Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid gathers pace – but at what cost to human life

US skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins 1st World Cup slalom of season for her 98th career victory

American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin has dominated the first women’s World Cup slalom of the season for her record-extending 98th career win

Sports - ABC News - November 16

Mikaela Shiffrin takes first World Cup slalom of season for 98th career win

US star wins Levi slalom for record eighth time Liensberger takes second as Duerr goes third American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the first women’s World Cup slalom of the season ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

The ‘mistake’ that is Fifa’s Club World Cup looms large. But will it even happen? | Philippe Auclair

Sponsors and broadcasters are biding their time while the players’ union has filed a lawsuit over plans for 2025 event. This is the one thing the former Fifa president Sepp Blatter admits he should ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

USMNT impress under Mauricio Pochettino: How USA soccer coach is laying the foundation ahead of 2026 World Cup

An emphatic win over Jamaica has created positive vibes, but there are other reasons why fans should be excited about what's to come

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom and takes quest for her 100th victory to North America

Mikaela Shiffrin has earned her record-extending 99th career World Cup win to take the quest for victory No. 100 to North America

Sports - ABC News - 18 hours ago

Jordan Stolz opens speed skating World Cup season with more wins and a new goal

Jordan Stolz won the 500m and the 1500m on the first day of the speed skating World Cup season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

A new luxury sleeper train is launching in England and Wales — here’s what a trip will cost

The LVMH-owned luxury hospitality company Belmond is launching a luxury sleeper train that will take travelers through the countryside of England and Wales.

Business - CNBC - November 13

‘I opt to fly private — no matter what the cost’: The caviar in first class tastes like burnt plastic. What ever happened to airline standards?

“I truly feel sorry for the poor souls who are subjected to these kinds of horrors.”

Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago

The Saudi factories powered by women

A surge in female labour force participation has emerged as a bright spot for the kingdom

World - Financial Times - October 28

I'm a longevity researcher and doctor of functional medicine: Here’s what I do every day for a long, healthy life

Dr. Frank Lipman has over 35 years of experience in functional medicine, and now focuses on longevity. Here are his daily practices for a longer, happier life.

Business - CNBC - November 10

Plaschke: Can dynamic new USC quarterback Jayden Maiava revive Lincoln Riley?

Lincoln Riley needs to approach the final stretch of the season as if he's coaching for his USC life, and Jayden Maiava could be the player who saves him.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

What drivers said after 2024 Homestead-Miami NASCAR Cup playoff race won by Tyler Reddick

Here is what drivers were talking about after Sunday's thrilling race.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

What drivers said after 2024 Martinsville NASCAR Cup playoff race won by Ryan Blaney

Here is what drivers were talking about after Sunday's controversial finish.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

2024 NBA Cup scores, takeaways: Joel Embiid already rethinking plan; Hawks, Blazers as potential Cinderellas?

The NBA's second in-season tournament tipped off Tuesday, and there are already some intriguing possibilities

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

What we learned as Fox's Kings-record 60 wasted in NBA Cup loss

De'Aaron Fox set a Kings franchise record by scoring 60 points, but it wasn't enough as Sacramento lost in overtime to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

Rafael Nadal loses at the Davis Cup in what could be his last match before retirement

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

What we learned as Wiggins fuels Warriors' NBA Cup win over Pelicans

Andrew Wiggins led the way with 30 points as the Golden State Warriors improved to 3-0 in NBA Cup Group C play.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

What to know about the World Series matchup between Yankees, Dodgers

Friday is the first game in the World Series as the New York Yankees are set to battle the Los Angeles Dodgers. The two teams have met 11 times before in the World Series, with the Yankees taking ...

What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict

Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.

Small step or a giant leap? What AI means for the dance world

As a new show co-created by an AI performer opens in France, industry leaders including Wayne McGregor, Tamara Rojo and Jonzi D contemplate the technology’s possibilities and perils. ‘I think AI’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

What are you Haydn? The hoaxers who fooled the classical music world

One wrote six sonatas and claimed they were by Haydn. Another used a ghostwriter to write his symphony – and pretended to be deaf. So how did they manage to hoodwink the experts? . In 1993, ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

'He could be one of world's best' - what next for Kelleher?

Alisson Becker's imminent return from injury means Caoimhin Kelleher's latest run in the Liverpool team might be over - so what next for a goalkeeper who 'could be one of the world's best'?

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.

Tech - Wired - November 1

What's next for Dodgers? What World Series champs need to address in offseason as they try to repeat

Trophy in hand, the Dodgers' focus now shifts to becoming MLB's first repeat champion in a quarter-century

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home

A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.

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