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World's largest and oldest iceberg runs aground near remote penguin island
The iceberg A23a has run aground in the shallow waters off of South Georgia, a remote British territory in the Southern Atlantic, researchers say.CBS News - 2d -
The U.S. dollar is still the world’s currency — but maybe not for much longer
Concerns are rising about the sustainability of U.S. government debt and spending.MarketWatch - 2d -
DOGE’s Foreign Aid Cuts Have Sparked ‘Total Chaos’ Around the World
Human rights organizations say the cuts have undermined years of global democracy-building and free-speech initiatives and put the lives of their staff at risk.Wired - 2d -
World’s biggest iceberg runs aground after long journey from Antarctica
Scientists are studying whether the grounded A23a iceberg might help stir nutrients and make food more available for penguins and seals. The world’s biggest iceberg appears to have run aground ...The Guardian - 1d -
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World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina
A bucktoothed llama that spends his days comforting chronically ill children at a North Carolina camp founded by NASCAR royalty has been crowned the world’s oldest llama in captivity.NBC News - 1d -
World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina
A bucktoothed llama that spends his days comforting chronically ill children at a North Carolina camp founded by NASCAR royalty has been crowned the world’s oldest llama in captivityABC News - 1d -
2026 World Cup final will feature Coldplay-produced halftime show
The final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Peaty omitted from GB's world-class programme for 2025
Six-time Olympic medallist Adam Peaty is not included in the group of elite swimmers that will be supported by Aquatics GB throughout 2025.BBC News - 1d -
Fifa to give $1bn as Europe nears Club World Cup deal
Fifa is set to give more than $1bn in prize money to clubs, which is believed to be a record sum, for its summer Club World Cup.BBC News - 1d -
The untold stories of female climbers summiting the world’s tallest peaks
In 1970, Grace Hoeman led the first all-female team in an attempt to climb North America’s highest peak, Denali. In 1970, Alaskan doctor and mountaineer Grace Hoeman led a team of six women in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Home Nations to make joint bid to host 2035 Women's World Cup
The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales express their intention to submit a joint bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.BBC News - 1d -
Fifa to hand out $1bn prize pot at expanded Club World Cup
A quarter of prize money will go to clubs not taking part Winners may take home as much as $100m in summer Fifa are to distribute $1bn (£775m) in prize money as part of the expanded Club World ...The Guardian - 1d -
Coldplay to plan '26 World Cup final halftime show
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final in the United States will break with tradition and have a Super Bowl-style halftime show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said.ESPN - 1d -
Club World Cup in U.S. to have $1BN prize fund
The prize money for this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the U.S. between June 14-July 13 will be $1 billion, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.ESPN - 23h -
‘The best goalkeeper in the world’: Arne Slot hails Alisson’s Paris masterclass
Liverpool manager thrilled with Brazilian’s performance Alisson: ‘It was probably the performance of my life’ Arne Slot hailed Alisson as the best goalkeeper in the world after the Liverpool No ...The Guardian - 22h -
'Performance of my life' - Liverpool saved by 'best in world' Alisson
Alisson is described as "the best goalkeeper in the world" after his heroics help Liverpool produce a smash-and-grab performance to beat Paris St-Germain.BBC News - 22h -
New Mexico Democrat says 'This is not normal' sign at Trump address was 'an SOS to the world'
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) said during an interview that her “This is not normal” sign she held up near President Trump right before his Tuesday night speech to Congress was an “SOS to the ...The Hill - 18h -
A once-in-a-generation chance to see the world’s most beautiful book
A show in Chantilly will reveal the ‘Mona Lisa’ of illuminated manuscripts — a rarely exhibited 15th-century prayer bookFinancial Times - 16h -
'I'm not there to be best mates with a world champion. I'm here to win'
George Russell reflects on his results going up against Lewis Hamilton as team-mate and why he is not concerned at the prospect of Mercedes signing Max Verstappen.BBC News - 13h -
Fiji amateurs prepare for Hail Mary shot at qualifying for World Cup
Preparing an amateur squad featuring police officers, builders and transport workers, Fiji manager Rob Sherman is under no illusions about the task at hand as the Pacific islanders look to pull off ...NBC News - 11h -
Prosecutors demand Luis Rubiales World Cup kiss retrial
The former Spanish football federation president was found guilty of sexual assault but not guilty of coercion.BBC News - 8h -
US 'destroying' world order, Ukraine's ambassador to UK says
Valerii Zaluzhnyi's comments come amid an apparent cooling of tensions between Kyiv and Washington.BBC News - 8h -
FIFA will 'analyze' expanding World Cup to 64 teams in 2030
If FIFA were to adopt the proposal for temporary expansion, the men's World Cup would double in size from 2022 to 2030.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Two-thirds want leading or major world role for US: Gallup
More than 60 percent of Americans want the U.S. to take a leading or major role on the international stage, a new survey found. The survey, released Thursday by Gallup, found that 19 percent of ...The Hill - 6h -
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Fifa will consider expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 tournament
Idea raised at Fifa council meeting on Wednesday Move would see more than a quarter of members qualify Fifa is to consider a proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup to 64 teams, an ...The Guardian - 6h -
Angry Birds, Frogger among finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has revealed its 12 finalists for 2025ABC News - 6h -
Here Are The 12 Finalists For The World Video Game Hall Of Fame In 2025
The Strong National Museum of Play has revealed the 12 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame's 2025 inductions. The inductees for the Rochester, New York-based museum will be announced on ...GameSpot - 3h -
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World Food Programme halves food rations for Rohingya in Bangladesh
Decision made after attempts to raise more funds had been unsuccessful, agency tells authorities. Food rations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been slashed in half by the World Food ...The Guardian - 3h -
At the bobsled and skeleton world championships, some moms might make their way to the podium
The latest addition to the list of amenities available to athletes at the bobsled and skeleton world championships is a room inside a lodge just down the hill from the finish lineABC News - 3h -
FIFA mulling expanded 64-team World Cup in 2030
Football's governing body will review a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams to mark the centenary of the sport's marquee event.ESPN - 1h -
Round of 16 picks: PSG a nightmare draw for Liverpool
The path to the Champions League final is now mapped out, and none of the heavyweights have an easy round-of-16 as they bid to be in Munich on May 31.ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Bettman to announce 1st-round picks for 1st time
On Saturday, the NHL formally announced the draft will take place June 27-28 at L.A. Live's Peacock Theatre, confirming a report from ESPN's Greg Wyshynski in December, and commissioner Gary ...ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Trump picks rightwing podcaster as FBI’s second-in-command
Dan Bongino among online influencers who supported US president’s conspiracy theories and re-election bidFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
WATCH: Top vehicle picks of 2025 revealed
ABC News chief transportation correspondent Gio Benitez exclusively announces the highest-rated Consumer Reports car picks and top scores.ABC News - Feb. 25 -
Hunter: 'Super important' to be top pick in draft
Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter said Thursday it's "super important'' to him to be the No. 1 pick in the April NFL draft and that he is ready and willing to play on both sides of the ball as he ...ESPN - Feb. 27 -
Picking the Women’s College Basketball All-American Team
Two freshman sensations are included in The Athletic’s top 10.The New York Times - 3d -
N.F.L. Executives Predict the Top 10 Draft Picks
Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders might not be the only quarterbacks selected early in the first round.The New York Times - 1d
