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Salt century fires England to victory in first T20

Phil Salt powers a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados.

First evidence of familial embalming in Europe dates back to 16th century: Study

World - Yahoo News - November 16

Salt’s century powers England to eight-wicket win over West Indies in first T20

1st T20I: England, 183-2, bt West Indies, 182-9, by 8 wkts Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell seal victory with 19 balls spare On Thursday, Phil Salt turned down an invitation to party with Rihanna in ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off in steady rain a century after its first trip through NYC

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday in New York City with a steady rain adding ponchos and umbrellas to the lineup of balloons, floats and star-studded performances

Entertainment - ABC News - 13 minutes ago

A Monroe Doctrine for the 21st century

The time to secure the Western Hemisphere is now, reinforcing it as a bastion of cooperation and shared Western values.

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Diving to Drink a 19th-Century Shipwreck’s Treasure

A team recently dived deep beneath Lake Huron hoping to harvest grain that may one day be distilled into whiskey with a flavor forgotten to history.

Science - The New York Times - November 1

Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century

The reputation of the iconic New York City thoroughfare began with a competition to build lavish mansions that came crashing down with the advent of luxury apartment buildings.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Putting on the glitz: a 17th-century mansion in the Forest of Dean

This elegant home has been faithfully restored, after serving as a men’s residential home, but with twists and quirks everywhere. We wanted to give the old girl a good tart up,” laughs New ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal and others in 'trial of the century'

The Vatican tribunal says it convicted a cardinal of aggravated fraud and other charges because of his “objectively inexplicable behavior” in paying a self-styled intelligence analyst more than a ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 140 lives

Crews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people try to salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 140 lives

World - ABC News - October 31

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

World - Yahoo News - November 10

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

Twelve days have passed since catastrophic flash floods carved a muddy scar through eastern Spain, killing over 200 people and soiling the homes of thousands more. Apocalyptic scenes documented by ...

World - ABC News - November 10

Iran cites 19th century British maps in row over ownership of islands

Tehran cites 1888 charts in effort to prove ownership of islands near strait of Hormuz that are also claimed by UAE. Maps drawn up more than 130 years ago on the instruction of the Marquess of ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

The Commanders haven't been relevant this century. That can change tonight.

There’s an argument to be made that Thursday’s game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles is the most important Commanders regular season game in nearly 20 years.

Tales of 19th-Century A.I.: Don’t Fall in Love With a Singing Robot

Now we fret about chatbots. An earlier age worried about automatons, the uncanny humanoid contraptions whose voices could trigger love or mania.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

‘It changed 20th-century art’: revisiting Robert Frank’s The Americans – in pictures

Frank’s iconic photo book exposed the racism, loneliness and consumer culture lurking behind the American dream. It still resonates today Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley review – folk horror spans the centuries

The chill of the supernatural pervades these unsettling tales, following a settlement’s history from the deep past to the near future. The quintessential “bad place” is one of the staples of horror ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Late Bumrah wickets after Jaiswal & Kohli centuries put India on top

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli hit imperious centuries before Jasprit Bumrah takes two late wickets as India end day three of the first Test against Australia in a dominant position.

Biggest November snowstorm in half century hits Seoul and grounds flights

The biggest November snowstorm to hit South Korea’s capital in more than a half century has blanketed the capital, grounding hundreds of flights and disrupting traffic

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site

Archaeologists in Cambodia have unearthed a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues in a “remarkable discovery” at the Angkor World Heritage Site near the city of Siem Reap

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

Cutting-edge labs, a rainforest gallery and guesthouse: Nigeria to open art museum for 21st century

With a campus-style layout inspired by ancient Benin City, the Museum of West African Art has the potential ‘to be amongst the best in the world for holding returning objects’. . Benin City in ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

‘At my signal, unleash hell!’ What the Gladiator films tell us about 21st-century men

Paul Mescal’s thoughtful Lucius is worlds away from Russell Crowe’s stony Maximus, 24 years ago. Why have our masculine ideals changed so much?. Maybe it’s because Paul Mescal in Gladiator II is ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Jungle, funk and 14th-century Arabic astronomers: piano virtuoso Pat Thomas on his journey through jazz

He started out playing a cardboard piano, but became a key figure in the improv scene. Now at 64, the musician is having a moment with his danceable quartet [Ahmed]. ‘I see myself as a traditional ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Coca-Cola’s controversial Christmas ad, the pop star and the priest, and edible art

G20, Coca-Cola, banana art, Sabrina Carpenter, Joe Biden, influencers, Rafael Nadal, Dr. Oz, Department of Justice, Google

Shiffrin can complete century at home after taming Gurgl for 99th career win

Shiffrin bags slalom for record-extending 99th win US star, 29, can earn milestone victory at Killington Mikaela Shiffrin is taking the quest for her 100th career World Cup victory to North ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Gold coins stolen from 18th century shipwreck off Florida coast recovered

A professional treasure hunter has been charged in the theft of the 37 gold coins stlen from the wreckage of the 1715 Treasure Fleet.

Fatal First Date

A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

To be the first at anything is an unbelievable honour - Anderson

Viv Anderson discusses his life, career and how it felt becoming the first black man to play for the senior England team.

Sneak peek: Fatal First Date

A couple's first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming ...

Trump Makes His First Moves

Also, an attack on Israeli soccer fans. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Trump Had It Easy the First Time

A host of problems that will need more subtle and sophisticated uses of force and coercive diplomacy will confront the new president.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

First They Built a Relationship. Then They Built a Brand.

When Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum connected on Grindr, becoming the Brownstone Boys was not on their bingo card.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Snow and ice warnings have been issued and disruption is possible as the weather turns colder across the UK.

The First Berserker: Khazan Official Trailer | Next On Event

Today, NEXON Korea hosted their ‘Next On’ media event we got a brand new look at The First Berserker: Khazan.

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Next profits poised to top £1bn for first time

UK retail bellwether raises outlook for third time in three months on the arrival of colder weather

World - Financial Times - October 30

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Salt century fires England to victory in first T20

First evidence of familial embalming in Europe dates back to 16th century: Study

Salt’s century powers England to eight-wicket win over West Indies in first T20

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off in steady rain a century after its first trip through NYC

A Monroe Doctrine for the 21st century

Diving to Drink a 19th-Century Shipwreck’s Treasure

Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century

Putting on the glitz: a 17th-century mansion in the Forest of Dean

Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal and others in 'trial of the century'

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 140 lives

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

Iran cites 19th century British maps in row over ownership of islands

The Commanders haven't been relevant this century. That can change tonight.

Tales of 19th-Century A.I.: Don’t Fall in Love With a Singing Robot

‘It changed 20th-century art’: revisiting Robert Frank’s The Americans – in pictures

Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley review – folk horror spans the centuries

Late Bumrah wickets after Jaiswal & Kohli centuries put India on top

Biggest November snowstorm in half century hits Seoul and grounds flights

Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site

Cutting-edge labs, a rainforest gallery and guesthouse: Nigeria to open art museum for 21st century

‘At my signal, unleash hell!’ What the Gladiator films tell us about 21st-century men

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Coca-Cola’s controversial Christmas ad, the pop star and the priest, and edible art

Shiffrin can complete century at home after taming Gurgl for 99th career win

Gold coins stolen from 18th century shipwreck off Florida coast recovered

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