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Black Friday Used to Be Fun for Shoppers. What Happened?

Lining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way.

Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Football 301 Playbook: How Jayden Daniels and Commanders can attack the Eagles in a tasty Thursday matchup

How have the Commanders built such an explosive offense around their rookie QB, and how will it hold up against a surging Eagles defense? Nate Tice breaks down a fascinating clash.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Making Fun of Men in China Comes at a Cost

Chinese companies are trying to exploit burgeoning interest in women-focused content without upsetting male customers.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Three takeaways: Barkov dazzles in hometown, fans treated to fun night of hockey

The hockey fans in Finland are among some of the best in the world

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Coach Cal looks to bring fun back to Arkansas and find some for himself

John Calipari has brought national success everywhere he's been. Razorbacks fans hope that trend continues.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Conclave: the fun, exciting Vatican thriller is perfect election escapism

The Oscar-tipped papal saga, starring Ralph Fiennes, offers all the thrills of an election … without the grim reality. Given, well … everything this week, you could be forgiven for never wanting ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Steelers poking fun at Commanders' towels tops NFL Week 10 trolls

Close matchups from around the NFL prompted petty posts, including multiple from the Buffalo Bills.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Florida players join season ticket holders for fun-filled Pantherfest

Fans were able to participate in different games and activities, and they were joined by the entire Panthers team!

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Buying Shoes at Macy's Isn't Fun. Its New CEO Is Trying to Change That.

The retailer is putting fewer styles on shelves and using technology to get shoes out of the stockroom faster.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Mike Williams pokes a little #RedLine fun at Aaron Rodgers

After Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers violated the football code by calling out receiver Mike Williams for running the wrong route in a loss to the Bills, Williams took the high road.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

The First Entirely AI-Generated Video Game Is Insanely Weird and Fun

Generative AI may transform video game design, but the first playable title is just bizarre and fascinating.

Tech - Wired - November 13

Farce or fun? The aftermath of Mike Tyson v Jake Paul fight

The divisive bout between veteran Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Texas did little to win over the boxing fraternity.

Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro With DockKit Review: Hands-Free Fun

This MagSafe wireless charging stand rotates to track your movements and is great for shooting video and FaceTime.

Tech - Wired - November 21

'Matlock' star Kathy Bates is having way too much fun to retire

The actor got so discouraged about Hollywood that she talked about retiring. Then she read Jennie Snyder Urman's reimagined take on 'Matlock.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 22

WATCH: Holiday travelers find ways to have fun at the airport

From dance performances to gate runways, these passengers are making the most of their time at the airport during holiday travel!

Our Fun Friend Bails on Dinner Dates but Still Sends Her Dull Husband. Help!

Tired of being saddled with “dud” husbands when their more exciting wives bow out of plans, a reader wonders if there’s a way to delicately insist that both members of a couple attend.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

My mother nursed a life-affirming 25-year grudge. Hard as I try, I don’t have the attention span | Zoe Williams

It turns out long-held resentments exist even in the animal kingdom. Does that mean they hold an evolutionary advantage?. The best thing that happened to me during the whole of the pandemic was a ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Why Hield believes ‘fun' Warriors fit has been successful so far

Warriors sharpshooter Buddy Hield explained why he perfectly fits in with Golden State.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

John Lewis 'returns to roots' with 'tear-jerker' Christmas advert

Set to Richard Ashcroft's Sonnet, this year's John Lewis TV advert has a "traditional feel", experts say.

Turns out the zombie apocalypse isn’t as fun as they said it would be – Rebecca Solnit on our dangerously disconnected world

A population numbed, dazed, present-but-not-present – had it happened overnight it would be a sci-fi horror movie. And if you looked up from your phone for long enough, you might notice it’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Texans have multiple posts aimed at Cowboys after win, leading NFL Week 11 trolls

Teams around the NFL were as petty as usual in Week 11.

Sports - ESPN - November 18

Washington Spirit vs. Orlando Pride live stream: Where to watch NWSL Champions, TV channel, start time

It's been a goal-filled NWSL playoffs so far, and the final promises to be no less entertaining

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

England’s Ollie Pope still covets No 3 slot but happy to have ‘fun’ further down

‘If I was batting at three, I’d have played the same way’ Batter grateful for advice at Surrey from Alec Stewart Ollie Pope enjoys wicketkeeping and batting down the order. This much was clear ...

World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago