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A Texas county has told an appeals court it has a right to cull books on sex, gender and racism
A Texas county that wants to keep 17 books off library shelves has been sued.12 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Brett Favre Reveals He Has Parkinson’s Disease
Mr. Favre, the former N.F.L. quarterback who fell from grace after Mississippi officials accused him of helping divert funds meant for low-income residents, announced the diagnosis before Congress.2 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
US appeals court says man can sue Pennsylvania over 26 years of solitary confinement
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that a man who spent 26 years in solitary confinement in Pennsylvania can sue prison officials for alleged cruel and unusual punishment2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Unusual sighting of endangered whales has scientists concerned
Scientists are concerned after seeing a large group of North Atlantic right whales off New York's Long Island.3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Scaramucci: Trump 'has lost his fighting spirit'
Anthony Scaramucci, a former White House communications director under former President Trump, said that the former president has "lost his fighting spirit," claiming that it doesn't appear to him ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Brett Favre says he has Parkinson’s
Brett Favre revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in a congressional hearing on welfare accountability Tuesday. Favre testified at a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee ...6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Meryl Streep: ‘A squirrel has more rights than a girl in Afghanistan’
Speaking with Afghan activists the actor condemned the Taliban’s draconian restrictions on women and called on the UN to protect and restore their rights . The American actor Meryl Streep has said ...8 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Sabres Forward Has Big Statement Game
This Buffalo Sabres forward put together a solid performance against the Columbus Blue Jackets.11 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Nike’s New CEO Has One Hell of a Challenge Ahead
A ruinous pandemic business strategy, declining innovation, exodus of talent, and a “worst sneaker of all time” accolade has laid the world's biggest sports brand low.12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Labour has been overdoing the doom and gloom – but now Reeves has given us a glimpse of sunshine | Polly Toynbee
Though the freebies scandal soured the start of conference, the party can still shake off despondency and regain the moral high ground . With the hail of bad freebie stories echoing the Mersey ...17 hours ago -
ABC News - World
A court in Argentina orders the arrest of Venezuela's president and his right-hand man
A federal court in Argentina has ordered the “immediate” arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello for alleged crimes against humanity committed against ...18 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Vikes' Darnold has no structural damage to knee
An MRI revealed that Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold had no structural damage in his left knee, and he is expected to be fine for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
A Church Where Mark Robinson Still Has Defenders
At a Black evangelical church in North Carolina, the candidate for governor still has support.23 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Stagflation piece of polycrisis has stubbornly failed to materialise
Competent central banks have avoided a repeat of the Great DepressionYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
The number of rhinos is slightly up but poaching has increased too
The rhino population across the world has increased slightly but so have the killings, mostly in South Africa, as poaching fed by huge demand for rhino horns remains a top threatYesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Tales Of The Shire Has A Long Ways To Go If It Wants To Be Precious
The first time I watched Lord of the Rings, I wanted nothing more than to be a gorgeous, willowy, and effortlessly cool elf who was, as nearly all eight year-old girls desired, married to Orlando ...2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Has C.J. Stroud altered game plan for NFL GMs? Why the Texans QB has increased pressure to win immediately
Stroud's success has teams hunting even harder for a franchise QB2 days ago - NFL -
Financial Times - Business
Qualcomm has approached Intel about takeover bid
No formal offer made but deal could become biggest tech acquisition in history3 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Court reprimands LaLiga chief in CVC case appeal
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has been given a "public reprimand" by Spain's Administrative Sports Court (TAD) over a complaint made by Real Madrid.3 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Thousands of exploding devices in Lebanon trigger a nation that has been on edge for years
For millions of Lebanese, this week's mass explosion of pagers and walkie-talkies and the bloody aftermath are painfully similar to the horrific explosion four years ago of haphazardly stored ...3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Migrants feel less welcome as Germany's far-right rises
Migrants who arrived since 2015 say they feel unwelcome in Germany, where the far-right Alternative for Germany is gaining support.3 days ago -
ABC News - Health
An appeals court has revived a challenge to President Biden's Medicare drug price reduction program
A constitutional challenge to the Biden administration program enabling Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs has been revived by a federal appeals court4 days ago - Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
Qualcomm recently approached Intel about a possible takeover
If Qualcomm were to acquire Intel, it would be one of the largest technology deals on record, but would first invite hefty regulatory scrutiny.4 days ago -
The New York Times - Tech
What the U.S. Has Argued in the Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial
As the government wraps up its case, it has built a picture of how Google has become dominant among companies that buy and sell ads online.4 days ago - Google -
ABC News - World
Facebook loses jurisdiction appeal in Kenyan court paving the way for moderators' case to proceed
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has lost an appeal in a Kenyan labor court4 days ago - Facebook -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you borrow home equity now that the Fed has cut rates?
It could be a smart time to borrow from your home's equity — but you should consider a few factors first.4 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Has Powell just triggered a dash out of cash?
Analysts have long predicted some $6tn held in US money market funds might move into riskier assets like equities4 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Has a Polling Edge in Wisconsin, but Democrats Don’t Trust It
The vice president, who is visiting the state on Friday, has led Donald Trump there more often than not. Yet nearly everyone in Wisconsin politics believes the race will be incredibly close.4 days ago - Kamala Harris -
BBC News - Top stories
Norris sets pace as Verstappen has 'difficult' day
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc establish themselves as pace-setters in practice for the Singapore Grand Prix.4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Which family drama has Rupert Murdoch in a leading role? | Fiona Katauskas
It’s all about succession. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...4 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Brock Purdy, 'system QB?' With 49ers' weapons set to miss time, he now has a big chance at a rebuttal
Purdy still hasn't entirely shaken the "system" quarterback label and other denigrations. A chance for his rebuttal is now here, and if you've been listening, he's been preparing for it for a long ...4 days ago - NFL -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Migrant Crisis Did Not ‘Destroy’ New York. But Challenges Remain.
It’s been a year since Mayor Eric Adams made his ominous prediction. City officials should treat the arrival of migrants as an opportunity rather than a catastrophe, advocates say.4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
McNally murder accused a master manipulator, court told
Stephen McCullagh is accused of murdering his pregnant partner in her Lurgan home.4 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Starting in E-commerce? Check Out What Alibaba Has on Offer
E-commerce is more robust and easier than ever.4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Israel’s pager attack has raised the stakes in the Middle East
For Hizbollah the strike is a humiliation, while some Israelis see it as a prelude to a wider offensive in Lebanon4 days ago - Israel -
Inc. - Business
iOS 18 Has a Killer Productivity Feature No One Is Talking About. You Can Start Using It Right Now
Audio transcription and summaries in Notes is the feature you didn't know you needed.4 days ago -
ABC News - World
Thousands of exploding devices in Lebanon trigger a nation that has been on edge for years
For millions of Lebanese, this week's mass explosion of pagers and walkie-talkies, with its bloody aftermath, is painfully similar to the horrific explosion four years ago of haphazardly stored ...4 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Oilers' Nurse Has New Partner Revealed
Darnell Nurse was skating with a new defense partner at the first on-ice training camp session for the Edmonton Oilers.5 days ago