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South Carolina to build state's first individual monument honoring an African American

South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on its Statehouse lawn, honoring Robert Smalls.

A Modest Monument to the Dodgers’ Days in Brooklyn

It would be easy to miss the plaque in a parking lot that was once Ebbets Field, but the managers of a nearby apartment complex are happy to help.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

The task for the next Archbishop of Canterbury is monumental

In many ways, the Church of England is an institution ill at ease with itself

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Kindness 101: Celebrating individuality with a young green hero

Steve Hartman and his children explore individuality in this week's "Kindness 101."

For Sale: A Painting the Monuments Men Rescued From the Nazis

The portrait by a French court painter is one of three displayed in a photo that came to depict the efforts of a U.S. Army unit that tracked legions of looted art.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

New Pope Francis Encyclical Urges Catholics to Reject Individualism

In an encyclical titled “He Loved Us,” Francis draws on spiritual themes in the hopes of helping people find deeper meaning while living in today’s hectic societies.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Polymarket says the whale betting heavily on Trump is a French individual

The mystery bettor making large trades on former President Donald Trump to win the election on a cryptocurrency site is a French national who is doing so based on personal belief, the site ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Turd-shaped monument 'honoring' Jan. 6 mob installed on National Mall

A sarcastic statue dedicated to Jan. 6, 2021, insurrectionists was unveiled in front of the Capitol on Thursday morning. The piece features a bronze shaped pile of poop resting atop a desk with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Lammy seeks to repair Trump relationship after ‘Nazi’ jibe

UK foreign secretary offers congratulations to US president-elect six years after branding him a ‘sociopath’

World - Financial Times - November 6

Bitcoin hits record above $75,000 as crypto industry celebrates Trump win

Republican presidential victor has vowed to end regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency industry

World - Financial Times - November 6

ETFs see ‘monumental’ flows after U.S. election, shattering previous record

Investors rushed into exchange-funds after Donald Trump won the race to become the 47th president of the U.S., particularly seeking exposure to the country’s stock market.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

2 charged in connection with orange spray attack on Stonehenge monuments

Two environmental activists have been charged over the spraying of orange paint powder at the Stonehenge monuments in southwest England in June

World - ABC News - November 14

Goldman Sachs: Why individual investors need to look at private investments to further grow wealth

In the past decade, private investments exploded from $4 trillion to $14 trillion.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Steelers' DeShon Elliott says Dolphins were 'soft as f---' in 2023, lacked 'mentally tough individuals'

The veteran safety spent last season in Miami

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Landry CEO Fertitta becomes Wynn Resorts' largest individual shareholder with nearly 10% stake

Billionaire casino mogul and Landry CEO Tilman Fertitta has increased his stake in Wynn Resorts to 9.9%

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

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

OpenAI hires first chief economist

OpenAI hired its first-ever chief economist to examine the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), the ChatGPT maker announced Tuesday. Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, a professor of business ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

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.

How first responders in Lebanon deal with ongoing strikes

Israeli airstrikes continue to pummel Lebanon as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. Debora Patta takes a look at how first responders are handling the crisis and saving the wounded.

$375 million UFC settlement gets first approval

A $375 million settlement to end a decade-long lawsuit between UFC fighters and the promotion has received preliminary approval from a Nevada judge.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

World - ABC News - October 23

First responders caught in crossfire of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon

As the fighting continues in Lebanon, rescue workers risk their lives to help civilians. Hussein Fakih, who leads a team of Lebanese government rescue workers, claims they are being deliberately ...

Before the First Kiss, Plenty of Drives Home

Jocelyn DeGroot-Lutzner grew up four blocks from Ephream Seyoum in West Philadelphia. But the two didn’t meet until she applied for a job at his family’s Eritrean restaurant.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

Tech - ABC News - October 23

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils for the first time in Hong Kong.

Stephen A. dumbfounded by Draymond's first technical foul

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith went off on Draymond Green getting his first technical foul in the first game of the NBA season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Harris and Obama campaign together for first time

Former President Barack Obama introduced Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday night, marking the first time they have campaigned together. CBS News ...

Ravouvou double as Bristol beat Saints to go top

Bristol go top of the table as they claim their first Premiership home win of the season with a bonus-point victory against much-changed Northampton.

Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa

World - ABC News - October 26

Topuria keeps title, first to knock out Holloway

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria scored a third-round knockout -- the first Max Holloway has suffered in his career -- in the main event of UFC 308 on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

First video of pandas released since arrival in DC

The first video since two new giant pandas who were loaned from China to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., was released Saturday. Bao Li and Qing Bao will make their public debut in January.

Kamala Harris on her first priority as president

CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with Kamala Harris about women's healthcare, and a prospective return of Donald Trump to the White House.

College Football Power Rankings: Colorado makes its first appearance

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 9.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

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