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Lewis Hamilton unlikely to drive for Ferrari in F1 post-season testing
Mercedes give no indication of early release Hamilton has promotional commitments in Abu Dhabi Lewis Hamilton is unlikely to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari in post-season Abu Dhabi testing ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Bangladesh’s unlikely revolutionaries
Young protesters installed Nobel prizewinner Muhammad Yunus as caretaker leader. But time is running out to reform the country’s democratic institutionsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Meme coins’ unlikely rally turns gags into riches
A bewildering resurgence shows that followers can be found even in the frothiest end of the spectrumWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Jaguars' Lawrence unlikely to play vs. Vikings
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is unlikely to play against the Vikings due to his shoulder injury, with former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones in line to get the start.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon
A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Rays say new stadium unlikely to be ready by '28
Due to a combination of damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing, it is unlikely the Rays' planned new stadium will be ready by 2028.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
These Rats Learned to Drive—and They Love It
Driving represented an interesting way for neuroscientists to study how rodents acquire new skills, and unexpectedly, rats had an intense motivation for their driving training.Tech - Wired - November 16 -
Bulgarian politics remains deadlocked after election
Failure of any party to win majority has slowed EU integration and fuelled pro-Russia sentimentBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Arsenal's title hopes hit by Newcastle as Premier League's unlikely rivalry deepens
Arsenal and Newcastle are at opposite ends of England, but a real rivalry has grown between them, with the Gunners' loss on Saturday the latest installment.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
Will Donald Trump destroy US democracy? Unlikely | Cas Mudde
The US system is complex, rigid and set up to prevent tyranny. Still, marginalized groups will face an even more hostile state. The most authoritarian and racist campaign of my lifetime just ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Unlikely action star Luke Evans relived his past to inspire others
Growing up in Wales, Luke Evans never expected to become an action star. He wrote a memoir to show how he overcame personal struggles — and inspire others.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7 -
Supreme Court unlikely to see justices retire before Trump takes office
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.Politics - CBS News - November 8 -
Trump AG pick Gaetz could be great for cannabis — but stock moves suggest confirmation is unlikely
If controversial Republican Matt Gaetz manages to win confirmation as attorney general, his tenure at the Justice Department is expected to be positive for the cannabis industry.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Police track down unlikely shoe thief from Japanese kindergarten
Officers installed security cameras to get to the bottom of the thefts, and ended up uncovering a four-legged culprit. Police and staff were initially flummoxed when shoes started disappearing from ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
How Tommy Hilfiger Became Formula 1’s Unlikely Disruptor
The well-known American designer used to sneak into races as a teenager. Now he’s doing much more.Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Biden unlikely to ban menthol cigarettes, despite urging from health officials
A federal ban on menthol cigarettes would be one of the most effective ways to save lives, Black Americans, the Surgeon General said. But the Biden administration isn't likely to do anything about ...Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Middle East Airlines Has Become an Unlikely National Hero in Lebanon
Middle East Airlines has managed to fly through regional and civil wars since the 1960s. And it is still in the skies today.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
A College Football Playoff Rankings Shakeup Helps an Unlikely Contender
Boise State’s dream season could result in a first-round bye.Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Hoping for an OpenAI or Anthropic IPO? Here’s why that’s unlikely anytime soon.
Investors hoping for initial public offerings from hot artificial-intelligence unicorns Anthropic and OpenAI sometime next year are probably going to be disappointed.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says BrusselsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Ukraine in new mobilisation drive as Russia advances
Ukraine's military has been under severe pressure of late, in part due to Russia's greater manpower.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
How Diwali Is Influencing Brands and Driving Customer Experience
From big box retailers to small brands, capitalizing on Diwali makes good business sense.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Volkswagen in Drive to Cut Costs as Earnings Plunge
The automaker said it needed to urgently cut costs after reporting a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings hurt by weaker car sales in China.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Harris campaign hopes to drive young voters to the polls
In her third battleground stop of the day on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Madison, Wisconsin, focusing on young voter turnout. Polls show Harris has a 23-point advantage ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Which was the greatest F1 wet-weather drive?
Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have all mastered treacherous conditions to win F1 races - but which was the best?Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Wars and activism drive demand for executive security
Allied Universal has recently launched an ‘enhanced’ service as political risks riseBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
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The very human problem with not-quite-self-driving cars
The better an automated system performs, the more complacent — and dangerous — we becomeWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
FirstFT: Musk and Ramaswamy to lead Trump drive on efficiency
Also in today’s newsletter, Klarna files for US IPO and potential ‘white knight’ bidder emerges for Seven & iWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
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London drives surge in UK rental costs
Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord salesWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
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Verstappen defends 'on-the-limit' driving during title fight
Max Verstappen tells BBC Sport in Las Vegas about the approach that has brought him to the cusp of a fourth world title.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
LaMelo Ball drives to Hornets game in 'The Mystery Machine'
Ball posed by the vehicle with an upcoming mystery machine-themed colorway of his signature shoe.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Indiana’s historic start, Ohio State’s narrow escape and more takeaways
As we approach November, it's getting increasingly difficult to shrug off all we've seen as dumb luck, soft schedules and total flukes.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise
The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Unlike the Spanish, the British aren’t pelting their royals with mud. But patience is running out | Zoe Williams
From Valencia’s floods to Prince William’s rents, any reminder of the gap between the haves and the have-nots can wipe out centuries of deference. There was something so incongruous about the sight ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
As China approaches WTO, analysts say Beijing-EU tariff spat unlikely to go 'too far'
China's commerce ministry said Monday that it had filed an additional appeal with the WTO over the EU's tariffs on its EVs, as bilateral talks have yet to lead to a breakthrough.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Braves injury updates: Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider unlikely to be ready for 2025 Opening Day
Atlanta opens the season against the PadresSports - CBS Sports - November 6