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Yohannes faced 'tough week' after USWNT choice

Ajax coach Hesterine de Reus said midfielder Lily Yohannes had endured a "tough week" with social media reaction to her decision to declare her allegiance to the USWNT rather than the Netherlands.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Analysis: Iran faces tough choices in deciding how to respond to Israeli strikes

How Iran chooses to respond to the unusually public Israeli airstrikes could determine whether the region spirals further toward all-out war or holds steady at an already devastating and ...

World - ABC News - October 27

The risk from talking tough to Trump

Preparing fixed battle plans for a trade war with the US may not be the right approach

World - Financial Times - October 28

America Makes a Perilous Choice

How American democracy can endure through a second Trump presidency.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

England aim to be ruthless in tough autumn Tests

England play the first of their four autumn internationals against New Zealand on Saturday, so how is the team shaping up and who are they playing?

Starmer vows tough reforms and seeks to calm markets

UK prime minister writes in FT that Labour government will not become addicted to tax and spend

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Trump says it’s ‘tough’ for Republicans to win the popular vote

Former President Trump argued that Republicans winning the popular vote is “tough” because of Democratic strength in certain strongholds ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. Trump said at a rally in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

How to answer kids' tough questions in a complicated world

Kids are naturally curious, and tough topics like politics and gun violence can be challenging for parents to explain. Grace Bastidas, editor-in-chief of "Parents" magazine, shares advice on ...

McCaffrey ready to play, calls time away 'tough'

Christian McCaffrey called his time on the sideline "extremely unfortunate" and says being back this week "makes you realize how blessed and fortunate you are to play when you are on that field."

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Cavaliers simply a tough matchup for Warriors in calamitous loss

The Warriors' tough matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers was evident in Golden State's loss on Friday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Trump’s cabinet picks signal tough stance on China

Experts say appointments of Mike Waltz and others show president-elect is preparing more hawkish stance on Beijing

Business - Financial Times - November 12

China reacts to Trump's tough talk on tariffs and Taiwan

Beijing is bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's tough stance on tariffs and Taiwan. Ramy Inocencio has more on Trump's possible plans and the reaction they are eliciting abroad.

Iraqis face tough homecoming a decade after IS rampage

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Christian voters face an uncomfortable choice

While Christians can find much about the left and the right to dislike, Harris has at least sought to moderate her past progressive stances, while Trump personifies the worst aspects of the right.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Trump’s Reckless Choices for National Leadership

Three extreme cabinet nominations demonstrate his contempt for a responsible executive branch.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Be mean to me, ChatGPT: People are turning to AI chatbots for 'tough love' and motivation

People are asking ChatGPT for tough love to motivate them to be productive. Here's what a clinical psychologist says about the tactic.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Mercedes-Benz Earnings Slump on Tough Economic Backdrop, Fierce Competition

The luxury-car maker’s net profit halved in the third quarter and it said profitability in its main cars business was weaker due to softer pricing and lower sales of its higher-margin models.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Eric Adams follows Donald Trump's tough on crime approach

Former President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have both embraced the "tough-on-crime" mantra, with Adams' leadership resulting in a dramatic increase in stop-and-frisk stops, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Chippy owner calls out customer over his online review of 'hot delivery girl'

Robinson's Traditional Fish & Chips says it has to set boundaries so its staff can feel safe.

Bucs WR Evans eyes Week 12, 'tough' to be out

Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans said it "would have been close" for him return for Sunday's game, but he hopes to be back after the team's bye week. Evans has been out since injuring his ...

Sports - ESPN - November 9

David Squires on … tough times for Manchester City and David Coote

Our cartoonist on champions’ new habit of losing and that video of a Premier League referee slagging off Liverpool. Buy a cartoon from our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the Box: ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Trump, Biden pledge peaceful transition in Oval Office meeting: 'Politics is tough'

President-elect Trump and former President Biden sat down for a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, just more than a week after the Republican's decisive win secured his return to the White ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Trump expands search for Treasury secretary

President-elect’s top economic appointment has kicked off fierce lobbying among loyalists

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

The Bilbaos review – soulful study of a tough guy boxer dealing with emotional baggage

Pedro Speroni’s documentary follows Iván Bilbao’s return from prison to a family full of troubles and tenderness. Fresh out of prison after a five-year stint in maximum security, Iván Bilbao comes ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Puka Nacua's trademark toughness can lead to worrying moments for Rams

Rams teammates know Nacua needs to be more careful. "We're working on landing softer," Cooper Kupp said.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

A Lesson for America? Reversing Populist Policies Is Tough, Poland Finds.

The country’s new leaders are trying to undo changes, like abortion restrictions and politicized courts, made by their hard-right predecessors. It “takes longer than you expect,” one minister said.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Marty Baron on Post endorsement choice: 'This is cowardice'

Marty Baron, the former executive editor for The Washington Post, said it is "cowardice" for the publication not to endorse a presidential candidate in this year's election. “This is cowardice, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

The New York Times Editorial Board Endorses Kamala Harris for President

Kamala Harris has demonstrated care, competence and respect for the Constitution — the fundamental qualities necessary for high office.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Judge, Ohtani top Players Choice Award winners

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani headline MLB's Players Choice Awards winners.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Morning Report — Eight days, the choice, one president

In today’s issue: Is it possible for the 2024 presidential election to be tied all the way to the end? In a word, yes, according to polling. And each campaign can read the signs on the ground. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Watch: Budget choices are not easy but responsible, says Reeves

The UK's first female chancellor sums up her Budget speech claiming she has made the "right choices".

Reeves has made her choice — but success is not guaranteed

The British people will hope that higher spending delivers the better services they want

Business - Financial Times - October 30

America’s fateful choice between Trump and Harris

The Democratic candidate stands for continuity of the values that underpin US prosperity

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Iranians Wonder if Trump Wins, Would Things Be Different This Time?

While Donald J. Trump is seen by many in Tehran as having been disastrous for their country, some hope he might be more open to negotiation in a second term as U.S. president.

World - The New York Times - November 4

90-1 shot Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup by nose

The Australian-bred horse triumphed over a field which included a record four female jockeys.

US voters make their choice in historically tight election

Divided electorate heads to polls across the country

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Missouri approves measure to ban ranked-choice voting

Missouri voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure aimed at banning ranked-choice voting in the state, Decision Desk HQ projects. The proposed amendment to the state constitution will bar the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Ranked-choice voting measure fails in Nevada

A measure to implement ranked-choice voting and a top-five open primary system in Nevada failed before voters on Tuesday, two years after the state approved it during the midterms, Decision Desk HQ ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Ranked-choice voting measure fails in Colorado

A measure to implement top-four, all-candidate primaries and ranked-choice voting in the general election has failed in Colorado, Decision Desk HQ projects. Coloradans voted down the proposed ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

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