Sérgio Mendes, Brazilian band leader who helped popularize bossa nova, dies at 83
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Head's 154 not out helps Australia thrash England
Travis Head scores a stunning unbeaten 154 as Australia claim a convincing seven-wicket win over England in the first one-day international at Trent Bridge.2 hours ago - Australia -
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The Hill - Politics
'Uncommitted' leaders say they won't endorse Harris
The Uncommitted National Movement won’t endorse Vice President Harris for the White House, the pro-Palestinian group said Thursday, even as it opposes former President Trump and cautions against ...6 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Roy Gillian, Amusement-Park Owner Who Personified the Jersey Shore, Dies at 94
The former mayor and owner of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, N.J., he helped define “America’s Greatest Family Resort.”7 hours ago -
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Coronation Street star Geoffrey Hinsliff dies
ITV bosses confirm the actor who played Don Brennan for a decade died at the weekend.8 hours ago -
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Piastri ready to 'help' Norris in title battle
Oscar Piastri says McLaren are ready to use him to help Lando Norris’ championship bid if the circumstances arise at the Singapore Grand Prix.9 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
'We can’t allow the cultural infrastructure to literally crumble': One of London's most popular arts attractions needs a $200 million fix
The Southbank Centre in London needs more than $200 million to repair its concert halls and gallery as it heads toward its 75-year anniversary.10 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
How to Be a Feminist Leader, According to Melinda French Gates
You don't need a billion dollars or big diversity initiatives to fight sexism and support women, French Gates explains.13 hours ago -
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Ex-footballer died after discharge, inquiry told
Colin Flatt's partner Melanie Leahy says she "watched the man I loved deteriorate in front of me".15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
The shapeshifter: who is the real Giorgia Meloni?
She’s been called a neo-fascist and a danger to Italy. But she has won over many heads of Europe, including the UK prime minister. Should we be worried?. In mid-June, Giorgia Meloni was in an ...17 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Italy legend Salvatore Schillaci dies aged 59
Former Italy forward Salvatore Schillaci, who won the World Cup golden boot in 1990, has died aged 59.18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
RFK Jr. says he's helping Trump pick leaders of FDA, NIH, CDC
Former independent presidential candidate and antivaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that former President Trump wants him to choose leaders for key public health agencies if he wins the ...22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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JD Souther, Who Wrote Hits for the Eagles, Dies at 78
A central figure in the Southern California rock scene of the 1970s, he later had a regular role on the TV show “Nashville.”23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Teamsters leader says Harris, Trump wouldn't 'commit'
Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien told The Hill that the union did not endorse Vice President Harris or former President Trump “because both candidates didn't commit on the core issues that ...23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Executive Leaders Need to Build a Foundation of Self-Care
Women, especially, should take time to reflect on and implement how to prioritize emotional well-being.Yesterday -
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JD Souther, who helped write ‘New Kid in Town,’ ‘Heartache Tonight’ and other Eagles hits, has died
John David “JD” Souther has diedYesterday -
The New York Times - World
Pavel Kushnir Dies in a Russian Prison
Among the hundreds of Russians jailed for criticizing the war in Ukraine, the death of Pavel Kushnir in detention has transformed him into an antiwar symbol.Yesterday - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
12:30 Report — Who will lowering interest rates help?
Presented by Novo Nordisk — 🎤 Trump's back on the campaign trail {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Writer Abby Olcese posted that she sat next to an Abraham Lincoln impersonator at an airport ...Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
LG Nova launches partner alliance program to catalyze innovation
LG Electronics announced the launch of the LG Nova Partner Alliance Program, a platform that brings together corporate partners and startups.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Which Candidate Are Top Business Leaders Endorsing for President?
Business titans are flooding social media with presidential endorsements for Harris or Trump. See who supports whom.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Watch: House Democratic leaders hold briefing
House Democratic leaders held a press briefing Wednesday morning as the chamber prepared for a rescheduled vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) stopgap funding plan later in the day. House ...Yesterday -
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JD Souther, singer who co-wrote Eagles classics like 'New Kid in Town,' dies at 78
JD Souther, the singer, songwriter and actor who co-wrote some of the biggest hits of the Eagles, like “New Kid in Town” and “Best of My Love,” and had a long solo career that included the top 10 ...Yesterday -
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Salvatore 'Totò' Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at 1990 World Cup, dies at 59
Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at the 1990 World Cup that his country hosted, has diedYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
An alternative version of the S&P 500 has beaten its more popular sibling back to record highs
The equal-weight S&P 500 has beaten its more popular sibling in the race back to record highs. That tells us a lot about how U.S. stock-market leadership has shifted since the start of the third ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at its home World Cup in 1990, dies at 59
Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at its home World Cup in 1990, dies at 59Yesterday - World Cup -
ESPN - Sports
Liverpool send 'prayers' after fan dies in Milan
A Liverpool fan who traveled to Italy to watch the Champions League game against AC Milan has died following a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said Tuesday.Yesterday -
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CBS News - Top stories
Here are the 20 most popular businesses on Yelp since it started
Yelp, which is marking its 20th anniversary, says its reviewers' most popular places range from eateries to cultural institutions.2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
These Are The Most Popular Games Of The First Week Of September, According To Players
Mat Piscatella--the executive producer of Circana, a tech-based market-research company--has released a list on Threads that details the most popular games of the last week released a list of the ...2 days ago -
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Liverpool fan in Italy for match dies in crash
Philip Dooley, 51, died after he was hit by a vehicle in Bergamo, where he had gone to watch the team.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
British-made Netflix shows most popular on platform so far in 2024
Fool Me Once, Baby Reindeer, Bridgerton and The Gentleman attracted combined 360m views in first six months, says CEO. Netflix has revealed that British-made shows have proved to be the most ...2 days ago - Netflix -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
REO Speedwagon hits the brakes: Band to quit touring in 2025 after members disagree
REO Speedwagon will 'cease touring' in 2025 amid 'irreconcilable differences' about health that arose between bassist Bruce Hall and lead singer Kevin Cronin.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Can AI Companions Help Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
Companion apps promise to make you less lonely. We decided to put them to the test.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
83 percent of young adults are worried about state of US democracy
The vast majority of young adults say they are worried about the state of U.S. democracy, according to a poll published Tuesday by the Sine Institute for Policy and Politics at American University. ...2 days ago