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In Charting His Own Path, Travis Hunter Validated Deion Sanders as a Coach
Colorado’s Heisman winner thanked his coach for changing his life, but the same can be said the other way around, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3h -
The UK Now Has Its Own Illegal Rubberized Cybertruck on the Road
Following the Czech Cybertruck’s example, now there’s a rubber bumper-pimped Tesla truck attempting to be certified for use on British highways. This time, however, the chances of success look slim.Wired - 7h -
The world failed to save Syria. Now its people must be free to chart their own path | Simon Tisdall
Self-serving meddling by Israel, Turkey and other foreign powers puts the revolution at risk. They should back off now. United in duplicity, if nothing else, Russia, Iran, Turkey and the US – key ...The Guardian - 11h -
Syria’s future must be determined by Syrians, not outside powers | Mohamad Bazzi
The Assad family’s brutal half-century reign has just ended and the US, Israel and Turkey are already vying for influence. As Syrians celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal regime on ...The Guardian - 1d -
GOG's Winter Sale Is Now Live, Save On Over 6,500 PC Games
GOG has kicked off its annual Winter Sale, and with discounts on over 6,500 games, there are quite a few tempting deals here, including a long list of classic PC titles that you'll only find at ...GameSpot - 1d -
Opinion: People thought 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' would fail. Sincerity powered its success
Executives thought the 'Peanuts' special with no laugh track, lo-fi animation and a Bible passage was too slow and too serious. But audiences were craving an honest, heartfelt message.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Inside how No. 1 Tennessee used a boatload of Jordan Gainey to beat Illinois at its own game and stay unbeaten
Here's how Tennessee turned a game that featured all the ingredients for a loss into a winCBS Sports - 14h -
He Failed At Manchester City. Now He Is Georgia’s New Far-Right President.
Mikheil Kavelashvili’s path to politics started on the soccer field — but his old teammates are shocked by his rise,The New York Times - 16h -
Why experts are telling people not to trade in their cars right now
State-of-the-art technology and luxury make trading in your clunker for a new car very tempting. But experts say crunch the numbers first. Elise Preston explains.CBS News - 16h -
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 -
23andMe must secure its DNA databases immediately
To protect the sensitive genetic data of millions and restore trust in genomic innovation, we must implement clear, enforceable privacy protections. Robust regulations are essential to ensure ...The Hill - 1d -
Russia appears to pull back its forces in Syria
Satellite imagery and Ukrainian intelligence suggest activity consistent with drawdown at Moscow’s key air baseFinancial Times - 2d -
American held by Syria, now free, recounts his months of captivity
An American captured by Syria after crossing into the country is now free after months of captivity. Travis Timmerman of Missouri discusses how he was captured after entering Syria from Lebanon and ...NBC News - 2d -
Friday Briefing: Israeli Forces to Stay in Syria for Now
Plus, British pubs are scrambling for Guinness.The New York Times - 2d -
NHL Power Rankings: Key Positions Each Team Must Address Right Now
The time for NHL teams to make key decisions is now before the trade board dwindles and the standings open up. This week's power rankings examine upgrades each team needs.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Path Of Exile 2's Huge Early Access Launch Is Overwhelming Its Support Staff
Path of Exile 2's massive early-access launch came with some unforeseen consequences, as developer Grinding Gear Games is now struggling to keep up with player-support requests. The dark fantasy ...GameSpot - 4d -
FIFA Bends Own Rules to Give Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup
Critics objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.The New York Times - 4d -
An official says former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted to kill himself but failed and is now stable
An official says former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted to kill himself but failed and is now stableABC News - 4d -
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On the Ground in Damascus as Syrians Chart a New Path
In a matter of days, Syria’s capital — once the stronghold of Bashar al-Assad’s government — became the epicenter of a new chapter in the country’s history after opposition forces overran the city. ...The New York Times - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Make America Happy Again: How the US is forgetting its promises and failing its people
The right of all Americans to pursue happiness may be inalienable, but it has little meaning when so many are denied the basic tools to use it.The Hill - 6d -
Biden must act now to block Trump’s retribution threats
By shielding public servants from politically motivated prosecutions, Biden can reinforce the independence of the DOJ and demonstrate that justice cannot be wielded as a weapon of retribution.The Hill - 6d -
Oregon Is an Undefeated Juggernaut Authoring Its Own History
The Ducks became the first expansion team to win the Big Ten in 129 seasons, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Assad’s murderous regime has been toppled – but what will fill the vacuum in Syria? | Simon Tisdall
The challenges ahead are truly daunting for a country torn apart by 13 years of civil war and split between rival factions. For once, use of the word “historic” is justified in describing the ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Now Syria can dream of a future again
The walls of fear have been destroyed — there is a new landscape of hope that has been hard to even dare to imagineFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Playing political footsie with Trump 2.0 won’t cut it for Europe. It’s time to get tough | Simon Tisdall
The world must prepare for a US president who will be even more chaotic and less open to diplomacy and compromise than before. Sucking up to Donald Trump is the order of the day as the European ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
To avoid Ukraine 2.0, the US must support the Georgian people
Georgia has seen widespread protests against the government's decision to suspend EU accession and the passage of laws targeting civil society, and the U.S. and EU should respond with consequences ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Path Of Exile 2: How To Identify Items For Free
Grinding Gear Games has launched Path of Exile 2 in early access, adding a plethora of mechanics, features, and improvements across the boards. Living up to tradition, some things haven't ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Syria’s ‘Frozen Conflict’ Is Now Red Hot
When equilibriums are disrupted, chaos can ensue.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Fallout London Mod Will Get Its Own DLC
Fallout 4 arrived nearly a decade ago, and it's anyone's guess when Fallout 5 will be released. Thankfully, the fan developers at Team Folon took it upon themselves to create Fallout London , ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
A fisher of people: the Kashmiri man who has saved hundreds from drowning
Abdul Salaam Dar fishes for a living, but he is also regularly called upon to help rescue people – dead and alive – from the region’s waters. Abdul Salaam Dar has been fishing for most of his life. ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Video shows Illinois deputy save pregnant woman in runaway car after brakes fail
Illinois deputies helped avert disaster early Monday morning, preventing a pregnant woman whose brakes failed from plunging into a bitingly cold lake.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
While institutions own 33% of Playtech plc (LON:PTEC), retail investors are its largest shareholders with 48% ownership
Key Insights Playtech's significant retail investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Only China can now lead the world on climate
As far as global environmental concerns go, the US has an irretrievably split personalityFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
LPGA says its players must be female at birth or transition before puberty
New policy will come into effect from 2025 USGA also introduces new policy on gender Players must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
The Woman Behind Ballerina Farm, Hannah Neeleman, Makes Her Own Path
Her picture-perfect life as a Mormon farm wife has made Hannah Neeleman a social media star and a cultural lightning rod.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Monsters obsessed him as a child. Now Robert Eggers is about to unleash his own 'Nosferatu'
Remaking the immortal silent horror classic, the director of "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse" is finally ready to share his longtime passion project.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Vietnamese tycoon must find $9bn to avoid death penalty after appeal fails
She is now in a race for her life - if she can pay back 75% of what she took, she could be spared.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.BBC News - Dec. 2
