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Another No 1 falls as Notre Dame hold off Miami to shake up college football playoff race
Carr throws for 319 yards and three TDs in 31-24 winNo 4 Irish avenge loss that cost them playoff berthMiami comeback falls short after disputed late callCJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns as No 4 Notre Dame avenged their most damaging loss of last season, racing to a 21-point lead before holding on to beat top-ranked Miami 31-24 on Saturday night.Micah Gilbert caught two of Carr's touchdown passes, Jordan Faison had the other and Nolan James Jr added a rushing score for Notre Dame (8-1, No 11 College Football Playoff), who entered the game knowing another defeat to Miami could derail their national championship hopes. Continue reading...
Israel's president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
Knesset has been deadlocked since the election last month when Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition lost its majorityIsrael's president has ⁠chosen Gadi Eisenkot, the prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ⁠strongest rival, to ⁠try to ​form a new government, after a deadlocked election that left neither man ⁠with a clear path to power.Isaac Herzog's office said he had informed Eisenkot, the leader of the Yashar party, on Saturday night "of his intention to task him with forming a government". Continue reading...
MAGA will get no peace in its grave
Democrats are still riding high on Tuesday night's Blue Wave, which was far stronger than anyone expected. Polls indicated Democrats would take back the House, and a Senate majority was within reach, but no one thought it was a lock. And then we had a full congressional flip to Blue before 11 pm on the East Coast, an hour before I took over for three hours of Election Night coverage on SiriusXM Progress. The adrenaline rush, paired with the late-night caffeine, definitely kept me going. Callers were relieved, and it felt as if the entire country exhaled with relief after delivering such a glaringly obvious referendum against Trump. The American people voted primarily for affordability, and we also want to see accountability now that it's achievable. And it's coming for Trump as he and his remaining loyalists are circling their wagons ahead of impending investigations and potential impeachments. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), who's one of my Senators and is going to be the Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, went viral for tweeting one simple word once the Senate victory was declared for Democrats. "Sen. Chutzpah," as I like to call him, also released a statement regarding the Senate Finance Committee's agenda once the next Congress is sworn in. "For the last two years, Republicans have used the Finance Committee to execute and defend the most craven parts of Trump's agenda: ripping health insurance away from millions, driving up costs with tariffs, covering up Epstein's financial records, and letting Trump treat the Treasury Department like his personal piggy bank. The American people who are struggling to afford gas, health care, and groceries overwhelmingly voted for change."Trump and Republicans have been running a smash-and-grab job on the American people. Under my leadership, the top priorities of the Finance Committee will be affordability for us, accountability for them."Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) shared a similar vibe on his social media accounts as well. Republicans are in panic mode as resignations and shuffles come for the White House and the Department of Justice. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is among the first to go, only to be replaced by Kapo Nosferatu Stephen Miller, who just might be the most dangerous person to ever have this kind of access to the President of the United States. Democrats who are threatening to impeach Pete Hegseth first would be wise to subpoena Miller as soon as possible. I just can't help but imagine Trump barricading himself inside the Oval Office with him and the nuclear football. Miller is the one who ordered the separation of breastfeeding babies from their mothers at the borders, so the sooner Democrats can find a way to imprison him (along with Jared Kushner), the better.Meanwhile, election-denying Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who gutted the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, has resigned from her position, as has Trump DOJ appointee Jason Reding Quinones, who led the manufactured "grand conspiracy" probe of Trump's "enemies." It's also rumored that Secretary of State Marco "Big Shoes He'll Never Fill" Rubio is considering resigning, while current Speaker Mike "Jesus Freak" Johnson (R-LA) has said he won't seek a leadership role for the new Republican minority.Guess who wants that gig? Subpoena-ducking Rep. Jim "Gym" Jordan (R-OH), who casually ignored federal law when he refused to comply when the now-defunct January 6th House Select Committee ordered him to appear in May 2022. The same Jim Jordan who famously looked the other way for years while student athletes were being sexually assaulted at Ohio State wants to be the Minority Leader, and the remaining Trumpsimps in the House will most likely just let him have it, because they have no real fight left in them.Rearranging the deck chairs on the Trumptanic won't help anyone stay afloat. Once Democrats are finally able to release the fully unredacted Epstein Files, what will the remaining Trump loyalists and MAGA cultists do? They've learned how to avoid the most damaging truths about Trump for this long, but investigations, hearings, and possible trials will be harder to ignore. They're currently whining on social media like all sore losers do, leaning heavily into the false bravado of the "Trump is STILL your President!" line like the whiners they are. Even though you can tell they're scared of what's to come once the next Congress is sworn in, it's worth considering what they might do once the reality of the situation finally sets in.It's more likely that he'll be a cautionary tale, like Hitler, so that those people hopefully won't repeat this history. We're coming out of a very dark time in our country, and one thing that brings me hope is that there won't ever be another polarizing figurehead in the Republican Party who rises like a cult leader instead of a patriotic public servant. What happens in a post-Trump America remains to be seen, but what the fractured MAGA cult and the shattered GOP do next needs to be watched closely. They lost badly in districts where Trump had triumphed only two years ago and are now facing dire consequences as a result of the upcoming Committee investigations. Trump is at his most dangerous when he's cornered, and now he's the lamest duck in American history. He's going to close ranks as tightly as possible, and while he may call himself "Mr. Veto," refusing to sign legislation that would benefit the American people would only continue to hurt Republicans. It's also possible that Congress can override a presidential veto, which Trump would know if he had any clue about how our government works. MAGA was promised so much winning, but has only been handed L's in return for their loyalty. Those who insist on hanging on will only get more misery, while those of us who've been ready for this moment for more than a decade will (hopefully) finally get some justice.
With Stephen Miller at the helm, Trump charts a course for conflict
Voters delivered a historic rebuke to Republicans in Tuesday's midterm election, but with Miller as White House chief of staff, the Trump administration is expected to continue its aggressive immigration crackdown, amplify cultural conflicts and give no ground to a Democratic-controlled Congress, sa...
PM Modi, Birla, Naidu among leaders who wish Telangana CM Reddy on 57th birthday
As Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy celebrated his birthday, leaders from diverse political factions came together to send their warm wishes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his greetings via social media and a heartfelt letter, to which Reddy expressed sincere gratitude. The support from various state ministers and influential personalities underscores the spirit of political unity in the region during this special occasion.
UFC head Dana White says he will meet with Trump Monday on White House press secretary offer
The Chicago Bears are 6-2 this season and are considered one of the NFL's best teams, but they are in the midst of an odd losing streak. This season the Bears' are actually flying high, including beating both of last year's Super Bowl teams as they defeated the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks in successive weeks. Still, there is one quirky run that the team is on, and they would just as soon end that streak when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night. According to NBC Sports, the Bears have not won a primetime game on the network since all the way back in the 2018 season, a run that has seen the team lose 11 consecutive games on NBC's airwaves. In fact, the Bears' last victory on NBC came during the 2018 season when they beat the Los Angeles Rams 15-6 in Week 14 of the season. Since then, the Bears have had some truly painful losses, and it all kicked off in the NFC Wild Card Round of that season when Cody Parkey's infamous "double-doink" cost the Bears a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. The Bears' most recent game on NBC came in the NFC Divisional Round last season when they lost to the Rams in overtime at Soldier Field, ending their season. Ben Johnson and the Bears will hope to end that streak on Sunday night, with kickoff at Soldier Field set for 7:15 p.m.
Crystal Palace v Liverpool, Sunderland v Chelsea, and more: Premier League – live
️ Premier League updates from 2pm GMT kick-offs ️ Live scoreboard | Tables | Email SimonA disastrous goal for Ipswich! Chris Walton, the home side's keeper, tries to take the ball past the onrushing Evanilson, fails, is dispossessed, and the rest is a formality!A glimpse of goal for Palace, as Mitchell's driven cross is met by Strand Larsen, but he can't do much more than get a foot to it, and he deflects it limply wide of goal, from where it's cleared for a throw-in. Continue reading...
'We feel the love': Epstein survivors overwhelmed by messages of support at pop-up art exhibition
Visitors to a touring show drawing attention to Epstein's crimes have left thousands of 'powerful' notes – and survivors say it means a great dealWhen Danielle Bensky first went to The Donald J Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room, she didn't know what to expect."What happens if I walk in and survivors' names are just plastered everywhere?" Bensky wondered about the reading room, a traveling exhibition of Epstein investigative files, first held in a New York City gallery this May. "I was a little worried in the beginning that this would be a form of exploitation for survivors. Continue reading...
WW2 veterans outnumber former PMs for possible last time at Remembrance Sunday service
Andy Burnham takes part at Cenotaph in London for first time alongside nine ex-prime ministers and about 12 second world war veteransSecond world war veterans outnumbered former prime ministers for what could be the last time at the national service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in central London.The number of surviving service personel from that conflict attending the service has dwindled from 20 last year to about a dozen, the oldest of whom was Jeffrey Brereton, who served in the RAF. He volunteered for the air force in 1940, at the age of 19, and served as a mechanic on Hurricane aircraft during the Battle of Britain. Continue reading...
Julián Alvarez's Atlético redemption arc in full focus for visit of Barcelona
Top spot is up for grabs in Sunday's heavyweight clash as the Spider faces the team that tried to trap him last summerJulián Alvarez said sorry but forgiveness must be earned on the field and Sunday would be the perfect place. At 9pm at the Metropolitano, Atlético Madrid play Barcelona. It is the biggest match in Spain right now, a place at the top of the table awaiting the winner; it is also the game the striker they call the Spider planned to play on the other side. That, Alvarez said in Dallas, was his "dream". Denied that, he must defeat the men he wanted to join to win back the supporters he wanted to walk out on, no better opportunity than now.He has beaten them before. Last season, Atlético knocked Barcelona out of the Copa del Rey and Champions League. Alvarez scored both times but beneath the surface something had shifted in him and by the time the World Cup came round he admitted his desire to leave for Catalonia. That day, after Argentina beat Algeria, he didn't name Barcelona and he didn't need to; everyone knew. "It's not the time to talk about this but nor can I hide," he said. "I spoke with the people I needed to and the best thing for everyone is a transfer." Continue reading...
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Today In History
2020 — Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Dies at 80
Canadian-born American television personality Alex Trebek, who was best known as the host (1984–2020) of the TV game show Jeopardy!, died at age 80
2016 — Donald Trump Elected 45th US President in Upset
Despite trailing in most polls, Republican Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States, though his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, won the popular vote by more than 2.8 million
2013 — Philippines struck by Super Typhoon Haiyan
On this day in 2013, the Philippines endured what many consider its worst natural disaster when the country was struck by Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful cyclones ever recorded to strike land
1994 — Republicans Win Control of U.S. Congress in 1994
In the U.S. midterm elections, the Republicans won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the first time in 40 years; the sweeping victory was partly because of President Bill Clinton's low popularity at the time. How much do you know about the history of American politics? Americana/Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc
1978 — Norman Rockwell, Iconic American Illustrator, Died in 1978
American illustrator Norman Rockwell, best known for his covers of The Saturday Evening Post, died
1972 — HBO Debuts with 'Sometimes a Great Notion'
The American cable television company HBO officially debuted on this date in 1972 by airing the 1971 film "Sometimes a Great Notion", which starred Paul Newman.
1966 — Lyndon B. Johnson Signs Bill Allowing NFL-AFL Merger
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a tax bill that included a rider allowing the National Football League to merge with the American Football League, thus preventing legal challenges involving antitrust issues
1962 — Release of "Mutiny on the Bounty" Film
The epic film Mutiny on the Bounty, which recounts the 1789 mutiny on the HMS Bounty, was released in American theatres; it was perhaps best known for its production difficulties, many of which centred on star Marlon Brando
1960 — John F. Kennedy Elected 35th US President
Democratic politician John F. Kennedy was narrowly elected the 35th president of the United States in 1960, defeating Republican Vice President Richard Nixon.
1956 — Discovery of Comet Arend-Roland's Anomalous Tail
Comet Arend-Roland was discovered; it was remarkable for its anomalous second tail, which projected toward rather than away from the Sun
1932 — FDR Defeats Hoover in 1932 US Presidential Election
During the Great Depression, Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt easily defeated incumbent Republican Herbert Hoover to win the presidency of the United States. How much do you know about U.S. presidential elections?
1923 — The Beer Hall Putsch Attempt in Germany
Adolf Hitler and Erich Ludendorff attempted to start an insurrection in Germany against the Weimar Republic, but the Beer Hall Putsch they led was quickly suppressed the following day.
1900 — Margaret Mitchell, author of "Gone with the Wind", born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1900
Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind, was born in Atlanta, Georgia
1884 — Birth of Swiss Psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach
Swiss psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach was born in 1884. He is known for devising the inkblot test that bears his name, which was widely used clinically for diagnosing psychopathology.
1837 — Mount Holyoke Female Seminary Opened
One of the first institutions of higher education for women in the United States, Mount Holyoke Female Seminary (now Mount Holyoke College) opened in Massachusetts.Jim Gipe; courtesy of Mount Holyoke College
1656 — Edmond Halley Calculates Orbit of Halley's Comet
English astronomer and mathematician Edmond Halley, the first to calculate the orbit of Halley's Comet, was born in Greenwich, Kent, England

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