Remote islands free the imagination – but they also stir up fear

From a Scottish island to New York's elite - who was Trump's mother?

Donald Trump's mother Mary Anne MacLeod grew up on the Hebridean island of Lewis.

The island of Mauritius, praised as an African success story, will hold its national election

The Indian Ocean-island nation of Mauritius will hold a national election this weekend, when Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth seeks to win a second term as leader of a nation often praised as one of ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Island gets broadband via water pipes in UK first

Cables have been laid within existing water pipes, using the community-owned water system.

Inside the Audacious Plan to Reopen Three Mile Island's Nuclear Plant

AI’s thirst for energy sealed the deal between Microsoft and Constellation on the plant, where memories of a partial meltdown in 1979 still resonate.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 10

Iran cites 19th century British maps in row over ownership of islands

Tehran cites 1888 charts in effort to prove ownership of islands near strait of Hormuz that are also claimed by UAE. Maps drawn up more than 130 years ago on the instruction of the Marquess of ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Guns smuggled from the US are blamed for a surge in killings on more Caribbean islands

Officials are blaming illegal firearms for an increase or a record number of killings in a growing number of Caribbean islands this year

World - ABC News - November 13

Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali

Several international airlines have canceled flights to and from Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali because of an ongoing volcanic eruption

World - ABC News - November 13

New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island

A volunteer firefighter on Long Island, New York, was arrested Tuesday after he intentionally started a brush fire, authorities said.

How a Democrat Turned Back the Trump Tide on Long Island

Laura Gillen was elected to Congress in Nassau County, where Democrats are grappling with a new political reality.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

The Stats Behind Game #15: Islanders 5, Canucks 2

A look at some of the analytics from the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

Here's a look inside the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant

The tech sector's growing power needs are breathing new life into the nuclear power industry. Restarting a reactor at Three Mile Island is part of the plan.

Business - CNBC - November 16

Restart of Three Mile Island tests US appetite for nuclear revival

Legal threats, skills shortages and regulatory challenges complicate reopening of plant at site of nuclear accident

Business - Financial Times - November 17

Scotland's islanders bid fond farewell to much-loved ship

Memories of a much-loved CalMac ship now retired after 39 years of service off Scotland's west coast.

Rebirth Island Removed From Warzone Just Hours After It Returned

Rebirth Island has been removed from the Call of Duty: Warzone playlist due to "map-specific issues," just hours after the popular map returned. Players are waiting on further updates from ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC’s push to ban mail on Rikers Island

A push by New York City jail officials to block people detained at Rikers Island from receiving physical mail was based on faulty fentanyl test strips that overstated the influx of contraband sent ...

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

A look at Phillies' free agents and arbitration players

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

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

MLB free agent rankings: Top five shortstops

Here are the top five MLB shortstops set to hit free agency this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

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 - October 30

Yanks' Soto on free agency: Open to every team

Yankees star Juan Soto expressed excitement over being a free agent and said he's "open to listen to every single team."

Sports - ESPN - October 31

MLB free agent rankings: Top 20 overall

Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes headline the 2024-25 MLB free agent class. Here's a look at the top 20 players on the open market.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

MLB free agent rankings: Top 10 outfielders

Here are the top 10 MLB outfielders set to become free agents this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

America, land of the free — but only if we’re careful

We have reason to worry when nearly half the nation's voters tell pollsters they'll vote for Trump.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Anthony Zurcher: Result hands Trump free rein

Four years after losing to Joe Biden, Donald Trump's political movement is back and more durable than ever.

Soto will take time in free agency, Boras says

Juan Soto will take his time surveying the free agent market before signing with a team, according to his agent.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Hoka Coupon Code: Free Shipping in November 2024

Enjoy free expedited shipping on your first order with this Hoka coupon code at checkout and up to 30% off shoes with verified coupons from WIRED.

Tech - Wired - November 13

Her Music Makes Women ‘Feel Free’

Seductive songs about the pursuit of female pleasure have made the dancehall artist Shenseea a new face of girl power.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7

How Reddit elicits content for nothing and clicks for free

One of this year’s best-performing tech stocks has a clever way of getting users to share the heavy lifting

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Hays, Finnegan, Rodgers among new free agents

Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan and Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents Friday when their teams failed to offer them 2025 contracts.

Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Trump fears overshadow US offshore wind gathering

A victory for the Republican candidate in next week’s election could all but bring the sector to a standstill

World - Financial Times - October 31

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