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‘We built Brazil’: how descendants of enslaved Africans have helped shape the country
A new book explores the way Black people are playing a transformative role in the fight for equality despite centuries of enslavement and continued neglect. “A cook for a small family is needed. ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
You may have blocked someone on X but now they can see your public posts anyway
Elon Musk’s X has been modified so that accounts you’ve blocked on the social media platform can still see your public postsTech - ABC News - November 4 -
On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change
A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21 -
Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed an agreement worth tens of billions of dollars with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that was one of the country’s ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
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It’s 60 years since The Lucky Country. Have we moved on from the bronzed Aussie male stereotype? | Frank Bongiorno and Mark McKenna
Writer Donald Horne was an astute generaliser in a golden era of them. Can we still examine Australia with his boldness?. Sixty years ago, Penguin published a small paperback – Donald Horne’s The ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Caged tiger wheeled into LSU's Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2015 at governor's behest
A caged tiger was wheeled onto the Tiger Stadium field for the first time in nearly a decade before kickoff of Saturday night’s game between No. 14 LSU and No. 11 AlabamaSports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Cavaliers off to best NBA start since 2015-16 Warriors after 12th straight win
Cleveland come back to beat Chicago 119-113 Players pay tribute to new coach Kenny Atkinson Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls ...World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago -
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Voters in Brazil's largest city reelect mayor, who detaches from Bolsonaro after tumultuous campaign
Voters in Brazil’s biggest city of Sao Paulo have reelected mayor Ricardo Nunes following a tumultuous campaign that pitted him against a leftist ally of President Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Judge rejects suit seeking to block acceptance of hand-returned mail ballots
The judge rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block counties from opening election offices on Saturday and Sunday to let voters hand in their mail ballots in person.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Supreme Court hears Facebook's bid to block Cambridge Analytica shareholder suit
The Supreme Court considered Wednesday a bid from Facebook to block a shareholder lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica data scandal from moving forward. Shareholders sued the social media company ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Countries that have cashed in on their top-level domain names
Anguilla is raking in extra unexpected revenue from registration fees for itsTech - ABC News - October 15 -
These countries have the most at stake as the U.S. heads to the polls
The world is watching the presidential election as voters go to the polls Tuesday, but the vote is more consequential for some countries than for others.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
80 countries have been led by a woman, but not the US
Despite Vice President Kamala Harris' efforts to shatter glass ceilings and become the first woman to be president in the U.S., the office remains solely male-dominated.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
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Brazil's federal police indict 20 in connection with salt mine catastrophe in country's northeast
Brazil’s federal police have indicted 20 people for rock salt mining in the northeastern coastal city of Maceio that destroyed five urban neighborhoods and forced tens of thousands of people to ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Third-party candidates could be swing-state spoilers despite strong Democrat efforts
Less than a week before Election Day, third-party candidates still present an unknown factor in key swing states where dozens of Electoral College votes are up for grabs.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
U.N. Report on Climate Goals Says Countries Have Made No Progress
An annual assessment by the world body tracks the gulf between what countries have vowed to do and what they’ve actually achieved.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Cade Cunningham follows up game-winning bucket with game-saving block as early stockholders keep cashing in
Cunningham has notched three straight triple-doubles and is off to the best start of his careerSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country
An Iranian-American journalist is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, further raising the stakes as Tehran threatens to retaliate over an Israeli attack on the country .Top stories - NBC News - November 3 -
Biden urges Americans to 'accept the choice the country made' in a White House address following Trump’s win
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, urging Americans to “accept the choice the country ...Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study
Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Cowboys vs. 49ers: Dak Prescott's comeback bid falls short as San Francisco holds off Dallas, 30-24
The 49ers have had their struggles too, but got back to 4-4 with the win. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are going the other way.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27 -
Steelers' Mike Tomlin says NFL admitted it shouldn't have flagged blocked extra point vs. Jets: 'That's life'
This is the second time this year the NFL has falsely flagged the SteelersSports - CBS Sports - October 22 -
Chiefs' game-winning FG block vs. Broncos may not have happened if not for DC Steve Spagnuolo's message
A Kansas City defender admitted the defense contemplated letting Denver score a TDSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
All NFC North teams have four wins through six weeks, for first time since 2002 realignment
The NFC North isn't just the best division in football.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Trump’s improving election odds have powered bitcoin to its highest level since July
Bitcoin was posting further gains on Wednesday, reaching as high as $68,390 — its loftiest level since July 29.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Tesla’s stock sees best day in 11 years. Why it’s still hard not to be bullish.
Tesla added $150 billion in market cap — more than the combined value of Ford, GM and Stellantis — as analysts cheered the growth forecast and increasing transparency.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
There is no debate: Texas A&M must ride with Marcel Reed at QB to have a chance at its best season since 1998
With Reed injecting life into the Aggies' offense, a SEC title and CFP run are on the tableSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
North Dakota voters reject bid to end property taxes, which have soared nationwide since 2019
Measure 4 would have cost the state an estimated $3.15 billion over two years.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
'This process is hard, bro': Why Tyreek Hill is having his worst season since 2016
Hill is on pace for his first sub-1,000 yard campaign since 2019. But there is a silver lining.Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago -
76ers rookie Jared McCain out of hospital after scary fall, might have avoided serious injury, per report
McCain reportedly had pulmonary contusions, i.e. bruising in his lungsSports - CBS Sports - October 17 -
Turkish jets have struck Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria following attack on defense company
Turkish jets have struck Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria following attack on defense companyWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
2025 Super Bowl odds following trade deadline: No surprises at the top, but could the Commanders have value?
Looking at who's most likely to win Super Bowl LIXSports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago
