Eight months off school, but we all learned so much: a family sabbatical in South America
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Eye on America: Honoring Willie Mays and Dwyane Wade’s WNBA investment
In Alabama, we visit the ball field where the late Willie Mays made his professional debut, and look into today’s efforts to increase Black representation in baseball. Then in Illinois, we speak ...36 minutes ago - WNBA -
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School and leisure centres close after flood damage
Schools and leisure centres have had to close in Gloucestershire after a night of heavy rain.1 hour ago -
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Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies 28-31 All Blacks – live reaction
New Zealand retain Bledisloe Cup with narrow victory Australia fall just short in stirring second-half comeback Englishman Karl Dickson is in charge of today’s contest, and here is talking ...2 hours ago -
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New Zealand pilot freed after 19 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed more than 19 months in Indonesia’s Papua, authorities said on Saturday.3 hours ago - New Zealand -
The Guardian - World
Eight months off school, but we all learned so much: a family sabbatical in South America
Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru – with a focus on Indigenous tourism – is a transformative adventure Plus 10 tips on planning a family gap year . It was on holiday in Italy in 2022, ...5 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Madrid learn schedule for 1st Intercontinental Cup
The first edition of the annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup for club teams from around the world will have five matches, with European Champions League winners Real Madrid to play in the final on ...5 hours ago -
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Virginia high school students surprise janitor with SUV
A custodian at a Virginia high school was brought to tears when students surprised him with an SUV. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to learn more about the heartwarming gesture.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Did the 1990s break America’s faith in democracy?
Three new books on the US look at the Clinton decade, the rise of conspiracies and the existential threat of November’s presidential election7 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Maresca on calendar: We don't protect players
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his belief that players are offered no protection by the football calendar and added that players voicing their concerns over the number of games they ...7 hours ago -
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South Carolina executes first inmate in 13 years
Freddie Owens, convicted of murdering shop worker Irene Graves in 1997, dies by lethal injection.8 hours ago -
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South Carolina restarts executions after 13 years
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause because prison officials couldn’t get the drugs needed for lethal ...8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
South Carolina executes first man in 13 years despite new evidence of innocence
Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah, 46, killed by lethal injection days after state’s key witness recanted critical testimony. South Carolina executed a man on death row on Friday, days after the key ...10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris tells Wisconsin rally: ‘Let’s not pay too much attention to the polls’
Vice President Harris on Friday night told rallygoers in Wisconsin not to pay too much attention to the polls, which paint the presidential race as largely neck-and-neck against former President ...10 hours ago -
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How the top election official in America's biggest swing state is preparing for November
Al Schmidt, Pennsylvania’s top state election official, outlined Thursday how administrators in the nation’s biggest battleground state are preparing to take on election misinformation and even ...12 hours ago -
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Hotter summers are making high school football a fatal game for some players
The beginning of high school football season has seen a string of deaths13 hours ago -
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Virginia students surprise school custodian with dream SUV
When Francis Apraku saw the Jeep Wrangler in the school parking lot, he said the gesture brought him to his knees.13 hours ago -
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Unmarked Graves at Canada’s Former Indigenous Schools Fuel A Debate
Despite possible evidence of hundreds of graves at former schools for Indigenous children, challenges in making a clear conclusion have given rise to skeptics.13 hours ago -
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Trump fan gets eight years for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
Stephen Chase Randolph, a Donald Trump supporter who assaulted law enforcement at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced to eight years in prison.16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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'Our husbands didn't go to war for Ukraine so we can sit around crying'
A group of Ukrainian women who have lost their husbands or sons describe seeking solace and closure in therapeutic painting classes.16 hours ago - Ukraine -
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NFL offenses aren't scoring as much. Nobody knows the exact reason why.
NFL teams are currently averaging 21.4 points per game, the fifth straight year the scoring average has decreased, and the lowest points per game total since 2006.18 hours ago - NFL -
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The Hill - Politics
8 Democrats vote to ax Biden’s EV rule
Eight Democrats voted with House Republicans in favor of overturning a Biden administration rule that’s expected to force automakers to make a significant portion of their fleet electric. The ...18 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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OK, so there was an interest rate cut. What do I do now?
The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to lower its key interest rate by half a percentage point brought some clarity to the country’s top financial decision-makers, sending stocks surging to ...19 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Fifa set to name eight US host venues for controversial 2025 Club World Cup
Fifa set to announce agreements with eight stadiums Seattle, Atlanta, Orlando, Philadelphia among chosen 32-team event will take place in NFL and MLS venues Fifa are set to announce staging ...19 hours ago - World Cup -
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The New York Times - Sports
How a Former Women’s Teaching School Became a College Sports Disruptor
In the foothills of Virginia, James Madison University has found unlikely athletic success. Maintaining it is the difficult part.19 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Netflix Reveals The Most-Watched Movies And TV Shows Of 2024 So Far
Netflix has released its latest engagement report , listing the most-watched films and TV shows currently on the platform. The report ranks Netflix's small-screen offerings based on views and ...20 hours ago - Netflix -
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"Mini-moon" to temporarily orbit Earth for 2 months
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a ...21 hours ago -
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What we learned from Fayed sex abuse press conference
From threats to fear and sexual health checks, lawyers alleged systematic abuse of dozens of women.21 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
This Is Fine Meme Becoming An Old-School Platformer
The creator of the comic that spawned the "This is Fine" meme is making a video game based on it. KC Green, who created the "Gunshow" comic, has announced a partnership with Numskull Games to make ...21 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Want to Get Into Founder Mode? You Should Be So Lucky
Paul Graham’s viral essay explains why Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs ruled and professional managers stink. But if a manager is smart and the founder is meh, who’s better?22 hours ago -
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Dictators Die, but Their Legacies Live on Much Longer
Fujimori’s authoritarian streak lives on in Peru, even in those who claim to be against the former leader’s political movement.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
Sept. 13-19, 2024 Demonstrators in Peru demanded more action from their government to combat fires in the Amazon. Mexicans celebrated Independence Day in the Zocalo, Mexico City's main square. ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Three big investment questions I’m asking now — and so should you
As the fourth quarter looms, portfolio risk, US equities and China are all that mattersYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Revealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show
Exclusive: Documents contain months of warnings about possible Ukrainian advance and also reveal concerns about morale. Russia’s military command had anticipated Ukraine’s incursion into its Kursk ...Yesterday - Russia -
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What we got wrong about Caitlin Clark's rookie season ... so far
We figured Clark's arrival in the WNBA would boost TV ratings. What we didn't see coming was the sustained magnitude all season long.Yesterday -
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Relevent to Manage Bundesliga Media Rights in the Americas
The DFL, Germany’s top professional soccer organizer, is partnering with Stephen Ross’ Relevent Sports to expand the visibility of the Bundesliga and second-level Bundesliga 2 in North and South ...Yesterday -
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Report: Red Wings May Not Be Able to Manage Eight-Year Deal for Seider
Per TSN's Chris Johnston, Detroit may have to limit the star German defenseman's contract term to find an agreeable annual salary2 days ago