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The New York Times - Sports
Why Diana Taurasi’s Retirement May Be Imminent
The W.N.B.A. star didn’t make anything official, but after the Mercury’s regular-season, finale she said, “If it is the last time, it felt like the first time.”2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Trailblazing Black trans singer Jackie Shane finally gets her due in Tennessee
Jackie Shane’s important contributions to soul music and LGBTQ heritage will finally be officially recognized with a historical marker in Nashville on Friday evening.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ohtani's historic night might feel familiar to these former Red Sox
Was Shohei Ohtani's 10-RBI night the greatest game in MLB history? A few ex-Red Sox have their own strong arguments, writes John Tomase.2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
When You Call a Restaurant, You Might Be Chatting With an AI Host
Restaurants field a high volume of phone calls from inquisitive tourists or diners running late. Increasingly, voice chatbots are picking up on the other end of the line.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Three Mile Island nuclear plant to help power Microsoft's data-center needs
A unit of Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant will be restarted as part of a new energy-sharing agreement with Microsoft, which plans to use it to power the data centers it operates as ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Postmaster general: ‘Wrong’ to say mail ballots might be misplaced
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressed frustration Thursday to reporters about the ongoing criticism from election officials about how the agency handles mail-in ballots, saying it is wrong ...2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Avatar: The Last Airbender Finds Its Toph For Season 2
As Avatar: The Last Airbender was renewed for Seasons 2 and 3 by Netflix, TLA fans have been wondering who could take on the role of Toph Beifong, the blind Earthbending warrior. Toph's casting was ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
GM recalls over 449,000 SUVs, pickups due to brake fluid warning light issues
Without the warning light, a vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash, safety agency said.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen, sell power to Microsoft
The firm announced the 20-year deal would involve the restart of the plant's Unit 1 reactor, which was shut down half a decade ago.2 days ago - Microsoft -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump says Israel won't exist if he doesn't win, rails against Jewish Americans not voting for him
Donald Trump claimed Thursday night that if he doesn't win in November, Jewish voters would be partly to blame and that Israel would be "eradicated." Trump made the remarks at an event aimed at ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Mercedes, BMW Flash Warning Lights on China
Top-end German carmakers have joined expensive French handbags among the products hit by weak consumer sentiment in the country.2 days ago - China -
The New York Times - Business
Why Nike Replaced John Donahoe as Its C.E.O.
Investors are hoping that replacing John Donahoe as chief executive will lift its stock price and restore the brand’s cool factor.2 days ago -
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The New York Times - World
Three Mile Island Plans to Reopen as Demand for Nuclear Power Grows
The infamous plant, closed since 2019, is getting a new lease on life after Microsoft agreed to buy its electricity to supply a growing fleet of data centers.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Three Mile Island's Nuclear Plant to Reopen, Help Power Microsoft's AI Centers
The 20-year deal with Constellation Energy would kick-start the site of the nation’s worst nuclear accident.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Labelling Trump’s lies as ‘disputed’ on X makes supporters believe them more, study finds
Study says tagging posts with false claims on election fraud may make Trump voters more likely to think they’re true. Labelling tweets featuring false claims about election fraud as “disputed” does ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
New blood test could help spot children at risk of serious illnesses, study finds
Lipid analysis using existing machines could give warning of type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease, researchers say . Scientists say a new blood test that analyses lipids could make it easier to ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Experience: We’re the caretakers of an uninhabited Irish island
There’s a colony of 2,000 seals with sharks, dolphins and whales nearby. My partner Darren and I had been teaching in Celbridge, in County Kildare, for three years before we took a career break. ...3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Everyone, everywhere is wearing Ami Paris. Why?
Alexandre Mattiussi has built a €300mn brand by making clothes that people actually want3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Lunchtime gossip used to fuel the City. It’s time for a comeback
Lack of time, elbow room and alcohol have created a problem in the world’s business capitals3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump says 'Israel will cease to exist' if Harris elected in appeal to Jewish voters
Former President Trump warned of an apocalyptic future for Israel should he lose the November election, addressing a pro-Israel conference with the theme of combatting antisemitism. The Republican ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
North Carolina candidate allegedly made disturbing posts on porn site, CNN finds
A CNN report alleges that Republican North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson made a series of antisemitic, racist and lewd comments on a pornographic website with an account matching ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Social media collects, sells more personal data than most realize, study finds
A Federal Trade Commission study found social media platforms like Meta, YouTube and TikTok engage in "vast surveillance" of consumers and profit from the data by selling it to advertisers. New ...3 days ago -
ABC News - Health
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard3 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
North Carolina gubernatorial candidate denies he called himself a 'Black Nazi' online
Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, denies claims reported by CNN that he referred to himself as a "Black Nazi" on the message board of a pornography website. In ...3 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
She Was Fired From ‘Summer House’ but Now Gets the Last Laugh
The former reality television star has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Tech
Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering
New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.4 days ago