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Edition No. 129 · Thu 29 Oct 2026 · 43 stories · Source: Daily Newsletter Digest
Edition No. 129
Thursday 29 October 2026
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Themes33
Sports37
36 · Front Office Sports
How Tropicana Field went from hurricane-ravaged to World Series hostWhy it matters
Tropicana Field needed a $60 million restoration after Hurricane Milton to host the World Series.
Story page →37 · Men in Blazers
4th-tier Fleetwood Town take down ArsenalWhy it matters
League Two's Fleetwood Town knocked reigning champions Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup on penalties.
Story page →38 · The Athletic
How the Man City case threatens the Premier LeagueWhy it matters
The Athletic examines how the Manchester City verdict threatens the Premier League's brand.
Story page →39 · The Athletic
Why Kylian Mbappé angered ChinaWhy it matters
Kylian Mbappé apologized after a TV joke about a Mao meme angered China and cost him sponsors.
Story page →40 · This Is Going To Be Big
The Emperor has no GTMWhy it matters
Charlie O'Donnell's outreach for his co-op software taught him to write emails that invite a no before paying for reach.
Story page →41 · The Economist
Sexually transmitted infections are surging in EuropeWhy it matters
Syphilis and gonorrhoea are rising across Europe, and The Economist calls for more testing and less stigma.
Story page →42 · Vox
Efforts to make concrete more sustainable43 · The Athletic
College Football Playoff Bubble Watch: Which first-time contenders are real?
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