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The No. 1 thing the ‘best’ places to retire have in common — and it’s not affordability

Here’s why Florida topped this annual ‘Best Places to Retire’ list once again, despite hurricane concerns.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

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

What’s the Best Thing to Wear on a First Date?

A reader wonders if received wisdom about a certain “ideal outfit” still holds true. Our fashion critic offers a first-date fashion philosophy.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

One of Manchester City’s Best Players Said the Team Is in ‘a Dark Place’

The Premier League champions’ recent results offer cause for concern.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

The Best Place to Find ‘Somebody’s Son’? Try ‘A Black Love Party.’

After the success of MeAndSomebodySon, her Instagram page dedicated to Black romantic relationships, Zemirah Moffett is taking the party offline.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7

I am so incompetent, I lose things I never had in the first place | Adrian Chiles

I call this state of being next-level incompetence. By doubting everything I do – from where I put a book to whether I picked up my medication – I cause chaos . There is something worse than pure ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Mark Cuban: The best negotiators do 2 things that make them successful

The best negotiators exercise patience and a willingness to concede on some points, says billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban.

Business - CNBC - October 26

Ranking NFL's last-place divisional teams by who's best set up for future success: Bears have best outlook

Several last-place teams have reasons for optimism

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record

The Boston Celtics begin this season as the NBA champions

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

Warnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.

UK banks deserve a place in the sun

Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest rates

World - Financial Times - October 29

The Magnificent 7: place your bets

And the sustainability of US growth outperformance

World - Financial Times - October 29

Athanasiou Expected to Be Placed on Waivers by Blackhawks

Chicago is expected to be making a change up front and sending Athanasiou down to the AHL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Why rudeness has no place at work

Straight talkers take pride in honesty but can demotivate colleagues

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

The Hottest Place to Be in Sports This Weekend? Austin, Texas.

With the Formula 1 Grand Prix in town and a top-five college football matchup, the city is marketing it as “the biggest weekend ever.”

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

Austin appears to knock Trump for placing blame on Zelensky

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday appeared to take a swipe at former President Trump, criticizing "some who say that both sides are to blame" in the war that began when Russian President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Review - Quite A Pace

A Quiet Place has quickly grown into one of the better horror franchises of the past decade. Three movies deep, the creature features have explored a fascinating world in which blind aliens use a ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Iniesta: Miami right place for Messi's 'happiness'

Spain legend Andres Iniesta believes Inter Miami is the right fit for former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Axelrod: Harris in a 'terrible place' on Middle East conflict

Veteran Democratic strategist David Axelrod says Vice President Harris is caught in a “terrible place” on the growing conflict in the Middle East, which threatens to turn off Lebanese and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Ex-Sabres Defender Placed On Waivers By Rangers

This former Buffalo Sabres defenseman has been placed on waivers by the New York Rangers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Lebanon placed on global money-laundering ‘grey list’

Financial Action Task Force decision comes after political inaction and could complicate remittance payments

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Teen with machete arrested for voter intimidation at polling place

An 18-year-old was arrested outside a Florida polling location Tuesday after police said he wielded a machete in order to intimidate voters.

Where should we place our faith?

At a time of deep uncertainty, we should anchor our confidence in the young people who represent the next generation

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Browns place top tackler Owusu-Koramoah on IR

The Browns placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on injured reserve because of a neck injury, sidelining him for at least the next four games.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

William returns to 'special place' Africa for prize awards

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

'Conversation' will take place on tax hike compensation - Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader says discussions will involve the chief secretary to the Treasury and the Scottish government

Cowboys likely to place Dak on IR, Jones says

The Cowboys likely will place quarterback Dak Prescott on injured reserve due to the hamstring injury he sustained in Sunday's loss to the Falcons, Jerry Jones said Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Zoe's Place hospice saved by huge charity appeal

The children's hospice provider needed to raise £6.4m within a month to secure its survival.

Cowboys to place Dak on IR for hamstring injury

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will go on injured reserve with his hamstring injury, team executive vice president Stephen Jones said Friday.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Former Oilers Trade Acquisition Placed On Waivers By Blackhawks

The prize of the Oilers' 2020 trade deadline hit waivers on Monday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Colm Tóibín: ‘Ireland today is a much freer place’

The Irish author on how the sequel to his bestselling novel Brooklyn was inspired by the film, life in LA, and his thoughts on Trump’s victory. Born in 1955, Colm Tóibín has written short stories, ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

What are things coming to if a multinational can’t humble a government?

A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist

World - Financial Times - October 21

Here Is the Missing Context in Ta-Nehisi Coates’s ‘The Message’

Israel and its foes share one thing in common.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

A reunion for Steve Cooper, an opportunity for Matheus Nunes and a dilemma for Mikel Arteta. Two years ago it was this fixture that looked to have brought an end to the Steve Cooper era at ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Five things to know about Israel's attack on Iran

Israel delivered its long-expected response to Iranian missile attacks by carrying out a series of airstrikes against the Islamic Republic

World - ABC News - October 26

5 things to watch for Harris’s speech at the Ellipse

Vice President Harris will solidify her closing argument that Donald Trump is a danger to democracy by delivering a speech on Tuesday at the Ellipse — the very site where the former president spoke ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Five things to watch out for in the Budget for Wales

What could Rachel Reeves' first Budget mean for Wales? Here are five things to watch.

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