‘We built Brazil’: how descendants of enslaved Africans have helped shape the country

Vance says 'we have to stop getting so offended' when asked about racist jokes at Trump rally

Sen. JD Vance said that while he hadn't heard the racist jokes made by a comedian at his running mate's New York City rally the previous night, he thinks Americans need to "stop getting so offended."

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

'Never in a million years did we think our baby could have a stroke'

A family from Londonderry speak of their fear after their newborn daughter had a stroke.

Fantasy Football storylines to watch in Week 9: Houston, we have a problem (without Stefon Diggs)

What should fantasy football managers know heading into Week 9?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 22 hours ago

New Women's Pro Baseball League to launch in 2026: 'We have been waiting over 70 years'

The league, created by trailblazing coach Justine Siegal, says the WPBL aims to begin play in 2026 in the U.S.

Sports - CBS Sports - 19 hours ago

Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia

The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.

'Eating disorders are higher in the LGBT community - few talk about it'

Netflix hit Heartstopper is raising awareness of a crucial challenge the LGBT community faces.

How The Hill and its editor helped launch my American journalism career

Jonathan Swan, a journalist from Australia, was given a chance by Bob Cusack, editor-in-chief of The Hill, to work in American journalism and he has since become a respected political reporter.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

How The Hill helped me learn and grow as a political journalist

Aaron Blake, a former reporter for The Hill, reflects on his time at the publication as a formative experience that allowed him to cover a variety of campaigns and develop relationships with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

How a small piece of a bathroom door lock helped solve a nurse's murder

A metal ring, about the size of a quarter, led to Matthew Ecker's murder charge for the death of Alexandra Pennig.

How assistant coach DeMarco helped recruit Buddy Hield to Warriors

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield detailed how assistant coach Chris DeMarco helped recruit him to the Bay Area.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

How Taxpayers Are Helping Health Insurers Make Even Bigger Profits

Local governments often face extra fees when employees get out-of-network medical care, but some don’t track the insurance charges or even know about them.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

How This Lender Helped a Founder-Led Company Grow Revenue by 10X

Dwight Funding provided crucial debt financing to Dagne Dover in times of crisis.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

How Venture Capital Helped This Founder Secure a ‘Life-Changing Exit’

Moonshots Capital portfolio company eTailPet scaled up and attracted a buyer in just three years.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

How Elon Musk Might Use His Pull With Trump to Help Tesla

Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies.

Business - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

How a Hockey Goalie Mask Designer Helped Create an Iconic Movie Villain

The most famous mask Ed Cubberly ever made belongs to Hannibal Lecter.

Sports - The New York Times - 17 minutes ago

South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

World - Yahoo News - October 23

The African House Snake Will Love You for a Humid Home

World - Yahoo News - October 23

‘“Mad” Frankie Fraser told me how to get someone to talk’: how we made The Shadow Line

‘The psychopath is terrifying. The scene where he almost drowns a cat held the record for complaints for a while. But there is a humanity to the show, too’. . . I’d been making comedy for a decade ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

International investors descend on London as Labour tries to woo new business to Britain

Uncertainty around the event and suspected tax changes in the upcoming budget has left many investors in the dark.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Harris, Trump descend on Pennsylvania in closing weeks of 2024 race

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump descended on Pennsylvania on Monday. The Keystone State is one of the most crucial battleground states for both candidates this ...

Tulsa Race Massacre descendants meet with DOJ amid federal review

Family members of the two known living survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre met for the first time on Thursday with detectives from the DOJ.

How a nationwide art heist at Taco Bell might have started in Westlake

If you spent time at Taco Bell in the early 2000s, you might remember the street-art-style campaign inside.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

If you became rich, what luxuries would you want? For some, it’s all about new socks (seriously).

When asked what they would do with ‘FU money,’ people often choose relatively inexpensive things

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

How US election deniers have eroded trust in elections everywhere

Election integrity efforts have been undermined by political actors in the U.S. and abroad, leading to a lack of trust in the process and a potential post-election period of volatility.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

How to have your credit card debt forgiven this November

Need to have your credit card debt forgiven? There are a few ways to pursue this type of debt relief now.

‘No one writes about “rich guy” early retirement’: My wife and I earn $300,000 a year and have $3.75 million. We have 3 kids. When can I quit working?

“I’ve been lucky to have a terrific job in finance for the past 25 years.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

14 more games in Week 7, 14 must-read matchup previews

Which teams will win? Who are the X factors, and which storylines matter most?

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Here’s what Keir Starmer gets wrong about reparations: we’ve made them before, but now we have to do it right | Kojo Koram

The call for justice is not going away. Rather than ignore it, Labour should be entering the conversation – and shaping it. You could be mistaken for thinking that reparations are some wacky idea ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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