Harsh terrain, extreme fatigue. Life as a wildland firefighter in a heatwave: ‘It’s not normal for humans’
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Documentary explores the life of "Superman" icon Christopher Reeve
"Super/Man" explores the real-life heroism of Christopher Reeve using interviews and home videos.1 hour ago -
World - The Guardian
Harsh terrain, extreme fatigue. Life as a wildland firefighter in a heatwave: ‘It’s not normal for humans’
Firefighters carry heavy packs along rugged slopes to calm fast-moving fires, and sweltering weather is compounding already dangerous work. Life as a roofer in Florida’s sweltering heat: ‘It ...4 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Eye on America: Inside an extreme sports camp, and a look at how libraries are innovating
In Pennsylvania, we visit a sleepaway camp that’s training the next generation of extreme sports stars. And in South Carolina, we see how public libraries are evolving to better serve the growing ...4 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Everest gets taller and the harsh realities of Fat Bear Week: The weekly quiz
Fat Bear Week got off to a bumpy start, Mount Everest is still growing, and Louisiana’s governor wants to bring back what to football games?6 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Within Our Lifetime Has Made Pro-Palestinian Activism More Extreme
Within Our Lifetime, a group formed by New York students, has galvanized pro-Palestinian activists who are calling for the end of Israel — and facing accusations of antisemitism.6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Iranian foreign minister vows harsh retaliation if Israel strikes Iran
President Biden says he "doesn't know" whether Israel is holding up a peace deal to influence the U.S. elections. But in the meantime, the fighting rages on against Hamas to the south and Hezbollah ...14 hours ago - Iran -
Sports - CBS Sports
Why NFL denied 49ers' request to switch to white jerseys vs. Cardinals as heatwave hits Bay Area
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World - Financial Times
‘Let’s be more normal’ – and rival Tory strategies
Plus, Starmer kicks off UK-EU reset in BrusselsYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
India government says criminalising marital rape 'excessively harsh'
The government has opposed petitions in the country's top court that seek criminalisation of marital rape.Yesterday - India -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
A Welcome Break on ‘One of the Hardest Days’ of Her Life
Mary Kathryn Burke was ready for a drink after her mother was admitted to the hospital. Jonathan King messaged her at the right time.Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Firefighters union declines to endorse a presidential candidate
The International Association of Fire Fighters announced Thursday that it would not be endorsing a candidate in the 2024 presidential race.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
How the port strike could impact daily life
Port workers are striking from Maine down to Texas, costing the U.S. economy as much as $5 billion per day but raising questions about how the strike will directly impact consumers. Despite a run ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Firefighters Union Declines to Endorse a Presidential Candidate
The International Association of Fire Fighters was one of the first unions to endorse Joe Biden in 2020. In 2024, its board voted not to endorse at all.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Firefighters union won't endorse in Trump-Harris race
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) announced Thursday it would not endorse a candidate in this year's presidential race, becoming the second major union to do so in recent weeks. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Toddler's murder 'devoid of humanity', court told
Ali Jayden Doyle was killed by her mother's on-off boyfriend at a house in Dungannon.Yesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
At the Brooklyn Open, All Golfers Are Welcome
The Brooklyn Open golf tournament attracts players whose backgrounds are as varied as their swings.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Wildfires are burning through humanity’s carbon budget, study shows
Forests around world being changed from carbon sinks into carbon sources, making it harder to slow global heating. Wildfires are burning through the carbon budget that humans have allocated ...2 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
AI to Have Human-Level Abilities in a Few Years, SoftBank CEO Says
Masayoshi Son reiterated his bullish forecasts for artificial intelligence in a speech that stressed advances made by OpenAI.2 days ago - Artificial Intelligence -