MLB free agency: 8 O's into pool; Giolito opts in

'Wookiee of the Year': Wembanyama opts for furry footwear ahead of Spurs' home opener

The San Antonio Spurs star brought the shoes to celebrate his Rookie of the Year season and love for "Star Wars."

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Steve Borthwick opts for continuity but wants fast and furious England | Robert Kitson

The head coach has made just four starting changes against New Zealand and has picked a forward-centric bench. Far-reaching implications, pivotal decisions, an expectant nation. But let’s not dwell ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

Jordan Poole, Dyson Daniels and eight other early-season surprises

Our fantasy experts go over the players that have stood out during the opening week of the season.

Sports - ESPN - 13 hours ago

Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live

Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Wisconsin's free-thinking battleground voters

60 Minutes traveled to Wisconsin as the 2024 presidential election nears the finish line to see why, in this battleground state, it's anybody's game.

WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement

The WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pie

Sports - ABC News - October 14

That Plastic Skeleton Can’t Be Your Plus 1, Police Tell Car Pool Lane Users

A California Highway Patrol officer in the San Jose area recently cited a driver who used a Halloween-themed ruse to drive in a high-occupancy-vehicle lane.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Gam3 Awards 2024 reveals shortlist for Web3 game awards and $5M prize pool

The Gam3 Awards for Web3 games is returning for a third year in a row with a prize pool of $5 million, up from $2 million last year.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 15

NFL Week 7 odds, expert picks, best bets, spreads, teasers, survivor picks, TV, NFL live streaming, more

CBSSports.com and SportsLine break down every single NFL game in Week 7

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

WNBA players opt out of current CBA after historic season: 'We're out'

The decision came one day after the Liberty beat the Lynx in the WNBA Finals.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

WNBPA opts out of CBA with WNBA: Players looking to secure 'transformational change' after monumental season

The two sides have a year to come to an agreement to avoid a work stoppage

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Kentucky state senator dies weeks after plunging into an empty swimming pool on a mower

Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner has died after being injured at home last month when he plunged into an empty swimming pool while aboard a lawn mower. He was 76.

People opt out of organ donation programs after reports of a man mistakenly declared dead

Transplant experts are seeing a spike in people refusing to become organ donors, their confidence shaken by reports that organs were nearly retrieved from a Kentucky man mistakenly declared dead

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

Space Agencies Look to Far Horizons and Each Other

‘This is the most exciting time in space Apollo era in the 1960s’ the head of the International Astronautical Federation says as it kicks off its annual meeting.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.

Tech - The New York Times - October 18

Why Some Republicans Are Praising An Agency They Hate

Not long ago, the CFPB's survival was a question mark. Its latest rule looks built to last.

Politics - Politico - October 24

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.

Tim Walz breaks free from his bubble

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has been sounding more like the aggressive campaigner who got the role than the buttoned-up figure he’s cut since joining the ticket.

America's battleground: Wisconsin's free-thinking voters

60 Minutes traveled to Wisconsin as the 2024 presidential election nears the finish line to see why, in this battleground state, it's anybody’s game.

Moldova and Georgia should be free to choose their own paths

The west must tackle Russia’s interference with democracy in both countries

World - Financial Times - October 22

A look at Phillies' free agents and arbitration players

Breaking down the Phillies' free agents and arbitration-eligible players this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

PlayStation Plus Free Games For November 2024 Revealed

PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting November 5; Hot Wheels Unleashed ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Yankees-Dodgers is MLB's marketing Dream Series

Major League Baseball’s dream matchup is the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees in the World Series

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

MLB wants clarity on Trop status by Christmas

Commissioner Rob Manfred said Saturday the league hopes to know by Christmas whether Tropicana Field will be playable to begin the 2025 season.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Costas retires as longtime MLB play-by-play voice

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play. Costas had done games the past couple seasons for MLB Network and TBS Sports.

Sports - ESPN - 21 minutes ago

Despite struggles, Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II won't opt out of 2024 season: 'I finish what I start'

Gordon has no interest in giving up on his team in 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Cost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency

Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations. The number of sites identified as potentially having been polluted with banned ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Justin Trudeau’s Accusations Spotlight Reach of India’s Intelligence Agencies

The Canadian prime minster’s accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.

World - The New York Times - October 16

USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into the agency’s handling of violations at a Boar’s Head plant that led to a multi-state listeria outbreak, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

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