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Warriors inch closer to NBA history with 3-point barrage vs. Pelicans
The Golden State Warriors' 3-point barrage against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday inched them closer to NBA history.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Two Awesome Gaming History Books Are On Sale Right Now
The history of gaming consoles spans more than five decades and is filled with incredible rivalries, innovative technical achievements, and dozens of blockbuster releases. And if you’re interested ...Tech - GameSpot - October 30 -
Isabelle de Borchgrave Dies at 78; Traced Sartorial History With Paper
An artist and designer, she transformed simple craft paper into elaborate trompe l’oeil confections, creating stunning life-size reproductions of period garments.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not
The news rippled through Treasure Island, Florida, almost like a third storm: The mayor planned to move off the barrier island a month after Hurricane Helene flooded tens of thousands of homes ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience
A Virginia museum has nearly finished restoring the nation’s oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children, where hundreds of mostly enslaved students learned to read through a curriculum that ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Kamala Harris Can Make History, Whether or Not She Wants to Talk About It
Don’t let the monarch of Mar-a-Lago take back his throne.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
The U.S. election need not be scary. History shows this is the way to trade it, says Citi.
The S&P 500 looks well set for the rest of 2024, but there’s also a way to gain from short-term volatilityBusiness - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Trump hits Harris over 'worst jobs report in the history of our country'
Former President Trump panned a jobs report released by the Labor Department on Friday, calling it the “worst jobs report in the history of our country” during a rally in Michigan. “We have ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Puerto Rico prepares for Election Day as a third-party candidate makes history
The two parties that have dominated Puerto Rican politics for decades are losing their grip as they face the stiffest competition yet from a younger generation fed up with the island’s corruption, ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
From 1933 To 1973, Maine's Women's Hockey History Was Rooted In Waterville
The first game of women's hockey on record in Maine took place in 1933 at a winter carnival. Since then the game has continued to grow, and got a major boost from Colby College.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
What the stock market typically does after the U.S. election, according to history
Stocks typically rise after a presidential election, but investors need to be prepared for some short-term choppiness first, history shows.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Interactive cinema game Nazar debuts highlighting Turkish history
Interactive cinema game Nazar has debuted as a 2D platformer on Steam with a blend of ancient Turkish history and science fiction.Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago -
How to survive yet another ‘most important election in history’
How might we survive this election without succumbing to alienation, loneliness and despair?Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Election history: 2 Black women projected to serve in the Senate at the same time
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks are projected to win. It will mark the first time two Black women will serve in the Senate.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
JD Vance: 'We just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the USA'
JD Vance thanked Donald Trump for placing his trust in him and hailed "the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America."Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Before He Was College Basketball Royalty, He Taught High School History
Dan Hurley, the winner of two national championships at Connecticut, started his career as a teacher at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in New Jersey.Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Donald Trump just won the greatest jury verdict in American history
The 2024 election saw a rejection of lawfare, with Democratic prosecutors' efforts to prosecute Donald Trump failing to make a significant impact on the outcome.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
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How powerful women in history informed Olivia Williams' role in 'Dune: Prophecy'
The actor was unfamiliar with the 'Dune' universe before taking the part of Tula Harkonnen in the prequel series, but history provided ample fodder for her character.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 19 hours ago -
Farrell confident history will add spice to All Blacks World Cup rematch
Spat between Sexton and Ioane has added another layer of intrigue to first meeting since 2023 quarter-final . In Ireland we have a curious custom of thanking the bus driver when he or she pulls up ...World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago -
The School for First Ladies Is Now in Session
It’s a highly visible role that usually comes with no job description or salary. This group aims to assist. (And yes, first gentlemen are welcome.)Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 12