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"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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Drone attack on Israel puts spotlight on Iron Dome's limitations
Drones are becoming a deadly headache for Israelis. How can its air defence system stop them?Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
BHP's First Quarter Iron Ore, Copper Output Rises
The Australian mining giant said it produced 64.6 million metric tons of iron ore in the three months through September, up 2% on a year earlier. Copper production rose by 4% to 476,300 tons, the ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Paul Di'Anno, former Iron Maiden singer, dies at 66
Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden’s lead singer on its first two albums, has died, according to a statement from his label on behalf of his family.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Paul Di’Anno, early frontman for Iron Maiden, dies aged 66
The vocalist, who went on to form Battlezone and Killers, had experienced a number of health issues in recent years. Paul Di’Anno, the journeyman heavy metal vocalist best known for fronting Iron ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Rocker Paul Di'Anno, Iron Maiden's original vocalist, dies at 66
Paul Di'Anno, the vocalist who originally fronted Iron Maiden from 1978-81, died Monday, the English band confirmed in a statement.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 21 -
Paul Di’Anno, Early Iron Maiden Frontman, Dies at 66
He sang with the band in its early years before being replaced by Bruce Dickinson. He later worked with other bands and pursued a solo career.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
Tennessee election officials iron out touch screen issues with unlikely tool
Tennessee election officials iron out touch screen issues with unlikely tool: Coffee stirrersTop stories - ABC News - October 23 -
River turns orange - after iron deposits wash in from abandoned mine
The Environment Agency say it is investigationg the source of the discolouration.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Fortescue's Africa Iron Ore Ambitions Challenged by Gnarly Terrain
The Australian iron-ore giant is considering a big new mine in Gabon but first has to work out how it can transport the steel ingredient for export.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Before review – Billy Crystal’s move into horror is brilliant
The actor excels as a grieving child psychiatrist drawn to the spine-tingling case of a troubled boy – which is full of haunting visions, blood and supernatural menace. As someone who has always ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Woman 'traumatised' after lack of infertility support
A woman says she was left "traumatised" by the lack of care she received after a miscarriage.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Chargers seek clarity for lack of calls for Herbert
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that he and the team are frustrated by the lack of roughing the passer calls on Justin Herbert in recent weeks and have submitted plays to the NFL for ...Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Redick praises LeBron, rips others' lack of effort
JJ Redick was effusive in praising LeBron James' effort on a night when the Lakers coach said the rest of the team failed to compete in a 131-114 loss to Memphis.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Pay attention! 12 ways to improve your focus and concentration span
From gamifying your to-do list to going for a regular morning walk, top tips for improving concentration from psychotherapists, health coaches and other experts. Forty-seven seconds. That was the ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Why the west should be paying more attention to the gold price rise
Buying of the precious metal reflects rising interest in alternatives to the dollar-based financial systemWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Games marketing firm Livewire on the attention economy across generations
Livewire's recent study shows that the next generations of gamers -- Z and Alpha -- expect ads, but they want a very particular kind.Tech - VentureBeat - October 23 -
Trump, Harris rally in North Carolina as controversial comments get attention
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both addressed crowds in North Carolina Wednesday. This comes after closing arguments from the candidates were clouded by ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
North Korea ICBM Test Seeks to Grab U.S. Attention on Eve of Vote
Kim Jong Un said a long-range missile launch sends a message to rivals ahead of a U.S. election that could reshape Washington’s policy toward Pyongyang.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Ethiopia's drone massacres demand that US and world pay attention
The Ethiopian government's drone strikes on civilians in the Amhara region, likely funded in part by the IMF and World Bank, have resulted in the deaths of over 200 civilians and have caused ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Harris and Trump command the market’s attention — but Jerome Powell may steal the spotlight
Investors are anxious about the possibility that it could take days, or even weeks, for the results of this week’s presidential and congressional races to be known. But Tuesday’s vote is hardly the ...Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
10-year Treasury yield ends below 4-month high after Fed cuts rates again
Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt dropped from their highest levels since early July on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected quarter-point interest-rate cut.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Psaki: Democrats paid too much attention to anti-Trump GOP
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she believes the Democratic Party gave too much attention to anti-Trump rhetoric versus trying to reclaim voters who stepped away from the ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Better, faster, stronger? Tech titans’ obsession with turbocharged computer power could be our downfall | John Naughton
First there was Moore’s law, now the Nvidia boss has upped the ante. It’s all fuelling a dangerous conviction that everything can be solved by technology. In 2001 I interviewed the late Gordon ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Trump’s Border Plans Are Light on Details but Strong on Fury
The former president’s sweeping immigration proposals face daunting challenges, but voters still trust his positions more than his opponent’s.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
New details unsealed in Trump election interference case
The judge presiding over Donald Trump's election interference case unsealed some evidence filed by special counsel Jack Smith in his case against the former president. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Details on arrest of former Abercrombie CEO for sex trafficking
Prosecutors say former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries and two of his associates coerced young men to participate in sex parties from 2008 through 2015 by promising them modeling careers. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Opposing Harris, Trump push on ObamaCare scant on details
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research — Plus: Bird flu cases rise to 31. {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Harris, Trump and the future of the ACA Both presidential tickets have ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments
The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Investigation into Liam Payne's death: New details
New details have emerged in the investigation of former One Direction star Liam Payne's death.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Borderlands Movie's Massive Failure Detailed By Lionsgate Exec
The Borderlands movie may not get much attention during Oscar season, but it's probably going to be a contender at the Razzies for the worst film of 2024. The reviews were brutal and it made ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
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A Hezbollah attack on an Israeli military base.World - The New York Times - October 14 -
