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Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality

Pakistani officials say dangerously poor air quality has forced the provincial government in Lahore to close primary schools for a week

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Smog Will Shut Schools in Pakistan’s 2nd-Largest City for a Week

The city of Lahore reported hazardous levels of air pollution on Sunday. Pakistani officials have blamed India for some of it.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Cuomo Objects to Plan to Shut Down the A Train for 4 Months

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who is eyeing a potential run for New York City mayor next year, criticized plans to close part of the A train in the Rockaways for months.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique over poll unrest

World - Yahoo News - 20 hours ago

Canada Shuts TikTok’s Offices Over National Security Risks

The order, which will allow people to still use the app, cited concerns about TikTok’s owner, the Chinese tech giant ByteDance.

Business - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

How to counter a low-ball salary offer

A low-ball salary offer doesn’t have to mean a lost cause. Here’s how to counter a less-than-ideal offer and negotiate for a higher wage.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Sources: Lonzo Ball plans to return vs. Wolves

After missing two straight NBA seasons, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is expected to make his return to basketball in Wednesday night's preseason home game against the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

The Thrilling Life of a College Football Ball Boy

“Though we may not have a direct impact on the game, we can certainly mess it up,” a former student manager at Georgia said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Yankees fan rips ball from fielder's glove

Los Angeles Dodgers fielder Mookie Betts has the ball ripped from his glove by a New York Yankees fan during game four of the World Series.

Overreactions on Victor Wembanyama, LaMelo Ball and more

Overreactions are part of watching the NBA. Here are four that fantasy managers and bettors can use.

Sports - ESPN - 20 hours ago

India A cleared of ball-tampering as Australia win tour game by seven wickets

Umpires change ball before day four of match in Mackay Ishan Kishan also cleared after being put on report for dissent India’s A team have been cleared of ball-tampering and will escape any ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

‘The sea came in and took it all away’: the Colombian beach resort facing a ‘public calamity’

In the past 10 years, Palomino’s coastline has receded between 47 and 50 metres, threatening the livelihoods of restaurateurs, hoteliers and all those who work in the resort . One night in ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Desi Arnaz Historical Marker Celebrates the ‘I Love Lucy’ Star in Miami Beach

A new historical marker in Miami Beach pays tribute to his younger years, before Hollywood, when as a Cuban émigré he performed at a nightclub.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

The AVP beach volleyball tour now has team play. But will it be a (Dallas) Dream or (Miami) Mayhem?

A new league format on the U.S. beach volleyball tour is bringing a team concept to what has always been a two-person sport

Sports - ABC News - October 25

UK D-Day veteran George Chandler, who escorted American troops to Normandy beaches, dies at 99

D-Day veteran George Chandler, who sought to counter sometimes glamorous depictions of the landings by recalling the horrors he witnessed escorting U.S. troops to the beaches of northern France as ...

World - ABC News - October 28

Turtle Beach's Modular Xbox Wireless Controller Looks Cool And Is Cheaper Than Expected

Turtle Beach is releasing a modular wireless Xbox controller called the Stealth Pivot that launches November 26, and preorders are available now at Amazon. Compared to Turtle Beach's Stealth ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

1 dead, 5 others rescued after boat capsizes off Redondo Beach coast

Rescue teams with the Redondo Beach Fire Department and LACoFD responded to the scene, where crews arrived to find five people clinging to the side of the vessel. The sixth victim was found inside ...

Tokyo beach volleyball gold medalist Alix Klineman will follow partner April Ross into retirement

Tokyo Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Alix Klineman announced on social media she is retiring from the sport

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Irate Ridley held without catch: 'Got to get ball'

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley didn't hold back when asked about his lack of production in the team's 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, in which he was targeted eight times but ...

Sports - ESPN - October 13

Bulls' Ball, playing 1st game since '22, 'full of joy'

The Bulls' Lonzo Ball, who will play in a game Wednesday for the first time since January 2022, is "full of joy" to return after three procedures on his left knee.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Boston NWSL club sorry for 'Too Many Balls' ad

The National Women's Soccer League expansion team in Boston apologized on Wednesday for a "Too Many Balls" marketing campaign that drew a harsh reaction from the transgender community and others.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Ball scores 10 in return; rehab 'all behind me now'

Lonzo Ball scored 10 points in 15 minutes in his first NBA game in more than 1,000 days following a lengthy rehab process.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

South Africa smash three boundaries in three balls to close on victory

Watch as South Africa hit 14 runs off three balls, having gone 26 balls without a boundary during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.

SA lose Kapp & De Klerk in consecutive balls as NZ close in on victory

New Zealand tighten their grip on the Women's T20 World Cup final with the dismissals of South Africa's Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk in consecutive balls.

Ohtani 50/50 ball fetches record-breaking $4.39M

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball shattered the record paid for a ball in any sport, selling for $4.392 million at auction.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Lonzo Ball officially returns to Bulls after 1,013 days of knee injuries

The Bulls guard underwent three knee surgeries while away, including a meniscus and cartilage transplant.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Bulls' Ball returns: 'Just trying to give good minutes'

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball checked into Wednesday night's game with 6:14 left in the first quarter to mark his first official NBA game since January 2022.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Reds announce visitation for Pete Rose at Great American Ball Park in November

The Cincinnati Reds and Pete Rose's family will hold a visitation for baseball's all-time hits leader at Great American Ball Park.