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A Route 66 town was dead. This man resurrected it into ‘a classic desert destination’
Purchased in 2005 by Albert Okura, Amboy now honors the Japanese American man who spent his life preserving symbols of Americana. This small town, like so many along Route 66, should be dead. ...The Guardian - 15h -
Greece's ghost towns offer a glimpse of a country struggling with 'existential' population collapse
Years of declining births, economic hardship and mass emigration have left huge swathes of Greece vacant, creating fresh concerns for the country.CNBC - 20h -
Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.The New York Times - 21h -
In ‘Our Town,’ the Characters Are Fictional. The Smells Are Real.
Backstage at the Broadway play, they’re frying up the aroma of breakfast — part of a long tradition of adding scents to plays and movies.The New York Times - 21h -
Luxury real estate brokers charged with sex trafficking
Prosecutors accuse brothers Tal and Oren Alexander of using their wealth and connections to attract women they abusedFinancial Times - 12h -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Will "Dramatically" Alter How It Plays Based On Your Character And Weapons
Assassin's Creed Shadows will bring players to feudal Japan when the game arrives early next year. As you might expect, swords and knives will be a big part of the arsenal for Shadows' two main ...GameSpot - 1d -
This Super Mario Bros. Movie Character May Not Be In The Sequel
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is getting a sequel, but the character Foreman Spike may not be part of it. Comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, who voiced the character in the first film, recently ...GameSpot - 1d -
Mbappé: Impatience hurting my Real Madrid start
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé attributed his early season struggles in his new club to excessive hunger and impatience.ESPN - 2d -
Tom Brady's role with the Raiders is about to get real
Sources say there's a likely path for the Raiders, and it depends heavily on how this season finishes, and also what Brady thinks of the quarterback situation.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Meet the Plant Hacker Creating Flowers Never Seen (or Smelled) Before
Biotechnologist Sebastian Cocioba started hacking plants to put himself through college. Now, from his home lab on Long Island, he wants to bring the tools of genetic engineering to the masses.Wired - 2d -
Column: It may be set in a small town, but 'Somebody Somewhere' was epic television
HBO's 'Somebody Somewhere,' which came to an end with Sunday's finale, may have seemed like a small-town dramedy. In truth, it was a heroic quest — and deserves to be seen that way.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
JD Vance backs Trump on Syria: 'This is not our fight'
Vice President-elect JD Vance backed President-elect Trump’s position on Syria, whose government collapsed as rebels marched into the capital city of Damascus early Sunday morning. “As President ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so ...The Hill - 4d -
Some Couples Run a Wedding 5K. Sometimes Guests Join Them.
Some couples choose to kick off their big day with a group 5K. Sometimes guests join them.The New York Times - 4d -
What Walter Mosley’s Fictional Hero Teaches Us About Race and Real Estate
Walter Mosley talks about how his fictional hero frees himself from wage labor through America’s favorite side hustle: landlording.The New York Times - 4d -
The best fiction of 2024
From Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo to Alan Hollinghurst’s Our Evenings, Percival Everett’s James and a host of inventive debuts – this year’s highlights in fiction. In a year of surprises – a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Real Madrid legend gives take on Mbappe situation
Former Real Madrid forward Ronaldo Nazario was recently chosen by FIFA to present the trophy for the Club World Cup. This prestigious piece symbolises the ultimate reward that the winner of the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'We're having to investigate our grandson's death'
The family of Tyler Kerry say they are disgusted by the police investigation.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'We're having to investigate our grandson's death'
The family of Tyler Kerry say they are disgusted by the police investigation.BBC News - 5d -
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The Real Story of “The Order”
The new film about an FBI agent chasing a white supremacist terror cell is based on a true story—and one that connects the headlines of 40 years ago to those of today.Wired - 5d -
Fact or Fiction: LeBron James' Lakers are stuck in the middle
Los Angeles has lost seven of its last nine games, including an OT thriller on the road Friday. What is the franchise's path forward?Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Zenless Zone Zero 1.4 Update Coming Later This Month, Introduces Two New Playable Characters
Zenless Zone Zero players have a new update to look forward to. According to a new post on the official PlayStation Blog, Zenless Zone Zero players will gain access to the 1.4 update on December ...GameSpot - 5d -
Freedman Town's history comes to life in new documentary
Kathleen Sanders shares the story of her grandmother, Katie Johnson Warren, in a new documentary. The film explores the history of Freedman Town as a safe haven for African Americans during a time ...CBS News - 5d -
Ancelotti: Criticism will fuel Real Madrid to improve
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti bemoaned the amount of criticism he is receiving but said he and his team will use it as fuel to improve on the pitch.ESPN - 5d -
The Witcher's Gwent Card Game Is Heading To The Real World
The world of The Witcher is full of monsters, madmen, and mages, but when Geralt isn't on the trail of any of those, the man knows how to wind down with a game of Gwent. The two-player card game ...GameSpot - 5d -
Finding the Real ‘Midnight Diner’
The restaurant featured in the hit TV show Midnight Diner is a wholly a fictitious izakaya. On a recent trip to Tokyo, I set out to find it anyway.Wired - 5d -
My Son Is Gone. Our Conversation Goes On.
Three days before my child unexpectedly died, he primed me to keep living.The New York Times - 6d -
Tsunami Warning in San Francisco ‘Felt Like a Science Fiction Movie’
Many Bay Area residents raced away from the ocean after a jolting cellphone alert warned, “You are in danger.” Others raced toward it.The New York Times - 6d -
Players Push Back Against League Of Legends Character's Arcane Makeover
The recently concluded Arcane animated series on Netflix is one of the best advertisements for League of Legends that Riot Games could have hoped for. But some fans are already voicing their ...GameSpot - 6d -
The fictional kingdom of couple who buried son in garden
How the belief system of three-year-old Abiyah Yasharahyalah's parents led to his death.BBC News - 6d -
Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering
Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change
Carrboro accused Duke, one the nation’s largest utility companies, of ignoring data about climate change while increasing use of fossil fuels.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
BioWare Celebrates Dragon Age Day With Free Veilguard Character Creator And Retro Armor Set
BioWare is celebrating Dragon Age Day with a handful of surprises for fans centered around the recently released Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but also recognizes what's come before. A standalone ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
‘When the tie goes on Brent takes over’: life as a comedy character lookalike
Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask ‘David Brent’, ‘Nessa’ and ‘Ali G’ what it’s actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Nicholas Hoult is a man of character — and it's keeping him busy
'What I enjoy doing is trying to disappear and not do the same thing over and over again,' says the actor with three recent releases: 'Juror #2,' 'The Order' and 'Nosferatu.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
What our expert shoppers are buying this Cyber Monday
Here are our editors' favorite Cyber Monday deals this year, from 100% cotton throws to marked down monitors.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Everything our readers are shopping for on Cyber Monday
Discover Cyber Monday 2024 bestsellers on items from Apple, Amazon, Anker and Cerave.NBC News - Dec. 2
