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Sports - ESPN
Clark named All-WNBA; Collier, Wilson unanimous
Fever guard Caitlin Clark on Wednesday became the league's first rookie since Candace Parker in 2008 to be named to the All-WNBA first team.28 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris pleads with GOP to join her: 'There is a place for you in this campaign'
Vice President Harris on Wednesday pleaded with Republicans to join her team, telling them at a rally in Pennsylvania that there’s a place for them in her quest to defeat GOP nominee and former ...1 hour ago -
Politics - NBC News
Biden remembers Ethel Kennedy as 'a hero in her own right'
President Biden delivered the eulogy at the memorial service for Ethel Kennedy, praising her as "a hero in her own right" who had a lasting impact on the country.2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Former Flyers Tough Guy Placed On Waivers
This former Philadelphia Flyers winger has been placed on waivers.3 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
After hurricanes, officials confront damaged polling places, displaced voters
Following the damage done by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, election officials are scrambling to relocate polling locations and restore normalcy to the voting process.4 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Tuchel starts as new England manager in 2025
Thomas Tuchel has been announced as England's new head coach, the Football Association confirmed on Wednesday.4 hours ago -
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World - The New York Times
Criminal Network Cashed In on Fake French Wine, the Europol Said
A criminal network was accused of selling bottles of fake French wine for as much as 15,000 euros. It’s the latest in a growing criminal trend: wine fraud.5 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
French Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Denies Rape Report
Swedish prosecutors said they were investigating a rape allegation, without naming Mbappé directly, after the soccer star and his entourage visited Stockholm.5 hours ago - France -
Politics - The Hill
Why Texas Democrats see this local race as key to turning state blue
Democratic Party activists have been on a mission to flip all of the state’s urban counties — once Republican bulwarks — as they look to chip away at the GOP’s decades-long hold on the state. ...6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Pelosi: Saying Trump's name is 'like swearing'
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says she tries to avoid saying former President Trump's name out loud. In a recent podcast interview, the California representative said naming Trump is "like ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Secret Service calls for new local units in push to prevent mass shootings
Secret Service officials encouraged law enforcement agencies across the nation to adopt behavioral assessment units in an effort to curb targeted violence in a Wednesday report issued by the ...7 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
PSG name Yohan Cabaye to lead youth academy
Former France international Yohan Cabaye has been named as the sporting director of Paris Saint-Germain's youth academy, the club confirmed on Wednesday.7 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
James Patterson hopes to 'get people thinking' beyond 'themselves' with 'American Heroes'
James Patterson says in these politically divided times, Americans have "never needed heroes as much as they do right now.” The best-selling author is bringing readers stories of bravery in his new ...10 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Tuchel 'very proud' to be named England manager
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel becomes only the third non-British manager of the England men's team.12 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%
First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this year13 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - ESPN
Sources: Tuchel set to be named England boss
Thomas Tuchel is set to become England's new head coach after talks accelerated with the Football Association at a rapid pace in the past 48 hours, sources told ESPN.14 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Musk gives $75mn boost to Trump’s presidential run
World’s richest man aims to sway outcome of November election with donation16 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Business - Financial Times
Has America lost its shame?
The brazenness of US politicians in the face of scandals is a defining feature of the era18 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Six Russian soldiers granted French visas after fleeing war in Ukraine
Organisations assisting Russian deserters hope France’s decision will lead to more soldiers fleeing. Six Russian soldiers who fled the war in Ukraine have been granted temporary visas as they apply ...18 hours ago - Ukraine -
Tech - ABC News
Countries that have cashed in on their top-level domain names
Anguilla is raking in extra unexpected revenue from registration fees for its21 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Local Officials Cannot Refuse to Certify Election Results, Georgia Judge Rules
The ruling cuts at the heart of a key argument made by right-wing activists since the 2020 election, when Donald Trump sought to disrupt the certification process as part of his bid to subvert the ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Local election officials in Georgia must certify results, judge rules
County election boards in Georgia are not allowed to refuse to certify election results, a state judge ruled on Tuesday.Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
Local M.L.B. Broadcasters Call 162 Games. Then the Playoffs Start Without Them.
Instead of joining the Mets’ postseason run, Gary Cohen’s season in the radio booth came to a close two weeks ago.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
He was a Week 1 fantasy hero. Now it's time to cut him
Scott Pianowski examines six players you might be better off without on your fantasy football roster.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Utah's Rising out for season, Wilson named starter
Utah quarterback Cam Rising is out for the season with a lower leg injury and coach Kyle Whittingham says true freshman Isaac Wilson will be the Utes' starter until further notice.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
SaluSpa Ibiza Review: A Solid Place to Soak
Owning a hot tub comes with some trials and tribulations, but they're worth overcoming.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Kelly keeps place in England squad
England's Euro 2022 final match-winner Chloe Kelly is included in the Lionesses squad for the friendlies with Germany and South Africa.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
A 'chaotic new reality' - Bordeaux's life in French fourth tier
Fallen giants Bordeaux face a "chaotic new reality" in France's fourth tier, but how will they escape it?Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Americans trust local government over Congress, media: Gallup
Americans trust local government more in comparison to Congress and the media, according to a new poll. The Gallup survey, released Monday, shows 67 percent of respondents said they had a "great ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Overtourism: It's not the tourists — it's local 'lack of management,' says sustainability expert
Overtourism can be alleviated by better awareness and management at the local level, said Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Destiny Rising RPG Announced, Takes Place In An Alternate Timeline In The Destiny Universe
NetEase and Bungie have announced an all-new Destiny mobile game called Destiny Rising. The sci-fi RPG is set in an "alternate timeline" in the Destiny universe, featuring what NetEase described as ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
ServiceNow, Coreweave and others to invest $8.2 billion in UK data centers to fuel AI growth
American enterprise software giant ServiceNow and cloud computing startup CoreWeave plan to invest billions of dollars in their U.K. operations.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The New York Times
A French Immersion Program in Provence Leads to a Good Life Lesson
After a painful breakup, the author travels to Provence for a language immersion homestay and learns the value of facing up to mistakes.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
A record-setting teen climber returns home to Nepal to a hero's welcome
A Sherpa teenager has returned to Nepal to a hero's welcome after becoming the youngest person to scale all the world’s 14 highest peaks2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
A record-setting teen climber returns home to Nepal to a hero's welcome
A Sherpa teenager has returned to Nepal to a hero's welcome after becoming the youngest person to scale all the world’s 14 highest peaks2 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans
Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the irony2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans
Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the irony2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Former St. Louis Blues goalie placed on waivers
Once behind Jordan Binnington, Detroit Red Wings expose Ville Husso2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Yankees name Rodón to start Game 1 of ALCS
Left-hander Carlos Rodón will start the ALCS opener for the Yankees against the Guardians.3 days ago - MLB