Brains Missed Chances

'This is Detroit's Super Bowl chance' - plus my Wildcard Weekend predictions

NFL pundit Phoebe Schecter on how the Detroit Lions shut down the Minnesota Vikings and why they head into the play-offs knowing this is their shot at Super Bowl glory.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Body found in search for missing British hikers in Italy

Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, had not been heard from since 1 January.

BBC News - Jan. 8

How Jimmy Carter gave Shallie Bey Jr. the chance to make history at the U.S. Mint

At just 29, Shallie Bey Jr. became the first African American and youngest superintendent of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, thanks to nominations by President Jimmy Carter. Bey reflects on Carter's ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

England's Feyi-Waboso could miss Six Nations

England could be without Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for the Six Nations if Exeter wing opts for surgery on his shoulder.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Jim Cramer says Nvidia's pullback could be a good chance to buy

CNBC's Jim Cramer extolled Nvidia's stock and reviewed its Tuesday action, saying the decline was unrelated to the company and its prospects.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Not a snowball's chance in hell Canada will join US, says Trudeau

The comment follows Donald Trump's threat on Tuesday to use "economic force" to acquire its neighbour to the north.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Trudeau hits back at Trump on Canada annexation: 'There isn't a snowball's chance in hell'

Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hit back Tuesday at President-elect Trump over his threats to annex America's northern neighbor. “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Search launched for British hikers missing in Dolomites

Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Fantasy Baseball Trade Fallout: Gavin Lux trade raises questions about Matt McLain's breakout chances

The Reds added Gavin Lux, which clears some things up in Los Angeles, but raises many more questions in Cincy

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Fluoride once again scrutinized for possible effect on children's brains

A new report once again raises the question of whether there is a link between fluoride in drinking water and lower IQ levels in children.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Seahawks fire OC Grubb after missing playoffs

The Seahawks have fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after one season, coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Which N.F.L. Team Has the Best Chance to Win the Super Bowl?

The playoff field is set, and several teams appear capable of denying Kansas City’s bid at history, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Far Right Gets Chance to Form Government in Austria

The Freedom Party was tasked with trying to form the nation’s first far-right-led government since World War II, adding to the trend of anti-immigrant and populist parties gaining ground across ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Austria's far-right gets chance to lead a government for first time since World War Two

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has asked the leader of the country's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) to form a new ruling coalition in what could yield the first far-right-led government ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

'Second chance at life' after UK's first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer

Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer, is now "cancer-free" after a pioneering liver transplant.

BBC News - Jan. 6

A vision of sport in 2050: robot leagues, chips in brains and players in their 50s | Sean Ingle

Many experts’ predictions for the next 25 years may seem outlandish but so did much of what has happened since 1999. Back in 1997, artificial intelligence and robotics experts in Japan came up ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

The New Orleans attacker visited the city weeks earlier. New York becomes the first U.S. city to implement congestion charges. And Trump is fixated on Lincoln.

NBC News - Jan. 5

USMNT, Milan star Christian Pulisic has chance to do something he's never done in Supercoppa Italiana final

Pulisic scored in Friday's semifinal win against Juventus, and he can reach quite the achievement on Monday in the final

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Federal Agencies are too powerful. 2025 is Congress’ chance to bring them back down to Earth.

Congress has the power to legislate, but federal agencies have mistakenly assumed that power, resulting in an expansion of the administrative state and increased regulatory costs.

The Hill - Jan. 5

Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank

Mukesh Chandrakar's corpse was found with severe injuries consistent with a blunt-force attack, police say.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?

The discovery that other vertebrates have healthy, microbial brains is fueling the still controversial possibility that we might have them as well.

Wired - Jan. 5

Chelsea's missed chances vs. Palace show why they're not in title race

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claims his side isn't ready to challenge for the title. He might be right.

ESPN - Jan. 4

UConn frosh McNeeley (ankle) to miss 'weeks'

UConn star freshman Liam McNeeley will miss "weeks" with a high-ankle sprain, coach Dan Hurley announced Saturday.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Search efforts continue for missing Belfast man

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Bellingham: 'Owed' team winner after penalty miss

Jude Bellingham said he "owed" his Real Madrid teammates the winning goal after missing a penalty earlier in their 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in LaLiga on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Rashford (illness) to miss Liverpool clash

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will miss Sunday's Premier League clash against leaders Liverpool at Anfield because of illness, head coach Ruben Amorim said.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Chelsea defender Fofana could miss rest of season

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said France centre-back Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn hamstring.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Day: Expanded CFP gave OSU chance 'to peak'

Coach Ryan Day said the expanded College Football Playoff has given Ohio State the chance "to peak" ahead of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic against Texas on Jan. 10, with a trip to the national ...

ESPN - Jan. 3

Search for Missing Surfer: “Lance’s Body’s Inside the Shark”

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

I started singing in a rock band in my 50s – and learned it could boost my brain health | Virginia Muzik

A concussion inspired me to challenge the invisibility of middle age, find my voice and discover how music might ward off dementia. When I saw the email from my neighbour asking whether I’d like to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

NFL inactives Week 18: Jalen Hurts, many more Eagles out vs. Giants, Taron Johnson will miss chance to earn $250K

Here are the inactives for Week 18, the NFL's regular season finale.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Bowl takeaways: Dart, Ole Miss stick it to Duke

Our college football experts preview each matchup and then offer a takeaway after each game.

ESPN - Jan. 3

What are Mike Johnson's chances of being House speaker again?

Rep. Mike Johnson's hold on the speaker's gavel will be tested Friday by the new House of Representatives. So what are his chances and how many votes will it take? Political strategists Chuck Rocha ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Second-chance expert picks for crowning 2025 national champion

With the first round complete, some of our CBS Sports experts adjust their 2024-25 College Football Playoff brackets

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Eagles' Saquon Barkley opens up about not having the chance to break the NFL single-season rushing record

Philly is resting its star RB in Week 18

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

How to succeed at forming new habits, from the author of 'Change: 6 science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior'

Here's how to give yourself the best chance at success, says the author of "Change: Six science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior."

CNBC - Jan. 2

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