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Cop29 live: campaigners say talks are ‘reaching point of real emotion’

‘Talks aren’t just about figures on paper, they’re about people’s lives’, says Climate Action International as talks reach critical final days. Earlier today I posted about an excellent piece ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Freddie Freeman's historic World Series grand slam ball to hit auction block

Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block

Sports - ABC News - November 20

Judge temporarily blocks Louisiana plan to post Ten Commandments in public school classrooms

A Louisiana judge has put a pause on the state's plan to have the Ten Commandments posted in public school classrooms. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more on that and details on a vote to include ...

Lego Mario Question Block Model Set Gets Black Friday Deal At Amazon And Walmart

Lego Super Mario 64 Question Mark $180 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 23

Cowboys All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey gets kick blocked, doinks another as struggles continue in Washington

Aubrey is 1-for-5 on field goals at the Commanders and 58-for-61 in all other NFL stadiums

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Judge rejects request to block San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing on grounds she’s transgender

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Appeals Court Again Blocks U.S. From Cutting Texas Border Wire Along Rio Grande

The injunction is the second time that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has sided with Texas in a yearlong dispute over barbed wire around the city of Eagle Pass.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Here’s where the jobs are for October 2024 – in one chart

The jobs report for October came in much weaker than expected, and employment growth across different industries painted a mixed picture for the U.S. economy.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Verstappen wins São Paulo GP from 17th on F1 grid as Norris struggles – live reaction

Race starts at 3.30pm GMT; 12.30pm local time in Brazil Get in touch: contact Yara via email The starting grid.. We’re inching nearer to the start! We start with a lovely rendition of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Is Luke Kornet on one of the NBA's best value contracts?

For a team with big money committed to its stars, having a serviceable center like Luke Kornet on a bargain contract is very valuable for Celtics, writes Chris Forsberg.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Shohei Ohtani Was ‘Playing With One Arm in the Postseason’

The Dodgers star underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Fifty-one migrants rescued from Channel

The boat’s engine failed off the coast of northern France overnight on Monday into Tuesday.

Mbappe left out of France squad as 'one-off'

France manager Didier Deschamps says his decision to leave captain Kylian Mbappe out of the squad for this month's Nations League double-header is a "one-off".

One Midseason Prediction for All 32 N.F.L. Teams

Who will win the league’s major awards? Experts from The Athletic preview the second half of the season.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

In Finland, Building One of the World’s Largest Cruise Ships

In a Finnish shipyard, the 250,800-ton sister of Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is in the final stages of construction. We got an inside look.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

One person in custody linked to five stabbings in Seattle

Seattle police report that a suspect is in custody following a stabbing in the city's International District that left five people injured. Authorities describe the incident as a random act of ...

Why a nemesis is one of life’s greatest gifts

An arch-enemy compels us to confront what we desire — not in another person, but for ourselves

Business - Financial Times - November 9

One of 8 migrants sent to Albania returned to Italy

World - Yahoo News - November 9

25 Escaped Monkeys of 43 Are Captured in South Carolina

The monkeys escaped after a worker at a research center left an enclosure unlocked. One monkey was captured Saturday, and another 24 on Sunday, while the rest remain at large.

Health - The New York Times - November 12

Cowboys' stadium is a palace with one blinding flaw

At the right time, at the right angle, the Cowboys' stadium lets the sun really shine in

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

No one knows Jones-Miocic like Daniel Cormier

Ahead of UFC 309, DC shares his experience with both fighters, and how each could find victory.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

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