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Politics3d agoConnecticut Sen. Chris Murphy reportedly "awake" and recovering from strokeConnecticut Sen. Chris Murphy's office said the 53-year-old Democrat began feeling numbness in his arms while attending his son's hockey game, and he was taken to the hospital. It was discovered there that he had experienced a stroke.CBS News
World3d agoSaúl Canelo Álvarez, boxing champion, 36 years old, on his businesses and what he seeks before retiring from boxingEl púgil mexicano explicó de qué manera selecciona sus inversiones, cuánto exige por prestar su imagen y por qué está dispuesto a renunciar a contratos millonarios.También habló de sus proyectos empresariales, las lecciones que aprendió con el dinero y las condiciones que podrían llevarlo a abandonar definitivamente el ring.Clarín
Business3d agoWhat can Cambridge teach Hong Kong about building university towns?Strong government-industry partnership and interdisciplinary education are what make a university town financially viable and successful, the head of a University of Cambridge college has said, sharing the UK’s experience as Hong Kong develops its Northern Metropolis plan. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Professor Girish Menon, president of Lucy Cavendish College, said Hong Kong’s cosmopolitan character made it “best placed” to place young people at the heart of its university...South China Morning Post
Politics3d agoApec China summit: from traffic curbs to tree planting, Shenzhen’s plans enter final phaseConstruction workers have been working late into the night in downtown Shenzhen as the city makes its final preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in two weeks’ time. On a weekday night, a South China Morning Post reporter saw at least 50 construction workers gathered at an intersection about 1km (just over half a mile) from the Apec venues in the central district of Futian, laying down pebbles and planting trees along the pavements. The main road that leads up to the...South China Morning Post
Politics3d agoTrump makes final campaign push in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans try to hang on to majorityFor the first time in a generation, Iowans in this reliably red state appear ready to consider all their options as polls indicate a toss-up in the midterm election. Lana Zak is in Dubuque, where President Trump is making one final push to get his party to the polls.CBS News
Politics3d agoInside the Abdul El-Sayed-Haley Stevens Meltdown in MichiganThe relationship shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.NYT US
Politics3d agoMadness in Michigan after Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate Mike RogersDemocrats are furious at Rep. Haley Stevens after she endorsed the GOP Senate candidate in Michigan, Mike Rogers, over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Nikole Killion is in Lansing with details on how it all unfolded.CBS News
Politics3d agoDemocrats blast Stevens over Michigan ‘betrayal’Rep. Haley Stevens’s (D-Mich.) last-minute decision to endorse former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race has outraged Democrats while giving Republicans welcome headlines and a glimmer of hope that they can flip the battleground seat. Democrats spewed anger over the move by Stevens, who joined Rogers at a…The Hill
World3d agoRiquelme spoke about the controversies in the Superclásico and allowed Boca players to "go out and dance": "The one who loses will always ask"El presidente del conjunto azul y oro valoró la victoria sobre River, que no generó peligro sobre el arquero Montero.Mirá el video.Clarín
World3d agoFranco Colapinto was sanctioned again in Formula 1 and went from points to second to last place in the Mexican GP: what happened?Varias horas después de haber finalizado en el octavo puesto, la FIA comunicó la decisión.A Oscar Piastri también lo penalizaron, mientras que a su compañero Pierre Gasly no le quitaron tiempo, pero sí puntos en la superlicencia.Clarín
Disaster3d agoFive people rescued after three months adrift in Pacific OceanVijf personen zijn in de buurt van de eilandenrepubliek Kiribati gered nadat hun boot drie maanden geleden vermist raakte in de Stille Oceaan. De vijf, twee jongens en drie mannen, maakten deel uit van een groep van negen personen die op 30 juli een korte reis wilde afleggen tussen de eilanden Murilo en Ruo, die deel uitmaken van Micronesië. Zij raakten in de problemen door een storm, meldt ABC News. De Amerikaanse kustwacht en marine zochten tien dagen lang naar de groep, maar zij staakten uiteindelijk de zoektocht. 5400 kilometer Uiteindelijk werd de stuurloze boot met daarin het vijftal gevNOS Buitenland
Disaster3d agoFlorida jet crash that killed 9 sounded like bomb going off, witness saysCBS News
Politics3d agoMarco Rubio and the new Venezuelan Foreign Minister will meet this Monday in WashingtonEl jefe diplomático de EE.UU. y su homólogo venezolano se reunirán en Washington para fortalecer la cooperación bilateral.Este encuentro marca el inicio de diálogos tras la restauración de relaciones diplomáticas luego de la captura de Maduro.Clarín
Politics3d agoJudge dismisses lawsuit to block election certification in Alaska if Republican losesUn juez federal rechazó una demanda para bloquear la certificación electoral en Alaska, alegando falta de base legal. La contienda incluye a un candidato con el mismo nombre que podría confundir a votantes.El Departamento de Justicia planea apelar, mientras que la campaña de Peltola celebra el fallo como una victoria democrática. La votación por preferencia sigue en marcha.Clarín
Politics3d agoKen Paxton campaign no longer has Alamo event scheduledAttorney General Ken Paxton's campaign had said he would hold a rally on the eve of Election Day at the famed Texas landmark.CBS News
Disaster3d agoCyclone Murasu | Paddy farmers in Telangana fear crop damage amid high market pricesWith soaked panicles delaying harvest, higher machine costs, and the need for extra drying and labor, growers warn that pre-flowering crops could suffer more, even as authorities issue alerts and supply protective tarpaulins to cushion the impactThe Hindu
Cyber3d agoUkraine blames Russia after air alert app sends out false warningsUkrainian users receive fake warnings of nuclear threats, while Moscow reports 'false information' on its app.Al Jazeera [en]
World3d agoPorter Jr. and Randle drive the Nets to their first victory, 98-90 against the PacersPorter Jr. y Randle impulsaron a Brooklyn a su primer triunfo de la temporada, superando a Indiana 98-90 con un sólido desempeño colectivo.Los Nets dominaron los rebotes y mantuvieron la ventaja pese a los intentos de remontada de los locales, destacando Sharpe con un doble-doble.Clarín
World3d agoUkrainian Film Festival kicks off in Poland on Nov 2, with 50 films to be screened in 12 citiesThe 11th Ukrainian Film Festival will take place in Poland, featuring 50 films. Screenings are scheduled in 12 cities, with two new venues joining the festival this year – Bielsko-Biala and Zielona Gora.Ukrinform [en]
World3d agoHeat director Michael Mann accidentally shoots self at gun rangeMichael Mann, the acclaimed director of crime classics Heat and Collateral, accidentally shot himself at a gun range in Los Angeles, resulting in minor injuries, a statement released on Sunday said. “On Saturday, at a gun range, a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered resulting in a superficial injury to film director Michael Mann. He was treated and is being released,” a representative of the filmmaker said in a statement. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that they had...South China Morning Post
Disaster3d ago‘Murasu’ strengthens into Severe Cyclonic StormThe Hindu
World3d agoTens of thousands build 108 Buddhist stupas for Bhutan ‘mindfulness’ cityBhutan is building a 'mindfulness' city to drive economic growth and persuade more young people to stay.Al Jazeera [en]
Politics3d agoWhy reforms alone won’t prevent a repeat of Tai Po fireIn the end, it was Winnie Ho Wing-yin, housing secretary at the time of the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, who took the rap. Her resignation came after weeks of talk within political circles suggesting that bureau chiefs would not have to bear responsibility for the tragedy that killed 168 people and displaced 1,984 families. These suggestions were met with shock. Some spoke out against such talk, including Andrew Fung Wai-kwong, former information coordinator for the Chief Executive’s Office,...South China Morning Post
Disaster3d agoCyclone Murasu: Holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai and TiruvallurChennai and Tiruvallur District Collectors have announced that schools and colleges in the districts will be closed on November 2 because of heavy rainThe Hindu