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How the Guardian ranked the 100 best male footballers in the world 2024
Bebeto, Leonardo Bonucci and Siem De Jong were all part of the 197-strong voting panel to determine our ranking on the best talent in the world. The year is drawing to a close and as always we have ...The Guardian - 59m -
Kerr shares how Warriors' Schröder trade impacts Podziemski's role
Warriors coach Steve Kerr revealed how Golden State's trade for point guard Dennis Schröder impacts Brandin Podziemski's role moving forward.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
NBA trade rumors: Could Warriors use Jonathan Kuminga in a Jimmy Butler deal? Lakers looking to add depth
The Warriors already added Dennis Schroder, but could they also be after a bigger name?CBS Sports - 14h -
Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade
Some African Americans are among those are taking advantage of a new law in Benin that grants citizenship to those who can trace their lineage to the slave tradeABC News - 1d -
Do World Trade Organization laws still exist?
In imitation of the first Trump administration, the Biden administration has spent the past four years mostly ignoring WTO law.The Hill - 2d -
The Smithsonian Looks at How the Slave Trade Shaped the World
“In Slavery’s Wake,” at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, looks beyond the United States to tell a global story.The New York Times - 2d -
Jeff Corwin on how "Extraordinary World" celebrates everyday heroes making a difference
Wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how his new show, "Extraordinary World," focuses on everyday acts of kindness and compassion that are transforming ...CBS News - 2d -
U.S. and Allies Race to Shape a New Syria
As a rebel alliance with a tenuous hold on power struggles to assert control of the fractured country, Israel, Turkey and the United States are trying to influence what Syria will become.The New York Times - 3d -
A behind-the-scenes look at how shippers handle the holiday season
Nancy Chen went behind-the-scenes with one of the largest shipping companies in the U.S. for a look at how they tackle the busy holiday season.CBS News - 3d -
Canada’s Plan To Avoid Trump’s Tariffs Takes Shape
Two weeks after a Mar-a-Lago dinner with Donald J. Trump, details of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to stave off a showdown with the United States are emerging.The New York Times - 3d -
Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Why the Heat need to make a trade and how six-time All-Star could benefit, too
The Heat badly need a rebootCBS Sports - 3d -
When is World Cup qualifying draw and how does it work?
European teams will discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents on Friday - how does it work?BBC News - 4d -
Puzzling Red Wings Trade Looks Worse Today
Steve Yzerman made a major misstep with this deal.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How Luigi Mangione's legal defence could take shape
Police believe forensic and ballistic evidence ties the suspect to insurance CEO Brian Thompson's killing.BBC News - 4d -
Garrett Crochet trade grades: Red Sox earn 'A' by getting lefty, but how did White Sox do with return?
Crochet is switching the color of his Sox in the biggest trade of the MLB offseason so farCBS Sports - 4d -
Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: what will the 2034 tournament look like?
It will be in the winter again and many stadiums and hotels are yet to be built but there is a genuine love for the sport. Fifa’s bid evaluation report left no doubt: Saudi Arabia had put together ...The Guardian - 4d -
What will a Saudi 2034 World Cup look like?
The men's football World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with the promise of "one of a kind" stadiums and organisers insisting everyone is welcome - but what will it look like?BBC News - 4d -
Six countries, two hemispheres - how will 2030 World Cup work?
Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 men’s World Cup - BBC Sport takes a look at how the tournament will work.BBC News - 4d -
A Dutch woman who kept a Yazidi woman as a slave in Syria is imprisoned for 10 years
A Dutch court has convicted a woman of crimes against humanity for keeping a Yazidi woman as a slave in Syria and sentenced her to 10 years in prisonABC News - 5d -
NBA trade rumor updates: Warriors still looking for another star, Ingram still available, as are Nets players
Many of the latest trade rumors aren't exactly new, but the talks are warming up.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trump-led trade agenda looks lucrative to Washington law firms
Plus, the clearest sign yet that dealmakers are enthusiastic about the incoming administrationFinancial Times - 6d -
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UEFA World Cup qualifying: Format, pots, dates, how the draw works
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign for the UEFA confederation.ESPN - 6d -
How Syria broke the world and is now Iran’s Achilles heel
Helping Damascus stretched Tehran’s capabilities, while Russia exploited perceived western weaknessFinancial Times - 6d -
How does Phillies bullpen look after reportedly adding Jordan Romano? Relief corps builds on high upside
Romano has agreed to a one-year deal worth $8.5 millionCBS Sports - 6d -
They ‘didn’t look the type’: how the media was fooled by Bashar and Asma al-Assad | Zoe Williams
Some journalists underestimated the threat of the brutal president, while his first lady was glamorised in a Vogue feature. As Bashar al-Assad is ousted as Syria’s brutal president, his wife Asma ...The Guardian - 6d -
Lesbian Connection: How a grassroots magazine shaped generations of queer women
For half a century, Lesbian Connection has been more than just a magazine — it’s been a lifeline, newsletter, public forum and rallying cry for queer women worldwide.NBC News - 6d -
College Football Playoff first-round games: How early weather forecasts look in South Bend, other campus sites
Three first round games could face below-freezing temperatures in the CFPCBS Sports - 6d -
World 'surprised' by how quickly Assad's Syria collapsed, Austin says
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Monday that the international community was "surprised to see that the opposition forces moved as quickly as they did" in Syria.ABC News - Dec. 9 -
How to Style Corduroy for a Modern Look
A reader seeks advice on how to style corduroy in a modern fashion. Our critic offers guidance on wearing the highly versatile fabric.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
ChatGPT’s second birthday: What will gen AI (and the world) look like in another 2 years?
We've come a long way in 2 years. Gen AI is the future, but how is it reshaping enterprise? And when will we reach AGI and superintelligence?VentureBeat - Dec. 8 -
Britain has never looked more exposed, adrift in the Atlantic in a world pulsing with perils
Sir Keir Starmer is confronted with several stark strategic dilemmas and they won’t be resolved by wishful thinking. ‘I don’t know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by God, they ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
How Childhood Tragedy Shaped the Doctor Trump Picked for Surgeon General
At the age of 13, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat said she accidentally knocked over a box in a darkened room. A handgun went off, leaving her father dead.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
How a makeup designer meticulously created those eye-popping looks for 'The Substance'
Prosthetic makeup designer Pierre Olivier Persin employed a series of techniques to create those eye-popping looks seen in 'The Substance.' Key to it all: properly blending materials.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
‘You Can Never Look Back’: How ’70s Rockers Rebooted for the ’80s
The year 1984 was a watershed in pop music. The stars who’d made it big the previous decade had to embrace new instruments and MTV or risk being left behind.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?
Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
How the world’s biggest offshore wind company was blown off course
Denmark’s Ørsted was once seen as a model for how oil and gas giants could go green. Its recent troubles suggest that things may not be so easyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
In expanded CFP era, are conference title games on their way out? 'How this plays out could shape that'
Should SMU fall out of the bracket if it loses? Should another team benefit from sitting at home instead of playing an extra game? Conference title games are already creating headaches in the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
How Treasury yields are driving whether U.S. stocks beat the rest of the world
Treasury bond yields are clearly influencing how U.S. stocks behave this year relative to equities in the rest of the world, DataTrek Research found.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?
Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance. The sting of teargas was a price worth paying, said Michael Dolan, as he looks back on the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
