How to Watch the Leonids Meteor Shower Reach Its Peak
The moon is far from full this weekend, which could mean good fireball viewing for night sky watchers.
Month: November 2025
Napoleon’s Brooch, Lost as He Fled Waterloo, Sells for $4.4 Million
The diamond-encrusted jewel, which the 19th-century French emperor wore on his hat, was lost along with other valuables as he retreated from his final battle.
RedBird Capital Withdraws Takeover Bid for UK’s Telegraph
[The exit by RedBird Capital Partners comes months after it agreed to buy control of the media company in a deal that valued it at $658 million.
Rapist Called One of UK’s Worst Sex Offenders Is Sentenced to Life
Xu Chao admitted to multiple attacks against female Chinese students over a three-year period, confessing to drugging, assaulting and filming his victims.
Discovering 5 Treasures of Photography
Some of the most impressive photographs on display at the Paris Photo Fair were made many decades ago but are now being seen anew or, in some cases, for the first time.
Ancelotti finding his feet as Brazil boss
They prepare for defensive shake-up in a friendly with Senegal at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks to players during training on November 14. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON: Carlo Ancelotti may still be wrestling with Portuguese but the Italian is increasingly comfortable in his role as Brazil coach as he prepares to field an … Read more
India seize advantage in first South Africa Test
India’s Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets, leading bowling attack against South Africa on November 14. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE KOLKATA: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on the opening day of the first cricket Test on Friday. Electing to bat in Kolkata at the start of the … Read more
Walmart C.E.O. Doug McMillon to Step Down
[The chief of the company’s U.S. business, John Furner, will take over on Feb. 1.
What’s a Digital Passport and How Does It Work?
Apple joined Google this week in allowing travelers to add their passports to their cellphone “wallets.” As the holiday travel season nears, here’s what you need to know.
Palantir, the Market’s Most Valuable Military Contractor, Doesn’t Make Bombs or Guns
[Palantir is a software company, and its national security work has driven its stock price to remarkable heights.
