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Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’

The United States is the biggest trading partner for the European Union and Britain, whose economies could be at risk from the president-elect’s policies.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a New No. 1

Kansas City is back on top, and that’s not the only change in the top five.

Sports - The New York Times - November 12

Ranking the Best and Worst of the N.B.A.’s 30 New Court Designs

With vibrant colors and unique details, the Los Angeles Lakers have a court that represents the gold standard, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 12

For the N.F.L.’s Worst Teams, the Reward for Failure Might Look Different

There are eight teams vying for the No. 1 pick, but there’s no consensus on who would benefit most from having a top draft choice.

Sports - The New York Times - November 13

I'm the worst parent, Sara Sharif's dad tells jury

Urfan Sharif described his parenting as "very bad" and accepted in court that he was cruel.

Gold suffers worst week in 3 years as investors weigh Trump victory

Dollar surge and Trump win brings metal’s rally to a halt

Business - Financial Times - November 16

The worst passwords you could have in 2024 — or any year

Don't rely on easy-to-remember passwords too much — because all of us tend to think more alike than we'd think.

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Bears lose to Packers for 11th straight time — and Sunday's defeat was the worst one yet

Chicago kicker Cairo Santos had his 46-yard attempt blocked as time expired.

‘You have to be prepared for the worst’: making a film on the fight for democracy in Cuba

Documentary film-maker Nanfu Wang found difficulties while following an activist in Cuba for her revealing, and timely, new film Night is Not Eternal. “I don’t believe in America being the beacon ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Warriors clean up worst bad habits in dominant win over Hawks

The Golden State Warriors reversed their worst tendencies of two nights ago in their win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night at Chase Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

‘Government by the worst’: why people are calling Trump’s new sidekicks a ‘kakistocracy’

The word is trending as Trump makes cabinet picks – but it’s not the first time it’s been used to describe lousy leadership. Matt Gaetz running the justice department. Fox hosts in charge of the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Whooping cough cases have quintupled. These states have it worst

Pertussis – a disease commonly referred to as whooping cough – is spreading quickly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns. The U.S. has seen five times more cases in 2024 than we ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

The World’s Biggest EV Maker Has the Industry’s Worst Human Rights Appraisal

Amnesty International has issued a report charting the supply chains and human rights due diligence policies of 13 major EV manufacturers. The results are a world away from the clean, safe future ...

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

What’s the Worst Date You’ve Ever Been On? We Want to Hear About It.

Tell us about your experience, and you may be featured on the Modern Love podcast.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a New Top 2

Kansas City’s first loss of the season has opened the door for other contenders.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Five Teams Look Like N.B.A. Title Contenders This Season

The Celtics are strong candidates to repeat as championships, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

'They didn't think I was good enough': Previewing the sounds and big matchups ahead of Week 10

Our college football experts preview big matchups, conference title contenders and sound ahead of Week 10.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Trick or treat: Which of the NFL's division leaders on Halloween are contenders vs. pretenders?

Making the call on clubs with sterling records

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

South Asian Americans feel grief and lasting pride as they contend with Harris' loss

After feeling like they were on the precipice of history, many South Asian Americans say they’re heartbroken following Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 presidential race, but are ...

N.F.L. Week 10 Takeaways: Steelers Could Be Super Bowl Contenders

Under Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh’s offense is as good as it has been in years, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

NFL teams with the most deceiving records: 49ers primed to contend; Vikings in trouble?

Which clubs are better or worse than their record says?

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

The Memo: Harris’s defeat jumbles picture for female Democratic contenders in 2028

Vice President Harris’s defeat in last week’s presidential election raises a thorny dilemma for Democrats as they look ahead to future election cycles, including the 2028 presidential race. Twice ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Is anyone going to beat the Lions in the NFC? It might be down to 2 viable contenders

The Lions look very good, and would be hard to beat at home in January.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Trump’s administration and White House staffing picks and likely contenders – so far

A look at those who have been and could be offered key positions when Trump takes office. Donald Trump , the former US president set to return to the White House in January for a second term, has ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Only 2 College Football Players Look Like True Heisman Contenders

The trophy race appears to be down to Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty, a columnist for The Athletic writes.