Lessons Forget Great

The pet I’ll never forget: Osci, the cat who rescued me when I needed him most

When my best friend died, my black-and-white moggy didn’t leave my side for weeks. Then suddenly he was nowhere to be found …. Deep into Covid, my best friends convinced me it would improve my ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires

A New Hampshire company is working to develop a fleet of autonomous helicopters that it hopes can be used to put out fires, spray crops and handle other dangerous jobs

Tech - ABC News - 4 days ago

Cop29 live: UN chair ‘so sick’ of Saudi Arabia’s defence of fossil fuels

Former climate minister for Canada reacts after Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.

By the numbers: Commanders' Hail Mary 'not great' for sportsbooks

Washington's miraculous win, a pair of NCAA unbeatens and the rest of the biggest weekend betting storylines.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Jeff Bezos kills the once-great Washington Post

Two billionaire newspaper owners, Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos, have announced their papers will not be endorsing any presidential candidates in the 2024 election, citing their organizations' ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Hands On Preview

There's no doubt that developer MachineGames understands the look and feel of Indy, but questions have lingered around its ability to capture playing as the globetrotter. Now that we've had some ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?

A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Bills' Miller practicing after ban, 'in a great spot'

Von Miller returned to Bills practice after his four-game ban for violating for the NFL's personal conduct policy, saying he's "happy all of that stuff is behind" him.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Timeless Advice for Great Leaders: Be the Same in Success and Defeat

Consistency is key in leading your team.

Business - Inc. - October 31

The Great Tech Worker Revolution Has Begun

Pushed too far, tech workers are pushing back, and it’s a volcano waiting to erupt.

Business - Inc. - November 1

No, tariffs did not make American industry great

New research suggests that America’s manufacturing rise came despite high tariffs, not because of them.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Former Wild Forward Off To A Great Start In Chicago

The former Wild forward played 84 games with Minnesota.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Kaput by Wolfgang Münchau — Germany’s great decline

An eloquent analysis of the country’s economic struggles argues that long-term political culture is to blame

World - Financial Times - November 7

Heupel: QB Iamaleava in 'great shape' for UGA

After suffering a blow to the head, Tennessee's Nico Iamaleava is said to have had a "really good day" during team activities, and coach Josh Heupel says the quarterback is in "great shape" to play ...

Sports - ESPN - November 11

The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Is On Sale For A Great Price

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom $45 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

5 Great Ways to Stand Out This Holiday Season

A couple of simple steps to having a great holiday selling season.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Skiing great Vonn to come out of retirement at 40

Three-time Olympic skiing medallist Lindsey Vonn is returning to the sport more than five years after retiring.

Why a "slowmance" may be a great approach this cuffing season

As the weather cools down, dating heats up — but here's why a "slowmance" might be worth a try this cuffing season.

'Sixth great extinction is happening', conservationist Jane Goodall warns

Conservationist Jane Goodall on the urgent need to turn the tide on climate change and nature loss.

Elon Musk takes on America’s shrink-to-greatness challenge

Is it possible to slash and grow at the same time? Thanks to President Trump’s ‘first buddy’, America will soon find out

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Finding the money to make Europe great again

Frozen assets and large capital exports should be go-to sources for funding a geopolitical transformation

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Great Dane: a tour of Denmark’s culture, countryside and coast

Lakes, saunas, art, food – and Hamlet’s castle. A whistlestop tour of the best that Denmark has to offer. Don’t make small talk with strangers. Or talk about the weather. Or even ask people you ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Trump will make peace through strength great again

Donald Trump's return to the White House has been welcomed by Middle Eastern leaders, who respect his unpredictability and strength, while he has also has gained support from Arab Americans.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Geno soaks in wins record with UConn greats, goat

UConn's Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA history -- breaking a tie with Stanford great Tara VanDerveer -- when his Huskies defeated Fairleigh Dickinson.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago