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We cannot cheer on Afghanistan’s cricket team when Afghan women are being silenced | Zahra Joya
With Afghanistan set to play England in a tournament, we are calling for a boycott of a team that sportswashes the Taliban’s brutal campaign of misogyny . Since the Taliban took power in August ...The Guardian - 1d -
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Tops 1 Million Copies Sold In A Single Day
Developer Warhorse Studios is "beyond grateful" after Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has seen a stellar start since launching yesterday. The open-world RPG has already surpassed a million copies sold ...GameSpot - 1d -
3 Romance Novels We Recommend
What are three popular tropes that romance novels use? Jennifer Harlan, a New York Times books editor, recommends three romance novels that show off those tropes at their best.The New York Times - 4d -
Emmanuel Macron’s got a point: Why shouldn’t we charge tourists to see our treasures? Catherine Bennett
The Louvre’s proposed two-tier fees are a better way to fund museums than iffy corporate sponsorship deals. Introducing, five years on, another Brexit bonus: the chance to support the renovation of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Strange, surreal and sexy: 31 images that changed the way we see our bodies
From dancers to divas, amputees to activists: what images of the human form throughout the decades tell us about who we are. There is no image more compelling to us than to see another human being ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘We will be OK’: Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish among headliners for LA wildfire benefit concert
Music A-listers from Dr Dre to Olivia Rodrigo perform at fundraising extravaganza FireAid at neighboring LA arenas. Making my way through the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California , it was clear ...The Guardian - 6d -
See Lucy Run, 3.2 Million Years Ago
Our early human ancestor was capable of running, if slowly, a new study finds.The New York Times - 6d -
Wages and benefits for American workers see smallest gains in three years
The labor market is no longer a source of inflation pressures, but economists continue to watch the data closely.MarketWatch - 6d -
We are seeing anti-medical, anti-science narratives everywhere – how can doctors like me respond? | Mariam Tokhi
Medical practitioners are no longer trusted instinctively, with sometimes devastating consequences. How do we engage with people who mistrust us?. On Wednesday, a jury found that fourteen members ...The Guardian - Jan. 30 -
'I lost purpose': At 27, he sold his company for $100 million — now, he says it's changed his view on money
"It was great at first, because I was just enjoying being in the moment. But at some point ... it just felt like Groundhog Day," says 33-year-old Jake Kassan.CNBC - Jan. 29 -
Reform U.K. Is Said to Land Over $1 Million in Populist Show of Force
Nigel Farage’s party is reshaping British conservatism and showing that it can raise money to do so.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Planet lands $230 million contract for Pelican imagery satellites
Satellite imagery and data analysis company Planet announced it had signed a $230 million contract, with an anchor customer furthering its Pelican satellites.CNBC - Jan. 29 -
'We don't just teach - we clothe the kids, feed them and brush their teeth'
A survey of teachers in England suggests lots of schools are having to provide extra help for families.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
My wife, 72, and I, 80, have two houses and 56 acres of land. Our daughter is a joint tenant on our real estate. Do we need a will?
This couple has done a lot to clear the path ahead — but they have made one big mistake.MarketWatch - Jan. 27 -
Suns' Jusuf Nurkic says he and Mike Budenholzer didn't speak for two months: 'We don't have a relationship'
Nurkic has not seen the floor for the Suns since Jan. 7CBS Sports - Jan. 26 -
Benched Suns center Jusuf Nurkić didn’t talk to coach Mike Budenholzer for 2 months: ‘We don't have a relationship’
Jusuf Nurkić was benched earlier this month amid a losing skid, and he hasn't played since.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 26 -
When Gold Is What We Wear
An exhibition in Paris focuses on the precious metal’s use on clothing through the ages.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
Trump Said, ‘We Have More Coal Than Anybody.’ See Where We Burn It.
There are 206 coal-burning power plants left in the United States, which supply about 16 percent of the country’s energy. Experts say burning more doesn’t make financial sense.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
BlackRock's Fink sees potential risks and says the bond market will tell us where we are going
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said Trump's efforts to unleash capital in the private sector could reaccelerate inflation and hurt the stock market.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Three potential fantasy football draft trends we might just see in 2025
Andy Behrens offers a way-too-early look at plausible draft trends for next fantasy football season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23 -
'We see you': UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship seen around British waters
John Healey says the vessel is used to gather intelligence and map the UK's underwater infrastrcuture.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Baseball Hall of Fame: Who fell off the ballot? Who got a boost in support? Which names will we see in 2026 and beyond?
Ten players fell off the ballot for 2026, but three players received significant bumps in support from BBWAA voters.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Abbott shares climb despite a mixed quarter. What we want to see before we buy more
Shares of Abbott Laboratories rose more than 1% in Wednesday's session.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and Locals Don't
The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 20 -
DC’s top prosecutor on Trump's potential Jan. 6 pardons: ‘I don't see a basis’
The outgoing top prosecutor for the nation’s capital said that he doesn’t see a basis for President-elect Trump to pardon those who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in an exit interview with ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Butler on drama with Heat: 'We are where we are'
Back from his suspension, Jimmy Butler indicated there was no change to his relationship with the Heat following Friday's loss to the Nuggets, saying, "We are where we are."ESPN - Jan. 18 -
CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay $5 Million
The case, which involved a 2021 segment about a private security contractor in Afghanistan, played out as media organizations face more legal and political pressures.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Greenland prime minister: 'We don't want to be Americans'
Greenland’s prime minister weighed in on President-elect Trump's proposal to acquire the island territory, arguing that the nation intends to keep working toward independence from Denmark. “We ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
North London Derby brings controversy, Casey Stoney chats new job & could we see Neymar in MLS!?
Christian and Christine react to Arsenal’s win over Tottenham in the North London Derby, including Leandro Trossard’s move that broke Pedro Porro’s ankles! They also break down the latest with ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
What we know as we await Roki Sasaki's decision
Starting this week, the coveted 23-year-old Japanese free agent can pick his team.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees
Financial reports show the potential defense secretary’s pay from past speaking and writing, some of which provided fodder for senators during his confirmation hearing.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Helldivers Movie: Studio Boss Says "We Don't, And Shouldn't, Have Final Say"
A Helldivers movie is now in development, and the studio behind the game, Arrowhead, aims to be involved with the film. However, Arrowhead boss Johan Pilestedt said the studio isn't well-versed in ...GameSpot - Jan. 13 -
Taliban don't see women as human beings, Malala Yousafzai says
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai decried the state of women’s rights in Taliban-led Afghanistan as “gender apartheid.”NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Kliff Kingsbury is content to wait, especially since he's still being paid by the Cardinals
This week, win or lose, Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury will have opportunities to interview for head-coaching jobs.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
‘We are improving in the way we suffer’: Amorim delighted by shootout success
Manchester United beat Arsenal on penalties in FA Cup ‘I felt since the first minute that today was our day’ A jubilant Ruben Amorim said he had sensed his Manchester United side would beat ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
There are no adults in the room: there’s barely a room. This is politics at warp speed, and we know who’s benefiting | Marina Hyde
Fiscal crisis, corruption claims, shenanigans and legal threats. This feels like the week old-style politics sat on a grenade . The worst-timed foreign visit by a politician this week was LA mayor ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
On asphalt we grow: the skateboarders of Ukraine
Amid the devastation in Ukraine, the photojournalist Robin Tutenges has captured how skateboarding provides a vital escape for the country’s young people – an act of resilience and freedom as ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
After $95 Million Settlement, Apple Says It Never Sold Data From Siri
The tech giant, which has a reputation for prizing user privacy, denied that its voice assistant app collected information and used it to create marketing profiles.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Cavs outduel OKC in game 'we don't win last year'
The Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City's 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 in a marquee meeting between the NBA's top two teams.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
We Are Not Prepared for Fires Like This
A decade ago, this kind of disaster seemed unthinkably rare.The New York Times - Jan. 8
