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Election denialism emerges on the left after Trump’s win

In the days following the presidential election, a familiar strain of denialism and conspiracy thinking emerged in the corners of some social media platforms

US reports first case of emerging mpox strain

A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness.

Sabres & Predators Emerging As Potential Trade Partners

The Sabres have an interesting player to consider from the Predators.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

Emergency Declared as Smog Chokes Parts of India and Pakistan

The authorities in New Delhi closed schools and urged residents to stay home. Similar measures have been implemented in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province.

World - The New York Times - November 18

A Mummified Saber-Toothed Kitten Emerges in Siberia

The Homotherium cub was preserved in Siberian permafrost with its dark fur and flesh intact.

Science - The New York Times - November 18

Hegseth on sexual assault allegations as police report emerges

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, is responding to a sexual assault allegation detailed in a 2017 California police report. CBS News Confirmed's Rhona ...

Hundreds More Nazca Lines Emerge in Peru’s Desert

With drones and A.I., researchers managed to double the number of mysterious geoglyphs in a matter of months.

Tech - The New York Times - 4 days ago

'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive says it faced "unprecedented levels” of people seeking emergency temporary accommodation.

In-Air Emergencies Can Cause Lasting Trauma

Extreme turbulence, a blown-out door, an engine on fire: For passengers and crew members who have experienced in-air emergencies, the pain endures.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Emergency crews tackle flood waters in rescue operations

More than 100 flood warnings are in places across the country, with homes, businesses and roads being impacted.

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.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Live, Laugh, Love signs: the worst interiors trend of all time?

Motivational slogans fared badly in a new survey – but how did they rate compared with leopard-print rugs and colourful bathroom suites?. Name: “Live, Laugh, Love” signs.. Age: About 15 ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Why does the NFL keep exporting its worst games to Europe? Because it can

The NFL has staged 42 games in Europe since 2007. Of those, only two have been between teams with winning records.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Han Dongfang, Once China’s ‘Worst Nightmare,’ Refuses to Back Down

Neither jail nor exile to Hong Kong has stopped Han Dongfang, a former Tiananmen Square protest leader, from championing workers’ rights. “If you’re born stubborn, you go everywhere stubborn.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Defence chief calls for more spending on military

Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.

German industry sees worst slump in orders since 2009, institute says

World - Yahoo News - November 11

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