A different goal: how women’s football is changing the beautiful game

How the ballot-counting rules differ across the key battleground states

Each state has their own rules about how and when election officials can process absentee and provisional ballots, which can have a big impact on the results of a close race.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

How Funko Fusion crosses over all its different IPs

10:10 Games this year launched a debut title, Funko Fusion, a mishmash of different intellectual properties -- how did it all come together?

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

‘Will anything change?’: six women react to Saoirse Ronan’s viral comment

Women tell us how they feel about safety after the actor’s remark on using a phone as a weapon went viral. Saoirse Ronan’s comment about women’s safety on The Graham Norton Show has gone viral ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

BBC Women's Footballer of the Year nominees revealed

Vote now for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024, with the winner announced on 26 November.

Meet the nominees for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year

The BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 nominees are: Barbra Banda, Aitana Bonmatí, Naomi Girma, Caroline Graham-Hansen and Sophia Smith.

Women's Footballer of the Year contender Graham Hansen

BBC Sport profiles Barcelona and Norway winger Caroline Graham Hansen, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.

How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL

Even the makers of the Guardian Cap admit it looks silly. But for a sport facing an existential brain-injury crisis, once unthinkable solutions have now become almost normal.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Inside the Effort to Change How Seeds Grow

Much of the food we eat is grown with synthetic fertilizer, which is a huge source of climate change. But now, a seed with DNA-modified bacteria is reducing the amount of synthetic fertilizer that ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

How a winning racehorse changed everything for girl with cancer

When Betsy had stomach pain, her GP put it down to a virus - but the five-year-old had cancer.

How Trump and Harris Compare on Climate Change

Kamala Harris calls global warming an “existential threat.” Donald Trump dismisses it as a “scam.”

Science - The New York Times - October 28

What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict

Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - How To Change Your Appearance

Dragon Age: The Veilguard stars Rook, one of Varric's comrades who has found themselves the leader of a ragtag group. With a campaign that's likely to take you dozens of hours to complete, you ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

How climate change affects Latino communities and their votes

An Environmental Voter Project poll found that climate change is a top issue for young voters in 2024. Voter efforts are focusing on climate change within Latino communities ahead of Election Day. ...

How people in recovery hope to change the political landscape

Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.

How ‘Shoe Doping’ Changed Marathon Times Forever

Technology is enabling increasingly fast times, but how fair is it?

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

How a San Francisco Vineyard Is Changing the Wine Industry

With eight rows of vines in San Francisco and a vision of inclusivity, Christopher Renfro and Project Two Eighty are training the next generation of winemakers.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing

David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.

How the Paul George negotiations changed the direction of the Clippers

When Steve Ballmer bought the franchise, he said he was willing to spend whatever it takes to win.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Electronic Gaming Monthly Compendium smashes Kickstarter goal on day one

Electronic Gaming Monthly's print magazine gets the Kickstarter tribute, with backers crushing its initial goal within hours.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 15

Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators

Alex Ovechkin scored his 130th career game-winning goal to keep his hot streak going, the Washington Capitals winning and the Nashville Predators losing

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Ballon d'Or should be a celebration, but for the women's game, it's a disgrace

The same issues continue to preside towards women's football by the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Amid Great Change in College Football, One Thing Remains the Same

Penn State’s history of struggling against Ohio State continued on Saturday, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

How?! Erling Haaland scores acrobatic, back-to-goal goal for Man City in Champions League

The Norwegian leaps up with his back almost completely to goal, raises his left leg to the head height of an average human, and snaps his foot backward into the ball.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Sidney Crosby Career Goal Tracker: How Close Is The Penguins Captain To 600 Goals

Sidney Crosby is closing in on 600 career goals. How many goals does he have right now? Follow his progression towards the milestone with our tracker.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Eagles' Jalen Hurts makes NFL history vs. Bengals in a game where he completed a pass wearing different cleats

Hurts had a memorable day in Cincinnati

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

The Monday Read: In a game of margins, Ohio State's spacing (or lack thereof) proved difference vs. Penn State

How the Buckeyes reached paydirt was a key subplot in Saturday's Big Ten tilt

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Freddie Freeman’s Grand Slam Changed the Game and Made World Series History

The first walk-off grand slam in World Series history delivered a 6-3 extra-inning Dodgers victory over the Yankees.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

FarmboxRx founder Ashley Tyrner on changing the game in food accessibility

As founder and CEO of FarmboxRx, Ashley Tyrner is making healthy food accessible in areas where it's hardest to find. Her service has delivered produce to over 2.7 million households, helping ...

Trump’s Support From Black and Latino Voters Gives Republicans New Hope

Donald J. Trump picked up support among Latino and Black working-class voters, giving the party hope for a new way to win in a diversifying nation.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Nvidia Announces Major Changes To GeForce Now Game-Streaming Platform

There are some major changes coming to Nvidia's popular GeForce Now cloud streaming service, starting with a cap on monthly playtime starting in 2025. As of January 1, new subscribers will be ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

I know how many goals I want to score this season - Semenyo

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo speaks to Football Focus' Betty Glover about his tough start to life as a footballer, playing under boss Andoni Iraola and his targets this season.

How to choose the best personal trainer for your fitness goals — and budget

It can be a maze finding the trainer who is best for you

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

How Will White Women Vote? It’s a Question With a Fraught History.

White and Black women have joined together to power progressive causes — from abolition to civil rights — but it’s a tenuous alliance.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

How small shifts in who turns out to vote could make the difference in the election

It’s clearer than ever after months of close polling: Who wins the 2024 presidential election could come down to tiny differences in who votes and who stays home.

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

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