France's own sword in a stone vanishes after 1,300 years wedged in rock
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After Helene’s ‘Historic’ Damage, Appalachian Trail May Need Years to Recover
Downed trees and flooding have left the trail impassable in many of the 14 states on its route.32 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Mpox vaccination begins in DRC after 859 die this year
World Health Organization declared outbreak in central and east Africa a global emergency two months ago. Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have begun vaccination against ...4 hours ago -
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Israel airstrikes rock Lebanon as escalation against Hezbollah continues
Israel has sharply expanded its strikes on Lebanon in recent weeks after nearly a year of exchanging fire with the Iran-backed Hezbollah.5 hours ago - Israel -
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After 57 Years, McDonald’s Just Made a Very Big Announcement
I think they’re going to have to update the jingle.10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Squeezed out: last accordion maker in France to close shop after 105 years
Maugein owner blames competition from China and Covid pandemic for firm’s demise, but former French president says there is hope. Its distinctive sound has provided the soundtrack for some of ...16 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Israel Scales Up Fight Against Hezbollah
A new framework of the fighting was made clear by large overnight blasts in the southern suburbs of Beirut, where Hezbollah holds sway, and Israel’s apparent readiness to expand a ground invasion ...16 hours ago - Israel -
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Israeli kibbutz struggles to heal, one year after 7 October
A year since scores of people were killed here, the collective is splintered - psychologically and physically.20 hours ago - Israel -
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Twins GM Levine out after 8 years, 3 Central titles
Thad Levine is out after eight years as the Twins' senior vice president and general manager.22 hours ago - MLB -
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Twins announce GM Thad Levine is leaving the organization after 8 years
The Minnesota Twins and general manager Thad Levine announced they are parting ways after eight years.23 hours ago -
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10-year Treasury yield soars after jobs report blows past expectations
In Friday's report, nonfarm payrolls grew by 254,000 in September, significantly exceeding economists' expectations.23 hours ago -
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2-, 10-year Treasury yields see biggest weekly gains in up to 2 years after ‘supernova’ jobs report
Treasury yields recorded their biggest weekly advances in up to two years on Friday after September’s nonfarm-payrolls report produced far more new jobs than expected, erasing the likelihood of ...Yesterday -
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Cincinnati Reds hire Terry Francona as manager a year after he left Cleveland, AP source says
Terry Francona has been hired to manage the Cincinnati Reds, returning to the major leagues a year after he stepped down in Cleveland because of health reasonsYesterday -
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Here are the pros and cons of renting versus owning a home in those retirement years
More than 7 million adults of ages 65 and above rent instead of own in the U.S. While they are at risk to rent price increases, they save on home maintenance costs.Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Blasts Shake Beirut as Israel Targets Remaining Hezbollah Leaders, Officials Say
Israeli officials said warplanes bombed an underground bunker where senior Hezbollah officials were meeting, including the presumed successor to the group’s recently assassinated leader.Yesterday - Israel -
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Life after care: 'I fear owning too much stuff in case I have to move'
The number of young care leavers facing homelessness is a "failure of society", says one charity.Yesterday -
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Clark crowned as top rookie after historic year
Fever star Caitlin Clark was chosen as WNBA Rookie of the Year after setting multiple league records in her debut season.Yesterday -
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Reds hire Terry Francona as manager one year after he stepped down from Guardians
Francona, 65, is apparently feeling better. His MLB exit was presented as a retirement amid health concerns. He went as far as saying that he didn't see himself managing again, though he left some ...Yesterday - MLB -
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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 ...2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Mbappé out of France squad to aid injury recovery
Kylian Mbappé has been left out of Didier Deschamps' France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel and Belgium to aid his recovery from a thigh injury.2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year: Fever's Caitlin Clark wins honor with 66 of 67 votes after historic debut season
Clark set countless records, including the single-season assist mark2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
'Rust' film starring Alec Baldwin to premiere next month, 3 years after fatal set shooting
The film “Rust” will make its world premiere next month, three years after the set shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and blanketed the production in scandal and legal troubles.2 days ago -
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After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to ...2 days ago -
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‘Rust’ Western Will Premiere in Europe 3 Years After Fatal Shooting
After the Alec Baldwin movie turned into the scene of a tragedy with the death of its cinematographer, the film will debut next month at a festival that celebrates cinematography.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
France’s 31-year treasure hunt for a buried owl statue finally ends
Conclusion of search launched by 1993 picture puzzle book leaves chouetteurs with mixed emotions. Somewhere in France, a small statuette of a bird in flight has emerged from the soil in which it ...2 days ago -
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UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' to debut at Camerimage Festival three years after on-set death
Alec Baldwin's film "Rust" is set to make its world premiere at Camerimage Festival in November, three years after a fatal shooting on set.2 days ago -
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Missouri woman found dead 5 months after mysteriously vanishing
A missing woman's remains were discovered in Missouri over the weekend, more than five months after she disappeared.2 days ago -
Science - The New York Times
The Food of Space Travel Could Be Based on Rocks
Scientists are studying whether future astronauts on deep-space journeys could transform compounds in asteroids into food.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Ghana to exit default after two years with debt restructuring
Deal to reduce Accra’s debt load by nearly $5bn could pave the way for return to markets2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Russia’s exiled opposition rocked by claims over hammer attack on Navalny ally
Accusations that another Kremlin critic ordered attack on Leonid Volkov throws scattered opposition into further disarray. When Leonid Volkov, a longtime associate of the late Russian opposition ...2 days ago - Russia -
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Vivid memories of Hamas captivity haunt released hostages almost a year after Oct. 7 attacks
Nearly a year since Ilana Gritzewsky was taken hostage by Hamas, the memories of the Oct. 7 attacks linger, and her 55 days in Gaza's tunnels changed her forever.2 days ago -
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Former Singaporean cabinet minister sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to receiving illegal gifts
Former Singaporean cabinet minister sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to receiving illegal gifts2 days ago