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The Guardian - World
Life as an NBA seven-footer: ‘The cons? Doors, beds and a shortage of tall women’
Life as a professional athlete brings plenty of unwelcome attention. But many basketball players started getting stares when they were still in their early teens. When Paul Mokeski traveled to ...Yesterday - NBA -
The New York Times - World
Second Apparent Assassination Attempt on Trump Prompts International Alarm
There is widespread concern that the November election will not end well and that American democracy has frayed to the breaking point.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Cookathons, speechathons and skipathons: the rapid rise of obscure world record attempts in west Africa
Guinness World Record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half – but controversy has followed . In 2008, two years after Ebenezer Smith graduated from high school with no means to go ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
The FT foreign correspondents’ guide to business dining around the world
The top tables for breaking bread and sealing deals in great global citiesYesterday -
CNBC - Business
These are the '50 best hotels' in the world for 2024
Capella Bangkok is 2024's 'best' hotel in the world, according to a new ranking by the 50 Best organization.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF
Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization, arguing that the vote is an election-year stunt after Democrats forced a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
CBS News - Top stories
World War I memorial unveiled in Washington, D.C.
A new World War I memorial paying tribute to the 4.7 million Americans who served in the military during the war has been unveiled in Washington, D.C. The memorial's centerpiece is a 60-foot long ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Black women are more likely than white women to die of all types of breast cancer
Black women are more likely than white women to die from even the most treatable types of breast cancer, new research finds.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
America’s Role in the World Is Hard. It Just Got Much Harder.
The explosion of wireless devices across Lebanon casts in sharp relief the challenges of U.S. foreign policy facing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Michael Hill and April Brown given expanded MLB roles following the death of Billy Bean
Former Miami Marlins general manager Michael Hill has been promoted to Major League Baseball’s senior vice president of on-field operations and workforce development and April Brown to senior vice ...Yesterday - MLB -
The Guardian - World
Anthony Joshua willing to risk it all in world title battle with Daniel Dubois
Dubois’ IBF heavyweight belt up for grabs on Saturday Wembley fight will have sold-out crowd of 96,000 Anthony Joshua has suggested he is “willing to die” in the ring when he fights Daniel ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump touts World Liberty Financial crypto exchange, but questions remain
Trump said the U.S. should dominate the budding crypto sector, but he didn't disclose many details about his new exchange.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Sheryl Sandberg discusses women's advancement at work: Progress is 'pretty fragile'
"People have added women to senior leadership in staff roles," says LeanIn founder and board chair Sheryl Sandberg, but pipeline problems and other issues remain.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
FDA expands approval of breast cancer drug Kisqali to earlier stage patients
The FDA expanded the approval of Kisqali, a drug for metastatic breast cancer, to treat patients with earlier stage cancer, Novartis said.2 days ago - FDA -
The Guardian - World
Taliban’s curbs on women add to risk of polio outbreak, health officials warn
Regime suspends polio campaign across Afghanistan over security concerns and women’s role in vaccination drive. Afghanistan is at risk of a polio outbreak, health officials have warned, after the ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Donald Trump Rolls Out World Liberty Financial, a New Crypto Venture
In a livestream, Donald Trump formally introduced World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture led by two digital currency entrepreneurs with little experience running high-profile businesses.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Barcelona's new third kit inspired by women's team
Barcelona's latest kit stands as a minty green ode to the success of their women's team.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Masters live coverage expands across CBS Sports properties beginning with 2025 tournament in April
Augusta National Golf Club and CBS Sports extend their relationship dating back nearly seven decades2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Man in court accused of crossbow attack murders
The wife and daughters of BBC racing commentator John Hunt were killed at their Hertfordshire home in July.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Sexual harassment at work is as common today for women as 5 years ago
Despite some workplace gains, many women continue to experience sexual harassment and bias, a McKinsey and LeanIn study finds.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Tesco plans to expand use of AI to personalise how people shop
UK’s biggest supermarket says technology may nudge people to buy healthier products and reduce waste2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Putin orders Russian army to expand to become the world's second largest
The Kremlin said Tuesday that an order by President Vladimir Putin to transform Russia’s army into the second largest in the world was needed to address growing threats on Russia’s western borders ...2 days ago - Russia -
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BBC News - Top stories
Podcast duo sorry for jokes about black women
James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu acknowledge they hurt fans by laughing at racist stereotypes.2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Ten new signings to watch in the Women's Super League
BBC Sport picks out 10 new Women's Super League players who you should keep an eye on in the 2024-25 season.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Wired - Tech
The Trumps Have Gone Full Crypto With World Liberty Financial
After coming out in favor of crypto, the Trump family is launching a venture of its own. You’ll just have to wait for the details.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Trump promotes sons’ crypto company World Liberty Financial
Republican presidential candidate courts digital asset sector in his campaign2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Israel expands war goals to include return of residents near border with Lebanon
Statement from Benjamin Netanyahu comes after defence minister says the possibility for an agreement with Hezbollah was ‘running out’. See all our Middle East coverage Israel will expand its ...2 days ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Women’s Super League 2024-25 previews No 9: Manchester City
Last season’s runners-up are desperate to make up for missing out on the WSL crown, with the arrival of Vivianne Miedema giving them a huge boost. Guardian writers’ predicted position: 2nd (NB: ...2 days ago