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Toast, Trees and a Wassailing Queen: An Ancient English Ritual Is Back
The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.The New York Times - 6h -
Ancient Roman basilica unearthed on central London construction site
Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.CBS News - 7h -
The 'underdog' Sooners are back for redemption
After a disastrous end to last season, the Oklahoma Sooners are back to No. 1 -- and will take on defending NCAA gymnastics champions LSU on Friday.ESPN - 8h -
English football to use semi-automated offsides for first time
Semi-automated offside technology will be used in English domestic football for the first time during the fifth round of the FA Cup.BBC News - 10h -
Disney softens DEI efforts with Trump back in office
Walt Disney Co. said it would change an internal performance standard focused on diversity and inclusion for executive compensation, saying it would focus on how the initiatives helped the business.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
John Irving's 'Queen Esther' returns readers to setting of 'The Cider House Rules'
In John Irving’s next book, the author is returning to St_ Cloud’s, Maine, and to the orphanage made famous in his acclaimed “The Cider House Rules.”ABC News - Feb. 6 -
Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27 -
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City
Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27 -
Trump says he wants Russia back in the G7
President Trump said Thursday he would like to see Russia reinstated in the Group of Seven (G7) major economies and suggested various actors other than Moscow were to blame for Russia's invasion of ...The Hill - 2h -
Oil prices post back-to-back losses on prospect of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Oil futures tallied back-to-back session losses on Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump said that he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks on ending the war in ...MarketWatch - 3h -
Avowed - All 5 Ancient Memory Locations
In Avowed , you play as a Godlike, granting you special abilities that other people don't possess. This has a few gameplay implications, one of which are the Ancient Memories that can be found in ...GameSpot - 5h -
Ancient Roman basilica unearthed on central London construction site
Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.CBS News - 7h -
Martínez claps back at Man United legend Scholes
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has hit back at club great Paul Scholes over his claim that the Argentina international "isn't good enough to win the Premier League."ESPN - 20h -
Football Aus. backs Kerr after not guilty verdict
Football Australia said on Wednesday it looked forward to Sam Kerr's return to the pitch after the national women's captain was found not guilty of racial abuse.ESPN - 1d -
Murkowski backs Kennedy for HHS secretary despite 'concerns'
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced she will support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) despite having “concerns” about his views on vaccines ...The Hill - 1d -
Why Argentina is back in love with the peso — for now
Despite Javier Milei’s pledge to dollarise the economy, the national currency is having a resurgenceFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump welcomes back teacher released by Russia
The US president says the "show of good faith" could play a part in ending Russia's war in Ukraine.BBC News - 1d -
SEC backs away from climate disclosure rule
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story SEC backs away from climate disclosure rule The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced ...The Hill - 1d -
Ranking best freshmen in college basketball: Maryland's Derik Queen earns Freshman of the Week honors
A look at the top performing freshmen in college basketball last week and for the 2024-25 seasonCBS Sports - 2d -
UK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK would not have "a knee-jerk reaction" but "a clear-headed" response.BBC News - 2d -
Maths and English skills ditched for adult apprentices
The Department for Education says rule change means 10,000 more courses could be completed every year.BBC News - 2d -
Back-to-back winter storms to impact millions across US
Back-to-back storms from the Midwest to the East Coast are set to impact tens of millions of people in their paths. TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the latest winter forecasts.NBC News - 2d -
UK apprentices will not need maths or English qualifications
New rules aim to plug skills gaps in key industries and drive economic growthFinancial Times - 2d -
With Butler's help, Warriors are getting their swagger back
The Jimmy Butler Effect is genuine, and it has helped revitalize Step Curry and the Golden State Warriors.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Postecoglou backs players amid growing pressure
Two cup exits have left Tottenham staring at the prospect of another trophyless season and Ange Postecoglou facing perhaps his biggest crisis at the club.ESPN - 3d -
Back-to-back storm systems bring heavy snow and arctic temperatures to northern U.S.
The first of these upcoming systems will start from the Plains on Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to drop a potential 2 to 5 inches across Kansas.NBC News - 3d -
Sources: Williams back with Storm on 1-year deal
WNBA star and two-time French Olympian Gabby Williams is signing a one-year deal to return to the Seattle Storm, league sources told ESPN on Sunday.ESPN - 4d -
Queen's Park and Davidson stand tall amid Ibrox bedlam
Callum Davidson and Queen's Park prove unlikely heroes as they shock Rangers in the Scottish Cup at Ibrox.BBC News - 4d -
Mahomes fave for SB MVP; bettors back Saquon
Sportsbooks are favoring Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes to again be named the Super Bowl MVP, ahead of the Eagles' Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts.ESPN - 4d -
PlayStation Network back online, firm says
PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption.BBC News - 4d -
Rediscovered, a young English novelist’s warning of the Nazi threat
Crooked Cross, Sally Carson’s ‘electrifying masterpiece’ from 1934, to be republished. Sally Carson was not an oracle or a prophet, just a young woman from Dorset, born in 1901. Yet she foresaw a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Directors’ Deals: US deal sparks Fever-Tree buying
Share price rises 20 per cent as the tie-up is announcedFinancial Times - 6d -
Silicon Valley and Indian investors spend big as English cricket goes up for sale
Foreign investors have been googly-eyed about English soccer for decadesABC News - 6d -
We go back to where it all began - Brexitcast
Adam, Laura, Chris and Faisal bring back Brexitcast for a night in the BBC Radio Theatre.BBC News - 6d -
Plesiosaur Fossils Preserve Both Skin and Scales on Ancient Sea Monster
The mix of features offers new clues to how plesiosaurs navigated prehistoric oceans.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
John Irving's 'Queen Esther' returns readers to setting of 'The Cider House Rules'
In John Irving’s next book, the author is returning to St_ Cloud’s, Maine, and to the orphanage made famous in his acclaimed “The Cider House Rules.”ABC News - Feb. 6 -
Ancient DNA Points to Origins of Indo-European Language
A new study claims to have identified the first speakers of Indo-European language, which gave rise to English, Sanskrit and hundreds of others.The New York Times - Feb. 5
