Three women in a boat: how girl (and pedal) power helped us finish a 750 mile race to Alaska

Rail Biking Lets You Ride the Rails Using Pedal Power

Rail-biking uses specially designed vehicles that are pedaled along disused railway lines. It’s easy and fun and uses existing tracks for recreation. One writer gave it a try in the Catskills.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Three Mile Island Is at the Center of Efforts to Expand Nuclear Capacity to Meet Rising Power Demand

The Pennsylvania plant, site of the worst U.S. nuclear energy accident, is at the forefront of efforts to expand nuclear capacity to meet rising electricity demand.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Stephen Lillie on the neck-and-neck race to the finish line in the US election – cartoon

World - The Guardian - October 27

Harris seeks boost from female voters to help her over finish line

Vice President Harris is seeking to maximize turnout from female voters in the final days before the election in hopes the critical voting bloc can carry her over the finish line. While much of ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Three Mile Island Readies for Big Tech Reboot

Constellation Energy will revive the half-century-old nuclear power plant to supply electricity for Microsoft’s data centers.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Three dead after migrant boat sinks in Channel

Forty-five people have been rescued with a search operation ongoing, maritime authorities said.

How powerful women in history informed Olivia Williams' role in 'Dune: Prophecy'

The actor was unfamiliar with the 'Dune' universe before taking the part of Tula Harkonnen in the prequel series, but history provided ample fodder for her character.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

How the virtual network "Win With Black Women" is impacting the 2024 presidential race

Jotaka Eaddy is the woman behind the virtual network "Win With Black Women," which started meeting every Sunday during the pandemic via Zoom. Their goal is to support and advance the policy agenda ...

Father and sons rescued after boat capsizes seven miles off Hawaii coast

A terrifying scene unfolded in Hawaii as a father and his two young sons clung to their capsized boat. The Coast Guard rescued them five hours after their mayday call. None were hurt, though they ...

Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report

Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge".

'Women's rugby league million miles better than it's ever been'

Captain Jodie Cunningham says that women’s rugby league is in the best shape it has ever been "by a million miles" as England prepare to take on Wales at Headingley on Saturday.

Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia

The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.

How Elon Musk Might Use His Pull With Trump to Help Tesla

Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

The Saudi factories powered by women

A surge in female labour force participation has emerged as a bright spot for the kingdom

World - Financial Times - October 28

Three held on suspicion of murder of one-year-old girl in Northern Ireland

Police treating death of 23-month-old Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa in Dungannon on Sunday as murder. Detectives in Northern Ireland have launched a murder investigation after the death of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

'Moving 10 miles could save us thousands in childcare'

A mother-of-three says moving to England could save her more than £1,000 a month in childcare costs.

A research boat will scan the seabed to help search for those missing in Spain's floods

World - Yahoo News - 16 hours ago

Research boat will scan seabed to help search for those missing in Spain's floods

A Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been abruptly diverted from its usual task to help in the increasingly desperate search for the missing from Spain’s floods

World - ABC News - 13 hours ago

Trump campaign looks to Vance to help them over the finish line in Pennsylvania

After being named former President Donald Trump's running mate, it was clear that one of Sen. JD Vance's primary roles was to help win Pennsylvania.

Chanel dips oar into sport with Oxford-Cambridge boat race tie-up

Rowing contest to be renamed after fashion house’s designer watch in latest luxury move into sponsorship

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Melbourne Cup 2024: rank outsider Knight’s Choice wins Flemington photo finish

Jockey Robbie Dolan guides outsider to shock victory Warp Speed a close second and Okita Soushi third Rank outsider Knight’s Choice caused a major upset as the local ride stunned the rest of the ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Ryder Cup buildup off to wonky start with US captain confusion and $750 tickets | Ewan Murray

Bradley’s pick was a panicked one after failing to entice Woods and the early noise around 2025 event resembles chaotic circus. A potential scenario, one which may be necessary to preserve some of ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

A teenage Mexican girl is racing against men and dreaming of reaching Formula 1

Ivanna Richards hopes to one day crack the Formula 1 boys club

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

How a winning racehorse changed everything for girl with cancer

When Betsy had stomach pain, her GP put it down to a virus - but the five-year-old had cancer.

Three people dead and 46 rescued after boat sinks in attempt to cross Channel

French maritime officials say rescue operation was launched after lifejacket spotted in sea off Calais. Three people have died after a boat sank in the Channel, French maritime authorities said.. ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

The Strava problem: how the fitness app was used to locate the world’s most powerful people

A French newspaper has revealed the whereabouts of world leaders with the use of the hugely popular running app. So is it time to stop it tracking your location? . Name: Strava. Age: Founded by ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Teen accused in stabbings that killed three girls at a dance class in England has been charged with a terrorism offense

World - ABC News - October 29

Eliminator Challenge picks: Three teams to use now

NFL survivor pool strategy, predictions and picks for ESPN Eliminator Challenge Week 7.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Three lessons from the US port crisis

There’s a massive gap between the profits of the big global shipping groups relative to port workers’ wages

World - Financial Times - October 21

How a plastic cave made in Spain keeps Amazonian culture alive 5,000 miles away

When ancient carvings were vandalised, the Wauja feared their knowledge was lost. But 3D imaging has created a replica at the heart of Brazil’s first Xingu people’s museum. It is not yet dawn in ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

How a PhD Student Discovered a Lost Mayan City From Hundreds of Miles Away

WIRED spoke with the researchers responsible for the discovery of Valeriana, a lost Maya city in the middle of the jungle of Campeche.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Opening day takeaways: How South Carolina, USC overcame early struggles to win

Olivia Miles tallied a triple-double, JuJu Watkins and USC held off Ole Miss, and South Carolina escaped Michigan as the 2024-25 season opened.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

How a Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm

A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she'd cheated.

"Three Meals": Texas Senate race tightens as voters head to the polls

"CBS Morning" series "Three Meals" heads to Texas, where a close race between Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred reflects a shifting political landscape. With Election Day just a week away, Omar ...

Trump's victory scrambles a three-way race for Senate Republican leader

Donald Trump’s presidential win has scrambled the race to replace Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, with Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn and Rick Scott all running.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Trump wins Alaska

Former President Trump has won the state of Alaska and its three Electoral College votes in the 2024 presidential election, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Alaska has gone to the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Will you have a three-payday November? How to tell

Just in time for you to do some holiday shopping, you may be among the lucky workers who receive one more check than usual in November.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

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