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I’ve written my last book on boxing. The ring is darker than it has ever been | Donald McRae
For more than 50 years I’ve revelled in the epic courage of boxing. But deaths, gangsterism and sportswashing have made it much harder to love. When I was a boy, living in South Africa, I fell for ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘Books picked me up on bad days’: how reading romance helped Lucy Mangan through grief
After the death of her father, the writer took refuge in the kinds of stories she had once written off – discovering a comforting world of funny heroines and happy endings. Grief is an intensifier. ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘I’ve just changed my life’: ex-biker gang member books place at the Open
Australian Ryan Peake served five years in jail for assault Former Rebels gang member wins New Zealand Open The former motorcycle gang member Ryan Peake described his New Zealand Open triumph as ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘The blue blues have never left us’: a new book examines the color’s spanning ties to Black culture
Imani Perry’s Black in Blues traces the ways blue is woven through Black history, from Miles Davis to Toni Morrison. What makes blue Black?. In her latest book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells ...The Guardian - 2d -
New Hunger Games Deluxe Book Box Set Is 50% Off Ahead Of Fifth Novel's Release
Hunger Games Deluxe Box Set (Paperback) $36.76 (was ...GameSpot - 1d -
Tony Danza takes on mob boss role in new season of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
Legendary actor Tony Danza, known for "Who's the Boss?" and "Taxi," returns to TV as Queens mob boss Stefano in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan." His character controls business in New York with ...CBS News - 1d -
Eight Fed districts had flat or slightly negative growth in February: Beige Book
The report from the Federal Reserve comes as talk about a potential recession has picked up in recent days.MarketWatch - 12h -
The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising
The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?Wired - Feb. 20 -
Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs
Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
StanChart CEO says bonus cap led to ‘grotesque’ banker pay rises
Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of capFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Men: Mizzou likely isn't done rising after beating Alabama
Alabama's defensive struggles are Missouri's gain this week. Plus, Wisconsin, Michigan State surge as Purdue, Memphis drop and Louisville returns.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections
Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE
Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy
Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
The rise of browser-use agents: Why Convergence’s Proxy is beating OpenAI’s Operator
A new wave of AI-powered browser-use agents is emerging, promising to transform how enterprises interact with the web. These agents, including OpenAI's Operator and Convergence's Proxy, can ...VentureBeat - Feb. 22 -
Why Guardiola's tactics stopped working amid rise of rapid football
BBC Sport analyses why Pep Guardiola's possession-focused tactics have stopped working amid the rise in rapid, direct football.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door?
Numbers of animals once hunted as vermin are rising across the continent. But scientists worry about how we are going to get along with these predators. Europe’s carnivores have had a remarkable ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Post rises from G League to surprising Warriors 3-point threat
Warriors rookie Quinten Post is the deadliest 3-point shooter on a Golden State squad that features Steph Curry.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Why Tensions Are Rising Over Israel’s Operations in the West Bank
Amid the most intensive Israeli operations in the area in decades, Palestinians fear entrenched displacement and a return to military control in some towns.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Berkshire shares rise on surge in operating earnings, but questions linger about cash
The conglomerate's operating profit — earnings from the company's wholly owned businesses — skyrocketed 71% to $14.5 billion in the fourth quarter.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Celsius CEO talks new acquisition and rise of sugar-free energy drinks
Celsius CEO John Fieldly told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday that the sugar free category is a dominant force on the energy drink market.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
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Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns
Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four years.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Rise Of The Golden Idol DLC Release Date May Be Hidden In Plain Sight
Following its launch back in October, The Rise of the Golden Idol is set to add some additional chapters to its tale of murder and mystery in the first expansion, called The Sins of New Wells. ...GameSpot - Feb. 25 -
UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance contributing to estimated 35,000 deaths a year in UK, and government ‘a long way’ from containing the problem, says NAO. Superbugs are on the rise in the UK and the ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials
The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levels. The Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Egg prices expected to rise more than 40 percent in 2025: USDA
Tired of soaring egg prices? Don't expect relief anytime soon, according to a new USDA forecast.The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Mother says "it's terrifying" as measles cases rise in Texas amid outbreak
Texas is facing its largest measles outbreak in decades. At least 124 people have come down with the virus — mostly kids and those who are not vaccinated. The outbreak has spread across nine ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Share of jobs paid below UK living wage rises at record rate
Data from Living Wage Foundation reflects pressures facing employers even before Budget tax risesFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
The sudden rise of meat snacks: why are they so beloved by gym bros?
Processed meat sticks increase the risks of high blood pressure, cancer and heart disease. So how did they become so popular with fitness enthusiasts and lifestyle gurus?. How did something as ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Number of Americans filing for unemployment rises to 242,000, highest in 3 months
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three yearsABC News - Feb. 27 -
Will gold's price keep rising this spring? Here's what experts think.
The price of gold has been climbing, and there's a chance that trend could continue, experts say. Here's why.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Autodesk says it’s cutting 9% of its workforce, and shares rise
Design-software developer Autodesk Inc. on Thursday said it would cut around 9% of its workforce, or around 1,350 employees, amid a bigger effort to prioritize cloud services and artificial ...MarketWatch - 6d -
UK house prices rise more than expected in February
Average cost of £270,493 is 3.9% higher year on year as buyers try to get ahead of stamp duty changes in AprilFinancial Times - 6d -
Will Men Wear Really, Really, Ridiculously Low-Rise Jeans?
Rear-end revealing denim at Diesel proves there are still some taboos.The New York Times - 6d -
Is Price Gouging Part of Rising Egg Prices? Officials Want to Know
Consumer advocates, Democratic legislators and an FTC official call for an investigation into why the average price for a dozen eggs is now $4.95, squeezing restaurants and household shoppers.Inc. - 5d -
Key Interest Rate Falls as Worries About the Economy Rise
Investors’ increasingly gloomy sentiment about economic growth appears to be driving down the 10-year Treasury yield.The New York Times - 2d -
Rising egg prices in the US spark chicken rental trend
The service provides hens, feed, and support for six months, allowing customers to collect fresh eggs at home.BBC News - 2d
