More than 30 stranded whales saved in New Zealand by people lifting them on sheets

Conference realignment cheat sheet: Why the SEC is stronger than ever

Here's a rundown of the four new non-geographic superconferences.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia

Caps on the number of boats allowed to approach whales among measures to be introduced while experts say restrictions don’t go far enough. Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

New Zealand Airport Puts Hugs on a Timer

The new rule at a New Zealand airport limits curbside embraces to three minutes, drawing worldwide commentary, from the indignant to the amused.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests

The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.

Google CEO says more than 25 percent of company's new code written by AI

More than a quarter of Google's new code is being generated by artificial intelligence (AI), CEO Sundar Pichai revealed during Tuesday's third-quarter earnings call for the leading tech company. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Oil Interests Gave More Than $75 Million to Trump PACs, New Analysis Shows

Oil moguls are big donors to Donald Trump. But so are engineering firms, hedge fund managers, shipbuilders and others that profit from fossil fuels.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

A new nuclear arms race is beginning. It will be far more dangerous than the last one

With Putin’s threats in Ukraine, China’s accelerated weapons programme and the US’s desire for superiority, what will it take for leaders to step back from the brink?. Like Toto in The Wizard of ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Anchor Chuck Scarborough to retire after more than 50 years at NBC New York

After more than 50 years, legendary broadcast journalist Chuck Scarborough has announced his plans to step down from his daily duties anchoring the news at NBC New York.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers say his New York home would be 'more restrictive' than jail

Combs' legal team told the judge that it was proposing conditions "far more restrictive" than Combs faces in jail.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Save $30 On Alan Wake 2: Deluxe Edition With This Black Friday Discount

More than a decade after the original's release, Alan Wake 2 finally arrived in 2023--and it didn’t disappoint. Our Alan Wake 2 review gave it a stellar 10/10, thanks to a memorable campaign, ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Pro wrestling 30 under 30: Mysterio, Storm, MJF, Ripley, more

Across WWE, AEW and other wrestling promotions, young talent is easy to find. But who were the best under age 30 in 2024?

Sports - ESPN - 16 hours ago

‘No one is coming to save them’: blackouts hide horrors of siege of north Gaza

Journalists unable to report and rescue workers unable to save victims of Israeli offensive hindering all movement and communication. Middle East crisis live: latest updates When internet ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Moths Were Destroying My Clothes. Tiny Parasitic Wasps Saved Them.

A “weird city version” of common countryside wisdom saved my favorite outfits.

Science - The New York Times - Yesterday

10/30: CBS Morning News

Harris makes closing argument in Washington; China launches new crew to its space station.

10/30: CBS Evening News

Trump puts focus on Biden’s “garbage” remarks; Ohio officer “eaten” by inflatable runaway pumpkin

Typhoon batters storm-weary Philippines and displaces thousands more people as a new storm threatens

Typhoon Toraji has unleashed floods, knocked down trees and caused power outages in the northern Philippines before weakening into a tropical storm and blowing out to the South China Sea

World - ABC News - November 11

Kojima Wants The Death Stranding Movie To Be A "New Dimension" Of What A Game Adaptation Can Be

The Death Stranding live-action adaptation still has no official release date, but that hasn't stopped the game's director, Hideo Kojima, talking about his personal goals for the film. The ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Sharing More Than a Last Name

Haley Cohen and Jason Cohen met briefly as children, then matched on an app as adults. “It just seemed like fate,” the groom said.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago

In Game 5, Yankees fans lifted their team up -- even as it let them down

The Yankees lost the World Series on Wednesday, but the Bronx cheer was notably absent.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Trump’s victory will change America. But Europe can have a different future

Democratic norms look unusually fragile in the US. Historian Mark Mazower argues that it is an outlier, not a precursor