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CBS News - Top stories
Southeast braces for powerful Hurricane Helene
Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida's Big Bend area as a major hurricane, bringing with it the risk of serious flooding to the Southeast. Jason Allen has the latest.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Metro Books And Games Are Steeply Discounted Ahead Of Metro Awakening's Launch Later This Year
Metro Awakening made a splash during the latest State of Play, with a new trailer showing off the atmospheric stealth VR experience for PSVR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR launching on November 7. ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Vance’s Mother Deals With Her Past and His Future
In his 2016 memoir, Senator JD Vance of Ohio described a rough childhood owing to his mother’s devastating drug addiction. Today, he and his mother, Beverly Aikins, are a remarkable team.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Black student punished for his hairstyle wants to return to the Texas school that suspended him
A Black high school student in Texas who was suspended over his hairstyle has asked a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order that would allow him to return to school without being ...2 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Google says Gemini-powered automations coming to Workspace next month
Google said it plans to roll out agents slowly through Workspace as Gemini begins to show productivity gains for customers.2 days ago - Google -
The New York Times - Top stories
Zelensky’s Star Power Fades on Capitol Hill
As the war drags on, Ukraine’s president receives a quieter welcome in Washington and faces angry questions from some Republicans.2 days ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Sports
In His ‘Office,’ Bryce Harper Advises the Next Generation of M.L.B. Hitters
Opponents have started to see a different version of the Phillies’ star.2 days ago - MLB -
MarketWatch - Business
This company had $1 billion in quarterly AI bookings — and it’s not a chip maker
Accenture’s stock rallied toward a six-month high Thursday, after the management consultant got back to beating earnings expectations and continued to tout itself as a play on the boom in ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
As projected ALDS Game 1 starter, Tanner Bibee is finding his best stuff at the perfect time for the Cleveland Guardians
"Tanner just seems to keep getting better and better each time out,” manager Stephen Vogt said of the anchor of his rotation.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Watch: Scottie Scheffler loses his cool as tempers boil over in Presidents Cup
As if Scottie Scheffler’s year has not been lively enough, the unassuming world No 1 was involved in an on-course flare-up with his great friend Tom Kim as the one-sided Presidents Cup turned all ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been instrumental in 3-0 start, even without his usual production
Just about everyone seems to be concerned about Travis Kelce’s production except the Kansas City Chiefs2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Group of Five Power Rankings: James Madison vaults into top three after historic upset of North Carolina
A look at the hottest Group of Five teams across college football heading into Week 52 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
New Humble TTRPG Book Bundle Includes Over 30 Dungeons & Dragons 5E Adventures
Humble has launched a new Dungeons & Dragons 5E Adventures bundle that will add dozens of new campaign modules and gameplay materials published by Goodman Games to your D&D library. The full ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Daniel Ricciardo loses his seat in Formula 1 as Red Bull executes midseason shake-up
Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo was dismissed Thursday by the Red Bull Racing junior team effectively immediately, ending his second stint in the sport with an unusual midseason departure.2 days ago -
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Oklahoma executes a man for a 1992 killing despite board recommendation to spare his life
Oklahoma executed Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, for his role in the 1992 shooting death of a convenience store owner.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Work, fight, or play ball: when Babe Ruth paused his career and headed to the mill
During the first world war, Americans across society were expected to contribute. And that included baseball’s biggest stars2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
It’s ‘Strega Nona September’ on TikTok
A pasta-making witch from a beloved 1975 fable is being hailed online as the blueprint for a very specific strain of autumnal coziness.3 days ago - Tiktok