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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 - 5d -
Robson 'honoured' to bring women's game back to Queen's
Former British number one Laura Robson says it is a "huge honour" to welcome women's professional tennis back to Queen's for the first time in more than 50 years.BBC News - 6h -
Charlotte Edwards: ‘I want to get English cricket back to where I know it can be’
The former World Cup-winning captain says ‘I do care about England – it’s in my blood’, after a torrid Ashes down under. “One thing I do know, I can’t take on any more teams!” Charlotte Edwards has ...The Guardian - 3d -
What Happens to Global Trade If ‘the W.T.O. Is Toast’?
President Trump, who disabled the World Trade Organization during his first term, is going after international free trade rules in place since the 1940s.The New York Times - 4d -
Scholarship, hardship and an English rugby divide
A potential squeeze on scholarships could put pressure on England's rugby talent pipelines and make scouts look more widely for talent.BBC News - 4d -
Directors’ Deals: US deal sparks Fever-Tree buying
Share price rises 20 per cent as the tie-up is announcedFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
Wallace and Gromit Creator Discusses the Characters, Technology and the Queen
Nick Park’s latest film in the stop-motion series is up for multiple awards at the BAFTAs and the Oscars.The New York Times - 5d -
Eastern Kentucky defeats Queens 86-80 in OT
Led by Devontae Blanton's 23 points, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the Queens Royals 86-80 in overtimeABC News - 3d -
Boulter and Raducanu headline historic Queen's return
British number one Katie Boulter and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu will compete in a historic women's tournament at Queen's Club in June.BBC News - 13h -
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 - Feb. 8 -
UK apprentices will not need maths or English qualifications
New rules aim to plug skills gaps in key industries and drive economic growthFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
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 - Feb. 11 -
In the Eagles’ Title Celebration, Jalen Hurts Toasted to Philadelphia’s Toughness
Atop the historic “Rocky” steps, the quarterback acknowledged the fans’ passion: “You can’t lose if you don’t quit. And in Philly we don’t quit.”The New York Times - 3d -
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 -
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 - 5d -
"Monumental necropolis" of 200 ancient tombs unearthed in Italy
Italian archaeologists have uncovered a complex, ancient necropolis that may shed new light on the elite members of an ancient Alpine society.CBS News - 1d -
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 -
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 - Feb. 9 -
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 - 5d -
English Soccer Is Suffering an Epidemic of Serious Knee Injuries. Why?
Seven Premier League stars have ruptured their A.C.L.s since the new year alone.The New York Times - 4d -
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 -
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 - 5d -
Smell like an Egyptian: researchers sniff ancient mummies to study preservation
Scientists hope that smell could be a non-invasive way to judge how well-preserved a mummy is. Spicy, woody and sweet: it sounds like a description of a fancy air freshener. But researchers say the ...The Guardian - 5d -
The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice
Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curseABC News - 4d -
Researchers discover ancient Egyptian mummies smell sweet and floral
Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science described them as "woody," "spicy," and "sweet," with floral notes.CBS News - 4d -
‘There has been an awakening’: ancient sects on the rise in Modi’s India
Some 400 million devotees will attend this year’s Kumbh Mela festival. Pilgrims and politicians explain why it’s bigger than ever. They sat quietly together on the banks of the Ganges river, heads ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - Feb. 11 -
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 - Feb. 7 -
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 - 4d -
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 - Feb. 11 -
TikTok Is Back in US App Stores
The move reportedly comes after US attorney general Pam Bondi reassured Apple and Google they would not be fined for hosting TikTok.Wired - 4d -
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Neymar 'rediscovering joy' back at Santos
Neymar says Santos are helping him to "rediscover joy" after returning to his boyhood club on a short-term contract.BBC News - 1d -
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 - Feb. 7 -
PlayStation Network back online, firm says
PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
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 - Feb. 9 -
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 - Feb. 9 -
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 - Feb. 10
