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ESPN - Sports
Agent: QB left UNLV over unfulfilled $100K offer
Matthew Sluka's agent says the QB left UNLV because the school did not fulfill a $100,000 verbal offer from an assistant coach.7 minutes ago - College Football -
The Guardian - World
North Carolina and Pennsylvania remain toss-ups in presidential race, polls show – live
North Carolina poll shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris, with 50% support to the vice-president’s 47% in a head-to-head matchup. The only vice-presidential debate before the November election ...21 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
Democrat unveils legislation outlawing 'gratuities' to state, local officials
Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley (Ore.) unveiled a piece of legislation Wednesday that would outlaw state and local officials from accepting “gratuities” for official acts. The bill, titled the “Stop ...24 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Business
Behind OpenAI’s Audacious Plan to Make A.I. Flow Like Electricity
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, is talking to the United Arab Emirates, Asian chipmakers and U.S. officials to expand the computing power needed to build artificial intelligence.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Voters aren’t buying into Trump’s political fantasy world anymore
In 2016 Trump found plenty of voters willing to buy into his message of “American carnage.” That’s not proving so easy this time around.4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Local. Left behind. Prey to populist politics? What the data tells us about the 2024 UK rioters
The Guardian has scrutinised data that provides insights into the lives of those accused of taking part in the unrest. The findings provide the first comprehensive picture of the alleged rioters – ...6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
What is the PR strategy behind Phillip Schofield's TV comeback?
The presenter's decision to appear in Channel 5's Cast Away could pave the way for a long-term return.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
On TikTok, Your Local Restaurant Is Doing Sketch Comedy
Once the realm of low-budget TV advertising, the restaurant commercial with owners and staff as actors has returned on TikTok.9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
The Secret Behind Temu's Amazing Bargains Revealed
Ever wondered how Temu offers such amazing deals? The answer may surprise you. Discover the innovative approach behind their exceptional value and see why millions of savvy shoppers have made Temu ...9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘There’s a lot of James Baldwin in this show’: Glenn Ligon and identity politics
In a show at Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam museum, the leading US artist highlights how identity, culture and history in art is contingent on who is doing the looking. When Glenn Ligon was first ...11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
A grey matter? Nature, nurture and the study of forming political leanings
Researchers find minuscule difference in the amygdala – a region of the brain linked to threat perception. Where does our personal politics come from? Does it trace back to our childhood, the views ...12 hours ago