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Thousands gather in Cairo for Egypt's longest Iftar table
Thousands of people gathered in the Matareya neighborhood of Cairo, Egypt, to break their Ramadan fast together at the longest Iftar table in the country. The tradition began years ago when locals wanted to celebrate together but did not have ...CBS News - Top stories -
I’ve written about France for 20 years – here are my favourite places to visit
After a lifetime exploring the country’s cities, coast and countryside, our France expert chooses her personal highlightsMy favourite places to eat in France. When you can gaze on the salt pans of Guérande, near Nantes, cycle through lavender ...The Guardian - World -
Texas Rangers’ Evan Carter ready for first full season in the big leagues after heroic World Series run
Even as he prepares for the ups and downs of 162 games, MLB’s No. 5 prospect has lofty expectations for his rookie year in Texas.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Referee Madness: How NCAA tournament refs advance to the next round
Survive and advance? That's the reality for tournament officials, who share many of the physical and emotional trials, challenges and triumphs as the players and coaches.ESPN - Sports -
Inside the Creation of DBRX, the World's Most Powerful Open Source AI Model
Startup Databricks just released DBRX, the most powerful open source large language model yet—eclipsing Meta’s Llama 2.Wired - Tech -
Briton 'overjoyed' at completing one of world's toughest races
Jasmin Paris from Midlothian made history by finishing the gruelling 100-mile Barkley Marathons.BBC News - Top stories -
M&A Gathers Steam for Biotech Startups
Mergers and acquisitions of venture-backed drug developers are starting to rebound following a relatively slow period in 2023, brightening the outlook for venture capitalists seeking to cash out of biotechnology investments.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ilia Malinin wins first world figure skating title with historic six quadruple jumps
Ilia Malinin won his first world figure skating title after taking bronze in 2023.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
US prodigy Ilia Malinin drills six quads to win first world figure skating title
Virginia teenager caps stunning ascent with first world titleMalinin beats Olympic silver medalist Kagiyama by 24 pointsJapan’s Kagiyama takes silver as Siao Him Fa earns bronzeIlia Malinin, the Virginia teenager whose once-unimaginable array of ...The Guardian - World -
Kaori Sakamoto three-peats at figure skating worlds; Isabeau Levito wins first medal
Kaori Sakamoto rallied to become the first woman to win three consecutive world titles since Peggy Fleming.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends run for U.S. Senate
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate.CBS News - Politics -
Bradley's first NI goal extends Scotland's winless run
Conor Bradley's first Northern Ireland goal drains more life out of Scotland's Euro 2024 preparations by extending their winless run to seven games.BBC News - Top stories -
Europe’s longest hyperloop test track revives futuristic tube transport hype
Operators hope newly opened Dutch track will help prove feasibility of high-speed shuttle system. The longest hyperloop test track in Europe has opened, raising faint hopes once more that the maglev meets vacuum tube transport technology could be ...The Guardian - World -
Inside Austin's bitcoin underground
Austin bitcoin 'maxis' talk code at underground meetups that attract a range of crypto enthusiasts, from corporate bitcoin operators to VCs and preppers.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
Inside the crypto hype machine
FTX caretaker boss blasts Sam Bankman-Fried as his sentencing nearsFinancial Times - Business - Crypto -
Is Threads the Good Place?
An alternative to X, it turns out, is just another battlefield.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.N. chief says it’s time to ‘truly flood’ Gaza with aid and calls starvation there an outrage
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres declared it was time to “truly flood Gaza with lifesaving aid,” calling the starvation inside the enclave a “moral outrage.” He urged an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.NBC News - Top stories -
The twisted wreckage in Baltimore stands as a memorial to people gathering to grieve
Many woke this morning to the frightening news that the Francis Scott Key Bridge had been struck by an immense cargo ship and collapsed.NBC News - Top stories -
Must-see video: Thousands upon thousands of rays gather in Florida waters
Aerial footage captured the jaw-dropping moment thousands upon thousands of cownose rays crowded Tampa Bay waters last month.The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Sir Lynton Crosby’s CT Group accused of unlawful information gathering
Defendants in suit over multibillion-dollar estate allege ‘industrial-scale forgery’ and ‘apparent criminality’Financial Times - Business -
Inside the Battle for a Bunker in Avdiivka, Ukraine
A struggle for a position held by Ukrainian forces in the eastern city of Avdiivka underlines how the conflict is increasingly being fought in close-quarter combat.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
This is how we do it: ‘At 80, I’ve discovered a sexual energy I didn’t know I had’
Until they met, both Hugh and Amelia doubted they’d ever have sex again – but since they got together there is no stopping themHow do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously. The sexual attraction is instantaneous: when we embrace ...The Guardian - World -
‘I’ve never seen war shown like this’: film-maker captures Ukraine conflict from soldiers’ view
Jamie Roberts says his BBC Two documentary, Ukraine, Enemy in the Woods, aims show a true picture of the frontline. For all the coverage of war in Ukraine, it is rare to see it from the point of view of soldiers on the front. But by asking ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Waiver targets, deep sleepers for your first FAB run of the season
We've got the top waiver-wire targets for every position for the first run of the seasonCBS Sports - Sports -
How Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year sentence compares to Bernie Madoff and Elizabeth Holmes’s jail time
As much as $10 billion in customer deposits went missing from FTX, Bankman-Fried’s crypto-trading platform, as a result of his fraud.MarketWatch - Business -
Inside the elite Swiss school for hotel managers
As befits a country that runs like clockwork, a university-level institution is coaching students in the exacting standards of high-end hospitalityFinancial Times - World -
Inside Donald Trump’s new inner circle
In 2016, Donald Trump was the ultimate political outsider. If he wins this year’s election, he will be backed by a group of experienced former officials eager to apply his ideasFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Inside the effort to clear the Baltimore bridge wreckage
Crews are working to clear the wreckage of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after it collapsed early Tuesday morning when a cargo ship struck a support column. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Nicole Sganga have more.CBS News - Top stories -
Judge imposes gag order on Trump in hush-money trial – live
Judge in Trump’s hush-money criminal case imposes gag order to forbid him from attacking witnesses, prosecutors or jurors. The conservative justice Samuel Alito also asked about the role of the Comstock Act, a 19th-century anti-obscenity law that ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
The places helped by 'lifeline' Captain Tom cash
Volunteers, health and charity workers tell the BBC about the positive impact the money is having.BBC News - Top stories -
7 Great Places to Ski in South America
Looking to get away from the heat of summer in North America? Try these unbeatable slopes in Chile and Argentina.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Aging-in-place may be a luxury you can’t afford
Cost of in-home care soars by double digits in just a few yearsMarketWatch - Business -
The importance of dynamic tension in political theory
I see myself as occupying a space at the intersection of three great thinkers — Aquinas, Gramsci and Burke — who provide the foundational pillars upon which my current political thinking rests.The Hill - Politics -
Ukraine hail Euros place as 'gift for our country'
The nation's qualification for the Euro 2024 finals has lifted a country suffering profound hardship.ESPN - Sports - Ukraine -
Iconic Houghton leaves women's football in better place
Steph Houghton will retire at the end of the season and the iconic English footballer will leave behind a women's game that has grown immensely with her help.BBC News - Top stories -
Easter getaway begins with flood alerts in place
Millions are set to travel on Friday after a stormy start to the Bank Holiday weekend.BBC News - Top stories -
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A Walk to the Center of the World
On a hot day in Ghana, a visit to the spot where 0 degrees longitude meets the Equator.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The world’s broken market for medicines
Record shortages of common drugs have countries scrambling for alternatives while patients skip treatmentsFinancial Times - Business -
Why Biden, Macron and More Leaders Have Low Approval Ratings
Why Biden isn’t alone with his low approval ratings.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden