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The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War
Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.The New York Times - 16m -
North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as coach of the Tar Heels
North Carolina and Bill Belichick have agreed to a five-year deal for the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach to become the Tar Heels’ next football coachABC News - 2h -
GM to Shut Down Its Cruise Robotaxi Project
The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use.The New York Times - 11h -
2024 Olympics: A timeline of the boxing gender issues at the Paris Games
Both Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting failed an unspecified gender eligibility test in 2023 and were disqualified from the world championships, which has sparked a controversy in Paris.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Yankees begin their offseason Plan B by adding Max Fried to their rotation. What will they do next?
Adding Fried raises New York’s floor, but Juan Soto’s departure left a massive hole in a lineup that already resembled a slice of Swiss cheese.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Caitlin Clark Opens Up on Olympics Snub, ‘Disrespectful’ Narrative
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark earned another accolade Tuesday as Time Magazine’s “Athlete of the Year,” and the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year reflected on the myriad narratives formed around ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Olivia Reeves becomes first US lifter to pair world title with Olympic gold in 66 years
Reeves, 21, captures world title in 71kg division Chattanooga native won Olympic gold this summer Olivia Reeves won her first world weightlifting title on Wednesday, four months after winning ...The Guardian - 10h -
How the Olympics helped transform Salt Lake City into a tech hub
Salt Lake City has grown from a winter sports venue to a vibrant technology hub in just two decades, leveraging the legacy of the 2002 Winter Olympics to transform into one of America’s ...NBC News - 1d -
How the Olympics helped transform Salt Lake City into a tech hub
With Salt Lake City set to host the Winter Olympics again in 2034, Utah will invest $31 million in upgrades and expects billions in economic benefit.CNBC - 1d -
Girl begged killer to stop as he stabbed her
Elianne Andam was stabbed in the neck outside a Croydon shopping centre while supporting a friend.BBC News - 1d -
Reeves vows to cut 'waste' in spending review
The chancellor says "efficiency savings" will ensure enough funding for key public services.BBC News - 1d -
Can anyone stop Alexandre Pantoja's rise?
After a dominant victory at UFC 310, where does the men's flyweight champion stand in ESPN's top 10?ESPN - 1d -
Brisbane is deciding on a 2032 Olympics stadium: how do the options stack up?
With the river city’s international reputation on the line, a 100-day review period hopes to cut through the political posturing and land on a main venue befitting of the Games. The 2032 Olympics ...The Guardian - 2d -
Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?
People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.BBC News - 2d -
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Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as countries stop applications
Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Greece have all said they will suspend asylum decisions for now.BBC News - 2d -
Travis Hunter NFL Draft scouting report: Colorado star has what it takes to play WR and CB at the next level
We tracked the Colorado star this season to make a determination about his 'best' position in the NFLCBS Sports - 2d -
Olympic champion Roje Stona leaves discus to attempt NFL career
Jamaican athlete has previously trained with NFL teams Athletes from Australia and Ireland also in the mix Olympic discus champion Roje Stona is the latest high-profile athlete to switch sports ...The Guardian - 2d -
Gold medalist Stona among 14 to try out for NFL
Jamaica's Roje Stona, who set an Olympic record in the discus to win gold in Paris, is among 14 players who will try out for the NFL through its IPP program.ESPN - 2d -
Olympic discus gold - check. Next stop - the NFL?
After winning Jamaica's first throwing Olympic gold medal, Roje Stona has set his sights on a new career - chasing down quarterbacks in the NFL.BBC News - 2d -
Fact-checking Trump's interview with 'Meet the Press'
President-elect Donald Trump discussed his major policy priorities for his second term, and made several false, misleading and exaggerated claims along the way.NBC News - 3d -
"They're all gone": The tragedy of the 1972 Munich Olympics
At the 1972 Munich Olympics, Arab terrorists took the Israeli team hostage. Former news and sports exec Sean McManus, son of ABC Sports commentator Jim McKay, looks back on that tragedy, and of ...CBS News - 3d -
Reporting the tragedy of the 1972 Munich Olympics
ABC Sports was covering the 1972 Olympics, in Munich, Germany, when Arab terrorists armed with submachine guns took the Israeli team hostage. The fatal drama was carried live on television – an ...CBS News - 3d -
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NFL's next coaching cycle will feature an impressive list of candidates: Analysis
The next NFL coaching cycle will feature an impressive list of candidates ranging from proven champions to up-and-coming coordinatorsABC News - 5d -
Hegseth submitting forms for FBI background check
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is submitting to an FBI background check as he continues to face allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior, ...CBS News - 5d -
NFL players in the Olympics? Here's when league could make a decision, plus issues that must be sorted out
A lot still needs to be decidedCBS Sports - 5d -
Former Equestrian Olympic Champion Suspended Over Whipping Scandal
Charlotte Dujardin is among Great Britain’s most decorated Olympians.The New York Times - 5d -
Bedard an Olympic option despite 4 Nations snub
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is still in the running to make the Olympics despite not being chosen for the 4 Nations tournament.ESPN - 6d -
Democrats Must Stop Treating Black Women as an Afterthought
If the party fails to see this, it will be the one left behind.The New York Times - 6d -
Women selling sex for gold in the Amazon's illegal mines
Life for women among the Amazon’s illegal gold miners is harsh, violent, and can be deadly.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump team agrees to DoJ background checks for nominees
Transition officials sign agreement after weeks-long delay as teams of investigators ready to process clearances. Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the US ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
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The Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check: Is LeBron cooked?
Dan Titus delivers this week's fantasy basketball Vibe Check, identifying three buy-low candidates in the process!Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Olympic ice dance champions Papadakis and Cizeron retire
Olympic ice dance champions Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron have announced their retirement following a glittering careerABC News - Dec. 3 -
‘Solid Gold’ Brings All That Glitters to the Brooklyn Museum
The new “Solid Gold” exhibition is a celebration of bling through the ages and around the world. But is eye candy enough?The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Gold prices are supposed to fall by this measure — but there’s ‘no guarantee’
A “revival” in Chinese demand for gold and central-bank purchases are likely to lead gold prices a bit higher next year despite expectations for a stronger dollar and rise in Treasury yields, ...MarketWatch - Dec. 2
