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Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court appears split on Oklahoma death row inmate’s fate
The Supreme Court appeared split over an Oklahoma death row inmate’s latest bid for freedom during arguments Wednesday, leaving his fate uncertain. Richard Glossip was convicted and sentenced to ...22 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Manny Machado becoming a playoff villain shouldn't surprise Sox fans
Red Sox fans know all too well about Manny Machado pushing boundaries at the expense of his opponents, writes John Tomase.22 hours ago - MLB -
Top stories - BBC News
'No closure' for family without wider inquiry into Bayoh death
Sheku Bayoh's family want the inquiry to investigate the Crown Office decision not to bring any prosecutions over the case.23 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Why the heavier weight classes in boxing have pulled closer to the lighter ones in pound-for-pound discussions
Some of the best fighters in the world now reside at 168 pounds or higher when P4P typically fills with 154 or lower23 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
Elon Musk's X platform is back in Brazil after a nearly six-week suspension, having complied with all judicial demands
Elon Musk's X platform is back in Brazil after a nearly six-week suspension, having complied with all judicial demandsYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Why Milton could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record
When Hurricane Milton reaches Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the immense and powerful storm could generate “life-threatening” storm surge of up to 15 feet.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Needs Test Pilots, But Only If Your PC Is Powerful Enough
To prepare for launch, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will have a technical alpha during a weekend later this month. To do so, the team is searching for test pilots to put the sequel through its ...Yesterday - Microsoft -
Politics - The Hill
Florida Republican suggests Greene have ‘head examined’ over hurricane claims
Florida Republican Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez suggested Wednesday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) should have her “head examined” after she claimed humans can control the weather. “Humans ...Yesterday - Florida -
Top stories - The New York Times
After Floods, Soaring Insurance Rates Become a Hot Election Issue
Few states elect their insurance commissioners. But in North Carolina, a proposed 42 percent rate hike and Hurricane Helene have raised the stakes in the upcoming election.Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
Movie Review: How did Trump become Trump? ‘The Apprentice’ has a theory
Until about a month ago, “The Apprentice” didn’t even have a distributorYesterday - Donald Trump -
Tech - GameSpot
Get 3 Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate For 50% Off Today Only (October 9)
The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate rose to $20 per month in September , but you can sign up or add to your existing subscription for a huge discount right now. Amazon-owned retailer Woot is ...Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Nintendo Announces Alarmo Alarm Clock, Only Works With Switch 2 In Our Dreams
After months of anticipation, rumors, and speculation, Nintendo has finally announced a new piece of hardware coming to its lineup in 2025. It's not the successor to the Switch, however: It's ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Jessica Campbell becomes first ever female assistant NHL coach
Jessica Campbell became the first ever female assistant coach in the history of the NHL after making her debut behind the bench for the Seattle Kraken as they took on the St. Louis Blues in the ...Yesterday - NHL -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hernández: Dodgers' miscalculations with starting pitching have put their season in peril
Despite the Dodgers' successes this season, it was clear starting pitching would be their biggest weak point in the postseason, and it's definitely showing.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Big Ten has become a landing zone for transfer quarterbacks
The days of wooing a high school quarterback, signing him to a national letter of intent and then having him around for five years have declined drastically.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Chiefs are 5-0 despite Patrick Mahomes having his career-worst numbers
If you'd been told before the season that the Chiefs would win their first five games, you'd think Patrick Mahomes was having another great season.2 days ago - NFL -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Peter Hujar’s Only Book Is Back in Print. His Friends Say It’s About Time.
John Waters, Fran Lebowitz and other friends of the photographer, who died in 1987, remember an artist impatient for the recognition he’s only recently begun to receive.2 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Paris Hilton Expands Her Walmart Offerings With a New Handbag Line
A new line of handbags expands the offerings of her brand at the big-box chain. Plus, rare Birkenstocks and a pink suit you may have seen.5 days ago -