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WHO says mpox cases in Congo's epicenter where the new variant was detected may be 'plateauing'
The World Health Organization says mpox cases in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” even as the virus continues to increase in ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Analysis: A Budget for the history books
Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
The youngest presidents in U.S. history
The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.Politics - CBS News - November 1 -
The History of Veterans Day
The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Fethullah Gülen, US-based cleric accused of Turkish coup attempt, dies at 83
Preacher who built powerful Islamic movement was one-time ally of Erdoğan before they fell out spectacularly. The US-based cleric Fethullah Gülen, who built a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Fethullah Gülen, U.S.-based cleric accused of leading coup try in Turkey, has died
Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Erdogan says the cleric accused of orchestrating a 2016 coup attempt had a 'dishonorable death'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has responded to the death of exiled Islamic cleric Fetullah Gulen, accused by Turkey of orchestrating a failed coup attempt in 2016World - ABC News - October 22 -
Reeling Jazz try to move on after Hendricks' gruesome injury
The Utah Jazz have said this season will be centered on developing their young building blocks like forward Taylor Hendricks, but now he’s likely gone for the seasonSports - ABC News - October 30 -
Wemby has 5x5 game in Spurs' win over Jazz
Victor Wembanyama had the second 5x5 game of his career while leading the Spurs over the Jazz.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
George, Collins lead the Jazz to 1st win, 135-126 over the Bulls
Keyonte George had 33 points and nine assists, John Collins added 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Utah Jazz won for the first time this season, beating the Chicago Bulls 135-126 on Monday nightSports - ABC News - November 4 -
Lou Donaldson, jazz saxophonist who blended many influences, dead at 98
Celebrated jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson has died at the age of 98Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Roy Haynes, pioneering jazz drummer and versatile band leader, dies at 99
Roy Haynes, a versatile drummer who played with jazz greats including Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 99.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago -
The Curious Case of Nora Holt, a Pioneer of Black Classical Music and Jazz
Nora Holt was a pioneer of Chicago’s Black classical music scene. A friend of Josephine Baker, she later became a blues singer in Parisian nightclubs.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
‘It’s a monster task’: can culling ferrets and rats save one of the UK’s largest seabird colonies?
Puffins, Manx shearwaters and kittiwakes on Rathlin Island in Northern Ireland have been dying. Now islanders and experts think they have the solution. The dramatic sea cliffs, crags and stacks of ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration
Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of SamoaWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Why white working-class Britons should fight to secure colonial slavery reparations | Nels Abbey
The country grew rich from slavery, but those who directly benefited the most – and still do – were wealthy. They exploited everyone. So it’s a “no” to reparations, yet again. No to repairing the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
No, Robert Jenrick, former colonies do not owe a ‘debt of gratitude’ for Britain’s legacy of brutality and exploitation | Kenneth Mohammed
As a historian, the UK conservative party leadership candidate should know that the only debt owed is one of accountability and reparation. . Conservative leadership hopefuls Robert Jenrick and ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Review: In sharp documentary 'Dahomey,' African art returns home, but colonialism still stings
A conversation-starter of a film by director Mati Diop, this brief but complex examination of a France-to-Africa transfer of ancient art asks: Who benefits?Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 2 -
George Wash. Revolutionaries vs. Hampton Pirates: How to watch online, live stream info, start time
How to watch George Washington vs. Hampton basketball gameSports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago -
The great remembrance divide: Britain fought for freedom in Europe, but against it in the colonies | Mihir Bose
While war raged against Hitler, people in places such as India were brutalised – despite their own sacrifices to the cause . With Remembrance Day coming, arguments about whether poppies should be ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Book Review: 'Those Opulent Days' is a mystery drenched in cruelties of colonial French Indochina
”Those Opulent Days” is a historical novel set in the Vietnam of the 1920s, when it was part of colonial French IndochinaEntertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Robert Morris Colonials vs. Stonehill Skyhawks: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NCAA Basketball start time
How to watch Robert Morris vs. Stonehill basketball gameSports - CBS Sports - 5 hours ago -
The Brighton Ax Murder
A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. (This is a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
David Olusoga: ‘My loyalty is to history’
The historian on reimagining the Black British experience, being shot at from both sides in the culture wars and how to ‘de-weaponise the past’Business - Financial Times - October 18 -
Capital gains tax: a short history
Since its beginnings in 1965, many UK chancellors have sought to reform the levy as a means of spurring economic growthWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'
LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
October was one of the driest months in history
The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
How the 2024 election compares in history
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report newsletter, I'm Jared Gans. Before we jump in today, a note to our ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens vs. Robert Morris Colonials: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NCAA Basketball start time
How to watch Delaware vs. Robert Morris basketball gameSports - CBS Sports - November 8