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Nix throws his first NFL touchdown pass to help Broncos slip past Rodgers and the Jets 10-9
Bo Nix threw his first NFL touchdown and the Denver Broncos overcame a miserable first half on offense and held on to beat a banged-up Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets 10-9 in a defensive standoff36 minutes ago - NFL -
World - The Guardian
‘It’s an intensely beautiful moment – then it goes away’: Emma Portner on dance’s raw power
The choreographer talks about overnight fame, ‘extreme ambition’ and her goofy/serious duet, staged by the National Ballet of Canada. Emma Portner wishes I didn’t need to ask her about being hired ...2 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
New Mexico State offensive coordinator Tyler Wright under investigation for derogatory social media posts
Wright was not with the Aggies during their Week 5 rivalry vs. New Mexico2 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Netanyahu critic joins his coalition in boost for Israeli premier
Gideon Sa’ar brings four MPs to the government, fortifying its position in parliament2 hours ago - Israel -
Sports - ABC News
Hidalgo beats Rahm in playoff to win Spanish Open for his 1st European tour victory
Ángel Hidalgo birdied the second playoff hole to beat Jon Rahm and win the Spanish Open for his first European tour victory3 hours ago - US Open -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
AP Top 25: Alabama is the new No. 1 after defeating Georgia; Ole Miss, Utah, Louisville plunge
Alabama jumps to the No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll, moving up from No. 4 after defeating Georgia. The Bulldogs drop from No. 2 to No. 5.3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Mark Kelly: IDF sent 'powerful message' to Hezbollah with death of leader
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sent the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah a “powerful message” with the death of its leader. “Well, I think the IDF ...3 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
LIVE Transfer Talk: Cristiano Ronaldo to sign new Al Nassr deal?
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to play at a sixth World Cup, so is ready to sign a new deal with Al Nassr. Transfer Talk has the latest.3 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Richard Branson champions dyslexic education with new university
Richard Branson, the billionaire founder of Virgin Group, has turned his money and focus toward a very personal new project: DyslexicU, the first free online university for dyslexic thinkers.3 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says former rival, Gideon Saar, has joined his Cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says former rival, Gideon Saar, has joined his Cabinet3 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
Cousin of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah emerging as his replacement
Israel's military said Saturday that it had killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and a cousin of his is already emerging as his replacement who could rule the terrorist organization in a ...4 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Largest haka breaks world record in New Zealand
Thousands took part in a Maori haka dance famously performed by the All Blacks before rugby matches.4 hours ago - New Zealand -
Entertainment - ABC News
Valentino's new designer puts on maximalist Paris ready-to-wear debut
Alessandro Michele’s Valentino debut signaled a transformation, with a stage set like a living room in flux, evoking a sense of renewal5 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Why Patrick Mahomes isn't playing up to his MVP level and how it's contributed to Travis Kelce's struggles
Chiefs are going back to basics with Mahomes6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
America should welcome India’s rise as a space power
The situation sets up an interesting dynamic that the United States and India both can use to their mutual advantage.6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
New Zealand reclaims world record for largest mass haka
The record was broken in deafening fashion at Eden Park rugby stadium in Auckland.7 hours ago - New Zealand -
Sports - CBS Sports
College football Week 5 overreactions: Kalen DeBoer states his case as best coach, Ole Miss collapses again
Two top-10 losses mean that there's plenty to overreact to from Week 5 action7 hours ago - College Football -
Business - MarketWatch
Nike is getting a new CEO. Will its earnings shed light on the path forward?
After a months-long consumer flight from new sneakers and new clothing, Nike Inc. is bringing in a new chief executive. Investors liked the news. But analysts say there’s still lots of work ahead ...7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Running away from good news’: why is Harris distancing herself from Biden’s record?
Under Biden, immigration has stabilised, inflation has been tamed and crime is down, but his VP is forging ‘a new way’. As Joe Biden walked on the set of The View , one of America’s most popular ...7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
The asteroid hunters: how new technology will help save Earth from a catastrophic collision
The existential threat from a large meteor is real, but two next-generation telescopes are about to make us safer. On 4 September, an asteroid was spotted curving towards Earth. Astronomers quickly ...7 hours ago -
World - Yahoo News
Police Department Testing AI-Powered Detective on Real Crimes
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Top stories - CBS News
In Finland, classes in recognizing fake news, disinformation
Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams, and debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why the curriculum of students in Finland includes media literacy ...7 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
The Power of Empathy in Leadership
A path to sustainable business success is paved with empathy.8 hours ago -
World - ABC News
France's new government pledges hardline stance on migration as it cozies up to far right
France’s new government is set to take a hardline approach to migration issues as key officials have pledged to significantly reduce the number of people entering and staying illegally in the country8 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Israel dreams of a new order in the Middle East
But escalating the conflict further is more likely to lead to regional chaos8 hours ago - Israel -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
How to watch the New England Patriots vs. San Francisco 49ers game today
The New England Patriots play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, here's how to watch.9 hours ago - NFL -
World - The Guardian
New Zealand reclaims world record for largest mass haka
More than 6,000 people do Māori dance at Eden Park rugby stadium in Auckland to break France’s record. New Zealand has reclaimed the world record for the largest mass haka after more than 6,000 ...9 hours ago - New Zealand -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
WNBA playoff semifinals: How to watch the New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces Game 1 today
Catch Game 1 of the Aces vs. Liberty WNBA playoff semi-finals today.10 hours ago - WNBA -
World - The Guardian
‘Death isn’t necessarily always sad’: the pathologist taking the French book charts by storm
Philippe Boxho’s macabre true stories are approaching 1m copies sold and shedding light on a ‘misunderstood’ job. A girl on a farm is devoured by pigs. A walker’s throat is slit by the broken-off ...11 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
In Alabama, Trump goes from the dark rhetoric of his campaign to adulation of college football fans
Donald Trump attended the highly anticipated Alabama-Georgia college football matchup17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Adam Dressner’s Subjects Step Out of His Paintings in Grand Central Show
Adam Dressner, a lawyer turned portrait artist, began painting eccentric New Yorkers a few years ago. Many of them made an appearance at a recent exhibition.Yesterday