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Sports - The New York Times
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.55 minutes ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Psychologist behind controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Cuba hit by second blackout after grid collapse
Cubans experienced their second black out wave Saturday after government officials said they were working to restore electrical service to hospitals and crucial service centers after a grid failure ...3 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Man Utd used anger as fuel - Ten Hag on controversial Brentford goal
Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag says his side used their "anger as fuel" to comeback from a goal down after Brentford's "unfair" opener was given in their 2-1 win over the visitors in the ...5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump, Harris hit the trail in swing states
Presidential candidates Vice President Harris and former President Trump are picking up momentum in the final weeks of the election with visits to Georgia and Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump will ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Super PAC hits Harris with contradictory ads on Israel
A Republican-led super PAC is running contradictory ads in Michigan and Pennsylvania about Vice President Harris’s stance on Israel in an apparent effort to target Arab and Jewish voters in the key ...Yesterday - Israel -
Tech - ABC News
‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?
A wave of influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms have started specializing in a trend they call “kindness content,” which usually entails recording a charitable act like giving ...Yesterday - Tiktok -
Tech - Wired
SpaceX Has a Plan for Starlink to Hit Gigabit Speeds
Elon Musk's satellite internet company told the FCC that a few tweaks to its “orbital configuration and operational parameters” could result in nearly 10 times faster downloads.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.2 days ago - Meta -
Politics - The Hill
Statistical controversy is no crime
Collecting data and summarizing them with statistics is less straightforward than many believe.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
"Mornings Memory": Noah Kahan's breakout hit "Stick Season" hits 1.2 billion streams
Two years ago, CBS News introduced us to rising star Noah Kahan and his hit song "Stick Season." Today, the song has gone from 60 million Spotify streams to over 1.2 billion, making it a massive ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Ice-T: ‘Anybody that thinks controversy is a way to make money, it’s not. You need lawyers!’
With a new Body Count album out next month, the hip-hop superstar turned actor answers your questions on Law & Order, the Cop Killer furore and working with ‘wild man’ Abel Ferrara. Was there ever ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Texas board denies clemency for man in controversial case tied to shaken baby syndrome
Officials in Texas rejected a request for clemency in a controversial case Wednesday. Robert Roberson would be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for a murder linked to shaken baby ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Competitive socialising pulls Brits from the pub
UK boom in venues built around a game spreads internationally as boozy office events go out of fashion2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules
A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Judge rejects handful of controversial rules, including hand-count rule, from Georgia board
A judge in Georgia tossed out a handful of controversial rules passed in recent months by the GOP-majority Georgia State Election Board, arguing that the board didn’t have the authority to put ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Controversial consulting firm fails to get approval for deal with Ohio teachers’ pension fund
A committee on the Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund board has decided not to move forward with the controversial consulting firm that has been the subject of News 5 investigations.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Georgia judge invalidates controversial new state election rules
The seven rules thrown out by a Georgia judge include one that required the number of ballots be hand-counted after the close of polls.3 days ago -
World - ABC News
An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage
A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey, causing widespread panic3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Officer thought colleague hit by car in Kaba case
An officer at the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba tells a court she believed a colleague had been hit by a car.3 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Georgia's controversial hand count rule blocked by judge: 'Too much, too late'
Georgia’s controversial hand count rule blocked by a judge, "too much, too late."3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy
A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Victoria's Secret show returns with Kate Moss and Tyra Banks after controversy
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was axed in 2019 after low ratings and criticism that it was sexist.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why Harris and Trump are hitting the celebrity podcast circuit
With just weeks to go until Americans head to the polls in the November election, both former President Trump and Vice President Harris are ramping up efforts to woo new, young, undecided voters ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Sports - ESPN
Report: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last season
Players in Germany's Bundesliga are most likely to be injured amongst Europe's top five domestic leagues but England's Premier League bears the most injury-related costs, according to a report ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Democrats accuse GOP of obstructing military voters Republicans ...4 days ago - Republican Party -
Top stories - BBC News
Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film
The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NCAA mulling in-season action after Oregon's controversial late-game situational move helped Ducks beat Ohio State
The NCAA Football Playing Rules Committee is actively “engaged” in examining Oregon's controversial play for possible action.4 days ago - College Football -
World - ABC News
World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut
The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
What to know about California's controversial new law aimed at preventing gas price spikes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday signed into law a controversial slate of plans to tighten fuel refinery storage rules in an effort to prevent future fuel shortages and price spikes at ...5 days ago - California -
Sports - CBS Sports
No QB controversy here: Why sticking with Quinn Ewers over Arch Manning was right move for Texas vs. Oklahoma
The Longhorns know that championships are won with experience at quarterback5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial pact
Men from countries deemed safe are transferred to Albania to have asylum claims processed . The first people to be intercepted at sea by the Italian navy under a controversial migration deal with ...5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab
Ladbrokes owner Entain falls 8% while Flutter loses 6%5 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Donald Trump pens 1am screed against controversial biopic The Apprentice
Former president calls film about his rise in real estate in 1970s and 80s a ‘politically disgusting hatchet job’. Donald Trump railed against a just released biopic about his life in a social ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Sports - CBS Sports
Nick Sirianni tells off Eagles fans after win over Browns, creating another controversy that shouldn't exist
Sirianni continues to dig a deeper hole in Philadelphia5 days ago - NFL -
Sports - CBS Sports
Lions troll Cowboys by trying to get OT Taylor Decker a TD after 2-point conversion controversy from 2023 game
The Lions did not forget5 days ago - NFL -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Canadiens: Bergevin's Controversial Call About Jean Béliveau
Marc Bergevin's reign at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens had its ups and downs but one particular call was puzzling to say the least.6 days ago