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Freddie Freeman’s Grand Slam Changed the Game and Made World Series History
The first walk-off grand slam in World Series history delivered a 6-3 extra-inning Dodgers victory over the Yankees.Sports - The New York Times - October 27 -
AM radio is seeking a lifeline after a century of storied history
For more than a century, AM radio has amassed a rich and storied history. That history includes Beatlemania, fireside chats with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Super Bowl. Now, in a world ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
The Washington Post is sitting on the fence at the most dangerous time in history | Tim Adams
The paper itself has exposed the story behind its editorial refusal to endorse any candidate in the US presidential election. The theory is that journalists should report the news rather than ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Reeves: ‘My budget will match greatest economic moments in Labour history’
The chancellor says she will invest to reverse Tory decline, but stands accused of breaking party manifesto promises . Labour will launch a new era of public and private investment in hospitals, ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Ducks' Gabriel now 2nd in FBS history in pass TDs
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel passed former Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore on Saturday for the second-most touchdown passes thrown in FBS history.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
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This Player Made Premier League History, but for All the Wrong Reasons
Harry Clarke scored an own goal, gave away a penalty and was sent off for Ipswich Town on his first full game for the team on Saturday.Sports - The New York Times - October 27 -
Michelle Obama to America’s Men: ‘What Side of History Do You Want To Be On?’
The former first lady shares an emotional appeal about how reproductive rights are on the line in this election.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Steelers' Cam Heyward makes history against the Giants on 'Monday Night Football'
No Pittsburgh defender has played in more games than HeywardSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
‘We Were Wrong’: An Oral History of WIRED’s Original Website
With HotWired, we introduced the world to the internet. Hyperlinks! Verticals! Banner ads! Cookies! Thirty years later, the hangover is real.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
A history of violence: how has Chris Brown survived so much controversy?
A shocking new documentary lays out the many allegations of abuse against the star, from attacking Rihanna to a claim of sexual assault on Diddy’s yacht. On 30 December 2020, Jane Doe, a ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
'Biggest injustice in history' - Brazil reacts to Ballon d'Or result
Commentators, journalists and politicians in Brazil criticise the decision to award the Ballon d'Or to Manchester City's Rodri rather than Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Dumb plays like these are guaranteed to live on in infamy
From tossed helmets to dropped touchdowns, ugly passes to, well, Leon Lett … we proudly present a list of the dumbest plays in NFL history.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Teens who made history with math discovery publish paper with new proofs
Students who made math history when they were in high school have now published new ways of proving the Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry.Top stories - CBS News - October 29
