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Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst as the Contenders Emerge

The Lions remained No. 1, but they have a new challenger for the top spot, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Who are the contenders for Trump's next administration?

On the Friday after Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump and his team are racing to staff the incoming administration. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports on the names being floated for ...

Starbucks Is Finally Fixing Its Founder’s Worst Mistake

The coffee chain bet big on a weird idea that no one but the founder wanted.

Business - Inc. - October 30

The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024

Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.

What are the best and worst movies about elections?

As the US prepares to vote for a new president, a look back at the difficulties Hollywood election films have faced. The US presidential election takes up an enormous amount of space in the news ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

What Is the Worst Version of a Second Trump Administration?

Opinion columnists break down what the worst version of a second Trump administration would be.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Ranking The PWHL's New Jerseys From First To Worst

The PWHL unveiled their new team jerseys ahead of the league's second season. The jerseys will be flying off shelves, but some are better than others and will last the test of time, while others ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Trump’s election victory is Starmer’s worst nightmare

The Republican’s victory threatens the UK’s already anaemic growth

World - Financial Times - November 7

The best (and worst) cities for renters making minimum wage

These are the 10 most (and least) affordable U.S. cities for renters making minimum wage.

Politics - The Hill - November 12

There has never been a 9-0 team quite like these Chiefs

The 9-0 Chiefs don't look like juggernauts, but they're not frauds, either. Kansas City is imperfectly perfect by finding a gameplan that allows K.C. to stack wins.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

How the worst Wolverine brought out the best in Deadpool

Good friends Hugh Jackman, Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds bucked the downward multiverse trend by making the first R-rated MCU movie the biggest-grossing R-rated film ever.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

An A.I. Granny Is Phone Scammers’ Worst Nightmare

Daisy Harris, an A.I.-generated English granny, has been stymying scammers with meandering, time-wasting conversations. But can she actually make a dent in the flood of fraud?

Tech - The New York Times - Yesterday

Source: Amorim leading contender for Man Utd job

Ruben Amorim has emerged as the leading contender to take over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, a source has told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

College Football’s Most Fascinating Title Contender

Indiana has risen from a 3-9 team to a relentless bulldozer flattening everything in its path, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Divided Arizona contends with Trump's sweeping border plan

The state is likely to be on the frontline of the president-elect's immigration policies.

The Super Bowl contender hiding in plain sight

After starting 2-2, the Eagles — behind QB Jalen Hurts and RB Saquon Barkley — have won four straight heading into the second half of the season.

Here are the top contenders for Trump's next Pentagon chief

President-elect Trump is quickly lining up Cabinet nominees for his next administration, including China hawks and hard-line Israel supporters in key national security and foreign policy roles. But ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Why these four Oscar contenders go the musical route

Sometimes a song is the only way to express the highs and lows of human emotions, say these film directors

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

From 'beached whale' to contender: Inside Tulane's turnaround

After years of irrelevance, Tulane has found itself having steady success and is now vying for the Group of 5's playoff spot.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

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 - November 19

Sources: Ex-Giant Jones to eye playoff contender

Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to clear waivers Monday and have a new home on a one-year deal soon, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

What comes next after one of the worst plays of all time?

Stevenson made (or didn't make) one of those plays so unbelievably horrible that it actually strengthens people's fondness for the game. Comedies and tragedies can hold a lot of the same thematic ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Lakers' hot start and Nuggets stumble: Best and worst of NBA week 1

LeBron sets the tone in his 22nd season and the Celtics continue their Eastern Conference dominance.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst After a Week of Upsets

The Ravens, Jets and Vikings all suffered surprising losses.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years

Goldman expects Brent prices to recover to $77 per barrel in the fourth quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 29

The NBA rookie class is off to the worst start in league history

If you thought this was the worst class in recent NBA history, there’s a group of experts who seem to agree with you: NBA coaches.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

At least 95 people dead in Spain’s worst floods in three decades

Soldiers aid search for dozens still missing as prime minister warns extreme weather may not be over. At least 95 people have died in eastern, central and southern Spain after torrential rains ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Microsoft's stock has worst day in two years after disappointing forecast

Microsoft's stock fell more than 6% on Thursday after guidance fell short of analysts' estimates.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Victor Wembanyama follows up career-worst night with 2nd 5x5 game

The Spurs star is only the third player in NBA history to post multiple 5x5 games.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Trump hits Harris over 'worst jobs report in the history of our country'

Former President Trump panned a jobs report released by the Labor Department on Friday, calling it the “worst jobs report in the history of our country” during a rally in Michigan. “We have ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

If the election is in dispute, expect the worst from the pro-GOP Supreme Court

Last term, the Roberts Court decided five landmark cases all in ways that seemed aimed at helping Trump and the GOP win the election.

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Spain's Flash Flood Victims Caught in 'Worst Natural Catastrophe'

Lack of antibiotics, baby food, basic items plague residents in parts of Valencia region after deadly disaster.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

Investigator says crime scene was one of the worst he's seen

Police questioned Bobby Tarr after his ex-girlfriend was found brutally murdered while she was on a first date. They believed Tarr lied to them during an interview after they spoke to his daughter ...

Raiders' Pierce: OC change '100%' my decision

The Raiders have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, offensive line coach James Cregg and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello, the team announced.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a Shuffle in the Top 5

Detroit and Kansas City remain at the top. Then the changes begin.