Underdogs Challenging

Close polls, likely legal challenges: How TV networks will handle another election week

The polls are close, the lawyers are ready and the networks may be in for marathon coverage — or not. What TV news learned from 2020 and how it shaped preparations for 2024.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 3

VAR Review: Should Lisandro Martínez have been sent off?

Was the Man United defender lucky to escape a red card? We assess the weekend's controversies.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning

Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Sen. Ted Cruz wins re-election, overcoming challenge from Democrat Colin Allred

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is headed back to Washington after he turned back a challenge from Democratic Rep.

Moo-ve over Moo Deng: New baby hippo Haggis challenges for the cuteness crown

The Edinburgh Zoo launched a cuteness contest between Haggis, its newborn pygmy hippo, and Moo Deng, the adorable mini hippopotamus that became a viral sensation at a Thailand zoo this summer.

Why Sidney Crosby's Goal Wasn't Deemed Offside After Islanders Challenge, Patrick Roy's Thoughts

Islanders head coach Patrick Roy was heated after Sidney Crosby's goal wasn't overturned for offside.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Allies Fret Over Trump Win as Authoritarian Rivals Challenge U.S.-Led Order

With Donald Trump’s support for European security very much in doubt, the bloc faces a test of whether it will have the political will to protect its future.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

College basketball rankings: UConn, Dan Hurley embrace challenge of winning third consecutive NCAA Tournament

The Huskies' quest for a three-peat begins Wednesday when they open their season vs. Sacred Heart

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

Apple deftly navigated Trump's first term. The second one brings new challenges

Wall Street analysts say Trump's proposed tariffs could spell trouble for Apple. But regulatory scrutiny may ease.

Business - CNBC - November 6

50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia

Around 50 European leaders have reassessed their trans-Atlantic relations at a special summit in Budapest, in the hope that Donald Trump's second U.S. presidency will avoid the strife and political ...

World - ABC News - November 7

‘Women are made to feel as if they’re against each other’: the hit Indian film that challenges the patriarchy

Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light wowed Cannes with its portrayal of the struggles of women in Mumbai. She talks about inequality, misogyny – and being haunted. There is nothing ostensibly ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Trump wants to expand the federal death penalty, setting up legal challenges in second term

Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump signaled he would resume federal executions if he won and make more people eligible for capital punishment, including child rapists, migrants ...

Politics - NBC News - November 9

Jess Fox: ‘Let’s throw myself in the deep end here and challenge myself’ | Nicole Jeffery

Australia’s golden girl has enjoyed a break from competition since Paris but her post-Olympics life has been anything but quiet. Jess Fox has forged a dazzling career by pushing herself out of her ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

‘In China, builders don’t look at drawings’: the architect challenging his country’s rampant urban obsession

China is moving mountains and flattening neighbourhoods. But Dong Gong is sparking a revolution – by working slowly with what’s already there. As a book of his great projects appears, he shares his ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Florida coach Todd Golden calls past few days 'challenging' after Title IX inquiry becomes public

After four “challenging” days, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court to face Grambling State

Sports - ABC News - November 11

Florida's Todd Golden coaches in win over Grambling after 'challenging' time following sexual harassment allegations

Golden is accused of sexual harassment and stalking by multiple women and is the subject of a reported Title IX inquiry.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Kentucky woman seeking abortion files lawsuit challenging state's near-total ban

A woman in Kentucky who is seeking an abortion filed a lawsuit Tuesday that seeks to strike down the state’s near-total ban.

TikTok influencer Loren Gray on the challenges of living in a 300-year-old house with spiders

Gray says the Pennsylvania property has no built-in closets, leaving her to take drastic measures to find space for her collection of shoes and clothing.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Ben White undergoes knee surgery as Arsenal's injury problems threaten to tank Premier League title challenge

Arsenal sit in fourth place, nine points behind Liverpool and continue to struggle with a mountain of injury concerns

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

California Republican Ken Calvert holds off Dem challenge in Palm Springs area

Calvert defeated Democrat Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor.

Politics - Politico - November 13

How a small group of Amazon workers took on big business and challenged traditional unions | Kenan Malik

A documentary about unionising the company’s Staten Island warehouse reveals new ways of negotiating with oppressive bosses. ‘The union wants to protect workers. The employer wants to protect ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

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