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Sports - ESPN
OBJ activated off PUP, set for Fins debut vs. Pats
The Dolphins have activated Odell Beckham Jr. from the PUP list, paving the way for the veteran wide receiver to make his team debut Sunday.7 minutes ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Within Our Lifetime Has Made Pro-Palestinian Activism More Extreme
Within Our Lifetime, a group formed by New York students, has galvanized pro-Palestinian activists who are calling for the end of Israel — and facing accusations of antisemitism.1 hour ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Why Yankees and Aaron Judge may never have a better chance to win World Series than this year
The chips have fallen in New York's favor so far this postseason2 hours ago - MLB -
World - The Guardian
Discovered: a lost possible inspiration for Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway
A painting by Woolf’s sister Vanessa Bell that went missing for 60 years will go on show in London in November. Clarissa Dalloway, the heroine of one of Virginia Woolf ’s best-loved novels, is ...2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Dear Mum: in Israel this year has been indescribably awful. How I wish you were here | Etgar Keret
Many Israelis say they are glad their parents aren’t alive to see these horrors. But you would have found hope in the darkness. Etgar Keret is an Israeli writer and poet Dear Mum,. It’s been ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
What Does College Football Have to Do With College?
The question isn’t new. But seismic changes to college sports, embraced by Coach Deion Sanders and his University of Colorado Buffaloes, have made it more relevant than ever.17 hours ago - College Football -
Politics - The Hill
Biden praises Cheney endorsement of Harris: 'I've never been so proud'
President Biden told reporters he’s “never been so proud” of Liz Cheney Thursday night after she delivered a speech in support of Vice President Harris. “She made one of the most consequential ...17 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - The New York Times
Yazidi Woman Taken Captive by ISIS Has Been Rescued in Gaza, Israel Says
She was returned to her family in Iraq after a complex operation involving the United States, Jordan and others, the Israeli military said.21 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - ABC News
12 people have been killed in coordinated attacks in violent Mexican city
Authorities in the north-central Mexican state of Guanajuato say that 12 people are dead following coordinated and near-simultaneous attacks in the city of Salamanca on Thursday21 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Scientists link 'forever chemicals' to poor sleep in young adults
Exposure to certain types of “forever chemicals” may be disrupting the sleep quality of young adults — contributing not only to tiredness, but also to potential knock-on health effects, new ...22 hours ago -
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Sports - CBS Sports
Big Ten teams have made it to plenty of NCAA Tournament finals recently, but title drought approaches 25 years
A Big Ten team hasn't won a NCAA Tournament championship since 2000 despite playing in eight title games in that spanYesterday -
World - Financial Times
A year of war in the Middle East
Hamas attack on Israel was horrific, but the response has inflamed the regionYesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Year American Jews Woke Up
American Jews need to recover their instinct for danger.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. stock market has ‘never been healthier’ according to this key measure
A lot has changed in the U.S. stock market over the past three months, but one of the most notable developments is the dramatic improvement in the number of stocks outperforming the S&P 500 index.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Alonso's HR stuns Brewers, sends Mets to NLDS
Pete Alonso's go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning lifted the Mets past the Brewers and to victory in their NL Wild Card Series.Yesterday - MLB -
Science - The New York Times
Scientists Found a Surprising Way to Make Fungus Happy
The discovery that sound improves the growth rate of beneficial fungus suggests that dirges in the dirt may help restore forests.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Civilization 7 PC Specs Have Been Revealed
PC specs for the upcoming Sid Meier's Civilization 7 have been revealed, so PC gamers can check how their rig is going to hold up ahead of the game's release next February. As expected from a ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Battery storage funds have gone flat for investors
Rollout of clean energy technology has been fraughtYesterday -
Science - The New York Times
The Oldest Termite Mound? 34,000 Years and Counting.
Scientists recently found the planet’s longest continuously occupied termite colony in an arid region of South Africa. It dates to the time of the Neanderthals.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Israel-Gaza War: One Year On
We put your questions on the conflict in the Middle East to our BBC correspondentsYesterday - Israel -
World - Financial Times
We may have passed peak obesity
Weight loss drugs appear to be having an effect at the population levelYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Wet and wonderful: discovering the joys of rainy season in Trinidad
Most tourists stay away but, taking her inspiration from locals, Susan Elderkin learns to embrace the delugeYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Trump on Melania's abortion rights comment: 'You have to stick with your heart'
Former President Trump said in an interview that he told Melania Trump that she's "got to write what you believe" regarding her apparent pro-choice stance on abortion in her memoir that's set to ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Boris Johnson says Trump presidency would have prevented Ukraine invasion
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested that Donald Trump's presidency would have prevented Russia from invading Ukraine in 2022. Johnson said that Ukraine’s resistance is ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
Politics - The Hill
Boris Johnson: Netanyahu may have bugged my bathroom
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson alleged in an interview with The Telegraph that his staff found a "listening device" in his personal bathroom after Israeli Prime Minister ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK drivers have ‘no fiscal incentive’ to buy EVs, warn carmakers
Industry calls for tax cuts to boost market in open letter to chancellor Rachel ReevesYesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Inc.
Some AI Assistants Have This Big Flaw. They Talk Too Much
Don’t share your company’s dirty laundry with an AI assistant. Despite privacy and safety controls, the tech sometimes “leaks” confidential information.Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to ...2 days ago -
World - ABC News
After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Asteroid that eradicated dinosaurs not a one-off, say scientists
Scans of underwater crater in West Africa suggest another large asteroid smashed into the planet around the same time. The massive asteroid that brought about the end of the reign of the dinosaurs ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Why has Jahan Dotson been a complete non-factor so far?
After watching Parris Campbell and John Ross compete for the 3rd outside receiver spot all summer, Howie Roseman knew it wasn't enough. So he shipped a 3rd-round pick to Washington for Jahan Dotson ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Chagos Islanders have fought a long and determined campaign for right to return
Hopes occasionally soared only to be dashed as legal challenges came and went until a critical judgment in 2019. The view from the decaying jetty on the atoll of Peros Banhos takes in a vast lagoon ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Is Kamala Harris having a breakthrough with voters on the economy?
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump races through Texas oil country in bid to raise cash2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
Business - MarketWatch
European car makers have hit a low point, Barclays says
Barclays analysts said the problems facing European car makers in China have been factored in, meaning they could now be set for a rebound2 days ago - Europe -
Business - Inc.
This Chart Explains Why the Stock Market Looks Healthier Than It’s Been in Years
An unusually large number of individual stocks in the S&P 500 surged in the third quarter, signaling a robust bull market.2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Body of mother of 4 who's been missing for nearly 6 months discovered in wooded area
The body of a mother of four children missing for nearly six months has been found in a wooded area in Missouri, authorities confirmed.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Young people most likely to have poor mental health
One in nine people in Scotland reported having a mental health condition - more than double the figure for a decade ago.2 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
AI to Have Human-Level Abilities in a Few Years, SoftBank CEO Says
Masayoshi Son reiterated his bullish forecasts for artificial intelligence in a speech that stressed advances made by OpenAI.2 days ago - Artificial Intelligence