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Business - Financial TimesThe Chess Revolution — flash grandmasters finding fame and followers online
Peter Doggers charts the resurgence of the ancient game thanks to technology and globalisation3 days ago -
World - The GuardianChess: England gains new grandmaster as Ameet Ghasi qualifies at age 37
The Birmingham amateur achieved his title in Norway after years of trying, while Jonah Willow, 21, became the latest from the young generation to score a GM norm. Ameet Ghasi became England’s 42nd ...October 18 -
Top stories - NBC NewsTeen chess master charged with assault after hitting woman following loss in St. Louis match
17-year-old chess grandmaster Christopher Yoo was charged with assault and expelled from a championship tournament after hitting a woman when he lost a match in St. Louis.5 days ago -
World - The GuardianLiam Payne seemed unsure of who he was – but the brutality of fame denied him the chance to find out
One Direction were the canaries in the coalmine of social media stardom – and Payne’s tragic death should give us pause over the welfare of today’s pop stars. • Liam Payne, former One Direction ...October 18 -
World - Financial Times
Venice’s farm-to-table revolution
On the island of Sant’Erasmo, a pioneering co-operative founded by local chefs has established a kitchen garden, providing the city’s restaurants with fresh, sustainable produceOctober 16 -
Business - Inc.Furniture of Champions: How Paris Olympics Tables and Chairs Are Finding a Second Life Online
Sold and auctioned off to small businesses, Olympic Village decor lives on in a seemingly endless chain of resellers.October 16 -
Top stories - NBC NewsOnline gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds
The rise of online betting has led the commercial gambling industry to grow worldwide, posing a threat to public health, according to a report from an international commission of health experts.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian‘Like a lightning flash’: what is a nipple orgasm?
Nipples are a ‘hardwired erogenous zone’ and they can be stimulated for pleasure and experiencing an orgasm. My friend Alex had her first nipple orgasm in her mid-20s.. “It felt like I had an ...October 15 -
World - The New York TimesFrance Struggles to Dry Out From Flash Flooding
Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers unleashed torrents of brackish water that cut off roads, swept away cars and swamped buildings.October 18 -
World - The New York TimesA Top Chess Player Is Disqualified After a Phone Is Found in a Bathroom Stall
Kirill Shevchenko, a grandmaster who represents Romania, has been accused of getting assistance from a computer in the middle of games.October 17 -
Politics - The HillWisconsin Senate race tightens, flashing warning signs for Democrats
News signs of a tightening race in Wisconsin are flashing warning signs for incumbent Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin as she looks to fend off a challenge from Trump-backed Eric Hovde, giving ...October 13 -
Top stories - ABC News2 dead, hundreds rescued in 'dangerous' New Mexico flash flooding
Roswell, New Mexico, experienced an overnight Flash Flood Emergency into Sunday morning, the National Weather Service reported.October 20 -
Top stories - CBS News
Record New Mexico rainfall causes deadly flash flooding
Record rainfall caused severe flooding in and around Roswell, New Mexico, over the weekend that killed at least two people and injured dozens more. The National Weather Service recorded nearly half ...October 21 -
World - The GuardianCaitlin Foord’s flash of brilliance saves Matildas against Switzerland
Foord’s penalty delivers Australia 1-1 draw with Switzerland Matildas rebuilding after disappointing Olympics campaign After a disappointing Olympics campaign, one of the key goals of interim ...4 days ago -
World - The GuardianDead bodies found after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain
Unspecified number of bodies found as flood waters push cars through streets, closing roads and cancelling train services in Valencia. Several dead bodies have been recovered by emergency workers ...45 minutes ago -
Top stories - BBC News‘I lost £165k to fraud in an hour’ - customers say they were let down by Revolut
Revolut was named in more complaints about fraud last year than any of the UK’s biggest banks or e-money services.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC NewsNHS consultant who lost £39k among 100 Revolut customers contacting BBC over scams
People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app.October 19 -
Entertainment - ABC NewsAfter 20 years at the top of chess, Magnus Carlsen is making his next move
Few chess players have produced the magic commodity which separates Norway’s Magnus Carlsen from any of his peers: celebrity4 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
After 20 years at the top of chess, Magnus Carlsen is making his next move
Few chess players have produced the magic commodity which separates Norway’s Magnus Carlsen from any of his peers: celebrity4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Highlights from the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony
The 2024 class included Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Michael Cooper, Seimone Augustus and Doug Collins.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News'Liam called asking for advice on handling fame'
Mark Rhodes tells how the star called him in the early stages of his One Direction career.October 19 -
Top stories - BBC NewsOzzy Osbourne inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Black Sabbath frontman was among the 2024 inductees at the event in the US on Saturday.October 20 -
Entertainment - ABC NewsThey made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame
Before the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts a new class each fall, curators at the upstate New York attraction have to figure out how to showcase the honorees6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC NewsCurtain call as famed dance hall reduced to rubble
One of Ireland's most famous dance halls is reduced to rubble as locals share their memories.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How to detect online image manipulation
With so many online images looking authentic, it can be hard to tell what's real. The CBS News Confirmed team, led by Executive Producer Melissa Mahtani and Producer Alex Clark, shares tips on how ...6 days ago -
Sports - CBS SportsTakeaways from Drake Maye's first NFL start: QB settles in after sloppy start, shows flashes in Texans loss
Maye finished the game with more touchdowns than Jacoby Brissett had in the first five games this seasonOctober 13 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
The stock market has flashed a sell signal not seen since February 2021, Bank of America says
Bank of America said "froth" is on the rise as investors aggressively invest in a stock market that's cruising at record highs.October 16 -
Sports - ABC NewsBilly Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans
Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the ironyOctober 13 -
Entertainment - ABC News
Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans
Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the ironyOctober 13 -
Top stories - CBS News
"Game of Thrones" famed Iron Throne sells for $1.49 million at auction
"Game of Thrones" fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million, including #1.49 million for the famed ...October 14 -
Top stories - NBC NewsFoot of a famed Mount Everest climber is possibly found after 100 years
A National Geographic documentary crew may have found partial remains of the foot of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine, the famed mountaineer who disappeared on Mount Everest 100 years ago.October 14 -
World - The GuardianAlastair Cook becomes 31st England player inducted into ICC hall of fame
Cook scored 33 Test centuries and 12,472 runs Former England captain pays tribute to Graham Gooch Alastair Cook has said he feels “privileged” to be the latest England Test cricketer to be ...October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News'It got a little bit toxic': Liam Payne's hidden battles with fame
Liam Payne, who died on Wednesday aged 31, was thrust into global stardom as a 16-year-old.October 19 -
Entertainment - ABC NewsRock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony has a poignant vibe this year
Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, giving a little stardust to an eclectic lineup that included pop icon Cher, heavy ...October 20
