Mysterious Black Balls Washing Up on Sydney Beaches Revealed to Be 'Disgusting' Human Waste

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Bar soaps vs. body wash — dermatologists weigh in

Bar soaps work as effectively as body washes and offer benefits you can’t get with liquid soap. Shop editor-approved bar soaps from Vanicream, L’Occitane and Avène.

Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska

The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.

Mbappé woe as Barcelona thrash wasteful Madrid

Robert Lewandowski scored twice and Lamine Yamal added a third goal to ruin Kylian Mbappé's first Clásico as Barcelona romped to a 4-0 win over Real Madrid on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Group rescues food that would otherwise go to waste

The Washington, D.C.-based World Bank is helping with the transfer of a crucial currency, health food, ensuring it goes to people in need instead of in a landfill. Natalie Brand explains.

Ship with suspected toxic waste returns to Albania

World - Yahoo News - October 28

'No creation, millions wasted on recruitment - Amorim's mammoth task'

The scale of the task awaiting new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is made clear in the draw with Chelsea

Burrow, Chase's brilliance wasted as Bengals fall

Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase played like "the best duo in the league" in lighting up the Ravens' defense Thursday night, but the Bengals came up short again to fall to 4-6 on the season.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Ball fined for homophobic comment

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is fined $100,000 by the NBA for making an "offensive and derogatory" comment in a courtside interview.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Sydney added as World Marathon Major with two more cities eyed for status

Sydney will be the seventh annual World Marathon Major.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Runway fire breaks out at Sydney Airport after emergency landing

An engine failure on a passenger plane taking off from Sydney, Australia on Friday prompted the aircraft to circle before a safe emergency landing, the airline Qantas said

World - ABC News - November 8

Sydney’s ‘little school project’ named World Building of the Year

Darlington public school in Chippendale wins major building design prize at 2024 World Architectural festival in Singapore. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Sydney Sweeney is no fan of Hollywood girlbosses who 'fake' support for other women

Sydney Sweeney says, 'It's very disheartening to see women tear other women down' as she blasts Hollywood's commitment to female empowerment. 'All of it is fake.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Butchered remains of dolphin with organs removed found on beach

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Law Enforcement is investigating.

Butchered remains of dolphin discovered on New Jersey beach

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration investigates discovery of remains of common dolphin. The butchered remains of a dolphin were found on a New Jersey beach, and federal authorities are ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Rare emperor penguin found on a beach in Western Australia

An emperor penguin that was found on a remote Western Australian beach on Nov. 1 is now being cared for by a registered caregiver with the state's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and ...

From 'beached whale' to contender: Inside Tulane's turnaround

After years of irrelevance, Tulane has found itself having steady success and is now vying for the Group of 5's playoff spot.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Rare "doomsday fish" spotted on a Southern California beach

The doomsday fish got its name because it looks like a mythical sea creature, with a long, ribbon-shaped body that can grow up to 30 feet.

Racist jokes about Puerto Rico at rally bring anger and disgust: ‘Truly how the Trump party sees us’

Tony Hinchcliffe’s series of racist jokes at Donald Trump’s rally on Sunday were widely condemned . Some Americans, particularly those of Puerto Rican descent, said that the racist remarks aired ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Barry Keoghan hits out at ‘disgusting’ online trolls using his son against him

Saltburn actor tells Louis Theroux podcast about his difficult childhood and decision to keep his child offline. Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan has hit back at “disgusting” online trolls who he ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

A Feathered Murder Mystery at 10,000 Feet

Scientists say they have observed one of the highest-altitude acts of bird predation ever recorded.

Science - The New York Times - October 23

The race to solve the mystery of 'ghost particles'

China is building a facility to measure neutrinos — mysterious subatomic particles. It's the first of three neutrino observatories expected to open worldwide in the next decade.

River turns orange - after iron deposits wash in from abandoned mine

The Environment Agency say it is investigationg the source of the discolouration.

Redick comes clean about car wash film session

Lakers coach JJ Redick has come clean about watching game film at a car wash.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say

Ballot boxes in Portland, Ore., and neighboring Vancouver, Wash., were set on fire early Monday morning, police said, just over a week out from Election Day.

Video shows ballot box set on fire in Vancouver, Wash.

Police are investigating two ballot boxes set on fire in Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, Wash. Several ballots were damaged by the fires.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Elephants can wash with a hose – and sabotage shower time, scientists say

An elephant at Berlin zoo used its trunk to interrupt flow of water from hose used by another elephant. If you get frustrated by the shower hog in your house you’re not alone: research suggests ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

When the World Feels Messy, I Turn to PowerWash Simulator

A low-stress video game that’s cleansing in more than one sense.

Tech - The New York Times - November 12

Final T20 between England and West Indies washed out

The fifth T20 between West Indies and England is abandoned because of rain, giving the visitors a 3-1 series win.

Patriots, be brave: Don't waste your vote on a write-in like George Washington

We ask the men and women of our military to risk their lives to defend America. Is it so much for you to check a box?

Politics - The Hill - October 25

🎥 Luis Suárez wastes no time to make Miami playoff history

Luis Suárez has wasted no time opening his and Miami's MLS Cup Playoff account, scoring the opener against Atlanta United inside two minutes Friday evening. There was plenty of hype to see this ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Rick Perry: Harris 'wasting her time' in Texas, non-battleground states

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) had differing views on Vice President Harris and former President Trump campaigning in Texas, saying in an interview that Harris is "wasting her time" in the state, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Wasteful Australia banish their demons in Pacific Cup win against New Zealand

Kangaroos run in four tries to the Kiwis’ two in 22-10 victory Zac Lomax double lifts visitors into final after heartbreak last year Australia have exacted revenge on New Zealand for last year’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Toxic Waste That Set Off Global Outcry Seized by Albania’s Prosecutors