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Rockets PG Fred VanVleet fined $50K, avoids suspension for 'profane language' toward officials following ejection
Fred VanVleet is $50,000 lighter but avoided suspension after nearly poking a referee in the face.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
The ICC arrest warrants for top Israeli officials are a step toward justice | Kenneth Roth
The warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant are also a reminder to governments arming Israel as it commits war crimes in Gaza. The international criminal court’s issuance of arrest warrants for the ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Senate Democrat on Trump tariff threats: 'I think he's heading toward a real horror show'
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) criticized President-elect Trump’s tariff threats in an interview Tuesday, after Trump said he would impose a steep import tax on Mexico, Canada and China on the ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Lebanon’s PM says ceasefire deal a ‘fundamental step’ toward regional stability – Middle East crisis live
Biden says the deal, accepted by both sides effective at 4am local time on Wednesday; US president says he will also keep pushing for Gaza ceasefire. Biden announces ceasefire deal to end ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Mulvaney says threats toward Trump picks is something he’s never seen: ‘Sad result of the heightened rhetoric’
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said he's never seen the type of threats that President-elect Trump's nominees are facing, noting that it's a "sad result of the heightened ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
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 - November 2 -
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 - November 1 -
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 - November 1 -
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 - November 1 -
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 - November 1 -
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 - November 3 -
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 - November 5 -
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 - November 4 -
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 - November 5 -
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 - November 6 -
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 - November 6 -
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 - November 6 -
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 - November 6 -
8 women who made history in the 2024 election: ‘It’s humbling to win’
Although fewer women ran for Congress this year, female candidates notched historic wins across the U.S.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
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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 - November 7 -
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 - November 7 -
UFC 309 by the numbers: GOAT vs. GOAT, retirements, history at MSG
The UFC returns to New York City for a dynamic card, but what do the numbers say about Jones, Miocic, Chandler and more?Sports - ESPN - November 9 -
Even as the Bengals Fell Short, Ja’Marr Chase Made History
The Cincinnati star became the first player in N.F.L. history to record multiple games of 250-plus receiving yards and two-plus touchdowns.Sports - The New York Times - November 8 -
Jets cruise to 14-1 for best start in NHL history
The Jets beat the Stars 4-1 to set an NHL record with their 14th win in the first 15 games of the season.Sports - ESPN - November 10
