The Piece of a Soccer Uniform That Has Become Extremely Rare

Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop

In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usual

World - ABC News - October 17

Harris and Trump pushed to extreme plays for support in knife-edge race

Candidates lob increasingly polarised rhetoric in attempts to gain edge in final three weeks of presidential campaign. With just half a month to go, the US presidential election is deadlocked, as ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Dozen Labour MPs join call for 'extreme wealth' tax

The MPs want Rachel Reeves to bring in a 2% tax on assets over £10m, which they claim could raise £24bn per year.

Democratic groups launch ad painting GOP as extreme on porn censorship

Two Democratic groups are rolling out a new ad featuring a fake Republican lawmaker who wants to ban porn nationwide, the latest installment of the group’s $2.5 million ad campaign accusing the GOP ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study

Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.

Girl’s life saved by pioneering rare diseases study

Diagnosis of Jaydi's genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.

In N.H.L. Game, a Rare Goalie Play Makes History

Filip Gustavsson had never scored a goal at any level of hockey.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Birth of rare lemur celebrated by wildlife park

The baby greater bamboo lemur is born at Cotswold Wildlife Park in Oxfordshire.

She was in pain for years. A rare condition was to blame.

Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.

Rare dime hidden for decades sells for over $500,000

Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.

The conversation: Have the revamped Warriors put the right pieces around Stephen Curry?

Let's preview of the 2024-25 Golden State Warriors, including their best-case and worst-case scenarios

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

'He was a big piece of my life': Your tributes to Liam Payne

Fans pay tribute to the One Direction singer, with many saying he played a prominent role in their childhood.

How a small piece of a bathroom door lock helped solve a nurse's murder

A metal ring, about the size of a quarter, led to Matthew Ecker's murder charge for the death of Alexandra Pennig.

Why ‘Floppy’ Ankles Are a Blessing and a Curse for a Soccer Star

Harry Kane’s physiology predisposes him to injury but also aids his prolific scoring.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals

Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?

The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer

UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.

Sports - ESPN - 6 hours ago

NFL uniform deal: Bidding begins among Nike, others for league's next apparel, jersey contract, per report

Nike has owned apparel rights since 2012

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Nike renews uniform partnership with NBA, WNBA as NFL opens bidding process to competitors

Nike will be the exclusive uniform provider for the NBA and WNBA for another 12 years after the leagues extended their contract with the sneaker giant.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Nike to remain NBA’s exclusive uniform, apparel provider on new 12-year contract extension

Nike and the NBA have agreed on a 12-year contract extension that will keep the company as the league’s exclusive uniform and apparel provider, along with the WNBA and the G League, the company ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

2024 World Series: Dodgers to honor late Fernando Valenzuela with No. 34 patch on uniforms vs. Yankees

Valenzuela died earlier this week at age 63

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Aggies' all-black look against Tigers tops Week 9 college football uniforms

The LSU Tigers will combat the Texas A&M Aggies' uniform with an icy all-white look.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Austin says North Korean troops in Russian uniform are moving toward Ukraine's border

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said North Korean troops dressed in Russian uniform appear to be moving toward the Russia-Ukraine border. Austin called the matter "pretty serious" and said the ...

What Will Happen to Yahya Sinwar’s Body?

Uncertainty surrounds the fate of the Hamas leader’s corpse as experts say Israel will likely try to avoid having his resting place become a shrine.

World - The New York Times - October 19

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