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World - ABC News
A faith is on the edge of vanishing in Georgia after being exiled from Russia centuries ago
Members of a pacifist Christian sect that emerged in 18th century Russia were exiled to Georgia about 200 years ago for refusing to serve in the tsarist army and rejecting orthodox rituals2 hours ago - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Tales of infanticide have stoked hatred of Jews for centuries. They echo still today | Howard Jacobson
A year after the 7 October attack, the myth of ‘blood libel’ persists in the media coverage of Gaza violence. It says something for the conscience of the Church of England that, in 1955, it put up ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Gaza’s Schools Are for Learning, Not for Dying
Schools across Gaza have turned into refugee centers, and Israeli attacks on them have killed hundreds.9 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
What we learned as Waters plays hero in Warriors' preseason win
The Golden State Warriors brought fireworks to their preseason opener, beating the Los Angeles Clippers on a game-winning 3-pointer from Lindy Waters III.10 hours ago - NBA -
Tech - GameSpot
Dark Horse's Excellent The Legend Of Zelda Books Receive Huge Discounts For Prime Big Deal Days
Long-time Zelda fans who want to explore Hyrule on the page don't have nearly as many options as some would expect for a video game franchise as old and beloved as The Legend of Zelda. Unlike many ...10 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Wigan brush aside Leigh to book Grand Final place
Wigan Warriors dominate Leigh Leopards with a six-try display to secure their place in next week's Grand Final19 hours ago -
World - ABC News
AP PHOTOS: In their 80s, these South Korean women learned reading and rap
CHILGOK, South Korea (AP) — Wearing an oversized bucket hat, silver chains and a black Miu Miu shirt, 82-year-old Park Jeom-sun gesticulates, her voice rising and falling with staccato lines ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
‘A disaster for us’: How a carbon-credit pioneer allegedly stole millions of dollars by cooking the books
A program to distribute environmentally friendly stoves in developing countries turned into a scheme to steal carbon credits and bilk investors, prosecutors said.Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Trump pitches watches, crypto and his wife's book in the campaign's final weeks
A new cryptocurrency platform.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Tech - GameSpot
New Game Of Thrones Novel Box Set Is 50% Off - All Five Books Have New Cover Art
If you're eager to return to Westeros following Season 2 of House of the Dragon and haven't read the source material yet, Amazon has some fantastic deals on George R.R. Martin's as part of its ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
5 Takeaways From Melania Trump’s Book: Abortion Rights, 2020 Election and More
Shining a little more light on her mysterious life, her memoir details her support for abortion rights, her doubts about the 2020 election and her explanation for that “I really don’t care” jacket.Yesterday - Abortion -
Sports - The New York Times
What We Learned From a Dramatic M.L.B. Wild-Card Round
Under the current playoff format, sweeps have been the norm, but home teams have largely lost their series.Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
What College Football Can Learn From the Matthew Sluka N.I.L. Saga
Players are finally allowed to monetize their name, image and likeness, but there are still no clear guidelines governing the marketplace.Yesterday - College Football -
Top stories - The New York Times
Oklahoma Schools Need 55,000 Bibles. Trump-Endorsed Book Fits the Bill.
The bid details for new Bibles the state is buying seem to point to a version promoted by former President Donald J. Trump.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
What I Learned About Bananas is Bananas
The port strike might be over for now, but there was never a need for the banana panic that came out of it. America’s favorite fruit was weeks away from disappearing from grocery store shelves.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
6 signs you need credit card debt forgiveness this October
Wondering whether credit card debt forgiveness makes sense for you now? Here are the signs to look for.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Washington Wizards' Jared Butler overcomes his fear and learns to swim
While preparing for the upcoming NBA season, Washington Wizards' Jared Butler is tackling a personal goal off the court—learning to swim.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The Black List Upended the Film Industry. The Book World Is Next
“I was loath to jump into it,” Black List founder Franklin Leonard says of expanding into publishing. “It’s not a great look to be like, ‘I'm from Hollywood and I'm here to save you.’”Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Top book picks for National Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to highlight books that delve into Hispanic culture and offer powerful storytelling.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
12 bodies bearing signs of torture found with cartel messages
The victims -- three women and nine men -- were found on roads, bridges and avenues, and one was dismembered, officials said.2 days ago -
Science - The New York Times
Researchers Find Cannibalized Victim of 19th-Century Arctic Voyage
A new study offers clues to a 179-year-old mystery that killed more than 100 explorers on the Franklin expedition in the Canadian Arctic.2 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Immutable Passport sign-ups for Web3 games surpass 3M
Immutable Passport sign-ups surpassed a milestone of three million this week, a 2,500% increase since the launch in early 2024.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Dunedin, New Zealand, records its wettest day in a century as flooding cuts the city off by road
The New Zealand city of Dunedin is cut off by road due to flooding after recording its wettest day in more than a century2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
After freeing a man who spent half a century on death row, will Japan keep using the death penalty?
Police fabricated key evidence that led to the conviction of Iwao Hakamada in 1968, but capital punishment still has popular support. By any reasonable legal measure, Iwao Hakamada should not ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Private schools say fewer pupils joining them for secondary education
The Independent Schools Council says some members reported a drop in pupils starting secondary school.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What we learned from Jack Smith's new filing in Trump 2020 case
Special counsel Jack Smith's recently unsealed filing reveals new details about former President Donald Trump's alleged criminal scheme to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. CBS News ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - GameSpot
Lavish New Lord Of The Rings Illustrated Book Box Set Is 25% Off At Amazon
Fresh off the release of a trio of Collector's Editions , The Lord of the Rings is now available in a lavish Deluxe Illustrated Box Set. Released October 1, this might be the most premium version ...2 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The First Quarter of the N.F.L. Season Is Over. Here’s What We’ve Learned.
Our expert picks the biggest surprise, the unluckiest team and the coach most likely to be fired.2 days ago - NFL -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
NOFX aren't breaking up, they're retiring — and it's probably for the best for everyone involved
Singer Fat Mike Burkett says it is time for the band to call it quits, but not before playing three final L.A.-area shows this weekend.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
From Covid to Kosovo: five things we learned from Boris Johnson’s memoir
Former PM’s doorstop-sized tome, Unleashed, recounts chequered political career in familiar boosterish tone. Boris Johnson’s 772-page doorstop of a memoir, Unleashed, recounts a chequered political ...2 days ago - Covid -
Business - MarketWatch
Constellation Brands books large loss on wine and spirits, but beer sales rise
Constellation Brands’s stock fell Thursday, after the parent of Modelo and Corona beer brands beat adjusted profit expectations, but only after excluding a large non-cash loss booked for writing ...2 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
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World - The Guardian
Boris Johnson insists he would have won July election in new book
Former PM’s memoir Unleashed argues he was victim of ‘witch-hunt’ and lockdown parties broke no rules. Boris Johnson has insisted he would have won another election if he had not been forced from ...2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Georgian parliament speaker signs law curbing LGBT rights
Georgian parliamentary speaker Shalva Papuashvili said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he had signed into law a “family values” bill curbing LGBT rights, just weeks before a high-stakes ...3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims inch higher, but still no sign of major U.S. layoffs
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week rose slightly to a minuscule 225,000, confirming that layoffs remain surprisingly low even though many companies have pulled ...3 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Georgian parliament speaker signs anti-LGBTQ law after president refuses to sign it
The speaker of the Georgian parliament has signed into a law a bill that severely curtails LGBTQ+ rights in the country and mirrors legislation adopted in neighboring Russia3 days ago