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Sports - The New York Times
The Trade for Deshaun Watson Is Officially the Worst in Sports History
Watson has played his last snap as a member of the Browns. The damage is only beginning, a columnist for The Athletic writes.1 hour ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
WNBA Finals: LeBron James disagrees with controversial call that helped send Liberty-Lynx Game 5 to overtime
Breanna Stewart got two free throws and converted both to knot the game at 603 hours ago - NBA -
World - The Guardian
The ride of our lives: why the horse is crucial to human history
Humans and horses have been entwined throughout history, one could not have thrived without the other, according to a new book that explores a unique bond. It was a heart-stopping sight. On 24 ...16 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
The human factor: How companies can prevent cloud disasters
Let's explore human engineering techniques that have worked at scale across the most successful tech companies in history.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Chris Hoy: a remarkable, determined human being unchanged by success | William Fotheringham
The courage with which he faces his diagnosis is typical of a man who engages with life in his own way, with perspective. At a certain age, joked Sir Chris Hoy in October 2011, you don’t even buy ...13 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Luis Enrique on verge of PSG extension ahead of crucial run of games in Champions League and Ligue 1
The Spanish tactician is set to stay on in Paris and enjoys unprecedented control22 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Trump campaigns in crucial swing state Pennsylvania
Former President Trump is campaigning in battleground Pennsylvania Saturday, as Election Day inches closer. During his visit to the "blue wall" state, the former president said he will work behind ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
Lynx push Liberty to G5 as history on line for both
The Lynx beat the Liberty 82-80 to force a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, the first since 2019.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
'Fat crazy lady' wins a crucial victory for citizen journalists
The Supreme Court has overturned a decision of the Fifth Circuit that barred a lawsuit by Priscilla Villarreal, known as La Gordiloca, who was arrested for seeking and publishing nonpublic ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
David Lammy raises human rights and Ukraine in Beijing talks
Foreign secretary discussed China’s treatment of Uyghurs and support of Russia as well as ‘areas of cooperation’. David Lammy pressed his Chinese counterpart on human rights concerns and China’s ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
World - Financial Times
Capital gains tax: a short history
Since its beginnings in 1965, many UK chancellors have sought to reform the levy as a means of spurring economic growth2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Obama campaigns for Harris in crucial swing state Arizona
Former President Obama is in Arizona Friday, holding a campaign event for Vice President Harris in the crucial swing state. Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Harris not long after ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
David Olusoga: ‘My loyalty is to history’
The historian on reimagining the Black British experience, being shot at from both sides in the culture wars and how to ‘de-weaponise the past’2 days ago -
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Science - The New York Times
How Neanderthals and Other Early Humans Evolved to Eat Starch
Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump responds to Harris attacks: ‘I am the most stable human being’
Former President Trump on Friday responded to a barrage of attacks from Vice President Harris that he's "unstable" and "unhinged," telling Fox News he's "the most stable human being." Trump ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
The evolutionary history of humans' ability to eat starch
How humans developed the ability to digest starch: A study offers insight into the evolution of amylase genes, which are key to breaking down some carbs.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Global water cycle off balance for 'first time in human history': Report
The world’s water cycle is out of balance ”for the first time in human history,” according to a new report. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water, which is made up of global experts, ...3 days ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Lammy to raise human rights and support for Russia on China trip
UK foreign secretary keen to boost engagement with Beijing as well as address concerns in potential reset to relations3 days ago - China -
Sports - ESPN
Heartache, near misses, elusive title dream: Oral history of Liberty's tortured past
An original franchise when the WNBA launched in 1997, the star-crossed Liberty are still chasing their first title.4 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
In N.H.L. Game, a Rare Goalie Play Makes History
Filip Gustavsson had never scored a goal at any level of hockey.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Human rights groups condemn EU summit with Saudi crown prince
Mohammed bin Salman attends Brussels meeting six years after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Human rights activists have condemned the EU’s decision to host the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin ...4 days ago - European Union -
Sports - ESPN
How will the Adams era go down in Raiders history?
Davante Adams finished his Raiders career with 221 catches for 2,869 yards and 23 TDs in 37 games.4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Gustavsson scores first goalie goal in Wild history
Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson became just the 15th goaltender to score a goal in NHL history and the first in franchise history.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip
Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive. David Lammy must “engage with China as it really is under the leadership of Xi ...5 days ago - China -
Business - The New York Times
With $32 Billion in Aid, Native Americans Push Against History of Neglect
A pandemic relief bill set aside long-term funds for tribal lands that have lacked the tax revenue, and infrastructure, to spur businesses and wealth.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
How the UN Human Rights Council promotes dictatorships over human rights
The UN Human Rights Council has elected some of the world's most oppressive regimes, including Qatar, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia, to its membership, leading to a mockery of its ...5 days ago - United Nations -
Business - Inc.
4 Crucial Factors for Choosing a Business Partner
Learn how strategic partnerships thrive by ensuring value alignment and a shared vision for long-term success.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
England lose two quick wickets in crucial game against West Indies
England lose two quick wickets as Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Alice Capsey are dismissed after some good fielding from West Indies' Deandra Dottin during their Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Life and Death in Gaza TV review — film focuses on human resilience
Four families tell of their struggles to find food, safety and hope in this BBC documentary6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
The Dodgers were three (scoreless) outs away from making history against the Mets
Heading into Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers were three scoreless outs away from setting an MLB record.6 days ago - MLB -
World - The Guardian
Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests
Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Israel’s Army Uses Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza
Israeli soldiers and Palestinian former detainees say troops have regularly forced captured Gazans to carry out life-threatening tasks, including inside Hamas tunnels.6 days ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Make black history mandatory in England to counter hatred, urges campaigner
Summer riots were a consequence of relegating the subject to just one month, says Black Curriculum founder . Black history must be made mandatory in England to counter hatred and help prevent ...6 days ago -
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World - Financial Times
Safet Zec at Venice Biennale — humanity at its most fragile and battered
Eighty-year-old Bosnian painter is the star of the pavilion’s multinational show ‘Home Sextant’October 14 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Dozens of islanders locked up as grim history continues for Annobón
People who wrote protest letter to Equatorial Guinea authorities latest to feel wrath of draconian regime. Earlier this year, residents of the small island of Annobón began noticing withering ...October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Barry Diller: ‘I want Donald Trump pushed into the dustheap of history’
IAC chair warns of power shift to Big Tech in film and TVOctober 14 - Donald Trump