times failed to provide specifics when asked ...

From fantasy to Freud, Bloomsbury’s independence has worked

UK publisher has broadened revenues beyond its bestsellers JK Rowling and Sarah J Maas

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Geopolitical tensions and energy independence: Is NANO Nuclear the answer?

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the debate over energy, the effect on climate is certainly important, but so is the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy availability. Some experts believe nuclear ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

Iowa Poll's independent women rattle Trump supporters

The latest Des Moines Register poll showing skyrocketing enthusiasm for Vice President Harris among Iowa's independent women set off alarm bells for former President Trump and his allies, as both ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Who Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania independents are voting for

Early 2024 election exit polls revealed which presidential candidate independent voters in the battleground states of Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania are voting for. CBS News chief ...

Trump over-performing with independent voters in Pennsylvania

Independent voters will be a crucial voting bloc this election, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading nationally among them. However, in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, former President ...

Alex Salmond, Scottish first minister and independence champion, 1954-2024

Political heavyweight whose turbulent career culminated in 2014 referendum defeat

Business - Financial Times - October 13

$Alex Salmond: Champion of independence leaves a fractured political legacy$

Alex Salmond: Champion of independence leaves a fractured political legacy

Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.

Alex Salmond normalised concept of Scottish independence as he led SNP to power

Former first minister established party as a political force but questions later emerged about influence he wielded. Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

China holds military drills around Taiwan to warn against independence

China conducted large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan on Monday, in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's national day speech that China has no right to represent Taiwan.

China deploys record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill in warning to Taiwan

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the drills a provocation.

World - ABC News - October 14

Salmond’s death leaves Scottish independence cause further adrift

SNP battling multiple fronts despite John Swinney’s optimism he can win the 2026 Holyrood elections

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Independent report on Trump shooting says Secret Service needs fundamental reform

An independent panel tasked by President Biden to review the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is calling for the Secret Service to undergo fundamental reform. CBS News ...

Independent report outlines several failures by Secret Service in Trump rally shooting

An independent bipartisan panel released a report Thursday that examined the Secret Service failures that led up to the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a ...

Harris tries to win over undecided and independent voters in key battleground states

As the 2024 campaign enters its final stretch, Vice President Kamala Harris is focusing on former President Donald Trump's policies and in Michigan, she made an attempt to win over the state's Arab ...

Election forecaster moves Nebraska Senate race slightly toward independent challenger

An election forecaster moved Nebraska’s contentious Senate race slightly toward Sen. Deb Fischer’s (R) challenger, Independent candidate Dan Osborn. Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted the Senate contest ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Independent Senate candidate Osborn criticizes ‘two party doom loop’

Over the past few weeks, independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn has shaken up what many thought was a predictable race in Nebraska.

Shadowy groups seek to hurt House GOP incumbent by boosting independent challenger

A Democratic-aligned PAC and two other shadowy groups in a competitive House district are seeking to boost the chances of an independent candidate running against Republican incumbent Rep. Jen ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Fischer fends off independent rival in Nebraska Senate race

Sen. Deb Fischer (D-Neb.) is projected to win reelection, surviving a surprise challenge from independent candidate Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Fischer, a ...

Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago

Republicans hang onto Nebraska Senate seat, defeating independent challenger

GOP Sen. Deb Fischer has won re-election after facing a competitive challenge from independent Dan Osborn, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - 17 hours ago

Three tests for Britain’s Budget

Reeves must stabilise the economy, and pave the way for higher growth

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Body of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond soon to be flown home from North Macedonia

The body of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s former first minister who died during a conference in North Macedonia, will soon be returned by special flight to Scotland

World - ABC News - October 14

Independent review finds systemic Secret Service failures enabled first Trump assassination attempt

The bipartisan panel of former law enforcement officials warned that “another Butler can and will happen again” and urged the agency to enact “fundamental reform.“

Body of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond flown home from North Macedonia

The body of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has been brought back to Scotland on a private jet, six days after the politician died suddenly in North Macedonia

World - ABC News - October 18

Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years since independence loses power

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the election in a seismic moment of change for the county that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since independence from ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Tuipulotu to captain Scotland & brother also called up

Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland in the autumn Tests while his brother Mosese has been called up for the first time.

'Nightmare' newbuilds test relationships to the max

Customers of one of the UK's largest homebuilders recall "nightmare" experiences with their newbuilds.

SpaceX's Starship Cleared for New Test Flight

The FAA said requirements have been met for the next launch. The company has criticized the length of reviews.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 12

Stokes and Potts return for second Test in Pakistan

Captain Ben Stokes is fit to play in the second Test against Pakistan in Multan, coming in alongside pace bowler Matthew Potts.

7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed

Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evenings. These are the ones we recommend.

Tech - Wired - October 14

101st Airbone soldiers test battlefield of the future

In today's environment, the art of deception goes beyond face paint and camouflage.

8 Best Chromebooks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Choosing the right Chromebook for your needs can be a tough decision. We can help with our favorite picks.

Tech - Wired - October 16

Moldova becomes ‘testing ground’ for Russian election interference

Russian efforts to influence Moldova’s Oct. 20 elections have reached unprecedented levels, with Moscow allegedly spending up to hundreds of millions of dollars on buying votes, pumping out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Trump Keeps Promising New Tax Cuts. Other Republicans Are Wary.

Former President Donald J. Trump’s costly tax agenda undermines the changes he signed into law in 2017. Some Republicans are wary.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

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