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What would a good outcome at Cop29 look like?

Focus will be on climate finance and improving on current goal of providing $100bn a year to poor countries. This year’s UN climate summit, being held in Azerbaijan, is focused on finance , and ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Homeless prison leavers twice as likely to reoffend

New data suggests prison leavers who are homeless are more likely to commit another offence.

No one knows Jones-Miocic like Daniel Cormier

Ahead of UFC 309, DC shares his experience with both fighters, and how each could find victory.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.

'My autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital'

Sebastian has been deemed fit for discharge but the 19-year-old has nowhere suitable to go.

What the next Trump administration could look like

Major Garrett takes a look at some of the names being floated for Cabinet positions in the second Trump administration and what their potential appointments could mean.

Inflation ticked up as voters cast ballots, but price growth for many basics holds steady

Price growth ticked higher in October as voters began casting ballots in a presidential election in which economic concerns played a big role.

'My autism diagnosis day is like a second birthday'

After finding out she was living with autism Emma wanted to start a club to make new friends.

FanDuel, MLBPA settle player likenesses lawsuit

Major League Baseball's players union settled a lawsuit that accused sports betting giant FanDuel of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of MLB players on its betting platform without ...

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Wasserman Schultz says Gabbard 'likely a Russian asset'

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) said that former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Trump's pick for national intelligence director, is "likely a Russian asset." "There's no question I ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

FanDuel Settles Player Likeness Lawsuit with MLB Union

The MLB players union settled a lawsuit regarding FanDuel’s use of MLB players’ likenesses.

Business - Inc. - November 15

There’s Nothing Like Watching Vietnam’s Waterlily Harvest

In the Mekong Delta, farmers and locals still gather the flowers on wooden boats. Now, the ritual’s also become a photo op.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Are cancer survivors less likely to develop Alzheimer’s?

Research shows that patients with a history of cancer are less likely to develop dementia and those with Alzheimer’s are less likely to develop cancer. Understanding this relationship, say ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Severing of Baltic Sea cables likely to be sabotage, Germany says

Defence minister Boris Pistorius says it is unclear who was responsible for ‘hybrid’ warfare tactic

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Fable Reportedly Has Witcher-Like Combat

Fourteen years is a long time to wait between sequels, but Fable --the first game in the action-RPG series since Fable 3 in 2010--was finally unveiled earlier this year during Summer Game Fest ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Employers Get Pressure to Pay for Drugs Like Wegovy

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk representatives get face time with companies in hopes they will cover their weight-loss drugs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Ireland’s election: the parties, the voting, the issues and the likely result

Fine Gael is seeking an unprecedented fourth successive term in office and could well achieve it on 29 November. Ireland’s voters go to the polls on Friday 29 November, three weeks after the prime ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

What is it really like to play under 'genius' Guardiola?

What is it like to play for a notoriously demanding coach? Players from Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona reflect on working under Pep Guardiola.

These NBA teams are more pretenders than contenders

Philadelphia and Milwaukee were both expected to challenge Boston, but instead of dominating an underwhelming conference, they're bringing up the rear.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is $25 For Black Friday

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest in the beloved RPG series, and the second to star new series protagonist Ichiban Kasuga. If you haven't caught up with the latest misadventures of ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

'I don't like crisps, but I collect the packets'

Frank Munford's collection ranges from 1970s packets of Tudor Crisps to a Walkers tracksuit top.

What the confirmation process looks like for Trump Cabinet picks like Hegseth, Gaetz

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, particularly Pete Hegseth and Matt Gaetz, have stirred up controversy on Capitol Hill. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more ...

NFL Week 11: Five things we liked and didn't like, including two quarterbacks going 'Superman' mode

Josh Allen and Justin Herbert were outstanding down the stretch

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Guardiola: Manchester City will not be ‘dragged down’ like United after I leave

Manager yet to speak to club’s new sporting director Kevin De Bruyne still out with muscle injury Pep Guardiola is confident that, should he depart next summer, Manchester City will not falter ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.

Lynch confident injured 49ers stars returning offers trade-like boost

John Lynch explained why the return of the 49ers' injured stars can provide San Francisco with a boost similar to an in-season trade.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Pep: City won't have United-like collapse if I leave

Pep Guardiola has said there will not be a Manchester United-style collapse at Manchester City if he decides to quit as manager in the summer.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Why women CEOs are 45% more likely to get fired than men

CVS’s Karen Lynch was just ousted. A look at the state of women CEOs today.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Walmart Just Announced a Brilliant Idea, and People Are Going to Like It

What’s the difference between “merchandising” and “display management?” It’s a trick question.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Just like dad did, Portis' son commits to Miami

Three-star 2026 cornerback prospect Camdin Portis -- the son of former Miami national champion and two-time NFL Pro Bowler Clinton Portis -- committed to the Hurricanes on Sunday evening, landing ...

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Heat unveil Dwyane Wade statue, but many think sculpture doesn't resemble Hall of Famer

Dwyane Wade was honored with a statue by the Miami Heat, yet many feel the sculpture doesn't resemble him.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Curry injury likely puts spotlight on Warriors' heralded depth

No matter what the Golden State Warriors' roster looks like, any injury to Steph Curry is the nightmare scenario.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

US Intel Says Insider Threats Are 'Likely' During the Election

A government memo viewed by WIRED states that insider threats “could derail or jeopardize a fair and transparent election process.”

Tech - Wired - October 28

"Progress 2028" may look like Democrats' "Project 2025," but it's not

A conservative nonprofit has launched a campaign to attribute policies to Vice President Kamala Harris through a deceptive website and platform called "Progress 2028."

Palantir is now worth $100 billion — and may be like Nvidia in one regard

Palantir is helping companies incorporate AI into their businesses — and one analyst says it’s succeeded “more than any company (not named Nvidia).”

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say

Ballot boxes in Portland, Ore., and neighboring Vancouver, Wash., were set on fire early Monday morning, police said, just over a week out from Election Day.

Under Trump or Harris, U.S. Asylum Curbs Are Likely to Endure

As administrations of both parties have failed to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws, a reckoning for the asylum system, which some say is overdue, seems inevitable.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

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