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Mets' victory over Brewers in NL Wild Card Series decider was ESPN's most-watched game in 3 years
The New York Mets’ 4-2 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday night in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series averaged 4,017,000 viewers on ESPN and streaming, making it ESPN’s ...33 minutes ago - MLB -
Top stories - The New York Times
For Congress, Disaster Funding Has Its Own Perils
Congressional leaders deferred a debate over sending federal money to respond to Hurricane Helene until after the election, delaying a potentially messy political fight.4 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Big Ten teams have made it to plenty of NCAA Tournament finals recently, but title drought approaches 25 years
A Big Ten team hasn't won a NCAA Tournament championship since 2000 despite playing in eight title games in that span4 hours ago -
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Sports - CBS Sports
Rajon Rondo joins Bucks as guest coach, reunites with former Celtics coach Doc Rivers: 'You'll see him a lot'
Rondo has hopes of becoming an NBA coach one day4 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
The retaliatory cycle has Iran and Israel firmly in its grip
Speculation about targets is growing as the region grapples with what comes next5 hours ago - Iran -
Business - Inc.
Asheville’s Tourist-Friendly River Arts District Battered by Floods
Breweries, galleries and restaurants beloved by visitors are in ruins, and their owners fear the area may not recover.5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Dollar strengthens after US beats forecasts with 254,000 new jobs in September – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. US adds over 250,000 jobs in September, defying fears of slowdown The pound jumped as traders reacted to Huw Pill’s call for a ...7 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Ubisoft Is Reportedly Considering A Major Change To Its Structure
Ubisoft and Tencent are reportedly considering different options in order to stabilize the business and prevent further stock-price drops.. According to Bloomberg , Ubisoft's Guillemot family and ...8 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Amazon’s Fire Tablets, Tested, So You Don’t Have To (2024)
Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for every occasion.8 hours ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
Nearly £22bn pledged for carbon capture projects over 25 years
Sir Keir Starmer says carbon capture clusters on Merseyside and Teesside will "kickstart growth".11 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Asheville's vibrant arts scene powered its economy — now much of it lies in ruins
“My entire portfolio is in the river somewhere,” one artist said after floodwaters from Hurricane Helene destroyed over a dozen local studios in the city's River Arts District.13 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Best PS5 Deals Ahead Of Prime Big Deal Days Sale At Amazon
We’re still a few days away from Prime Big Deal Days , but a ton of PS5 games, accessories, and other merch is on sale ahead of the popular event. That makes it a surprisingly good time to upgrade ...16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Israel was told ‘you are not alone’ – but year of war has left it isolated
For many Israelis, the shedding of support since 7 October attack has revived a belief that they cannot rely on others. Israel’s first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, famously said: “Our future ...18 hours ago - Israel -
World - Financial Times
Has Sinn Féin missed its chance to govern Ireland?
After watching its support slip dramatically, the pro-unity party has its work cut out to stage a comeback in a looming election18 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
The Halo Tabletop Wargame Is Up For Preorder At Amazon, Releases This Month
Halo: Flashpoint Spartan Edition $125 | Releases October ...22 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Best Lego Deals At Amazon Ahead Of Prime Big Deal Days
Prime Big Deal Days officially run October 8-9, but you don’t have to wait until then to start saving. A ton of Lego sets are discounted ahead of the event, giving you a chance to score some of ...22 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Libya to resume oil production at two of its major fields
Libya's National Oil Corporation has announced that crude oil production will resume at two of its major fields, where operations stopped in August amid tensions between the country's dueling ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
10-year Treasury yield ends at highest level since August after better-than-expected ISM data
U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, pushing 10- and 30-year yields to almost five-week closing highs, after data showed the economy’s services side grew last month and businesses remained ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Republican former election clerk jailed for nine years over voter interference
Tina Peters, who was lauded by election deniers, convicted over scheme inspired by false claims about 2020 result. A local elections official who became a hero to election deniers was sentenced to ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Amazon pulls Kim Porter memoir denounced by her kids as fake
Amazon has removed from its site a memoir that alleges that hip-hop mogul Sean Combs physically abused his longtime girlfriend Kim Porter, whose untimely death in 2018 at age 47 has been the source ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Tesla recalls its Cybertruck for the fifth time in less than a year
Tesla is recalling more than 27,000 Cybertruck vehicles because of problems with their rearview camera.Yesterday - Tesla -
Tech - GameSpot
Hitman 3 VR Developer Has Reportedly Laid Off Almost All Of Its Staff
After launching to mixed reviews earlier this year, Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded developer XR Games has reportedly laid off nearly all of its staff. In a LinkedIn post by the former head of production ...Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Amazon Plans to Hire 250,000 Seasonal Holiday Workers
Amazon’s hiring plans remain flat from last year, but still outpace competitor Target, which will tack on 100,000 seasonal workers.Yesterday - Amazon -
Tech - GameSpot
PlayStation Chroma Collection PS5 Controllers Up For Preorder At Amazon
DualSense Chroma Pearl $80 | Releases November ...Yesterday - Playstation -
Top stories - ABC News
Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season
U.S. retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season but expect to take on fewer seasonal employees to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehousesYesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Our Housing Crisis Has Its Roots in the Financial Crisis
Well-meaning regulations and reforms intended to prevent another financial crisis has pushed millions of affordable homes out of the reach of everyday buyers and into the coffers of investors.Yesterday -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Who is the Stranger? 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 finale has a major reveal
The Season 2 finale of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" has confirmed what many fans suspected all along about the Stranger.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Caribou: Honey review – this AI-aided album is dubious on so many levels
(City Slang/Merge) Evidently running out of ideas, the Canadian musician has used AI to alter his voice into rappers and singers – a dismally insular style of working that produces little of note. ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond
Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too.Yesterday - Climate -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
AI to Have Human-Level Abilities in a Few Years, SoftBank CEO Says
Masayoshi Son reiterated his bullish forecasts for artificial intelligence in a speech that stressed advances made by OpenAI.Yesterday - Artificial Intelligence -
World - Financial Times
Israel presses its military advantage
Iran launches missile attacks on Tel Aviv as Israel moves troops into LebanonYesterday - Israel -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Michael Rider Replaces Hedi Slimane as Celine’s Artistic Director
Celine shocked the industry by announcing that Hedi Slimane, its top designer, is leaving. Hours later, it surprised many again by naming his replacement.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Israel has vowed to punish Iran for its missile strikes. How?
Israel is set to retaliate for Iran's missile attack, while Tehran says it will hit back in turn if this happens.2 days ago - Iran