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Kenneth Walker III sparks Seahawks rally as Seattle tops Denver 26-20 in Mike Macdonald's debut
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 84 of his 103 yards and a touchdown in the second half and the Seattle Seahawks overcame a mistake-filled first half to beat the Denver Broncos 26-20 in the debut of ...1 hour ago -
ABC News - Sports
France waves farewell to its sporting summer at the Paralympics closing ceremony
This time it really is au revoir5 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Georgia shooting lasted about a minute, 26 teachers used panic button: Sheriff
Georgia suspect's mother alerted school of 'extreme emergency' before shooting, family says.11 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Olympic gold medallist Canter wins Burghley title
Olympic gold medallist Ros Canter wins the the first Burghley Horse Trials title of her career.11 hours ago - Olympics -
Yahoo News - World
Germany's Scholz rules out vote of confidence in summer interview
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The Guardian - World
Brat summer to goth winter: Beetlejuice revival prompts sartorial spookiness
From the red carpet to M&S and Primark, ghoulish themes are set to take over our wardrobes . As Charli xcx declared last week, brat summer is officially over. It is being exorcised by a new mood ...14 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump and Harris Neck and Neck After Summer Upheaval, Times/Siena Poll Finds
The survey finds that Donald J. Trump is retaining his support and that, on the eve of the debate, voters are unsure they know enough about where Kamala Harris stands.17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Belongings of children in care put in bin bags and lost
Campaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Companies issue record level of US debt to avoid market turbulence and election risk
Flurry of investment-grade bond deals as investors prepare for a potentially volatile autumn22 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Chinese start-up aims for nuclear fusion at half the cost of US rivals
Shanghai’s Energy Singularity looks to raise $500mn to develop clean energy breakthrough using locally sourced materials23 hours ago - China -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Tyler O'Neill's two-run home run (26)
Tyler O'Neill lines a two-run home run to left field to give the Red Sox a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the 1stYesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Former Clemson receiver Overton dies at age 26
Former Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton has died at age 26. Overton was part of the Tigers' 2016 and 2018 national title runs and was voted as a team captain in his senior season in 2019.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Ukraine mourns dead from major Russian strike, vows response with underground weapons production
Funeral services have been held in the eastern Ukrainian city of Poltava for the victims of one of the deadliest Russian airstrikes since the invasion began, which killed over 50 people at a ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
CBS Sports - Sports
Post-Olympics, Breanna Stewart locks in on the work needed to deliver New York Liberty its first WNBA title
The league's two-time MVP is finding her stride after the Paris Games, just in time for the WNBA playoffsYesterday - New York -
VentureBeat - Tech
Get ready for a tumultuous era of GPU cost volatility
Global AI revenue is booming, which is great for chip makers. But for many businesses, it requires a whole new discipline of cost management.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Diondre Overton dies at 26: Former Clemson wide receiver who won two national titles passes away
Overton served as a team captain for the Tigers in 2019 and played professionally for four yearsYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Diondre Overton, former Clemson wide receiver, killed in shooting in North Carolina
Overton was a team captain and Academic All-ACC his senior season with the Tigers.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Does the media bear some responsibility for lives lost in Ukraine?
Since the beginning of the war, far too many journalists and news sites have come across as cheerleaders for Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The New York Times - World
American Woman and Palestinian Girl Killed in Separate West Bank Incidents
In a separate incident, a 13-year-old Palestinian girl was also fatally shot, part of the rising toll of West Bank violence during the war in Gaza.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Napheesa Collier scores 26 and Lynx overcome Caitlin Clark's 25-point night for 99-88 win over Fever
Napheesa Collier scored nine of her 26 points in the third quarter, Bridget Carleton made three 3-pointers in the final four minutes and the Minnesota Lynx overcame a 25-point night by Caitlin ...Yesterday - College Football -
CNBC - Business
52-year-old quit his job, bought a failing snack company for $250,000—now it brings in $103 million a year
In 2011, a burnt-out Charles Coristine left his Wall Street job and bought a "flatlining" snack company. Here's how he turned LesserEvil around.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Deschamps: Experimenting cost France in loss
France manager Didier Deschamps spoke before Friday's game with Italy about using the Nations League as an opportunity to test new players, and after their 3-1 defeat in Paris, that plan has not ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Kane: Euro heartache 'fire in belly' to win '26 WC
Harry Kane has admitted he is yet to fully get over England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain but vowed to use the disappointment as "fire in my belly" to win the 2026 World Cup.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
How the Balkans region grappled with the hottest summer in more than a century
Balkan countries are reporting that the summer of 2024 was the hottest since the measurements started more than 130 years agoYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Frederic Leighton’s only known painting of moon over water to go on show after being lost for a century
Painter’s Bay of Cadiz, Moonlight, bought by Leighton House Museum in June, will star in November exhibition. He was the most distinguished artist of the late 19th century – a grandee who ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
The Great American Family Car Ride
Three bridges, one toll.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
The battle for American patriotism
Democrats and Republicans are offering very different visions of the true USA. Simon Schama on the struggle to define national prideYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Stakeholder in Trump's Truth Social parent company wins court ruling over share transfer
A federal judge in Delaware has ruled in favor of a firm seeking assurance that it will be able to sell its minority stake in the parent company of former president Donald Trump’s Truth Social ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
The Big Number: $3.8 Billion
The amount offered by Nordstrom’s founding family to buy its namesake retailer.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
American killed in West Bank protests
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US presses Israel after American citizen shot dead in West Bank A ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Companies Like PwC Are Now Tracking Employee Location to Enforce RTO -- and It Could Backfire
PricewaterhouseCoopers is latest corporationto crack down on working from home.That could present some opportunities for startups.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Earth hits second consecutive summer heat record
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story World sees record hot summer for second consecutive year Summer temperatures broke records again in 2024, according to the ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
Vyvanse Production Increased by D.E.A. Amid A.D.H.D. Medication Shortage
The D.E.A. is increasing its quota for the popular stimulant as patients still struggle to fill prescriptions.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Wealthy Tax Dodgers Made to Repay $1.3 Billion
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the top 1 percent of wealthy Americans owed more than one-fifth of all unpaid taxes in a 2019 speech.2 days ago - MLB -
Inc. - Business
L.A. Banking on Hollywood Factor for 2028 Olympics
Organizers don't expect to compete with Paris, but expect Los Angeles to offer its own allure.2 days ago - Olympics -
VentureBeat - Tech
Roblox CEO hopes users capture a tenth of global gaming revenue on the path to a billion players
Dave Baszucki, CEO of Roblox, said his company's goal is to reach 10% of the global gaming market's revenue and a billion daily active users.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
NatWest chair played down ties to oil company caught up in 1MDB fraud
Swiss PetroSaudi case has raised questions about bank’s process in appointing Rick Haythornthwaite2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
The Cowboys are worth $11 billion. Here's how Dallas went from losing $1 million a month to topping the NFL in value
The Cowboys are the most profitable team in the NFL, ahead of the New England Patriots, according to CNBC's 2024 Valuations list.3 days ago - NFL