Robert Towne, Oscar winning 'Chinatown,' 'Shampoo' and 'The Last Detail' screenwriter, dies at 89
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Sports - The New York Times
Suddenly, the Yankees Are Favorites to Win the American League
After 14 years wandering the October desert, New York has reached an oasis after upsets of the Orioles and Astros, a columnist for The Athletic writes.2 days ago - MLB -
Sports - The New York Times
Caitlin Clark Wins W.N.B.A. Rookie of the Year With 66 of 67 Votes
Clark broke both the league’s single-season and single-game assist records in her first season.2 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Masamitsu Yoshioka, Last Pearl Harbor Bombardier, Dies at 106
He was 23 years old when he took part in the attack that triggered America’s declaration of war against Japan. He rarely spoke publicly about it.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Sarr and Johnson score as young Spurs side beat Ferencvaros in Europa League
Ange Postecoglou saluted his four teenage starters after they helped Tottenham to a hard-fought victory at Ferencvaros in the Europa League, but is not ready to dub them “Ange’s Angels” yet.. Four ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns 'shocked' to be traded, 'excited' to begin career in New York
With Knicks training camp underway in Charleston, S.C., Karl-Anthony Towns addressed members of the media for the first time since the blockbuster trade that sent him from Minnesota to New York.2 days ago - New York -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Caitlin Clark Caps Historic Season With WNBA Rookie of the Year Win
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday after receiving 66 of 67 votes for the honor. The lone non-Clark vote went to Chicago Sky forward Angel ...2 days ago - WNBA -
World - ABC News
A Congolese governor says at least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers capsized on Lake Kivu
A Congolese governor says at least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers capsized on Lake Kivu2 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Ron Hale, soap actor from 'Ryan's Hope' and 'General Hospital,' dies at 78
Ron Hale, the soap opera actor who famously played Mike Corbin on 'General Hospital' and Dr. Rodger Coleridge on 'Ryan's Hope,' has died. He was 78.2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Rare whale died of chronic entanglement in Maine fishing gear
Federal authorities say a rare whale found dead off Massachusetts earlier this year died as a result of entanglement in Maine lobster fishing gear2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Helene Destroyed a Town That’s the Source of Quartz for Most Tech Products
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is known for producing the high-quality mineral used in most computer chips, solar panels and fiber optics. It was largely flattened by floods after the storm.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden student loan forgiveness plan gets win in Georgia court
President Biden’s student debt relief plan was dealt a win by a Georgia judge this week by removing one Republican challenger and letting the program advance for now after a temporarily restraining ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
Dick’s Sporting Goods hiring 8,000 seasonal workers — about 600 fewer than last year
Retailer plans to hold its “National Signing Day” event on Tuesday to recruit seasonal employees.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
The Sill Closes Its Last Store, Becoming a Fully Digital DTC Business
Founder Eliza Blank completes transitioning her plant sales company from physical stores to exclusively digital platforms, a shift she made after listening to her customers.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
We must curtail the presidential pardon power in case Trump wins
According to Alexander Hamilton, the immense unilateral power to pardon “would naturally inspire scrupulousness and caution” in the president. Clearly, then, the drafters of the Constitution did ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - ABC News
Victor Perahia, Holocaust survivor and president of French Union of Auschwitz Deportees, dies at 91
French Union of Auschwitz Deportees president and Holocaust survivor Victor Perahia has died2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Whiskey Industry Is Bracing for a Trade War if Trump Wins. It’s Not Alone.
Business owners and foreign governments are preparing for high tariffs and trade disruptions, depending on the outcome of the election.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Fox's John Roberts knocks Brennan for Vance debate fact check
Fox News anchor John Roberts took a shot at CBS debate moderator Margaret Brennan for the way she handled a fact-check of former President Trump's running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) during this ...2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levels2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Avatar: The Last Airbender "AAA" Game In Development At Space Marine 2 Studio Saber Interactive
Paramount Game Studios and Saber Interactive have officially confirmed that a "AAA" game set in the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender is in development. Currently in production, the game is ...2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Another Woman Dies in Childbirth at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn
After the death of a 24-year-old woman, Woodhull Hospital could face questions, for the third time since 2020, about the safety of its labor and delivery floor.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke recalled by England but Harry Maguire left out
27-year-old striker in squad to face Greece and Finland Manchester United defender missed Euros with injury Dominic Solanke has been recalled to the England squad by Lee Carsley, seven years ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
New details about alleged Trump efforts to overturn 2020 election revealed in filing
Newly unsealed filings by special counsel Jack Smith include extensive evidence of a desperate alleged effort by former President Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 election, charges the former ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Angel City’s Katie Zelem: ‘I woke up last week and thought: oh my God, I live in LA’
The England star on leaving Manchester United, embracing a new challenge and the competitive edge of the NWSL. If you were walking your dog in your local park near Manchester this summer and ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Robert Saleh: "There is no cadence issue. There never was a cadence issue. It was created."
Yes, it's not easy to tiptoe around a delicate genius.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
JD Vance is the handpicked leader of the antidemocracy movement in America | Robert Reich
Rightwing tech lords are betting that Vance will be the Republican presidential pick in 2028. They’re probably right. JD Vance, the Republican candidate for vice-president, will almost certainly be ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Last pandemic-era student loan benefit ends even as borrowers struggle to make payments
The last of the pandemic-era student loan benefits are gone, winding down four years of additional help to borrowers that advocates say was never actually enough. The Biden administration’s ...3 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Hall of Famer Susie Maxwell Berning, a 4-time major champion while raising 2 daughters, dies at 83
Hall of Fame golfer Susie Maxwell Berning has died at age 83 after a battle with lung cancer3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Leon Rose welcomes Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks, expresses gratitude towards Julius Randle
The Knicks made things official on Wednesday afternoon, announcing the acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns in a three-team trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Charlotte Hornets.3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Can Knicks' defense hold up with Karl-Anthony Towns at center?
The Knicks will have to get the best out of Karl-Anthony Towns on the defensive end to get where they want to be this season.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
California’s $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage Is a Win-Win-Win, Research Says
A study by UC Berkeley economists says the state’s mandated hourly minimum pay hike increased worker income, but left employment and menu price levels largely unchanged.3 days ago - California