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Financial Times - World
Brazil to impose $1mn-a-day fine on Musk’s X if service is not cut off
Platform says temporary restoration was ‘inadvertent’ but will keep fighting court order that banned it in the country1 hour ago - Brazil -
The New York Times - World
Bangladesh, Struggling to Restore Order, Gives Army Policing Powers
Public disorder has continued in the country, weeks after its autocratic leader was driven out by protests. Many police officers have still not returned to work.4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
After a terrible cup of joe in the office, a founder decided to bring African coffee traditions stateside
Kahawa 1893 prioritizes small producers and premium beans, while also offering consumers a ‘virtual pot’ to support its suppliers. When she was a child growing up in Kenya , Margaret Nyamumbo ...4 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Classic silent movies reborn with music by Radiohead, REM, Pearl Jam and other alt rockers
"Silents Synced," a new series pairing classic films with alternative rock, launches with "Nosferatu X Radiohead" at American Cinematheque.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
India’s Hero to launch electric scooters in UK and Europe
Chief Niranjan Gupta says launch into developed markets planned for mid-202512 hours ago - United Kingdom -
GameSpot - Tech
Kowlong Express Bringing Forgotten Fragments into Slitterhead
This first video Kowlong Express: Bringing Forgotten Fragments into Slitterhead follows creator Keiichiro Toyama as he revisits locations that were the inspiration for the game’s setting, Kowlong.13 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Endangered sea corals moved to Texas Gulf Coast for research, restoration
Scientists have moved about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration17 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' but local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty productsYesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
JD Souther, singer who co-wrote Eagles classics like 'New Kid in Town,' dies at 78
JD Souther, the singer, songwriter and actor who co-wrote some of the biggest hits of the Eagles, like “New Kid in Town” and “Best of My Love,” and had a long solo career that included the top 10 ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
'Community hero' jailed for hurling bricks in riots
Joshua Cropper, who previously won a community award, was caught on video hurling rocks at a police van.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' yet local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life,” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty productsYesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘My drag racing career is taking off’: a Paralympic hero’s next steps
Matt Stutzman, Team USA’s self-described ‘armless archer’, wants to follow up gold with a move into a new sport. Hollywood has been turning Olympic stories into biopics for decades, but – ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Totò Schillaci, Italy’s goalscoring hero of 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59
Schillaci was top scorer at Italia 90 with six goals He played for clubs including Inter and Juventus Tributes have been paid to Salvatore Schillaci after the former Italy forward died at the ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Two Champions League final defeats - why Mendieta remains a cult hero
Gaizka Mendieta was the classy midfielder who was a linchpin in the Valencia midfield that came so close to Champions League glory.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
The Guardian - World
Cookathons, speechathons and skipathons: the rapid rise of obscure world record attempts in west Africa
Guinness World Record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half – but controversy has followed . In 2008, two years after Ebenezer Smith graduated from high school with no means to go ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
New Champions League format makes its debut with same old winners: Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern, Juve
The revamped Champions League made its debut with some familiar clubs claiming victories on opening nightYesterday - UEFA Champions League -
GameSpot - Tech
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review
As a high schooler in 2006, I spent many months and what little money I had renting screen time with an Xbox 360 in a mall store that had dozens of TVs and consoles available for use at hourly ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
'The guy is a genius' – Emery helps Aston Villa's dreams come true
Unai Emery has Aston Villa fans dreaming of success after guiding his team to victory on their return to Europe's biggest stage.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Suggests Restoring the State and Local Tax Break He Once Limited
Former President Donald J. Trump’s 2017 tax law capped the state and local tax deduction at $10,000. He said on Tuesday that he would lift that limit.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Trump vows to restore homeowner tax break he scrapped
Former US president courts wealthy suburban voters with pledge to ‘get Salt back’Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Tielemans leads Aston Villa triumph at Young Boys in Champions League start
An hour before kick-off the few hundred Aston Villa supporters admiring the view from their seats cheered the first rendition of the Champions League anthem over the speakers and their mood was ...Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
The Guardian - World
Young Boys 0-3 Aston Villa: Champions League – live reaction
Champions League updates from the 5.45pm BST kick-off Follow Milan v Liverpool and our Tuesday clockwatch Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And email Scott 2 min: Two early ...Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
GameSpot - Tech
Frostpunk 2 Review
Frostpunk 2's challenging gameplay makes for a compelling experience despite a dour and cynical view of human nature.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Frostpunk 2 Review - Drawing A Line In The Snow
In Frostpunk 2, I was responsible for a growing population of desperate people, trying to forge a new life in a world that had frozen over. One of the city's factions pleaded that I, the steward, ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Al Qaeda Targets Russia's African Ally, in Rare Attack on Capital
Insurgents hit a base in Mali that hosts most of the country’s warplanes along with Russian mercenaries hired by the military government for security.Yesterday - Russia -
The New York Times - Sports
The Unsung Hero of Every M.L.B. Postseason Contender
It’s time to give these often-overlooked players the national recognition they deserve.2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
The Plucky Squire Review - Every Trick In The Book
The Plucky Squire is a game that will rightly receive a lot of attention for its eye-catching visual gimmick, which merges the worlds of 2D and 3D art around a clever story hook. But more than just ...2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
LOOK: Kings unveil Classic Edition uniforms for 2024-25 season in video with Mike Bibby, Doug Christie
The Kings' throwback uniforms are reminiscent of the ones they wore from 2002 to 20082 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Kings revive iconic look with 2024-25 Classic Edition uniform
Former stars Doug Christie -- who is an assistant on Mike Brown's staff -- and Mike Bibby helped with the Kings' unveiling.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Book Review: ‘Connie: A Memoir,’ by Connie Chung
In a frank and entertaining new memoir, the TV newscaster recounts how sexism, and Dan Rather, sidelined her groundbreaking career.2 days ago -
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The Guardian - World
Billy Connolly, blisters and Bayern: how Aston Villa won the 1982 European Cup
As the club return to Europe’s top table for the first time in 41 years we talk to players who made history back then. Nigel Spink, goalkeeper : The first thing I must say is we are all devastated ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Kings unveil Classic Edition throwback jerseys for 2024-25 season
Ahead of their 40th season in Sacramento, the Kings unveiled their Classic Edition throwback jerseys set to be worn during 2024-25 NBA season.2 days ago -
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The New York Times - Business
R. Peter Munves, Master Marketer of Classical Music, Dies at 97
As an executive at Columbia and RCA Records, he popularized the classics for mass audiences by applying the same techniques used to sell pop music.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Aston Villa fans’ lame resistance to ticket price greed lets hierarchy off the hook | Barry Glendenning
Unaware of the power they wield, football supporters remain reluctant to stage visible acts of dissent against clubs that routinely exploit them. If the powers that be at Aston Villa were remotely ...2 days ago