Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe

From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winter. Marketing slogans usually leave me cold, but even I ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Missing woman found with snake bite after six days in mountains

Lovisa Sjoberg disappeared after driving into the mountains to take photographs.

Harris 'Superman' touchdown leads best plays of NFL week six

Watch the best plays from week six of the 2024 NFL season, including a diving touchdown by the Pittsburgh Steelers' Najee Harris and strong performances from rookie quarterbacks Caleb Williams, ...

SAIC Motor, Geely deny breaking ranks in China's bargaining with Europe on EV tariffs

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

NFL Winners and Losers: Breaking down the best and worst of Week 7

Jared Goff helped the Lions overcome adversity several times in a win over previously unbeaten Minnesota. Plus: Kansas City's identity is fully revealed.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Is the NFC North the best division in NFL history? Through six weeks, it sure looks that way

The Vikings, Packers, Lions and Bears are all dominating opponents

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

How Yankees will try to break down Guardians' bullpen, which is one of the best in MLB history

Can Cleveland's heavily used relievers hold up in the best-of-seven ALCS?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Where to watch Yankees vs. Guardians: TV channel, ALCS Game 3 prediction, live stream, 2024 MLB playoff odds

The ALCS picks back up in Cleveland on Thursday evening

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Music Review: The Cure return after a long break to look at mortality with one of their best albums

You might think that after being silent for 16 years, The Cure would be in a rush to get things going

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

Where to watch Yankees vs. Dodgers: World Series Game 5 live stream, TV channel, watch MLB without cable

The Yankees stayed alive in Game 4, can they extend the Fall Classic into November?

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Maps show NOAA's winter outlook

NOAA has released its seasonal outlook for the 2024-25 winter months, which predicts the U.S. will slowly transition into a La Niña pattern.

What Is the Perfect Length for a Winter Coat?

Looking ahead to colder weather, a reader wonders if there is an ideal cut for coats. Our fashion critic offers advice on balancing fashion and function.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Female Mountain Bikers at Rampage Backflip Into Equality

Traditionally, only men were invited to the scariest and most lucrative event in mountain biking. This year, women shared equally in the adrenaline and the prizes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare

When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia

The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.

Science - The New York Times - October 23

Lost Silk Road cities discovered in Uzbek mountains

The discoveries of these high-altitude medieval cities challenge long-held assumptions of the trade network.

Yahoo Sports AM: All eyes on the Mountain West

In today's edition: Boise State vs. UNLV, previewing the World Series with MLB Network's Mark DeRosa, Rams upset Vikings, the NFL's favorite snack, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Grand Canyon officially joining Mountain West

Grand Canyon will join the Mountain West Conference by at least 2026, the school and conference announced Friday.

Sports - ESPN - 21 hours ago

Kiev prepares electricity grid for another winter at war

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Energy suppliers plan winter support for UK customers

Groups under pressure to step up measures as government tries to defuse pensioner fuel payments row

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Hospital service 'under pressure' ahead of winter

A hospital chief says services already feel "strained" and expects to feel more pressure.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

NOAA predicting warmer than average winter

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the ...

Fear that winter fuel payment cut will cost lives

Wales' older people's commissioner says people will die because of the decision.

Vaccine for winter vomiting bug to be trialled on thousands

The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter.

Displaced Gazans Brace for Another Harsh Winter

After a year of war, at least one million people are facing months in the cold. Some said tents, blankets and warm clothes now qualified as luxuries.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches

Health - ABC News - 2 days ago

Europe’s fiscal tug of war

Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovation

World - Financial Times - October 26

Six Scottish areas are 'dental deserts'

Leading dentists say issues over patient access to NHS treatment are now a national problem in Scotland.

Disney World's Iconic Big Thunder Mountain Ride Will Close For An Entire Year

Disney World's popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride will temporarily close this coming January, and the attraction won't open again until 2026. The extended closure for the Magic Kingdom ride ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Hawaii to become a full-time Mountain West member in 2026

Hawaii has been a football-only member of the conference while other sports played in the Big West.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Florida residents face mountains of debris and mud, footage shows

Some Florida residents began to see the scope of the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton that swept across the state last week. Some areas opened with caution to the public and businesses on ...

The destruction of Chimney Rock: A small mountain town grapples with its future

Flash flooding caused by Hurricane Helene left the North Carolina mountain village of Chimney Rock unrecognizable. NBC News recently spent the day with Mayor Peter O’Leary to see how the tourist ...

Snow in Hawaii? Cold air and moisture deliver snow to the state's tallest mountain

Snow fell on Hawaii’s tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.

How To Complete Treasure Of Sharksmouth Mountain In Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Adventuring in Dragon Age: The Veilguard naturally leads to many discoveries. More often than not, you'll even find chests just waiting to be looted. There's one, however, that's found in ...

Tech - GameSpot - 8 hours ago

Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes

Russia says it has captured the village of Levadne in southern Ukraine as it probes for weaknesses along the war’s roughly 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line before winter arrives

World - ABC News - October 14

Zelensky presses European Union leaders for more aid ahead of winter

World - Yahoo News - October 17

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