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Hella Jongerius: ‘Ik wil me blijven verwonderen. En me een beginner voelen. Dan ben ik op mijn best’

Hella Jongerius | industrieel ontwerper: ‘Design icoon’ Hella Jongerius (63) werkt al meer dan dertig jaar met textiel. Ze ontwierp onder andere de Knitted Lamp voor Droog Design, de Polder Sofa voor ...

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NY Daily News sports
Yankees 2026-2027 offseason primer: Important dates, free agents, needs and more

With the World Series over and the baseball world bracing for a lockout, an offseason of uncertainty is now underway.

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Tv-recensie | Elon Musks AI-versie van ‘The Odyssey’ is zo slecht als verwacht

Tv-recensie: Elon Musk wond zich eerder dit jaar op over Christopher Nolans The Odyssey. Hij beloofde een niet-woke, „historisch accurate” versie van Homerus’ heldendicht te maken. De eerste afleverin...

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New York Times opinionculture
Opinion | Can Porn Ever Be Ethical? (Gift Article)

Erika Lust wants to excite you.

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New York Times sportsculture
A Clash Over Trans Women in Sports Erupts at a Pro Soccer Game (Gift Article)

For protesters seeking a ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports, it made sense to protest near fans of the Portland Thorns, who are known for progressive politics.

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National Observer politicsworld
Canada won’t condemn states blocking key UN climate report

Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin’s office would not explicitly denounce a Saudi-led group lobbying to delay the next IPCC report. The report is supposed to be released ahead of t...

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Chelsea’s Emiliano Martinez hoping to make earlier-than-planned return from broken jaw (Gift Article)

The Argentina international sustained the injury in the win at Everton on October 17.

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The Pistons are finding their identity. It’s about embracing the ugly and nasty (Gift Article)

"We get our mojo when it is gritty, when it is nasty," Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said after the win.

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Washington Post politicstransportation
Nearly 1 in 5 federal workers left under Trump. Black workers took the biggest hit.

A Post analysis reveals how many more workers have departed under President Donald Trump's second administration compared with Joe Biden and Trump's first term.

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New York Times politics
Trump Administration Moves to Close East Potomac Park to Begin Golf Project (Gift Article)

The government said in a court filing that it would meet the Nov. 15 deadline set by President Trump to close East Potomac Park to build a championship golf course there.

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Bills’ Sam Franklin won his appeal. The spitting dispute isn’t settled (Gift Article)

The Bills captain denies spitting. DJ Glaze insists he did. An overturned suspension hasn’t settled the dispute.

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New York Times legalpolitics
Volkswagen ‘Must Act Quickly’ After Largest Loss in Over a Decade (Gift Article)

The German carmaker warned that it “must act quickly and decisively” to cut costs.

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Russian Strike on Ukrainian Train Station Kills 13 (Gift Article)

A deadly strike was a grim reminder that despite a rare local cease-fire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, other communities remained under fire.

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With DeForest Buckner in, who’s the odd man out on the D-line? 49ers mailbag (Gift Article)

Among this week's questions: Which players on injured reserve would the 49ers prioritize bringing back?

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New York Times sportstechnology
Your guide to MLB’s coming lockout: Why it’s happening, whether games will be lost, and when baseball will be back (Gift Article)

Will MLB lose games in 2027? How far apart are the league and the union? And what are they actually fighting over?

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New York Times sportsculture
What we’ve learned about the Blackhawks after 12 games: Stars have yet to shine (Gift Article)

We'll check in on how the Blackhawks are doing after every 12 games this season. For now, there's a lot that can improve.

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In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation (Gift Article)

Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data.

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Bears have help on the way with Montez Sweat, T.J. Edwards, others returning (Gift Article)

The Bears lost tight end Cole Kmet, but the mini-bye offered extra time for guys on defense to get healthy and others to keep improving.

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New York Times technologyculture
A Powerhouse Writer Found One Word to Change the Debate About Tech (Gift Article)

Cory Doctorow’s new book looks to offer comfort, and solutions, to the inescapable feeling that digital platforms have gotten worse.

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Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows (Gift Article)

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.

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Ten hypothetical NFL trade deadline deals that could swing the Super Bowl race (Gift Article)

We've already seen some activity, and other Super Bowl contenders are expected to respond. Here are 10 deals that could shake up the league.

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The Cat Who Saved Me

I will never owe another cat the debt that I owe her.

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As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator (Gift Article)

John Kelly, the Trump White House’s longest-serving chief of staff, said that he believed that Donald Trump met the definition of a fascist.

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Max Shabanov gets first shot at his former Islanders team as Wild’s low-risk signing pays off (Gift Article)

If Shabanov scores Thursday against his old team in what will be his 14th game of the season, he will equal his total (five) from 2025-26.

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New York Times politics
I Can Finally Hear You Now (Gift Article)

The world can be tough to navigate with one ear. Turns out, even having two comes with challenges.

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The Atlantic culture
The Long, Weird Tale of Comet Ping Pong

Whatever happened to the D.C. pizza place that became a target for the internet’s darkest obsessives?

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Bloomberg politics
Europe’s Earnings Growth to Rival US for the First Time in Years

Europe is gaining ground on the US this reporting season, with profit growth forecast within touching distance for the first time in more than three years.

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New York Times sports
Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski digs deep for a gem to cap marvelous month, season for the ages (Gift Article)

In his final 12 starts — from Aug. 15 to the end of the World Series — Misiorowski was 7-0 with a 1.93 ERA and the Brewers won every time.

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The Brewers’ playoff run to first World Series title was dominant in so many ways (Gift Article)

Did you notice how the Brewers squashed everyone in their path on the way to the championship? Here's a deep dive on their dominant run.

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New York Times business
U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter (Gift Article)

Spending by A.I. companies and consumers powered gross domestic product growth in the third quarter. The economy grew 3.4 percent, the fastest pace in a year.

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Washington Post legalpolitics
Alaska governor orders investigation into Democrat’s Senate campaign

The probe follows a New York Times report that aides to Mary Peltola helped recruit an outside candidate with a name similar to her Republican rival.

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The Brewers, World Series champs at last, won it all by staying true to themselves (Gift Article)

The Brewers’ World Series title is a fitting outcome for a franchise that marches to its own beat.

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National Observer sciencetransportation
Antarctic sea ice decline is triggering global ocean changes

A key layer of water around Antarctica is getting saltier, potentially shifting storm tracks and accelerating sea-level rise, new research shows.

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At Least 68 Killed in Spain Train Crash, and Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Ballot (Gift Article)

Plus, the legacy of Dolores Huerta.

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National Observer businessscience
Major projects office says Ottawa will need other ways to cut emissions to compensate for Pacific Link pipeline

Federal government will need new ways to cut emissions to meet its climate goals because the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline will emit more than the Pathways carbon capture project will sequester, ...

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National Observer politics
Canada’s influencers aren’t that influential after all

After Kerry-Lynne Findlay decided to resign as leader of the BC Conservative Party, the influencer class that had backed her threw their support behind OneBC's Dallas Brodie. And yet, she couldn't eve...

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New York Times sports
NHL’s scariest starts: Players starting the 2026-27 season frighteningly slow (Gift Article)

Let’s get in the Halloween spirit by building our annual team made up of players off to disappointing starts.

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National Observer legalpolitics
Federal government set to dismantle mandatory pesticide safety reviews

Advocates are urging the federal government to not enshrine new pesticide rules in upcoming vote.

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NRC culturehealthscience
Goed voorbereid naar de Cello Biënnale: zo zet je eenvoudig je eigen cello in elkaar

Installatiegids Cellö: Donderdag start de Cello Biënnale. Voor dat grote cellofeest komen internationale cellosterren én -liefhebbers naar het Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam. Met de NRC cellobouwgids van i...

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Buffalo Sabres’ Olen Zellweger embracing bigger role and a chance to win (Gift Article)

It’s early, but Zellweger is showing why he can be a fine replacement for Bowen Byram on Buffalo's blue line.

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New York Times sportstechnology
What we learned about the NHL in October: Devils are complete, Blackhawks can’t defend (Gift Article)

Newfound finishing and a new reliable goalie make the Devils formidable, David Pastrnak is scoring again and more.

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The Atlantic businesstechnologyopinion
A Stress Test for Prediction Markets

Is the industry ready for the midterms?

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New York Times sports
Knicks star Jalen Brunson found his mojo in Chicago, a place near and dear to him
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New York Times sports
NFL Week 8 ATS picks: The peculiar case of Kevin O’Connell’s undefeated Vikings (Gift Article)

The Vikings are the NFL's last unbeaten team, but O'Connell isn't getting much credit, and everyone seems to be picking the Lions this week.

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‘We zouden net zo over Taiwan moeten praten als over Oekraïne’

Remco Breuker en Casper Wits | Oost-Azië-experts: Nu de naoorlogse wereldorde ontrafelt, moeten we inniger samenwerken met democratieën in Oost-Azië, schrijven Remco Breuker en Casper Wits in een net ...

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The Atlantic culture
Another Female Democrat Is Mean, Apparently

A New York Times report on Representative Mary Peltola’s management is revealing—about her younger employees’ self-regard.

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Medium culturepolitics
The Psychology “Truths” You Were Taught May Never Have Been True

Famous studies shaped how we see ourselves. Some fell apart the moment someone finally checked.

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The Atlantic opinion
Can Democracy Survive the Next Financial Crash?

If the AI bubble bursts, Donald Trump will control a bailout apparatus with essentially limitless authority.

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New York Times politics
Opinion | Is This the Final Unraveling? (Gift Article)

What are the key differences between now and two years ago? Between now and 2016?

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New York Times sports
Why a Scottish football team has been forced to play two games at once (Gift Article)

Johnstone Burgh said in a statement the failed rescheduling "certainly hasn't been for the lack of trying".

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