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ESPN - Sports
Follow live: Rams, Lions meet in playoff rematch
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BBC News - Top stories
A tent city next to Mayfair: Why cutting homelessness might be harder than before
Governments have tackled the problem in the past, but will doing so prove more difficult today?1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Police Detain Dolphins Star Tyreek Hill Outside Hard Rock Stadium
The wide receiver later mimicked being handcuffed during a touchdown celebration in Miami’s win over Jacksonville.1 hour ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Councils to get control of local buses under government plan
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promises to deliver a "bus revolution" that will save vital routes.1 hour ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Tribute to carer found dead as suspect killed in motorway crash
Police launch a murder inquiry and say the suspect died after being hit by a lorry later the same evening.5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Dolphins Tyreek Hill briefly detained by police near Hard Rock Stadium
A police officer was placed on administrative leave after the incident, according to Miami-Dade Police Director Stephanie V. Daniels.6 hours ago - NFL -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Trump's Conviction Can't Stand
It rests on an intent to violate a state law that is pre-empted by the Federal Election Campaign Act.6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Why Jannik Sinner's forehand is unique -- and so dangerous on the tennis court
The distinctive sound of Sinner's forehand can make a crowd gasp. It's his not-so-secret tool in any match.8 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Why there are reasons to be cheerful in turbulent times
Despite conflict, climate change and division, causes for optimism remain8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Science
Elephants Arrive, So Humans Don’t Forget
“The Great Elephant Migration,” a touring public-art exhibition that has opened in New York, not only depicts wildlife but also helps save it.8 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is as good as it gets on hard courts but isn't just a hard hitter
Aryna Sabalenka does not consider herself a finished product even after winning her first U.S. Open championship for a third Grand Slam title10 hours ago - US Open -
ESPN - Sports
Sabalenka, 'so close' before, finally wins US Open
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 to win her first US Open and third major championship.10 hours ago - US Open -
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.10 hours ago - Olympics -
The Guardian - World
It’s so tempting for columnists to give a little too much away
Kathryn Flett, India Knight and other Observer columnists down the years have ushered in a new kind of honesty. As an avid reader of newspaper columns, the ones I’ve always looked forward to are ...18 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 materials22 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?
His packed trip to Asia involves three countries in which Catholics are a minority.Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Radio hosts Kevin Ryder and Doug 'Sluggo' Roberts fired from KLOS-FM
Ryder was previously co-host of the 'Kevin and Bean' morning show on KROQ-FM. He was brought over to the rival station in 2021.Yesterday -
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 -
Inc. - Business
Why Is Everyone Wearing Tennis Attire?
The trend is dubbed "tenniscore" and has seemingly come from the pandemic and the popularization of pickleball.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats shouldn’t be so sanguine about Kamala's 'Root Causes' strategy
Vice President Kamala Harris' "Root Causes" strategy to address the migration crisis in Central America has had little impact, as it relied on failed development strategies and added emphasis on ...Yesterday -
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 -
The New York Times - Top stories
High Schoolers Need to Do Less So That They Can Do Better
We need to let students slow down. Critical cognition, by definition, takes time.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Transgender health care bans are sweeping across America. So are the repercussions
The bans on medical care for transgender youth are making it harder for all children and adolescents, trans or not, to access the care they need.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
The 2024 hurricane season was expected to be especially bad. Why is it so quiet?
Sept. 10 is considered to be the "peak" of hurricane season in the Atlantic – so where are all the storms?Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Why is America so slow to exonerate the wrongly convicted?
Once police and prosecutors develop a case theory, they ignore new information undermining it. To reinforce their scenario, they sometimes cut corners — or worse.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Manchester City closes transfer spending tap — but hopes wins will keep flowing
Club that once dominated England’s transfer market opts to rely on current, strong squadYesterday -
Wired - Tech
Why Polio Has Reemerged in Gaza
After a quarter of a century, the disease has returned to Gaza, prompting a campaign to immunize all of the territory's children against the virus.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 -
The New York Times - Top stories
In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening?
Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be done. But real barriers remain.Yesterday - California -
NBC News - Top stories
She was a hard-core Democrat. Then her son died from fentanyl.
Some families who lost loved ones to fentanyl say Trump’s tough talk on drugs resonates with them.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Some NFL fans defy host soccer club's preference by wearing green to Packers-Eagles game in Brazil
The host of the NFL’s first game in Brazil, soccer club Corinthians, is not keen on the green-dominated color schemes of its Friday night visitors, the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia EaglesYesterday - NFL -
The New York Times - Sports
Kansas City’s Advantage Over Baltimore Is Bigger Than the Game’s Decisive Inches
The Ravens hung with the champs thanks to some late-game heroics, but they’ll need more growth to overtake them, a columnist from The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Harris spokesperson jabs Fox News host for acting 'like she's in the witness protection program'
Ian Sams, a spokesperson for Vice President Harris's campaign, took a slight swing at Fox News anchor Dana Perino during an interview Friday. “Is it a risk to put all your chips on one debate, when ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
El Comandante Hernández leads ‘Tree Army’ in defense of Mexico City’s trees
There's an army taking to Mexico City's streets — the Tree Army2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
Workers take their quest to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos to a higher court
Workers seeking to ban smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos are asking an appeals court to consider their request, saying a lower court judge who dismissed their lawsuit did so in error2 days ago -
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 -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Larry Ellison to control Paramount Global after Skydance deal closes
David Ellison is poised to become Paramount Global's new CEO, but his father, Larry Ellison, will be controlling owner of the company, according to a recent federal filing.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Home listings are up more than 60% in some cities. Here's where
Nationwide, active listings in August were up 36% compared with the same month last year, according to a new report from Realtor.com.2 days ago