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The New York Times - Sports
What College Football Week 4 Revealed About Clemson, Utah and U.S.C.
This week revealed more about the teams that should be in College Football Playoff contention and those that aren’t as dominant as expected.2 days ago - College Football -
ESPN - Sports
Guardians clinch second division title in 3 years
The Cleveland Guardians clinched their second AL Central championship in three years Saturday.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
China ‘testing us’ across the region, Biden tells leaders at Quad summit
US president is recorded on hot mic singling out Beijing, saying it ‘continues to behave aggressively’ in areas including the South China Sea. Joe Biden has been recorded on a hot mic telling the ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
A French Fair as Workers’ Paradise, Feting Cuisine, Music and Communism
The Fête de l’Humanité, a blend of Burning Man, Woodstock and a political convention, attracts the masses with bands, lectures and food, but here K.F.C. is C.F.K.: Communist Fried Kitchen.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump says it's "too late" for a second debate with Harris
Former President Donald Trump again poured cold water on the idea of a second debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, telling supporters at a North Carolina rally Saturday that it's "just too ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Argentina stun South Africa to keep Rugby Championship hopes alive
Argentina shock South Africa in 29-28 win Pumas aiming for unlikely first Rugby Championship title Flyhalf Tomas Albornoz kicked a penalty 11 minutes from the end to hand Argentina a thrilling ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Trump rejects second TV debate as 'too late'
Kamala Harris had "gladly" accepted CNN's invitation to debate two weeks before the presidential election.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Macron unveils new right-wing French government
The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.2 days ago - France -
The Guardian - World
Macron names right-leaning French government under Michel Barnier
New cabinet likely to face immediate no-confidence motion from leftwing bloc sidelined by president. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has named a new government led by the prime minister, ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
French prime minister takes rightward tilt with new government
Michel Barnier maintains big role for loyalists of President Emmanuel Macron2 days ago - France -
NBC News - Top stories
Harris accepts invitation for second potential debate in October
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign on Saturday said it would accept an invitation to participate in a second debate with former President Donald Trump.2 days ago -
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How an American baker became a star of the French culinary world
Jane Bertch was a banker until she quit her job, moved to France and founded a cooking school there. It’s an American dream story set in Paris. Now, she’s telling her story in the new memoir, “The ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
England's batting fails as Australia take 2-0 lead
England fall 2-0 down in the one-day international series against Australia as their batting wilts in the second match in Headingley.2 days ago - Australia -
The Guardian - World
Childish it may be, but ‘two-tier Keir’ chant chimes with the disenchanted | Alison Phillips
The prime minister’s attempts to rationalise media accusations are falling on deaf ears – all bullies know the power of rhyme. If only his parents could have foreseen it. Naming the future Labour ...3 days ago -
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Second murder charge following fatal house fire
Daniel Tatters, 25, is also charged with four counts of attempted murder.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Donatella Versace channels 1990s joy in bright spring/summer collection
The designer, determined to have fun, spiked every detail with party spirit in collection presented at Milan castle. Donatella Versace wore a cherry-red trouser suit for a preview of her collection ...3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Britain and Germany are failing differently
Two contrasting ways of running a country are now similarly unsuccessful3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Titan Disaster Testimony Reveals Crashes, Financial Pressures
A paying passenger described an aborted dive due to a mechanical failure, while OceanGate employees described a cutlure that prized profits over safety.3 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Developer Reportedly Revealed
Lately, Nintendo seems to act like it's a secret to everybody about who is actually making a game. In fact, there is still no official confirmation for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's ...3 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Netflix reveals new games based on Rebel Moon and other shows
As part of its Geeked Week announcements, Netflix revealed more details about new games coming to its platform. Several of the games are based on the company’s shows, including Rebel Moon and Squid ...3 days ago - Netflix -
NBC News - Top stories
Major maritime strike could threaten ports across the East Coast
A major strike is on the horizon for thousands of maritime workers, posing a threat to East Coast ports responsible for billions of dollars of goods.3 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
New Like A Dragon: Yakuza Trailer Reveals Who Plays Majima
Earlier this week, Sega revealed that longtime Yakuza character Goro Majima will be the main character of the upcoming game, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii . And during a live-stream held ...3 days ago -
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Video of paramedics failing to treat Tyre Nichols shown at officers' trial
The trial for the three former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols continued Thursday with video showing two EMTs standing by as Nichols sat bleeding on the ground. ...4 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Center draft tiers for 2024-25 NBA season
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus wraps up his draft tiers series with the big men!4 days ago - NBA -
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ABC News - Top stories
Mayor of French town apologizes for his comments downplaying mass rape case
The mayor of a French town making headlines for the trial of dozens of men accused of rapes that occurred there for almost a decade has apologized for comments that appeared to downplay the case4 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Netflix Reveals The Most-Watched Movies And TV Shows Of 2024 So Far
Netflix has released its latest engagement report , listing the most-watched films and TV shows currently on the platform. The report ranks Netflix's small-screen offerings based on views and ...4 days ago - Netflix -
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Wired - Tech
Xavier Niel, a Driving Force of French AI, Is Now Shaping TikTok
The TikTok owner’s newest board member revels in challenging the establishment.4 days ago - Tiktok -
ABC News - Entertainment
French cult film 'La Haine' returns as hip-hop musical
The critically acclaimed French film “La Haine” is being adapted into a musical show nearly three decades after becoming a classic4 days ago - France -
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BBC News - Top stories
Faster justice scheme rolled out across Scotland
A pilot scheme tested in five sheriff courts resulted in the early resolution of more than 500 cases.4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Europe is failing to protect Ukraine’s energy grid, says IEA head
Also in this newsletter: 20 EU member states call for deregulation4 days ago - Europe -
The Guardian - World
Revealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show
Exclusive: Documents contain months of warnings about possible Ukrainian advance and also reveal concerns about morale. Russia’s military command had anticipated Ukraine’s incursion into its Kursk ...4 days ago - Russia -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Oilers' Nurse Has New Partner Revealed
Darnell Nurse was skating with a new defense partner at the first on-ice training camp session for the Edmonton Oilers.4 days ago -