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Iraqis find Ramadan joy in centuries-old ring game
In a Baghdad arena, a crowd cheers to the rhythm of drums, not for a football match but for a fiery centuries-old game enjoyed by Iraqis during Ramadan called "mheibes".Played during the holy ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The torso of a Buddha statue has been found at Cambodia's Angkor temple complex
Archaeologists in Cambodia are celebrating an unexpected find at the country’s centuries-old Angkor temple complex: the torso of a statue of Buddha that matches a head found nearly a century ago at ...ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Teen killer of mum and siblings planned 'massacre of the century'
The 19-year-old will be sentenced on Wednesday after he admits to killing his mother, brother and sister.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
‘Like a game of black-belt level Jenga’: inside the ancient art of Japanese carpentry
From the earthquake-defying joints that support a 13th-century temple to the delicacy of sashimono puzzle boxes, a new exhibition shows off the myriad possibilities of this centuries-old craft. Do ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Alysa Liu finds the joy — and the lead — at World Figure Skating Championships
Alysa Liu can become the first U.S. woman to win a world championship in 19 years.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
The centuries that changed cricket (and a few that changed the world)
Wisden Cricket Monthly have selected the 100 hundreds that changed the game. Here’s a taster of the list. 107 Duke of Dorset’s XI v Wrotham The Vine, Sevenoaks August 1769 Continue ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Showpiece games in women’s football are a joy but they hinder Champions League teams
A league game that takes place between Champions League knockout matches is often a tough one to approach. Clubs typically want to prioritise their weekday match in knockout competition and need to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
I’m 90 and I interviewed 150 people in old age—here are 5 'unexpected' truths about getting older
Katharine Esty expected to face new challenges when she turned 90 years old — and she as. But what truly surprised her was the unexpected number of joys she's experiencing experiencing. Here's what ...CNBC - Mar. 16 -
A.I. Saved His Life by Discovering New Uses for Old Drugs
Scientists are using machine learning to find new treatments among thousands of old medicines.The New York Times - 6d -
Browns great Joe Thomas gets prestigious new status in 'Madden NFL' video game franchise
The Browns hall of fame left tackle has joined the "Madden NFL" Ring of Honor as one of the game's legendary players.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Tuchel says he wants to bring more ‘excitement and joy’ to England ahead of first game in charge
Thomas Tuchel says England played without an identity at Euro 2024 and looked scared of being knocked out of the tournament.Tuchel will take charge of England for the first time on Friday when they ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Saturn's rings will temporarily 'disappear' this weekend
Saturn’s iconic rings will appear to be invisible starting this weekend because of the way the planet's tilt aligns with Earth's.NBC News - 4d -
The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far)
We've made it to 2025, and like previous years, there are quite a few upcoming games to look forward to. Last year gave us the amazing Metaphor ReFantazio and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, as ...GameSpot - 10h -
A Traditional Ramadan Treat Gets a Modern Remake (but Good Luck Getting It)
Marook, a sweet bread eaten during Ramadan in Syria, used to be a simple loaf, but now the list of choices can be as long as the lines of customers.The New York Times - 11h -
Tackling climate crisis will increase economic growth, OECD research finds
Third of global GDP could be lost this century if climate crisis runs unchecked, says report. Taking strong action to tackle the climate crisis will increase countries’ economic growth, rather than ...The Guardian - 15h -
Spanish star Yamal's Ramadan fasting 'completely normal' for coach
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Wednesday he had no problems with star forward Lamine Yamal observing Ramadan as his side prepared for their Nations League quarter-final clash with the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Muslims with tattoo regrets flock to a free removal service during Ramadan
A growing number of people in Indonesia’s capital have signed up for free tattoo removal services offered by an Islamic charity organization during Ramadan to give practicing Muslims an opportunity ...ABC News - 6d -
I miss my dad and Old Tiger Stadium. Take yours to a ball game. | Letters
As baseball season draws near, one fan remembers summers with his dad at Detroit's old Tiger Stadium.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
A svelte smart ring can track important health metrics and doesn't need to be charged every day.Wired - 6d -
The 120-year-old league where every game is at home
BBC Radio Bristol visits the amateur football league which has 41 teams, more than 1,500 players, and over 400 matches a season, but no away games.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The Unending Search for Sara Anne Wood
Investigators are locked in a 30-year game of cat and mouse with a child serial killer to find the body of 12-year-old Sara. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Undertale Sees New Peak For Steam Concurrent Players Nearly A Decade After Launching
It's hard to comprehend that Undertale will be 10 years old later this year. But new audiences apparently keep finding the RPG, as the game broke its own Steam record for concurrent players on ...GameSpot - Mar. 17 -
Neuroscience Discovered a Clever Trick for Squeezing More Joy Out of Everyday Pleasures
Entrepreneurs can’t make the world less crazy, but they can squeeze more joy out of everyday things with this simple trick.Inc. - Mar. 14 -
The ancient Chinese didn’t just invent gunpowder — they created the picnic
A lively exhibition at Hong Kong’s Palace Museum explores the culture of feasting — including a centuries-old predecessor to DeliverooFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Inside Mohamed Wague's increased role with OU basketball in SEC tournament during Ramadan
OU men's basketball Mohamed Wague tied a career-high with 12 points and played a season-high 28 minutes, all while fasting for Ramadan.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Paige Bueckers cooks breakfast for fasting UConn teammate during Ramadan, March Madness
Paige Bueckers is cooking, off the court, for teammate Jana El Alfy during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. El Alfy is fasting during March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Vinnie Hinostroza’s 400th game comes as he finds another playoff race
Save for nine games with the Florida Panthers back in the 2020-21 season, Vinnie Hinostroza’s last five NHL employers – Arizona, Chicago, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Nashville – are franchises that ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Ramadan in the West Bank: Displacement and Despair
An Israeli military operation has uprooted tens of thousands of Palestinians who can’t break their fast in their own homes and don’t know when, or if, they will ever return.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Road Salt From Suburban Roads Is Damaging N.Y.C. Drinking Water
A new environmental report finds that rising salt levels in New York City’s water supply could make some of it undrinkable by the turn of the century.The New York Times - 1d -
Nikki Garcia Hints She's Getting Back in the WWE Ring: 'It's Going to Happen'
Nikki Garcia opened up about pushing through challenges and her plan to return to the WWE ring on her podcastYahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Real Madrid set to reward 32-year-old mainstay with fresh contract
Of the several Real Madrid players who stood out in ensuring Atletico Madrid did not find a winner in the recently concluded second leg, one of the biggest difference-makers was perhaps Thibaut ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
WATCH: Dog finds home after 1,739 days in shelter
Brittany Bunnell adopted Jones, a 13-year-old dog that spent almost five years in a shelter and became a staff favorite.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
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Google's Latest Pixel Update Lets You Generate Images of People
Plus: Dell debuts affordable QD-OLED gaming monitors, Polaroid upgrades its instant cameras, and Circular has a new smart ring.Wired - Mar. 8 -
Dom Amore: Paige Bueckers leaves Gampel Pavilion on top of her game. It was what ‘the night asked.’
STORRS — Paige Bueckers was a little startled. She’s known Azzi Fudd seemingly forever, and now both have been healthy enough to finally play together for a significant stretch, and what joy it has ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Journalist reveals two goalkeepers on West Ham radar ahead of summer shake-up
West Ham United will throw their hat into the ring for Burnley’s highly-rated ace James Trafford if they try to sign a goalkeeper this summer, The Guardian reports.The 22-year-old shot-stopper has ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Barcelona defender ‘practically ruled out’ of Osasuna clash; working to return vs Girona
When Pau Cubarsi hobbled off the pitch during Spain’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg against the Netherlands, it sent alarm bells ringing at Barcelona.After all, the 18-year-old is one ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mini-trampoline game helping Emma Raducanu find form
A wacky variant of volleyball played with a mini-trampoline has come to Emma Raducanu’s rescue this week, as she rediscovered her best form at the Miami Open.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mikaela Shiffrin finds positives in what could have been a lost season
Mikaela Shiffrin arrives at the last race of the season in a good place, closer to feeling like her old self after recovering from crash in November.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food. It’s about truthfulness – something we can all learn from | Shadi Khan Saif
The cherished tradition reminds us to pause and reflect on our words and actions, and cultivates a profound sense of empathy. With its month-long array of beautiful rituals and meditations, Ramadan ...The Guardian - 3d -
Kenny 'worry' over future of Commonwealth Games
Dame Laura Kenny says she hopes next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow proves the event is still "viable" after problems finding a host city.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10
