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The Guardian - World
In a scary world, the calamity of Fox Sports’ soccer coverage offers a strange calm
It’s a month-long feast of international football in the US, and Fox is still at the buffet, dribbling into the cheese platter. There was a time, about a week in to Fox Sports’s coverage of this super-sized double scoop of an international ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Sunak's 'dismal end' and 'bland' Starmer: World media reacts to UK election
Labour's landslide victory has been followed closely by media commentators around the world.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Domestic Manners of the Americans': Fanny Trollope's Old-World Wit
The English novelist’s travelogue, bursting with mordant humor and exuberant prose, is an account of her sojourn in the U.S., including—horror of horrors—a trip along the Mississippi River. -
The Guardian - World
Is it time to turn the British Museum into the world’s great lending library? | Tim Adams
With a new government will come grown-up conversations about our colonial history’s part in the acquiring of artefacts. It’s liberating to sense how a government whose primary concern is not fighting culture wars might return a grown-up freedom to ... -
ABC News - Entertainment
It's considered the first American novel, but this 1789 book isn't quite summer beach reading
Critics have long debated which books qualify as a ‘Great American Novel -
GameSpot - Tech
Assassin's Creed Shadows Art Book From Dark Horse Will Release Alongside The Game
Assassin's Creed Shadows arrives on November 15, offering up a sprawling world to explore and two playable characters for you to master. If you're a longtime Assassin's Creed fan, consider pairing your preorder with the upcoming Assassin's Creed ... -
The Guardian - World
Gretchen Whitmer wants to meet far-right plotters who tried to kill her, book reveals
Exclusive: Michigan governor and potential Biden replacement writes in memoir True Gretch of desire for ‘face-to-face’ talks. Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan widely spoken of as a possible Democratic candidate for president should Joe ... -
GameSpot - Tech
Diablo Lore Book Box Set Gets Massive Limited-Time Price Cut At Amazon
Diablo fans can snag a great deal on The Horadric Vault - The Complete Collection, a box set featuring four books exploring the lore and stories of Blizzard's iconic action-RPG series. The collection released last November for $100, but right now ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Shell expects to book up to $2 billion in post-tax impairments after delaying construction of a biofuels plant.
Shell expects to book up to $2 billion in post-tax impairments after delaying construction of a biofuels plant. -
ABC News - World
South African police find body of former high jump world champ Freitag, who was shot
Media reports say South African police have discovered the body of former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag after he went missing last month -
ABC News - Sports
South African police find the body of former high jump world champion Freitag, who was shot
Media reports say South African police have discovered the body of former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag after he went missing last month -
The Guardian - World
UK general election: how does it work, when are the results and why does it matter to the world?
A complete guide to the how Britain votes for its government and the prime minister is decided. UK general election live: latest updatesLive tracker: UK general election results 2024The UK general election takes place on 4 July. Here we look at ...United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Superman, Frodo and Star Wars: the stunning life of Kiran Shah – the world’s smallest stuntman
Shah has a strong claim to have appeared in more blockbuster movies than anyone else on Earth. He discusses upbraiding Brando, smoking with Christopher Reeve, slanging matches with James Cameron – and a shocking experience at a party with Freddie ... -
MarketWatch - Business
‘Her world is rocked’: A friend hit the jackpot, but her old friends are abandoning her one by one. Is there a cure for jealousy?
“Is this jealousy or a change in perceived status that has upended her friendships? Any ideas or cures?” -
ABC News - Sports
World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 yet were allowed to ... -
ABC News - Sports
World swimming federation confirms US has launched federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
World swimming federation confirms US has launched federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Old [hot] dog, new tricks: Pat Bertoletti wins Nathan's
With Joey Chestnut absent this year, longtime professional eater Pat Bertoletti took home the crown with 58 dogs downed. Plus: Miki Sudo makes history. -
NBC News - Top stories
Death Valley will hit 130 degrees and could break world record amid blistering heat wave
California’s Death Valley could reach a scorching 130 degrees next week and could come close to breaking its blistering world record as parts of the west, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic are under an intense heat wave forecast to intensify this weekend. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Newsletter: UEFA Euro 2024 and Copa America quarterfinals weekend puts the world's best teams in action
Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI El Trafico goes to LAFC once again -
CBS Sports - Sports
World Boxing Council expels Ryan Garcia from any activity after latest social media tirade
Garcia is currently serving a one-year suspension for a failed drug test ahead of his fight with Devin Haney in April -
MarketWatch - Business
From Eggo-flavored coffee to freeze-dried candy, here are seven food trends of note
Don’t forget the mushroom-flavored coffee, either -
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ABC News - World
France's president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
The second round of the high-stakes legislative election on Sunday will almost certainly impact how much say France's president has in the fields of defense and foreign affairs -
ESPN - Sports
Will Copa América's controversy over poor pitch conditions affect 2026 World Cup?
Players and coaches have slammed the pitch conditions in the U.S. for the Copa América. Can playing surfaces improve in time for the 2026 World Cup? -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I’m watching every last cent’: For July 4, my friend booked an Airbnb on Cape Cod — and said I’m welcome to visit. Should I offer to pay half?
“This vacation is already nearly breaking my budget.”