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NBC News - Top stories
North Korea says it tested new ballistic missiles with super-large warhead
North Korea tested new tactical ballistic missiles using super-large warheads and modified cruise missiles on Wednesday, state media reported.1 hour ago - North Korea -
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GameSpot - Tech
Minecraft Guides Hub
Minecraft is one of the deeper and more complex video games you can play, despite its overall simplicity when it comes to initial gameplay. The more you play, the more you learn and discover about ...4 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
An Ugly Divorce, Russia’s Richest Woman and a Deadly Shooting in Moscow
The Russian businesswoman Tatyana V. Bakalchuk has been locked in a dispute with her estranged husband for months over the fate of her company, Wildberries.8 hours ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Death toll in Lebanon walkie-talkie explosions rises to 20, with more than 450 injured – Middle East crisis live
Rising number of deaths comes as White House says US not involved in wave of explosions ‘in any way’. Local Palestinian media is reporting that a 17-year-old child has been killed by Israeli ...10 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
'Dana White's Contender Series' Season 8 results: UFC offers contracts to four winners in Week 6
How do you follow in the pathway of Sean O'Malley, Jamahal Hill or Bo Nickal? A victory on "Dana White's Contender Series" is just the start.12 hours ago - UFC -
GameSpot - Tech
New Study Reveals How Playing Video Games Makes People Feel
GameSpot parent company Fandom has released its sixth annual Inside Fandom study, and this one reveals insights into how people play and feel about games and general entertainment.. One of the key ...15 hours ago - Video Game -
BBC News - Top stories
Jones 'wrong' about my leadership ability - Itoje
Maro Itoje says former England head coach Eddie Jones was wrong about his leadership ability as he prepares to take over the captaincy at Saracens.16 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.17 hours ago -
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The New York Times - Science
Study Reveals Bird-Migration Mystery
By outfitting blackbirds with heart-rate monitors, scientists debunked a long-held assumption about the benefits of spending the winter in warm climates.21 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Grand prize winner catches 20 Burmese pythons in Florida challenge
Ronald Kiger, who caught 20 Burmese pythons, won $10,000. Donna Kalil got a $2,500 prize for catching 19 snakes.21 hours ago - Florida -
ESPN - Sports
The best shooters, playmakers and winners of the girls' summer circuit
After a busy spring and summer of high school and AAU basketball, which recruits across the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes stood out?21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Guide to London’s Most Distinctive Shops
Sure, you can hit Harrods. But the British capital also has small specialized shops, some centuries old and still crafting items by hand. Here, a selection of singular shopping experiences.23 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
The FT foreign correspondents’ guide to business dining around the world
The top tables for breaking bread and sealing deals in great global citiesYesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday toward its east coast, South Korea and Japan said.Yesterday - North Korea -
CBS Sports - Sports
Minnesota Lynx clinch No. 2 seed in WNBA playoffs on last-second game-winner by Bridget Carleton
Carleton buried a 3-pointer to give the Lynx a dramatic win over the SunYesterday - WNBA -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Amazon's Return-to-Office Plans Spark Concern and Debate Among Employees
Corporate staffers grumbled after the e-commerce giant told workers to be in the office full time starting next year.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
New Champions League format makes its debut with same old winners: Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern, Juve
The revamped Champions League made its debut with some familiar clubs claiming victories on opening nightYesterday - UEFA Champions League -
GameSpot - Tech
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review
As a high schooler in 2006, I spent many months and what little money I had renting screen time with an Xbox 360 in a mall store that had dozens of TVs and consoles available for use at hourly ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Grand prize winner removed 20 Burmese pythons from the wild in Florida challenge
The winner of the Florida Python Challenge removed 20 Burmese pythons from the EvergladesYesterday - Florida -
CBS Sports - Sports
Giants sign former Vikings' kicker who hit 61-yard game-winner against them in 2022
New York missed an extra point and had two failed two-point conversions after Gano left gameYesterday - NFL -
VentureBeat - Tech
The Sims is getting a film adaptation, among other additions
Electronic Arts plans several expansions to The Sims franchise, including a movie and a shared social network across many experiences.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Pint of no return? Two-thirds measure could boost English health – study
Scientists reach conclusion after trial in which pints were scrapped in a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants. Fancy a quick two-thirds? It may lack the appeal of the more familiar after work social, ...Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review - Chopping Spree
As a high schooler in 2006, I spent many months and what little money I had renting screen time with an Xbox 360 in a mall store that had dozens of TVs and consoles available for use at hourly ...Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Street Fighter 6 Terry Bogard Character Guide Video
Learn more about how to play as Terry the upcoming character coming to Street Fighter 6.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
UFC 307 -- Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide
Pereira makes the main event walk for the fourth time in 11 monthsYesterday - UFC -
ABC News - Sports
NHL training camps open with Swayman's status with the Bruins among the many questions
Training camps open around the NHL this week with plenty of questions to answer before the puck drops on the regular season next monthYesterday - NHL -
The Guardian - World
NFL week two winners and losers: clinical kickers to a Cardinals juggernaut
Marvin Harrison Jr recovered from a bumpy start in his second NFL game, while missed field goals have become a rarity. It is always satisfying to see shaky NFL narratives proven false shortly after ...Yesterday - NFL -
The New York Times - Top stories
I’ve Studied the Polls. Here’s Why Harris Isn’t Running Away With It.
Why it’s too early to join the “it’s over” chorus.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Study reveals secret of 190-day Crystal Palace build
The standardisation of screws helped the then-world's biggest building be constructed within a year.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Percival Everett and Rachel Kushner are among 6 Booker Prize finalists
American writers Percival Everett and Rachel Kushner have been shortlisted for the Booker Prize2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Percival Everett and Rachel Kushner are among 6 Booker Prize finalists
American writers Percival Everett and Rachel Kushner have been shortlisted for the Booker Prize2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL Winners & Losers: Hammering the panic button in Dallas
Dallas usually saves its letdowns for the postseason. That wasn't the case on Sunday, as the Cowboys were humiliated. Plus: Chiefs, Mahomes still magical.3 days ago - NFL -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Kenny Bednarek’s Headbands Help Him Stand Out Among Sprinters
Kenny Bednarek isn’t as flashy as some runners, but his Olympic medals, and a vast collection of anime-themed headbands, make him stand out.3 days ago