7 h. ago Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't think slugger Shohei Ohtani heard Toronto fans' taunts

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani bothered much by boos, and he doesn’t think the Japanese slugger heard fans in Toronto taunting him during Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night

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9 h. ago Rob Manfred increasingly confident major leaguers will play in 2028 LA Olympics

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is increasingly confident big league players will participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

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44 h. ago French Socialists threaten to topple government over wealth tax

Olivier Faure gives prime minister ultimatum to increase taxes on country’s wealthiest or face no-confidence vote

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68 h. ago Once the AI bubble pops, we’ll all suffer. Could that be better than letting it grow unabated?

The world will be pushed into a recession, but perhaps we can build something more promising from the piecesThe world economy hinges on the success or failure of artificial intelligence. It’s becoming apparent that we are probably doomed either way.Employment growth is stuck and wage growth is slowing, especially among low-paying jobs. Loan delinquencies are rising, driving an increase in bankruptcies. Consumer confidence has collapsed. And reckless policymaking is taking its toll. Donald Trump’s trade war is cutting farmers’ access to the Chinese market and manufacturers’ access to Chinese rare-earth magnets. His clampdown on migration is hitting access to labor, from agriculture to healthcare. The drawn-out government shutdown is starting to sap economic growth. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago European leaders near deal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Plans to secure loan with Russian funds ‘moving to happy resolution’, says Polish foreign ministerEuropean leaders, including in the UK, are increasingly confident a proposal to lend Ukraine €140bn (£159bn) secured on frozen Russian central bank deposits can be agreed by the end of the year, in a move deemed critical for Kyiv to maintain its defence effort.Proposals from the European Commission were discussed at a meeting of G7 finance ministers in Washington last week and will be debated at an EU leaders summit on Thursday in Brussels. US participation remains uncertain. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rangers push to seal Kevin Muscat deal after Danny Röhl withdraws from race

German coach follows Steven Gerrard in dropping outMuscat is currently in charge of China’s Shanghai PortRangers face increased pressure to complete a deal for Kevin Muscat to become their new manager after another leading candidate, Danny Röhl, made it known he has withdrawn from the process.Röhl, who left Sheffield Wednesday in the summer, becomes the second coach after Steven Gerrard to remove his name from consideration after detailed talks with the Rangers board. The messiness of this situation is unlikely to placate an already angry fan base. There was, however, an increased confidence from Rangers sources on Wednesday that Muscat could be delivered. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Patrick Zalupski's group closes on its purchase of the Tampa Bay Rays

Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays have new owners after a group led by real estate developer Patrick Zalupski closed its purchase of the team

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3 w. ago Hate your job – but can’t afford to leave? 20 ways to love your work a little more

In these precarious times, many people hang on to roles they’d rather ditch. So, how to rekindle your passion and purpose? Readers and experts share their best suggestionsAt some point in their career everyone experiences feeling unfulfilled at work. But with confidence in the UK job market weakening, and competition for roles increasing, more people than ever are clinging to their positions, even if they have fallen out of love with their work. It’s a phenomenon that some have termed “job hugging”.If you find yourself prioritising a sense of security over ambition, and are unhappily sticking with your current role, is there a way you can weather the storm and even revitalise your passion for your job in the process? We spoke to career coaches, workplace psychologists and Guardian readers to find out. Continue reading...

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