Extreme Wildfires Have Doubled in Frequency and Intensity in the Past 20 Years
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Jason Sanders makes 52-yard field goal as time expires and Dolphins rally past Jaguars 20-17
Jason Sanders nailed a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and the Miami Dolphins rallied past the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-17 to win their fourth straight season opener46 minutes ago - NFL -
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Israel carries out intense strikes in central Syria, killing 4, state media says
Syrian state media is reporting a series of Israeli strikes have hit multiple areas in central Syria, killing at least four people, wounding 13 and sparking fires46 minutes ago - Israel -
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Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10
Justin Fields stepped in to lead the Steelers to a 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons with Russell Wilson’s Pittsburgh debut put on hold by a calf injury1 hour ago - NFL -
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Santiago Espinal hits 2-run double to lift Reds over Mets 3-1
Santiago Espinal hit a tie-breaking two-run double in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 victory and snap the New York Mets’ nine-game winning streak1 hour ago - MLB -
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Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon combine to lead Texans past Colts 29-27 in season opener
Stefon Diggs caught two touchdown passes and Joe Mixon rushed for 159 yards and another score to help the Houston Texans close out a 29-27 victory at Indianapolis1 hour ago - NFL -
The Guardian - World
Wildfire near LA forces evacuations and threatens tens of thousands of buildings
Three firefighters injured and more than 35,000 structures endangered by Line fire amid days-long heatwave. Tens of thousands of homes and buildings were threatened Sunday by an out-of-control ...1 hour ago -
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Sinner storms past Fritz to win first US Open title
Jannik Sinner holds off a late charge from American Taylor Fritz to win the US Open and secure his second Grand Slam title.1 hour ago - US Open -
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Jonny DeLuca homers to carry Rays past Orioles 2-0
Zack Littell and four relievers combined on a five-hit shutout, Jonny DeLuca hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-03 hours ago - MLB -
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More than 35,000 structures threatened by wildfire burning east of Los Angeles
Officials in San Bernardino County, California, issued an evacuation after a brush fire spread to more than 7,000 acres.7 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Can Mets maintain playoff position after surging past Braves? Three things to know about down-to-the-wire race
The Mets currently hold the third and final National League wild-card spot8 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Struggling to Stem Extremism, Tajikistan Targets Beards and Head Scarves
After Tajiks were charged with a deadly attack in Moscow, the country has cracked down on signs of Islam. But experts say it’s not addressing the causes of terrorism.8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
An Extreme Reaction and a Lesson Over the English National Anthem
England’s interim head coach discovered that soccer was only part of the job before a 2-0 victory over Ireland.9 hours ago -
ABC News - World
East Timor looks to the pope's visit as a reward after 20 years of fragile stability
East Timor is in a festive mood as it prepares for the arrival of Pope Francis on his first trip to the deeply Catholic country, hard on the heels of the 25th anniversary of the referendum on ...13 hours ago -
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Vargas' two-run double in the ninth rallies Nationals past Pirates 8-6 for doubleheader sweep
Ildemaro Vargas hit a two-run double off Aroldis Chapman in Washington’s four-run ninth inning, and the Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 for a doubleheader sweep19 hours ago - MLB -
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GB win five golds in 20-medal haul on penultimate day
Para-athlete Hannah Cockroft stars for GB, storming to her ninth Paralympic title in a British one-two in the T34 800m.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
NHS has been broken by past governments, Keir Starmer tells BBC
The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Arkansas fumbles away upset over No. 16 Oklahoma State after forcing double overtime
The Cowboys took the 39-31 double OT win after a second-half comeback and Arkansas' last-second game-tying field goal.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Aussie men bounce back to win US Open doubles
Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson won the US Open men's doubles championship Saturday, bouncing back from heartbreak at Wimbledon to capture their first Grand Slam title together.Yesterday - US Open -
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The Hill - Politics
Double standards on corporate diversity initiatives undermine business success
Proxy advisory firms, such as ISS, are wielding undue influence over corporate board decisions, often rejecting highly qualified Latino candidates in favor of activist investors, perpetuating the ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
'Unstoppable' captures Anthony Robles' singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double
“Unstoppable," about the one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles, was one of the most-anticipated premieres of the Toronto International Film FestivalYesterday -
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The Guardian - World
Jess Breach double helps England snuff out fiery France in warm-up friendly
England 38-19 France Red Roses set to face rivals New Zealand next weekend When it comes to England v France there is no such thing as a friendly. The tense nature of the rivalry was on full ...Yesterday -
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England cruise past France in warm-up friendly
England begin their preparations for WXV1 with a convincing friendly win over Six Nations rivals France at Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Bill Gates says he wants to work another 20 to 30 years: 'Warren Buffett still comes into the office six days a week'
The idea of slowing down and retiring "sounds awful" to Bill Gates, who stepped down as Microsoft CEO but stays busy with philanthropy and investments.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
NFL commissioner wants to double the number of games played internationally
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he would like the league to have as many as 16 international games in a season.Yesterday - NFL -
ESPN - Sports
How San Marino, the world's worst team, ended their 20-year wait for a win
Waiting 20 years to win is a long time for any team, even the worst in the world. But it made San Marino's victory over Liechtenstein even more special.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront
After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough?Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
UPS faces backlash from extreme heat incidents: ‘I got flowers and that was it’
Driver Chris Begley’s death in August underscores a list of alleged heat-related incidents across Texas. Neysa Lambeth was in Florida caring for her ailing father on 23 August 2023 when she ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘He wanted a better life’: the man who fell from a plane in search of a new start – and the brother who retraced his journey 20 years later
In 2001, a badly broken body was found in a London car park. Police said the man had tried to enter the UK by hiding in a plane’s landing gear. Two decades after the Guardian first told his tragic ...Yesterday -
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Dylan Moore's HR, Bryce Miller's 6 scoreless innings carry Mariners past Cardinals 6-1
Dylan Moore homered and Bryce Miller pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to three games with a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis CardinalsYesterday - MLB -
Inc. - Business
'Founder Mode' Reveals a Devastating Double Standard
After Paul Graham released an essay that praised the need for entrepreneurs to micromanage a startup, women entrepreneurs offered up their own painful appraisal.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Carl Icahn, Activist Investor, Faces Intense Scrutiny From Wall Street
The value of the 88-year-old activist investor’s company has fallen by nearly $20 billion. Mr. Icahn said that he was “absolutely not selling.”2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Trump hush money sentencing postponed past Election Day, judge rules
Former President Donald Trump will not be sentenced in his New York criminal hush money case until after the Nov. 5 presidential election, a judge ruled.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Entertainment
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of Sept. 72 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lamar Jackson had 273 passing yards, 122 rushing yards for his 17th career double-triple
Even in defeat on Thursday night, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson continued to show that he's a unique player in NFL history.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Verizon to Acquire Frontier Communications in $20 Billion Deal
The agreement is set to significantly expand the cellphone carrier’s fiber footprint across the U.S.3 days ago