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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

Tough votes on Trump Cabinet picks could pose big risks for midterm Senate candidates

Lawmakers running for reelection loathe tough votes. And for senators up in purple states in two years, those tough votes are coming early.

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

Packer thankful for 'tough' World Cup draw

England's Rugby World Cup pool campaign against Australia, the United States and Samoa is the ideal test if they want to lift the title next summer, their captain Marlie Packer says.

Tough luxury market dims Dior’s shine

Sales stutter at LVMH brand run by Bernard Arnault’s daughter Delphine as luxury downturn deepens

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Utah HC Drops Tough Battle With Boston

The club gave it all they had, but couldn't solve Jeremy Swayman and a stout Bruins defence.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

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

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 - 4 days ago

Kerr finds silver lining to Warriors' tough rotation decisions

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr offered as silver lining to the tough rotation decisions he'll have to make soon.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Leading Through Crisis: Building Resilience and Accountability in Tough Moments

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficulties, and it’s a trait that can be developed over time.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Ducks' Gauthier And Penguins' McGroarty Will Benefit From Tough But Wise Decisions

The NHL is a tough place for rookies. We saw that reality in the benching of the Ducks' Cutter Gauthier and the AHL assignment of Penguins prospect Rutger McGroarty.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Israel's wars are expensive. Paying the bill could force tough choices

On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel’s war against the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups has been expensive

World - ABC News - October 21

Obama on the campaign trail has one particularly tough crowd: Young Black men

The former president is out stumping for Kamala Harris — but some young Black men say his message doesn’t resonate with them.

Tesla Earnings Call Could Mean Tough Robotaxi Questions for Musk

Investors will likely grill the mercurial CEO over the company’s major strategic shifts, including self-driving software and sales in China and the U.S.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Democratic incumbents in red states face tough Senate races

Control of the Senate in 2025 is likely to come down to a handful of key races, including two tough contests in red states involving Democratic incumbents. CBS News political reporter Hunter ...

Flyers Enforcer & Capitals Tough Guy Have Epic Fight

This Philadelphia Flyers forward got right back to fighting in his season debut.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

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

Clippers open their new home with a tough loss to the Phoenix Suns

The crowd was electric, the arena was packed, but the Clippers still were without Kawhi Leonard and lost in overtime to the Suns.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

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

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

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

Michigan in danger of missing bowl game: Wolverines face tough road to six wins after loss to Illinois

Michigan became the second reigning national champ in the last 30 years to lose three of its first seven games the following season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Bill Belichick defends former players after Patriots coach Jerod Mayo's criticism: 'They're tough guys'

Belichick is coming to the defense of his former team

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Is it wrong for Elon Musk to offer voters $1m a day to get Trump elected? That’s a tough one | Marina Hyde

The great and good of US media and politics can’t decide if the lavish giveaway is unethical or illegal. I’m no expert, but it seems off to me. For a guy who has spent his entire life making “I am ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Patriots' Jonathan Jones echoes Jerod Mayo's 'soft' assessment: We can't 'call ourselves a tough team'

Mayo called out his team after a Week 7 loss in London

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Tyson Fury reveals wife suffered miscarriage night before first Oleksandr Usyk fight: 'That is tough for me'

Paris Fury did not travel to Saudi Arabia for her husband's undisputed heavyweight title fight in May

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Digested week: Obama fan-boys Eminem, American Airlines gets tough on ‘gate lice’

Plus: Trump alleges foreign interference in the election while an Aussie hiker gives us all something to smile about. Friends in New York with non-American accents are careful not to go canvassing ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Los Angeles D.A.’s Move in Menendez Brothers Case Comes Amid Tough Re-election Bid

The review of the high-profile murder case by George Gascón’s office began more than a year ago. But critics say the timing of the decision was political.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Caoimhe Bray: record-breaking 15-year-old Matildas prospect faces tough decision after WBBL debut

Caoimhe Bray hits winning runs in Sydney Sixers’ season opener Comparisons made to dual-sport international Ellyse Perry In an alternative world, Caoimhe Bray would have been doing as most other ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

It’s been a year of modest victories and tough losses for California’s reparations movement. What comes next?

Kamilah Moore, chair of the state’s historic taskforce, on winning a formal apology, and losing a fund and an agency. California is often celebrated as a leader in the growing movement for ...