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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

A chance for Manchester United’s players to impress, an audition for Iraola and a pivotal clash at Portman Road. Dilemmas, dilemmas. Eddie Howe has a few in advance of Arsenal’s visit to Tyneside ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Christian Fraser looks at how things stand

Will we find out the result soon? Which state will be the deciding vote? Here's a look at the possible scenarios for this US election.

Seven things Trump says he will do as president

From immigration to the Ukraine war - these are the pledges he made ahead of his return to the White House.

Texas GOP wins big: 5 things to know

In the end, it wasn’t close at all. On election night, Texans handed sweeping victories to the Republican Party that controls the state, and in particular its ascendant MAGA faction. As Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.

The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Lucas Paquetá is struggling, Ruud van Nistelrooy nears Old Trafford farewell and will Luis Díaz play as a striker again?. Brentford have scored nine and conceded six in their past two Premier ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

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 - November 11

5 things to know about Elise Stefanik

President-elect Trump nominated Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Monday, further elevating her seismic rise in the Republican Party. It is a major ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Five things to know about Germany's government crisis

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he will ask for a vote of confidence in December, setting the path for an early election in February

World - ABC News - November 13

This Self-Heating Mug Keeps Things Warm—and Simple

The Ohom mug heats your coffee or tea with a pad that can also wirelessly charge your phone—no app required.

Tech - Wired - November 14

5 things to know about Trump’s FCC pick

President-elect Trump has tapped Brendan Carr to be the next chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), teeing the agency up for a likely clash with Big Tech and media companies he has ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Four things the latest inflation figures tell us

The inflation rate has risen, putting pressure on people's finances and casting doubt on interest rate cuts.

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Højlund has chance to impress Amorim, Villa look to end miserable month and will Forest trouble Arsenal?. After masterminding Leicester’s return to the Premier League, Enzo Maresca jumped ship to ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

GTA 6 Dev Teases "Mind-Blowing Things"

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI took home the "Most Wanted Game" award at the Golden Joysticks this week, and in an acceptance speech, a developer teased "absolutely mind-blowing things" to come ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Bluesky Says It Won’t Screw Things Up

The not-a-Twitter-clone is exploding, and its CEO promises to not repeat old social-media mistakes. Her strategy? Massively empower users to decide how the service works.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Reeves pledges £1.4bn for 'crumbling' classrooms ahead of Budget

The chancellor says the government will ensure that 50 schools in England are rebuilt every year.

Reeves will not unveil new freeports in Budget, officials admit

One government figure says Downing Street announcement on Friday was ‘total cock-up with the comms’

Business - Financial Times - October 27

UK’s long-awaited Budget Day arrives

Plus, tech, pharma and oil lead the earnings run, Bank of Japan makes a rate call and Britain’s opposition party picks a new leader

World - Financial Times - October 27

No new freeports in Budget after 'comms cock-up'

The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week.

Starmer to pledge to ‘embrace fiscal reality’ in the Budget

UK prime minister is facing growing criticism that planned tax rises will hit ‘working people’

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising Budget will affect you for years

The bean counters are back in control with a chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28