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The New York Times - Top stories
The Political Cost to Kamala Harris of Not Answering Direct Questions
Questions can be crystallizing for candidates and voters, and some politicians have had their finest moments answering tough questions on their feet.14 minutes ago - Kamala Harris -
BBC News - Top stories
Fan takes a great catch as Brook hits a huge six
Watch as a fan takes a great catch after England captain Harry Brook hits a huge six into the stands during the first ODI against Australia at Trent Bridge.51 minutes ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Legendary Brewers announcer Bob Uecker shouts 'I peed my pants' during division title celebration
The Brewers had quite a wild party to commemorate their NL Central crown, including some non-alcoholic beverages for Jackson Chourio59 minutes ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Thursday Night Football Jets vs. Patriots: Fantasy football breakdown
Let's break down the AFC East matchup between New York and New England, and see if there are any fantasy football angles to exploit.2 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
Wired - Tech
Barron Trump Is Finally Taking the Stage
For years, internet users have seen what they want to in Donald Trump's youngest son. Now a freshman at NYU, he's being obsessively filmed—and making his first appearances alongside his father.4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden to celebrate progress of American economy in Thursday remarks
In remarks on Thursday at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., President Biden will celebrate the progress of the American economy, but stop short of declaring victory.4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Chelsea open to Mudryk exit - Thursday's gossip
Chelsea could let Mykhailo Mudryk leave the club in January, Arsenal start Gabriel contract talks, AC Milan make contact with ex-Dortmund boss Edin Terzic, plus more.9 hours ago - US Open -
The Guardian - World
Google Pixel 9 review: a good phone overshadowed by great ones
Android cuts telephoto camera and high-end AI features for lower price, but ends up a little lost in the mix. Google’s cheapest Pixel 9 offers almost everything that makes its top-flight sibling ...9 hours ago - Google -
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The Guardian - World
The great divide: are office workers more productive than those at home?
Amazon has told staff they must return five days a week – but experts don’t all agree that flexible working cuts output. Four years ago when the world of work was upended by the Covid pandemic, ...10 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Europe’s great battery hope Northvolt fights for survival
Swedish start-up struggles to secure funds as it tries to increase production at its gigafactory11 hours ago - Europe -
GameSpot - Tech
Agatha All Along Review - A Great Start For This Witchy Journey
In early 2021, the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicked off its post-Endgame era with WandaVision, a series that started out amusing and became less so as it descended into incoherence the way almost ...14 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
How Warriors' summer of discovery shaped franchise's greatness
The summer of 2014 changed the Golden State Warriors' trajectory and helped shape the dynasty to follow, Monte Poole writes.14 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Thursday Briefing: A Second Day of Explosions in Lebanon
Plus, Kamala Harris courts Latino voters.18 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Palou's third IndyCar crown places him among series' greats
After winning three IndyCar championships in four years, the only names ahead of Álex Palou's in the series' history books are the all-time greats.18 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Billie Jean King to become first solo female athlete to receive Congressional Gold Medal
Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
House awards Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal in history-making vote
The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to award a Congressional Gold Medal to tennis legend and equal rights advocate Billie Jean King, bestowing the nation’s highest civilian honor on a female ...21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Hendrix, Jagger, Bowie and me: Terry Reid, the British pop outlier adored by the greats
He was courted by Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, toured with Tina Turner and the Rolling Stones and was idolised by everyone from Aretha Franklin to Dr Dre. British pop’s nearly man tells his ...Yesterday -
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CNBC - Business
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has better battery life and great cameras, but Apple Intelligence hasn't arrived
CNBC's iPhone 16 Pro Max review. There are a lot of good upgrades but Apple Intelligence isn't ready yet.Yesterday - Apple -
The Hill - Politics
Lobbying World: Hur heads back to King & Spalding
Robert Hur and Leah Grossi have returned to King & Spalding as partners in the firm’s special matters and government investigations practice. Hur, best known as the special counsel investigating ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Manhattan’s King Cole Bar Reopens After a Renovation
After a major renovation, a cozy gathering spot at the St. Regis New York is ready to serve.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
King to make history with Congressional Medal
Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Tramp revamped: the return of a legendary nightclub
The London spot beloved by royals and rock stars is back. Can it recapture its former glory?Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Billie Jean King set to earn another honor with the Congressional Gold Medal
Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold MedalYesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Waiver Wire: Derek Carr looks great in Klint Kubiak's new offense, and more
Here's who you should be targeting ahead of your Week 3 matchupYesterday - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Belichick tells great Super Bowl LI story during ESPN's ‘ManningCast'
Bill Belichick joined ESPN's "ManningCast" for "Monday Night Football" and shared a great story on the Patriots' Super Bowl LI comeback.Yesterday - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
Cash was king — but these bonds are outperforming ahead of Fed rate cuts
A popular ‘T-bill and chill’ trade is about to become a lot less cool as the Fed starts lowering interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Sports
Sean Payton bypasses opportunity to go for onside kick under new rules after Colts, Niners try
It seemed like the perfect time for Sean Payton to try an onside kick under the NFL's new kickoff rules that only allow them in the fourth quarter if the team is trailingYesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
LOOK: Kings unveil Classic Edition uniforms for 2024-25 season in video with Mike Bibby, Doug Christie
The Kings' throwback uniforms are reminiscent of the ones they wore from 2002 to 20082 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Kings revive iconic look with 2024-25 Classic Edition uniform
Former stars Doug Christie -- who is an assistant on Mike Brown's staff -- and Mike Bibby helped with the Kings' unveiling.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
The great aircon paradox will keep this Hong Kong IPO simmering
Midea would have found the public markets less welcoming had it listed 5 years ago2 days ago - Hong Kong -
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BBC News - Top stories
36 teams, 36 questions - take our Champions League quiz
The Champions League returns on Tuesday as Europe's top competition has been revamped with 36 teams playing, so take our quiz to test your knowledge.2 days ago - UEFA Champions League -
The Guardian - World
The 2024 Great British Bake Off contestants – ranked!
Who is in it for the long haul? Who is a cake cannibal? And who is secretly an international super spy? Here’s our entirely factual guide to this year’s bakers. The 15th series of The Great British ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping Georgia
The Longhorns moved up a spot from No. 2 and received 35 first-place vote.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Kings unveil Classic Edition throwback jerseys for 2024-25 season
Ahead of their 40th season in Sacramento, the Kings unveiled their Classic Edition throwback jerseys set to be worn during 2024-25 NBA season.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Each of the six Booker novels does something unique
As the Guardian’s fiction editor, I’ve been writing about the Booker prize for years. Now, as a judge, I’ve seen behind the curtain. • Percival Everett and Rachel Kushner make the 2024 Booker ...2 days ago