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Disney World's Iconic Big Thunder Mountain Ride Will Close For An Entire Year
Disney World's popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride will temporarily close this coming January, and the attraction won't open again until 2026. The extended closure for the Magic Kingdom ride ...4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
LCS experts' predictions: Who is going to the World Series?
Here's who we think is headed to the World Series -- and how our playoff predictions have fared so far.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Next Generation 2024: 60 of the best young talents in world football
From Franco Mastantuono to Estêvão, we select some of the most talented players born in 2007. Check the progress of our classes of 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 … and look at the ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Briton becomes youngest woman to climb world’s 14 highest peaks
Adriana Brownlee, 23, reaches summit of Shishapangma three years after setting target at top of Everest. A 23-year-old has become the youngest woman to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre-plus ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
All British cinema is propaganda: how our film-makers are unwittingly reshaping the world
Propaganda films didn’t end after the war. Instead they became a tool for packaging our cultural heritage, promoting tourism and transforming British culture. During the second world war, British ...4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'I'm set to manage the world's southernmost museum'
Aoife McKenna, 24, will also carry out a number of other roles in her stint in Antarctica.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
What happens to the world if forests stop absorbing carbon? Ask Finland
Natural sinks of forests and peat were key to Finland’s ambitious target to be carbon neutral by 2035. But now, the land has started emitting more greenhouse gases than it stores. Read more: Trees ...4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Sirianni apologizes for yelling at Eagles boo-birds
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologized for his interaction with a group of fans at the end of Sunday's home game against the Cleveland Browns.4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Nations League can boost World Cup hopes - Bellamy
Craig Bellamy believes the way he uses his squad in the Nations League will boost Wales' chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup.5 days ago - World Cup -
Politics - The Hill
Trump says national abortion ban 'off the table'
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump hedges on abortion ban Former President Trump said a national abortion ban is “off the table” but left ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Simu Liu asks fans to stop 'bullying' bubble tea brand amid 'cultural appropriation' stir
While guest-starring on the Canadian show 'Dragon's Den,' Simu Liu criticized a bubble tea company he said risked 'cultural appropriation.'5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977. The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the ...5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Archaeologists uncover one of the world's oldest churches
Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of an ancient church in Armenia, which they believe originated in the 4th century A.D.5 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Xbox Partner Showcase Announced For October 17, "World Premieres" Promised; How To Watch Live
Microsoft has announced the next Xbox Partner Preview showcase, and it's coming very soon. The event is set to take place on Thursday, October 17, featuring "new and upcoming games" from outside ...5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
BBC boss warns of Russian and Chinese propaganda
The UK is losing out because of cuts to the World Service, the BBC's director general warns.5 days ago - Russia -
Sports - CBS Sports
Sue Bird, Maya Moore among four WNBA players next in line to make the Basketball Hall of Fame
A few first-ballot Hall of Famers should be emerging from the WNBA in the coming years5 days ago - WNBA -
Top stories - BBC News
The stats and shoes behind Chepngetich's jaw-dropping marathon world record
How the Kenyan took a step beyond what was thought by knocking almost two minutes off the previous best in Chicago.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Can anyone stop dominant England winning World Cup?
England's 21-12 victory over Canada in Vancouver on Saturday retained the WXV1 title in their 20th straight win, can anyone stop the dominant Red Roses winning the Rugby World Cup next year?5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Kash Patel: The Magical Rise of a Self-Described ‘Wizard’ in Trump World
The MAGA loyalist Mr. Patel aims to run the C.I.A. if Donald Trump wins the presidency. But critics say his swagger masks deep inexperience.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
‘They are ruining my life’: how the shadowy world of debt collection can wreck your finances
A stranger’s bill can be passed, in your name, down a chain of companies until it reaches the courts without you knowing anything about it. The result can be catastrophic. James Barnett and his ...5 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Ranking the Potential World Series Matchups, From Least to Most Interesting
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani could be making their World Series debuts against each other in one scenario.5 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Ruth Chepngetich Shatters the Women’s Marathon World Record in Chicago
The Kenyan runner became the first woman to break 2:10 in the marathon.5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Steve Ballmer on becoming one of the world's richest billionaires
LA Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, has seen his net worth soar north of $120 billion.6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
'Fire Nick'? Sirianni chirps right back at angry Birds fans
Eagles fans reportedly started a "Fire Nick" chant during Sunday's 20-16 home win over one of the worst teams in football.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
200-1 outsider De Decker stuns Humphries to win World Grand Prix
Mike de Decker causes a huge upset as he beats defending champion Luke Humphries 6-4 to win the World Grand Prix title.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'England deserve world-class coach' - but Carsley not ruling himself out
England interim boss Lee Carsley believes England deserve a world-class coach but said he is "definitely not" ruling himself out of the running.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Johnson: U.S. is in 'most dangerous situation since World War II'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in an interview Sunday that the U.S. is in “the most dangerous situation since World War II,” citing the economy, global tensions and the southern border. ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
BBC World Service retreat ‘helping Russia and China push propaganda’
BBC director-general Tim Davie to warn world facing ‘all-out assault on truth’ as state-funded media operators broadcast unchallenged. The BBC director-general will warn that the retreat of its ...6 days ago - China -
Top stories - BBC News
Australia beat India to reach T20 World Cup semis
Australia secure their place in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with a nine-run over India, who face a nervous wait to see if they will also qualify.6 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya sets women's world record in Chicago Marathon
Chepngetich completed the Chicago Marathon nearly two minutes faster than the previous women's marathon world record6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Ruth Chepngetich smashes marathon world record by nearly two minutes in Chicago
Kenyan also won Chicago Marathon in 2021 and 2022 Tributes paid to late Kelvin Kiptum in race Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women’s world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago ...6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Ruth Chepngetich shatters women’s world record at Chicago Marathon
Kenyan distance runner Ruth Chepngetich completed the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56 on Sunday, smashing the women’s full marathon world record. Chepngetich became the first woman to ever run under ...6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump says national abortion ban is 'off the table,' but 'we’ll see what happens'
Former President Trump said Sunday that a national abortion ban is “off the table,” but he left the door open on the conversation by saying “we’ll see what happens.” “Let me just tell you, I think ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Inside the Nasty Rivalry Rocking the World of Private Jets
The head of a private-jet company has been involved in a massive, often secret campaign to undermine his bitter rival. Now it’s spilling out into the open.October 11