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Friday Briefing: Stars Rally for Harris

Plus, an interview with the Taliban’s most fearsome leader.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Star Wars memorabilia auction raises £177k

One man sold his entire collection to pay for his upcoming wedding, an auction house says.

A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict

Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen Mazzig for advice.

Business - The New York Times - November 2

Analysis: Offenses have their way in Week 6 with highest scoring output of the season

Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers moved the ball at will against the Saints

Sports - ABC News - October 14

'He's different, man': How Freddie Freeman fought his way to the NLCS

Before the NLDS, Freeman didn't think he'd be able to take the field. Now he's starring in the next round.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Microsoft and these other stocks are the way to play AI now, says Goldman Sachs

So-called “platform” stocks, such as Microsoft and Snowflake are the most attractive part of the AI sector according to Goldman Sachs.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Deshaun Watson has been the NFL's worst QB. Why won't the Browns bench him?

Deshaun Watson is off to one of the worst starts in NFL history, and the 1-5 Browns' offense has been abysmal. Here's how Watson has hurt his team.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

3 ways to make your credit card debt cheaper this October

With rates averaging nearly 23%, credit card debt is expensive right now — but there are ways to reduce the costs.

Pandover complete: China's furry envoys arrive in D.C. for a 10-year mission

A pair of giant pandas left China on Monday for the National Zoo, taking up residence in the nation’s capital weeks before the U.S. presidential election.

Mets come out swinging in Game 2 vs. Dodgers, tie NLCS

Francisco Lindor crushed a leadoff homer and Mark Vientos added a grand slam, and Los Angeles never recovered. The series heads to NY tied 1-1.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon pledge not to give in to Israeli demands to 'get out of harm's way'

The United Nations has insisted it will not withdraw its peacekeepers from Lebanon despite repeated demands by Israel for them to move out of the area.

Paris Is Rising as an Art Market Hub, With Some Way Left to Go

Sotheby’s opened a new salesroom and international collectors are arriving for the inaugural Art Basel Paris fair. But visiting is one thing; buying is another.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

In the heartland of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, the old ways have changed and violence rages

Cellphone chats have become death sentences in the continuing, bloody factional war inside the Sinaloa drug cartel

World - ABC News - October 16

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.

How Tennessee's aggressive defense is carrying the load as the offense finds its way

Known for their high-flying offense, the Vols have flipped the script, staying afloat by keeping opponents off the scoreboard.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

No More Room In Hell 2 Succeeds In The Zombie Genre's Most Important Way

Sometimes people talk about zombie games with an air of fatigue, like they've had their fill and are ready to ignore the concept, but you'll never catch me sounding that way. I play as many as I ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Four people from Glasgow killed in M6 crash

Five people, including two children, died in the crash on Tuesday, according to Cumbria Police.

Julian Casablancas on the Voidz, the Strokes and which way he'll (probably) vote

Ahead of a show with his band the Voidz at L.A.'s Orpheum Theatre, Julian Casablancas talks about the intersection of music and politics.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

3 Innovative Ways to Use AI During Uncertain Times

To succeed in the age of AI, a compelling new book calls leaders to drop ‘business as usual.’

Business - Inc. - October 17

Soups, salads and … cake? 17 delicious and surprising ways with celery, the neglected vegetable

Celery is very versatile, but rarely essential – and too often left to wilt in the fridge. These recipes put it centre stage. While people who dislike celery tend to have strong feelings about it, ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

The failure of UNIFIL: Do your job, or get out of the way

It is hard to think of a United Nations agency with a more glaring failure in its core mission than the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Beloved Glasgow chef killed in 'wrong way' M6 crash

Jaroslaw Rossa was killed alongside a 33-year-old woman and two boys in the crash in Cumbria on Tuesday.

Asian American evangelicals’ theology is conservative. But that doesn’t mean they vote that way.

Pastors and leaders in the Asian American Christian community say younger evangelicals are moving away from their parents’ and grandparents’ loyalty to the Republican Party.

Netanyahu says al-Sinwar's death paves way for a better future

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Five NHL Teams That Stand Out In A Bad Way Very Early On

The NHL's Canucks, Avalanche, Predators, Oilers and Red Wings have not impressed in the very early stages of this season. What's been surprising about their struggles?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Nato invitation for Kyiv only way to stop Russia’s war, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president tells FT diplomatic route needed to bring Putin to negotiating table

World - Financial Times - October 18

Why Zelenskyy says his Victory Plan is the only way to stop Russia

Also in this newsletter: Moldova’s historic choice

World - Financial Times - October 18

Ohtani, Betts lead way as L.A. puts Mets on brink

Shohei Ohtani pummeled a leadoff home run, Mookie Betts went 4-for-6 with a homer and four RBIs, and the Dodgers moved one win away from the World Series.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Hannah Green part of three-way tie for lead at BMW Ladies Championship

Hannah Green, Ashleigh Buhai and Jenny Shin lead after 18 holes of the BMW Ladies Championship.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Pay attention! 12 ways to improve your focus and concentration span

From gamifying your to-do list to going for a regular morning walk, top tips for improving concentration from psychotherapists, health coaches and other experts. Forty-seven seconds. That was the ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

‘Mercury destroys lives’: but if goldmining is here to stay, is there a way to make it safer?

Using the toxin for gold extraction is banned in the Philippines, but the practice remains widespread. Now one town is trialling a technique that could end its use and protect the world’s 15 ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Bryan Cranston Is Coming Back As Walter White In A Wholesome And Unexpected Way

Actor Bryan Cranston famously played Walter White in five seasons of Breaking Bad before hanging up the Heisenberg hat and calling it quits. But now, he's coming back to play White once again, but ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

These two crypto funds will likely do better if Trump wins. Here’s why.

Grayscale Investments’ Digital Large Cap Fund and Bitwise Asset Management’s Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund could provide attractive opportunities to bet on Donald Trump’s victory in next month’s ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

A Soldier Chose a Radical Way to Publicize Troop Fatigue: He Deserted

Serhii Hnezdilov, a Ukrainian soldier, said he wanted to draw attention to the need to discharge worn-out soldiers and replace them with fresh conscripts.

World - The New York Times - October 19

3 ways you can push back against election misinformation

There are simple steps we can all take this fall to contribute to a healthier online election dialogue.

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Lakers sign Quincy Olivari to two-way contract, waive Colin Castleton

The undrafted rookie became an internet sensation by taking a selfie with LeBron James. The Lakers signed him after another big moment Friday with Stephen Curry.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Way-Too-Early WNBA Power Rankings: Liberty, Lynx start on top

The draft lottery, an expansion draft, April's rookie draft and free agency await. But first, our updated rankings.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

As Harris Courts Sun Belt, Housing Costs Stand in Her Way

Shuttered factories and trade deals helped turn working-class Midwesterners against Democrats. Will the high cost of housing do the same in the Sun Belt?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

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