"Golden owl" treasure hunt launched decades ago has finally ended
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After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to ...Yesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Canvas, challenging Claude Artifacts
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World - The Guardian
Britain to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius ending years of dispute
Agreement to hand back UK’s last African colony follows 13 rounds of negotiations and international pressure. The UK has agreed to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending years of bitter ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
France’s 31-year treasure hunt for a buried owl statue finally ends
Conclusion of search launched by 1993 picture puzzle book leaves chouetteurs with mixed emotions. Somewhere in France, a small statuette of a bird in flight has emerged from the soil in which it ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Yazidi woman rescued from Gaza after decade in captivity
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Sports - ABC News
NASCAR season hits final 6 weeks under shadow of antitrust lawsuit filed by 2 of its teams
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Top stories - BBC News
Cruise ship that was stranded in Belfast finally heads off to next destination
A cruise ship stranded in Belfast for the past four months has finally left the city's lough.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Yazidi woman kidnapped by IS freed from Gaza after decade in captivity
Officials say US, Israel, Jordan and Iraq involved in rescue of 21-year-old who had been captured in Iraq. A 21-year-old woman kidnapped by Islamic State militants in Iraq more than a decade ago ...Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Rory McIlroy suggests deal between the PGA Tour, LIV Golf backers could be finalized by end of year
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Politics - The Hill
Hezbollah’s collapse heralds the end of an era of fear in Lebanon
This moment marks not only the physical demise of Nasrallah but the symbolic end of Hezbollah’s grip on Lebanon, leaving the country — and the region — at a pivotal crossroads.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Nine dead as Israel launches multiple air strikes on Beirut
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Tech - GameSpot
Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power Season 2 Finale: 9 Questions We Need Answered
Warning: The following contains full spoilers for the Season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. If you haven't watched the entirety of Season 2 yet, you should steer away now. ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Our Housing Crisis Has Its Roots in the Financial Crisis
Well-meaning regulations and reforms intended to prevent another financial crisis has pushed millions of affordable homes out of the reach of everyday buyers and into the coffers of investors.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Rings Of Power Season 2 Finale Confirms True Identity Of The Stranger
Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power wrapped up its second season on October 2, and the season finale had a major reveal that answered a lingering question about a big ...Yesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
Supersocial and supermodel Heidi Klum launch Modelverse on Roblox
Supermodel Heidi Klum and Supersocial, a maker of Roblox games, announced the launch of Modelverse on the popular Roblox platform.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How the port strike could impact consumers as inflation has eased
There is no immediate price impact from the port strike, which is in its third day. However, Goldman Sachs says if the strike lasts more than a week, it expects the stoppage to affect retailers and ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
IDF hits around 200 Hezbollah targets, Houthis claim to launch attack drones at Israel
Israeli forces continued their offensives against Hezbollah in Lebanon overnight, striking over 200 targets. The region is still waiting to see how Israel will respond to Tuesday's massive missile ...Yesterday - Israel -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Who is the Stranger? 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 finale has a major reveal
The Season 2 finale of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" has confirmed what many fans suspected all along about the Stranger.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Treasure hunter finally finds Golden Owl after decades
An owl statuette which was buried 31 years ago as part of a treasure hunt has reportedly been found in France.Yesterday -
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Politics - The Hill
Last pandemic-era student loan benefit ends even as borrowers struggle to make payments
The last of the pandemic-era student loan benefits are gone, winding down four years of additional help to borrowers that advocates say was never actually enough. The Biden administration’s ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Owning (and Buying) a Florida Condo Has ‘Turned Into a Nightmare’
In the wake of a tragic 2021 building collapse, lawmakers are requiring condos to fund restoration projects. The bills are crippling homeowners.Yesterday - Florida -
Top stories - ABC News
Russia and Ukraine launch scores of attack drones in overnight strikes
Russia and Ukraine each launched more than 100 attack drones overnight, most of which were intercepted, the countries' militaries said.Yesterday - Ukraine -
Sports - ABC News
Fried's early exit the latest Braves injury in a trying season that ends with playoff sweep
The Braves’ best pitcher, NL Cy Young Award favorite Chris Sale, was back home in Atlanta with a back injuryYesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Raiders might end up paying some of Davante Adams's salary to facilitate trade
With Raiders receiver Davante Adams due to make $983,333 in salary each week plus $30,000 for each game in which he's on the active roster, his remaining compensation could create a cap issue for a ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Battle rages over treasure at 'most valuable shipwreck in the world'
Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Israel has vowed to punish Iran for its missile strikes. How?
Israel is set to retaliate for Iran's missile attack, while Tehran says it will hit back in turn if this happens.2 days ago - Iran -
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