George R.R. Martin calls out ‘House of the Dragon’ changes, warns of more 'toxic’ tweaks

George R.R. Martin Reveals Another Unmade Game Of Thrones Spin-off Series

Game of Thrones debuted 13 years ago, and HBO is still mining it for spin-offs, the most notable being House of the Dragon and the upcoming A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms series. Now, George ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives

Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.

Simu Liu Just Called Out Cultural Appropriation on ‘Dragon’s Den.’ Here’s What You Need to Know–and How You Can Avoid Similar Claims

Bringing a culturally rooted product to a broader market requires time, sensitivity, and intention.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - How To Change Your Appearance

Dragon Age: The Veilguard stars Rook, one of Varric's comrades who has found themselves the leader of a ragtag group. With a campaign that's likely to take you dozens of hours to complete, you ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

How the Paul George negotiations changed the direction of the Clippers

When Steve Ballmer bought the franchise, he said he was willing to spend whatever it takes to win.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

George booed in L.A. return, calls reaction 'stupid'

Sixers star Paul George said his return to L.A. against the Clippers on Wednesday night drew a fair and split reaction, but he didn't understand or care for the boos

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

This 1 Tweak to Your Behavior Makes You Instantly More Attractive, According to New Wharton Research

How you behave affects how attractive other people find you. New research uncovers a way to use that to your advantage.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

More and more, I sense I’m out of touch. Can my expat writing still call Australia home? | Mikaella Clements

Putting anything down is an exercise in vulnerability but the fear of getting my homeland wrong is embarrassing and invalidating. I’ve lived overseas for 12 years, the vast majority of my adult ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Embiid to miss first week; George out for opener

The 76ers announced that Joel Embiid and Paul George will both miss Wednesday's season opener and that Embiid would be out at least two more games.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Sixers' Embiid, George out for 4th straight game

Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, who both participated in practice, will not play in Tuesday's game vs. Detroit and have yet to make their season debuts.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

‘More toxic than ever’: Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as ‘pollution season’ begins

As air pollution hits toxic levels, one proposal is to introduce a ‘smog diplomacy’ initiative between Pakistan and India. As the smog descended over Lahore, people began to feel the familiar ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Nicolle Wallace Calls on George W. Bush to Denounce Trump

Ms. Wallace, who served as the communications director in the Bush White House, made the appeal on her MSNBC program.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Position changes for Betts, Contreras, Ohtani's surgery and more

Stay up to date all offseason long as Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

House Democrats call on companies to retain DEI program

Forty-nine House Democrats signed an open letter to Fortune 1,000 chief executives asking them to affirm their commitment to their workplace equality initiatives, amid heightened backlash and legal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

George has bone bruise in left knee, 76ers say

Paul George is scheduled for more tests Tuesday, but 76ers coach Nick Nurse said so far, his hyperextended left knee "checks out OK."

Sports - ESPN - October 15

How control of the House of Representatives could change after Iowa races

Two Iowa congressional races in the 2024 election could flip the House of Representatives. In Iowa's 1st District, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks faces a challenge from Democrat Christina Bohannan. ...

Key 2024 races that could change the House, Senate balance of power

Several congressional races across the U.S. could impact the balance of power in the Senate and the House of Representatives. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more on the future of Congress and Ed ...

Threat of foodborne pathogens is growing with climate change, experts warn

Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.

Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB

Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warming

World - Financial Times - October 31

UK landed estates warn Budget tax changes will ‘kill off’ business

Owners of historic houses hit out at changes to inheritance tax and national insurance

Business - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers

Republican women have grown frustrated as they've watched their gains in the chamber stagnate — and it seems likely they’ll see losses in 2025.

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

Activist Investor Doubles Down on Calls for Executive Changes at BP

U.K. activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing BP to remove its chairman and lead independent director.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

North Korea calls South Korea a 'hostile state,' indicating constitution change

North Korea has designated South Korea a “hostile state,” its state media said, confirming a change in the constitution to drop unification as a national goal.

Boeing’s New C.E.O. Calls for ‘Culture Change’ as Strike Vote Looms

As Kelly Ortberg presented his strategic vision, more than 33,000 striking employees of the aerospace manufacturer were expected to vote on a new contract.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change

The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked.

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

Watch out for misuse of obesity jabs, doctors warned

It follows reports of a rise in numbers of people who are not obese, becoming very sick.

76ers rule Embiid and George out for opener with injuries. Bucks' Middleton also expected to be out

Philadelphia 76ers All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss the season opener against Milwaukee and could miss more games as they return from injuries

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Mike Tomlin's plan to keep Steelers' QB decision 'in-house' apparently spoiled by George Pickens

Russell Wilson appears to be starting against the Jets on Sunday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

The Israeli military says it has killed Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar during a battle in Gaza

World - ABC News - October 17

Former NATO chief warns of tension in alliance with Trump's return to White House

James Stavridis, former NATO supreme allied commander, warned of "internal tension" in the alliance because President-elect Trump has made critical remarks about NATO in the past. "There'll be a ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight

Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Climate change is making polluted sites more susceptible to flooding

Our experience here in Houston may be a warning to other communities that we are unprepared for this climate change threat.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

More voters saw Trump as the candidate of change: Exit poll analysis

Claiming superior leadership and casting himself as the true agent of change were keys to Donald Trump’s election victory, an ABC News exit poll found.

Ex-aide to George W Bush calls on former president to endorse Kamala Harris

Nicolle Wallace, communications director under Bush, is the latest former aide to urge ex-president to back Harris. A former top aide has called on George W Bush to endorse Kamala Harris, becoming ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

76ers' Paul George calls boos from Clippers fans 'stupid,' and he's absolutely right

George didn't deserve boos from Clippers fans Wednesday

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

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