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A frozen, protected wonderland: slow adventure in the less visited French Alps
At the gateway to the Vanoise national park, new cabins make a great base for a wild winter retreat that’s laid-back but packed with activity. The snow is deep and soft as we pad slowly forward, a ...The Guardian - 20h -
Women with endometriosis earn less, research shows
Researchers suggest that following diagnosis, women may take lower-paid jobs or work fewer hours.BBC News - 1d -
Vehicle tyres found to be biggest source of nanoplastics in the high Alps
Mountaineers now scaling more peaks for first global study of nanoplastics, which can enter lungs and bloodstream. Particles from vehicle tyre wear are the biggest source of nanoplastic pollution ...The Guardian - 2d -
Choose your QB adventure: Which path will the Steelers take -- Wilson, Fields or draft shocker?
Team owner and president Art Rooney II wants to keep Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, but likely not both of them. So who will it be?ESPN - 3d -
Scottie Scheffler's beach adventure ends with a 'lucky' par at Pebble
Scheffler had to find his ball and then hit from the rocky sand on the par-5 18th hole Friday at Pebble Beach.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Dan Houser’s Absurd Ventures teases animation project and action-comedy adventure game
Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures is teasing some new projects including an animated series and an action-comedy adventure game.VentureBeat - 6d -
Italian Alps to host 2028 Youth Winter Olympics
Italy will hold the Youth Winter Olympics two years after hosting the Milan Cortina Games.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 30 -
Bubble watch: Sizing up road to the Frozen Four
With the NCAA tournament less than two months away, we take a look at who could make the field.ESPN - Jan. 30 -
It’s like plunging under the North Pole: my mind-stretching ice dive in the French Alps
Move over wild swimming … ice diving in a frozen mountain lake and camping under the Milky Way connects you with nature at its most raw and magical. It’s five below freezing on the ice-caked ...The Guardian - Jan. 30 -
Five skiers killed in French Alps after avalanches hit off-piste areas
Four Norwegians and one Swiss person died in the Savoie and Haute-Savoie regions. An avalanche in the French Alps has killed four Norwegian skiers who were swept away by an off-piste torrent of ...The Guardian - Jan. 29 -
Create Worlds arises from Wonderland and Robot Invader merger
Wonderland and Robot Invader have merged to form a new company called Create Worlds, focused on web gaming.VentureBeat - Jan. 29 -
Trump's aid freeze frozen
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Biden-appointed judge holds up Trump aid freeze A federal judge blocked President ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Hello Kitty Island Adventure Recipes List For Cooking
If you're playing a cozy game, you can all but guarantee you'll be doing a bit of cooking. That goes for Hello Kitty Island Adventure , which features a variety of cooking stations and recipes ...GameSpot - Jan. 28 -
It Takes Two Dev's Split Fiction Gets Trailer With Dune And Alice In Wonderland-Inspired Levels
A new trailer for the next EA Originals game, Split Fiction , has gone live and shows off more of the Hazelight-developed game in action. Narrated by game director Josef Fares, the gameplay ...GameSpot - Jan. 27 -
Less 'constrained' Canes hope Rantanen extends
Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky says his team is not as financially "constrained" as it was last season, expressing his desire to sign newly acquired Mikko Rantanen to a long-term contract extension.ESPN - Jan. 25 -
The Less People Know About AI, the More They Like It
You might assume that tech-savvy people are the most open to using AI, but research suggests it's actually those who are least familiar with it.Wired - Jan. 25 -
Where to Eat, Shop and Stay in the Austrian Alps
Insiders share their favorite après-ski spots, springtime hikes and typically Tyrolean souvenirs.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
An e-bike adventure through Armenia
A trailblazing new tour takes cyclists to remote villages and ancient monasteries in the country’s spectacular highlandsFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Hello Kitty Island Adventure - All 3-Heart Gifts
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a cozy experience teeming with items to find, quests to complete, and decorations to place. But perhaps most of all, it's overflowing with adorable pals to befriend ...GameSpot - Jan. 22 -
Keir Starmer urged to push for Ukraine to get $300bn of frozen Russian assets
Financier turned activist Bill Browder says Russia will make gains that spark refugee crisis if US military support dries up. Business live – latest updates Keir Starmer should show leadership ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
My culinary adventure on the Lisbon coast
The elegant towns of Cascais, Estoril and Sintra have plenty to offer, from romantic royal palaces to the best of Portuguese cuisine. On a blue-sky Saturday morning, I joined a foraging hike in ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
New York Rescuers Break the Ice to Save Moose From a Frozen Lake
The bull moose had fallen into a lake in the Adirondacks and been in the frigid waters for about two hours before rescuers arrived and used a chain saw to free it.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Britain needs to rediscover its economic spirit of adventure
History teaches us that lasting growth depends on new ideas, innovation and technological progressFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
Book excerpt: "The Party: A Guide to Adventurous Entertaining" by Sally Quinn
In her 1997 book, the Washington Post columnist writes about the social imperatives for entertaining, and how the role of host and hostess in the nation's political capital has remained vitally ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
5 ways to spend less money in 2025
Economic issues are straining people's finances, but these tactics can help you free up cash and spend less money.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
‘The brief was practical but playful’: an adventurous redesign of a tiny top floor flat
This pint-sized Brighton Regency renovation is full of fun, colour and stylish space-saving hacks. ‘Us, 15 years ago, pre-kids, is how we imagined the perfect inhabitants for this space,” says ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Syrians in Germany ask to be allowed to visit home and keep protected status
Refugee organisations say many want to ‘go and have a look’ after fall of Assad regime but fear losing asylum rights . Syrians in Germany have called on the government to allow them to travel to ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
British woman dies in 'violent collision' while skiing in French Alps
A 62-year-old woman reportedly crashed into a stationary skier, a British man, on Tuesday.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Core inflation rate slows to 3.2% in December, less than expected
The consumer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in December and show an annual inflation rate of 2.9%.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
An avalanche hits a group of skiers in Italy's Piedmont Alps, killing 3
An avalanche has hit a group of five skiers in Italy’s northern Piedmont region on Sunday, killing three of them, rescuers saidABC News - Jan. 12 -
Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years
Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
The Slow Growth of Hand-Painted Clothes
In an era of fast fashion, some yearn for clothing with a personal touch.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Private-sector hiring slows: ADP
Hiring in the U.S. private sector and pay growth slowed down in December last year across several industries, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Always Designing for People (ADP) ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
California’s Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down
As hurricane-force winds fan the most destructive wildfires in California history across bone-dry foothills, communities face the dual threat of natural forces and a warming world.Wired - Jan. 8 -
Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government
The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Dwarf Fortress' Adventure Mode Officially Launches This Month
For the better part of two decades, Dwarf Fortress has been the passion project of brothers Tarn and Zach Adams. Although the acclaimed fantasy simulation game has technically remained in ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
Rescuers search for 2 British hikers missing since New Year's Day in Italian alps
Rescue crews have found the body of a British hiker buried in the snow of the Italian alpsABC News - Jan. 8 -
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America’s frozen housing market is finally starting to thaw
After nearly three years of grappling with an expensive housing market, home buyers are showing signs of getting used to it.MarketWatch - Jan. 8
