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Forget Stalin and Trotsky, Animal Farm is a play for our times. Pringles anyone? | Alison Phillips
George Orwell’s publishers thought his parable was too specific. They needn’t have worried, 80 years on it’s as salient as ever. “I feel sorry for the old horse,” my son said, drinking his Coke in ...The Guardian - 5d -
Fantasy Baseball: Forget base-stealers — it's time we spotlight the big slugger in drafts once again
All anyone cares and talks about in fantasy baseball draft season is stolen bases, but Andy Behrens says we shouldn't ignore the non-base stealers.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Kelce to take time, then decide on playing future
Travis Kelce says he will take some time before making a decision on whether he will return for a 13th NFL season.ESPN - Feb. 12 -
A rivalry of our times - why Man City & Real are fighting for their lives
Guillem Balague examines the problems that have led Manchester City and Real Madrid to meet in the Champions League play-off.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Building a humane world for animals
The Black Beauty Ranch in East Texas, a sanctuary where hundreds of rescued animals reside in a protected habitat, is just part of the work of Humane World for Animals, whose mission is to improve ...CBS News - 4d -
Rahm Emanuel: Trump helping achieve Stalin’s dream with Russia-Ukraine comments
Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said President Trump is helping to achieve former Soviet Union dictator Joseph Stalin’s dream with his recent actions surrounding the Russia-Ukraine ...The Hill - 23h -
An Arkansas organist is playing 18 hours of Bach this year, one lunch break at a time
An Arkansas organist is marking the 275th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's death by playing all of the German composer's organ works, but he's doing it one lunch break at a timeABC News - Feb. 5 -
I made the worst role-playing game of all time – and loved every minute of it
RPG Maker was launched in 1992 and has become increasingly complex, but it’s still a remarkably accessible way to make adventure games with no development experience. It is said that every 100 ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
How Trump can fight for animals worldwide
As Trump navigates his second stint in the Oval Office, he has an opportunity to once again put the humane treatment of animals at the center of the national conversation.The Hill - Feb. 13 -
WATCH: Animals enjoy Valentine's treats at Florida aquarium
Animals at Tampa's Florida Aquarium enjoyed Valentine's Day treats, including heart-shaped strawberries and ice treats with their favorite snacks.ABC News - 5d -
Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?
The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting startedFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
Pound-for-pound rankings: Does anyone still doubt Zhang Weili now?
The strawweight champion's dominant victory at UFC 312 solidifies her standing atop ESPN's top 10.ESPN - Feb. 12 -
Forget the Smiths, French pack could cause panic on the pitch in London
If England are blown away up front, Will Smith might as well be playing fly-half for all the difference it will make. Once upon a time France headed to London with a certain amount of trepidation. ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Watch Captain America Hilariously Forget What The Last Of Us Is Called
Anthony Mackie steps into the role of Captain America in the new movie Captain America: Brave New World. He's strong, brave, and smart--but he doesn't know everything.. In a video with his Brave ...GameSpot - Feb. 12 -
Forget Trump’s tariffs, the president’s bond market threat is worse | Heather Stewart
Elon Musk’s crazed takeover of America’s financial plumbing risks shattering confidence in US institutions and in turn global financial stability. When Donald Trump gave an in-flight press ...The Guardian - 4d -
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How To Farm And Reset Bosses In Path Of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is all about the loot. Whether you're just starting out and looking for the bare essentials or if you're in the endgame searching for ultra-specific gear, the quest for loot never ...GameSpot - Feb. 13 -
More migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation
The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.BBC News - 6d -
Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes
Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.Inc. - 1d -
Dickson Despommier Dies at 84; Championed Farming in Skyscrapers
A Columbia microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.The New York Times - 19h -
WATCH: 1-of-a-kind animal shelter helps the little guys
The Pipsqueakery in Bloomington, Indiana, cares for 700 small animals at a time.ABC News - Feb. 10 -
Memoir of a Snail review – Adam Elliot’s stop-motion animation is brilliantly bleak
In this Oscar-nominated tragicomedy, Sarah Snook is the voice of a loner whose relentless misfortune is tempered only by a bond with her pet snails. Mention stop-motion animation and the first ...The Guardian - 5d -
Chinese film 'Nezha 2' becomes world’s highest-grossing animated movie
Chinese animated blockbuster “Nezha 2” overtook Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally.NBC News - 1d -
Gravy cocktail, anyone? Wallace & Gromit’s cheese-free dining venture is far from cracking
At Bisto and Aardman’s new pop-up floating restaurant you can pour gravy over your pudding or down a gravy drink – but where’s the cheese board, Gromit?. Ever since A Grand Day Out was released in ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Lindsey Vonn says she 'would be proud to race with anyone' in team combined at the Olympics
It’s not just downhill and super-G that Lindsey Vonn wants to compete in at the age of 41 at next year’s Milan-Cortina OlympicsABC News - Feb. 12 -
Fire Destroys Ohio Farm Building Holding Thousands of Chickens
The facility in western Ohio was licensed to house about 280,000 young hens raised to lay eggs. The destruction came amid egg shortages linked to an avian influenza outbreak.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled
There have been 33 outbreaks so far on farms, but the risk to humans remains low, the government says.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
A New York Restaurant, a Texas Farm and Their Plant-Based Brawl
They shared the same name, Dirt Candy, and a devotion to healthy food. But a trademark dispute turned into an urban-rural standoff.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Got waste? Let's eliminate billions in corporate farm subsidies.
Brooke Rollins, the new secretary of Agriculture, has pledged to reform the department and create effective and efficient nutrition programs. She can tackle inefficient subsidies and food waste, ...The Hill - 1d -
Wisconsin dairy farms face uncertainty amid immigration crackdown
According to the Department of Agriculture, more than 40% of the country's farm workers are undocumented immigrants. Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to a dairy farm in Wisconsin to report on the ...CBS News - 22h -
How Trump's deportation plan could impact U.S. dairy farms
John Rosenow, a fifth-generation farmer in Waumandee, Wisconsin, said about 90% of the work on his farm is done by immigrants.CBS News - 22h -
The cannabis farm scandal: how a rogue lettings agency destroyed countless homes
Imperial Property Group said it rented homes to NHS staff. In fact, they were torn apart to create drug factories, causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage. Why has the culprit not ...The Guardian - 19h -
Nebraska play-by-play voice Sharpe dies at 61
Greg Sharpe, the play-by-play voice for Nebraska football since 2007, has died of cancer at age 61.ESPN - 5d -
Seahawks' Macdonald: Geno is 'our quarterback'
Seahawks Mike Macdonald gave QB Geno Smith another strong endorsement, saying that the team loves him and can't wait to "go to work with him."ESPN - Feb. 8 -
The Republican Party’s NPC Problem — and Ours
What happens when ambition no longer checks ambition?The New York Times - 4d -
Chiefs seek first Super Bowl three-peat, but don't forget the 1960s Green Bay Packers
Former Green Bay Packers great Jerry Kramer laughed loudly when he explained why he'll be cheering against the Kansas City Chiefs in their bid for a third consecutive Super Bowl title.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Forget CPI. This market indicator says inflation may stay above 2% for years.
Investors and traders were bracing for Wednesday’s consumer-price index report for January to mostly reflect either little change from or a slight improvement over the final month of 2024. Yet one ...MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Jonathan Martin wants you to forget the only thing you remember about him
A target of bullying in the 2013 Miami Dolphins locker room, he is now making his way in business and finance.ESPN - Feb. 12 -
Oscar-nominated animated shorts draw on a wide variety of themes, many involving kids
This year's nominees include 'Beautiful Men,' 'Yuck!,' 'Wander to Wonder,' 'In the Shadow of the Cypress' and 'Magic Candies.'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 12
