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ESPN - Sports
France bids farewell to successful Paralympics
The Paralympics saw strong support in France the past few weeks as 2.4 of the 2.8 million tickets were sold, second only to the 2.7 million sold in 2012.16 minutes ago -
Inc. - Business
The Power of Presence: What Happens When You Really Show Up for Your People
Remember to stay in the moment with your employees.6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
What will be the legacy of an 'amazing' Paralympics?
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson assesses how Paris did as hosts of the Paralympics, the GB performance and what we can expect at Los Angeles in 2028.6 hours ago - Olympics -
The Guardian - World
Just six years until my middle-aged ‘career decline’? But I’ve just got started! | Emma Beddington
At 49, I’m already well into my ‘late career’, according to an idiotic graphic from the job search giant Indeed. But that’s not the way life works any more. At 49, I’ve just learned I’m in my “late ...9 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Kumara removes captain Pope just before lunch
Watch as England captain Ollie Pope plays on to his stumps from a delivery by Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara for seven just before lunch on day three of the third Test at The Oval.9 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
The Biggest Controversy in Cosmology Just Got Bigger
A long-awaited study of the cosmic expansion rate suggests that when it comes to the Hubble tension, cosmologists are still missing something.11 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Arts Calendar: Happenings for the Week of September 8
Aubrey Plaza gives advice to a younger version of herself in a new comedy, young-adult dystopian novel ‘Uglies’ gets a Netflix adaptation, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone star as roommates on Broadway ...13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Thousands protest in France over Macron's choice of PM
Left-wing parties called for protests after Michel Barnier was appointed as prime minister on Thursday.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
What's happening and when on Paris Paralympics final day?
Your day-by-day guide to what is happening when - and who to watch out for - at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Blame modern decisions, not just ancient history, for economic inequality | Torsten Bell
Black Americans whose ancestors were enslaved were still suffering a century later because they lived in states where Jim Crow laws were enforced. Persistence studies are all the rage in economics ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Saquon Barkley needed just 1 game to showcase exactly what the Eagles were missing in their offense last year
Barkley turned around the Eagles' biggest weakness in their running gameYesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
England cruise past France in warm-up friendly
England begin their preparations for WXV1 with a convincing friendly win over Six Nations rivals France at Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Everyone is terrified of a far-right return in Germany. Here’s why it won’t happen
The deep historical, political and cultural split between east and west acts as a brake on the rise of the AfD nationwide. The media are alive with crumbling firewalls ( Brandmauer ) in Germany. ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Activist Ancora joins investors’ calls for a strategic review at Forward Air. Here’s what may happen next
Ancora joined a chorus of activist investors who are pushing Forward Air for a strategic review.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Jittery home buyers want the election to be over before they make their move. ‘Nobody knows what’s going to happen.’
Uncertainty over the direction of the U.S. economy and the presidential election has some house hunters hitting the brakes on what could be the biggest purchase they will ever make.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
How France embraced Telegram’s Pavel Durov — before turning on him
Accustomed to mixing with the nation’s elite, the tech billionaire says he was surprised to be targeted by its legal systemYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Women just broke a job-market record. That may be a warning sign.
Friday’s jobs report showed a cooling labor market. But hiding in the data was one record-breaking stat about women in the workforce.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Deschamps: Experimenting cost France in loss
France manager Didier Deschamps spoke before Friday's game with Italy about using the Nations League as an opportunity to test new players, and after their 3-1 defeat in Paris, that plan has not ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Trump rebrands his ramblings as ‘I do the weave’ – but is he just losing it?
Ex-president tries to fend off criticisms of mental acuity that plagued Biden as he waffles about sharks and batteries. For those baffled by Donald Trump ’s forays into meandering discourses about ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
What will happen to the major environment, health protections Biden is set to leave unfinished?
From heat protections for workers to restrictions on toxic chemicals, the Biden administration is set to leave several of the significant environmental and health protections it has ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening?
Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be done. But real barriers remain.Yesterday - California -
The New York Times - Sports
Caleb Williams Is Different. But That’s Just What Chicago Needs.
From how he throws to how he interacts with his teammates, Williams is wired in a rare way for a first-year quarterback.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Nations League roundup: Italy stun France despite conceding in 12 seconds
Bradley Barcola scores in first minute at Parc des Princes Sandro Tonali makes first Italy appearance since ban Italy went behind after 12 seconds but came back to beat France 3-1 in a ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
What’s the NaNoWriMo Drama With A.I.?
An online writing community was set aflame this week after National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, said it wouldn’t take a stance on the use of A.I.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lamar Jackson's kryptonite may be more than just the Chiefs
Jackson’s performance suggested that he’s still being counted on to be Superman at a time when the offense is supposed to be protecting him with more balance. We'll see if it was a Week 1 anomaly.2 days ago - NFL -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Electric Vehicle Future Is Coming. Just a Little More Slowly.
Though large automakers are delaying their plans to introduce new all-electric models, the E.V. industry is still the future, experts say.3 days ago