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Politics - The Hill
We aren’t ready for AI: The energy debate we need to have
We can’t avoid climate and electric bill impacts from data centers in a system dominated by utility and Big Tech monopolies. But we can put Big Tech’s data centers to good use.2 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
The hours leading to Liam Payne's death in Argentina: What we know
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Here's what we know about his death so far.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
How we met: ‘We got chatting on the plane – and she suggested I move in with her’
Kate, 49, and Abby, 52, struck up a conversation on a flight from New York to London in the 90s. They have been close friends ever since. As a friendly student who loved to travel, striking up a ...2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
It May Soon Be Much Easier To Cancel Your Subscriptions (We Hope)
It's not uncommon for some online services or memberships to make it exceedingly difficult for users to unsubscribe or quit. The prevailing business theory behind that was apparently meant to ...2 days ago -
Tech - Wired
All of Our Gadgets Just Keep Talking
This week, we cover the latest hardware using voice controls and generative AI, including a collar that lets you chat with your pets. Also, this podcast is changing shape, and we tell you all about ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Dining across the divide: ‘We have our problems in Scotland, but there’s more belief that society still exists’
One is a self-confessed Nicola Sturgeon fan girl; the other thinks the SNP turned into a personality cult around her. Were they more aligned on how to tackle drug deaths?. Ian, 43, Edinburgh . ...2 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
What We Saw at New York Bridal Fashion Week
The fall 2025 bridal collections brought structural silhouettes, lots of texture and more designers and collaborations than usual.3 days ago - New York -
Top stories - BBC News
How did Tuchel's England appointment happen so quickly and quietly?
BBC Sport charts the background to a secretive process which saw Thomas Tuchel announced as the new England manager.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Lebanon, We Took Pride in Our Resilience. Not Anymore.
The Lebanese have held strong through many tragedies. But they are now at the end of their rope.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Can you have rights with no responsibilities? | Fiona Katauskas
Depends if you follow the Netanyahu narrative. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Expensive Is Going to Jail? We Did the Math.
Our criminal justice system is nickel-and-diming people at every turn, burying them in punishing debt.3 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Column: I'm also sick of discussing Trump's madness. But we have to
Trump's recent comments and his decision to just listen to music at a rally provided the starkest picture yet of his waning mental acuity.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Why are people leaving Trump rallies early? We asked them
Kamala Harris says ‘exhaustion and boredom’ lead his audience to slip away. Among the hundreds who quit a rally in Georgia this week were a variety of reasons. The line to get into the Donald Trump ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
'We know Pakistan can crumble' - centurion Duckett
England opener Ben Duckett says Pakistan can "crumble" and are under "pressure", despite the home side ending day two of the second Test in the stronger position.3 days ago - Pakistan -
World - The Guardian
Kamala Harris agrees that Donald Trump is a fascist: ‘Yes, we can say that’
Vice-president responds to suggestion by Charlamagne Tha God that Republican rival represents fascism. Kamala Harris has agreed that Donald Trump is a fascist in her most forthright statement ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - The New York Times
The A.L.C.S. Isn’t Over, but the Guardians Have Already Tried Everything
Cleveland couldn’t win a game in which New York made several costly mistakes, a columnist for The Athletic writes.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
King Charles, know this: Australians don’t hate the royals – we just wish you’d lose interest in us | Van Badham
It’s a bit awkward: Charles and Camilla are expecting us to bring out the bunting. Instead, they’ll meet with a wall of lazy republicanism. It’s 25 years since Australia voted “no” in a referendum ...3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'We know he's fit' - Borthwick puts faith in Slade
Centre Henry Slade and flanker Tom Curry recover from injury to make England's 36-man squad for the autumn internationals, but first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is out with a neck problem.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
We live in a treat culture – and gen Z is splurging on snacks | Arwa Mahdawi
When times are hard, people opt for affordable luxuries. So should you splash out on that highly Instagrammable $19 smoothie?. The last time I happened to find myself in Los Angeles (which is not a ...4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Three things we learned from USMNT's 2-0 defeat to Mexico
Mauricio Pochettino is no longer perfect, or even unbeaten, as USMNT head coach after getting a sour first taste of the USA vs Mexico rivalry on Tuesday. [ RECAP: Mexico 2-0 USA: Raul Jimenez sinks ...4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
What we learned as Wiggins rejoins Warriors in preseason win over Lakers
Dalton Johnson delivers his takeaways, as Andrew Wiggins returned to the Golden State Warriors' lineup in a 111-97 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.4 days ago - NBA -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Aaron Rodgers on criticizing Mike Williams: We all should be held to a standard
After Monday night's loss to the Bills, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Mike Williams running the wrong route caused the crucial interception late in the fourth quarter.4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
What happened between the Jets and Robert Saleh
Owner Woody Johnson shook things up in hopes that New York could end its 13-year playoff drought.4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Oregon coach Dan Lanning on Ducks' late 12-men penalty vs. Ohio State: 'This is one that was something we had obviously worked on'
Oregon was able to burn four seconds off the clock ahead of the final play of the game by adding a 12th player on the field4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
David Squires on … the game to which we remain addicted: Lawyerball!
Our resident cartoonist pays homage to the tribunal defence teams that make football what it is today. Get copies of David’s cartoons in our Print Shop Continue reading...4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘It’s so unfair!’ I’m miserable in my job. I’m 58 and have $1 million in a 401(k) and Roth IRA. Can I afford to quit?
“Currently, I live comfortably on $5,000 a month, but I could probably live on $3,500 a month.”5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Bill Clinton says election will come down to 'whether we can get an honest, open count'
While campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris, Clinton said that the November election will come down to whether there's a fair and transparent vote tally.5 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Bill Clinton says election comes down to 'whether we can get an honest, open count'
Former President Bill Clinton said the 2024 presidential election will come down to “whether we can get an honest, open count.” The remarks came while Clinton was campaigning for Vice President ...5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Family of slain hostage: "We were failed by Israel's leaders"
The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli-American hostage who was killed by Hamas, are speaking out for the first time since their son's death. Elizabeth Palmer has more.5 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
What we know about the arrest made in connection to FEMA threats
A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly threatening some of those involved in hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Officials say the threats forced FEMA responders, who have been ...5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
We still have this lagging chipmaker on our buy list as the stock market pushes to more new highs
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Analysts cheer Wells Fargo to 2018 highs after earnings. We have 1 qualm with the praise
We're not surprised that Wells Fargo's getting the recognition it deserves.5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Eagles star Lane Johnson on offensive struggles: 'We are a constipated offense'
Philly's offense has regressed since its Super Bowl run two years ago5 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
What we know about arrest near Trump rally in California
The Secret Service and FBI are investigating an arrest at a security checkpoint near a Trump rally in California over the weekend. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and was later ...5 days ago - California -
World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: what we have learned so far from early stages in UAE
Australia are putting up a mighty defence, the heat at Sharjah has proven to be game changing and England have found themselves in an unlikely Group of Death Continue reading...5 days ago -
Tech - Wired
7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed
Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evenings. These are the ones we recommend.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
In the Netherlands, we’re closing our emptying prisons. What can other countries learn from how we did it? | Renate van der Zee
The Dutch prison population has fallen by more than 40% – and awareness of the harms of harsh sentencing could explain why. Yesterday, I went to the cinema in the Dome prison in Haarlem. This ...6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
What we learned as Warriors' red-hot shooting propels preseason win
The Warriors' continued focus on the 3-point shot resulted in another preseason victory as Golden State defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-93 at Chase Center on Sunday.6 days ago - NBA -
Sports - CBS Sports
Deshaun Watson addresses Browns' offensive struggles: 'I don't know what we have to do'
The quarterback has coach Kevin Stefanski's support, however6 days ago