‘Gimp play is a craft’: how a Canadian writer went from fetish sex work to creating powerful BBC drama

What is a recess appointment, the power Trump wants from the next GOP leader?

Congressional Republicans are preparing to carry out President-elect Donald Trump's agenda. This weekend, he took to social media saying that the next Senate Republican leader must "agree to recess ...

Being Gronk: How this actor and stunt double plays the NFL legend on screen

Laith Wallschleger looked like a mess.

How the issue of fracking is playing in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2024 election

HOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — John Stewart, vice president of Cameron Energy Co., and Robert Bair, president of the Pennsylvania State Building and Construction Trades Council, are on different sides in the ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

How Erdoğan’s trip to see Putin signals he’s still playing middleman

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World - Financial Times - October 24

How ‘McNeal,’ a Play About A.I., Lured Robert Downey Jr. to Broadway

In “McNeal,” the playwright Ayad Akhtar explores the way artificial intelligence is disrupting the literary world and raising questions about creativity.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

How the World Series Played a Role in a Critical Super Bowl Partnership

Jay-Z and his Roc Nation brand choose the halftime show performer. This year’s star, Kendrick Lamar, was just as important to the Dodgers’ run.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

How turnout and persuasion could play out for Trump, Harris in battlegrounds

We explore how turnout and persuasion scenarios could play out in the critical states for Trump and Harris in the final weekend leading up to the 2024 presidential election.

How Latino support played a key role in Trump's election victory

Donald Trump received 45% of the Latino vote, which is an 11% increase from 2020. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez explores how this helped seal his win.

AIRIS is a learning AI teaching itself how to play Minecraft

An AI named AIRIS is engaging in self-directed learning inside of Minecraft, teaching itself how to play and theoretically becoming efficient at it.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

After the stunning death of a coach, how the Ravens are playing this season for him

Offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris died of a heart attack 11 days before the season started.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

How immigration played a role in the election and what to expect in Trump's presidency

Immigration was a major theme of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign, where he pledged a mass deportation. Polls show he still won many votes from Latino Americans.

No More ‘Single Girl’ Posts for This Comedic Writer

Sara Runnels was known for her humorous stories and social media shares about the single life, but her dating status quickly changed after meeting Adam Zack.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

‘Genuinely disturbing’: Guardian writers on their scariest horror villains

For Halloween, critics pick their most nightmarish baddies, from Count Orlok in Nosferatu to Annie Wilkes in Misery. You wouldn’t have Michael Myers if it weren’t for Billy from Black Christmas. ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Why AI won’t make you a better writer

Don’t let anything, least of all AI, cheat you out of what is creatively possible. Go forth and write your own story.

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

How a backyard of dreams powered Yankees closer Luke Weaver

Weaver's surprise rise to October star began with a set of homemade batting cages in DeLand, Florida.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

As Election Day Nears, Democrats Test Just How Powerful Abortion Really Is

They hope the issue helps their candidates. But some voters may support Republican candidates as well as abortion-rights ballot measures.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light – and TV – to Amazon villages

Their fuel resources have long been plundered by others, while national grids have failed to connect them. Now, solar panels could give more than electricity to Indigenous people. At dusk, Piyulaga ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Power Rankings: Here's how Week 8 shook up the NFL landscape

Philadelphia is suddenly 5-2 and looks like one of the NFC's top teams. How is the rest of the league fairing after Week 8?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

How OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's lobbying power tamed Washington

OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman has emerged as one of the most powerful people shaping AI policy.

Business - CNBC - October 30

NFL power rankings roundup: How experts view Drake Maye, Patriots

Are the Patriots the worst team after nine weeks? Here's where they stand in the latest expert NFL power rankings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

How powerful women in history informed Olivia Williams' role in 'Dune: Prophecy'

The actor was unfamiliar with the 'Dune' universe before taking the part of Tula Harkonnen in the prequel series, but history provided ample fodder for her character.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

Exploring Trump-Musk bromance: Can the two powerful personalities stay connected?

What we know about Elon Musk’s ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’ and bromance with Donald Trump.

How exit polls work and how NBC News uses them on election night

Exit polls, large-scale studies of voters, now include phone calls to early and mail voters as well as interviews outside polling places on Election Day.

Tom Brady won’t be barred from working Raiders games as TV analyst — which may become slippery slope

Brady's minority ownership stake in the Raiders was unanimously approved earlier this week, and while he can't take part in regular broadcast prep, he'll still have access to all that info on other ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean

As nations meet in Colombia to confront species and ecosystem loss, the onus is on the global north to put science and collaboration at the heart of the issue. Angela McLean is chief scientific ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Everything I’ve learned as a beauty columnist about the products that actually work, from £17 body cream to LED masks

Overwhelmed by the number of products on sale? Tempted to try a time-saving trick? Our beauty columnist shares her expert tips on what works – and what to swerve • 50 best beauty bargains for ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

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