DNA testing site 23andMe fights for survival

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World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Amber Glenn overcomes a fall to win her first Grand Prix figure skating title

Amber Glenn has overcome a fall and her own doubts to win a maiden Grand Prix figure skating title at the Grand Prix de France

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Best of Week 10: Ohio State's erratic win, Georgia survives and Pavia-Vandy dominance

Ohio State's win over Penn State reminded us of old times in a new-look Big Ten and more from Week 10.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Secret WW2 bravery of Welsh mum who survived Nazi Germany and saved a historic church

Hidden away in a church in Hamburg is a plaque dedicated to a relatively unknown Welsh woman.

A couple's first date ended in horror after both were shot; only one survived.

During their first date, Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were ambushed in his Illinois home – both shot in the head. A crime scene investigator described it as one of the most horrific crime scenes ...

What we learned as Warriors survive near-collapse in OT win vs. Rockets

The Golden State Warriors came away with a pulsating 127-121 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night at Toyota Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

Conservationists and a Native American advocacy group are suing to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten ...

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

Eagles vs. Jaguars observations: Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia survive Jacksonville rally for fourth straight win

Observations from Sunday's Eagles win over the Jaguars

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Opening day takeaways: How South Carolina, USC overcame early struggles to win

Olivia Miles tallied a triple-double, JuJu Watkins and USC held off Ole Miss, and South Carolina escaped Michigan as the 2024-25 season opened.

Sports - ESPN - 11 hours ago

Patrick Mahomes survives injury scare to lead unbeaten Chiefs to OT win over Bucs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–30 Kansas City Chiefs (OT) Kansas City move to 8-0; Tampa Bay fall to 4-5 Mahomes rolls ankle before helping team to victory Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards and ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Harris Fights to Restore a Splintering Democratic Coalition

Defections from Black and Latino voters are making Kamala Harris more dependent on white, suburban voters — and complicating her path to victory.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.

How some politicians are fighting back against gerrymandering

North Carolina Democratic state Senate candidate Kate Barr is competing in an election she knows she can't win, but hopes to change in the future.

How some are fighting back against gerrymandering

In North Carolina, one state Senate candidate is running to prove a point, even though she knows she can't win. In Ohio, voters will decide if the power to draw congressional districts should go to ...

South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure

Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestone

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says

The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to ...

World - The New York Times - October 18

Parents fight to stop cuts to school transport

North Yorkshire Council will only fund bus travel to a child's nearest school from 2025.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Theatre joins fight to save Zoe's Place

The theatre says if it sells a full house, it can raise £10,500 for the charity.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Job Seekers Are Using AI to Fight AI

Job-seeking AI might help humans win the battle, but it may cost us the war.

Business - Inc. - October 18

JD Vance and the Fight for Pennsylvania’s Catholic Voters

The Republican vice-presidential nominee is the only Catholic on either national ticket. His politics resonate with many white conservative Catholics.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Despite Israeli Bombs and Assassinations, Hezbollah Keeps Fighting

Extensive Israeli attacks have blown up Hezbollah munitions and killed many fighters and leaders, but the Lebanese militia is far from incapacitated, analysts say.

World - The New York Times - October 19

The Fight Over Ballots Has Already Begun in Wisconsin

Drop boxes, which had been used for years in Wisconsin until they were mostly banned after Republicans mounted legal challenges, are back. They have become the subject of bitter debate.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Ngannou wins PFL title; dedicates fight to son

Francis Ngannou stopped Renan Ferreira in the first round to win the PFL Heavyweight Superfight Championship in his return to MMA.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

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