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Karl-Anthony Towns' worst big-game habits rear ugly head as Knicks get eliminated by Hawks in NBA Cup
The Knicks, who are still finding their footing after the KAT trade, were eliminated from the NBA Cup WednesdayCBS Sports - 1h -
A Route 66 town was dead. This man resurrected it into ‘a classic desert destination’
Purchased in 2005 by Albert Okura, Amboy now honors the Japanese American man who spent his life preserving symbols of Americana. This small town, like so many along Route 66, should be dead. ...The Guardian - 14h -
Greece's ghost towns offer a glimpse of a country struggling with 'existential' population collapse
Years of declining births, economic hardship and mass emigration have left huge swathes of Greece vacant, creating fresh concerns for the country.CNBC - 19h -
Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.The New York Times - 20h -
In ‘Our Town,’ the Characters Are Fictional. The Smells Are Real.
Backstage at the Broadway play, they’re frying up the aroma of breakfast — part of a long tradition of adding scents to plays and movies.The New York Times - 20h -
Trump Offers Confusing Clues on Syria
The president-elect faces hard choices about the country’s post-Assad future. His vows not to get involved might be hard to keep.The New York Times - 1d -
From X to Bluesky: why are people fleeing Elon Musk’s ‘digital town square’?
Musk’s platform has lost 2.7 million active US users in two months, while its rival has gained 2.5 million. A mass departure from Elon Musk’s X has led to the site losing about 2.7 million active ...The Guardian - 1d -
Report: Bill Belichick has offer to coach UNC
The ball is in Bill Belichick's court.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yanks 'proud' of Soto offer; don't regret trade
Brian Cashman said he was "proud" of the Yankees' efforts to retain Juan Soto and that they would now pivot to other opportunities in free agency.ESPN - 1d -
Could Yankees have tried to match Mets' winning offer for Juan Soto? Bombers reportedly 'hit their limit'
Soto landed with the Mets on a 15-year, $765 million contractCBS Sports - 1d -
In my home town, I see teenage boys being pulled towards Andrew Tate and the ‘manosphere’ | Taj Ali
With inequality and insecurity growing, young men are vulnerable, but in Luton the community is showing them a real alternative. I was 12 years old when the far-right English Defence League (EDL) ...The Guardian - 1d -
Towns has 24 points and 15 rebounds as Knicks beat Raptors 113-108 for fifth win in six games
Karl-Anthony Towns returned from a one-game absence with 24 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 20 points and 11 assists and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-108 ...ABC News - 2d -
Raptors star Scottie Barnes leaves loss to Knicks early with ankle injury after collision with Karl-Anthony Towns
Scottie Barnes and Karl-Anthony Towns collided at the rim in the third quarter on Monday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ethnic armed group claims capture of a strategic Myanmar town and control of border with Bangladesh
One of the most powerful ethnic minority armed groups battling Myanmar’s army claims it has captured the last military outpost in a strategic western town, gaining full control of the border with ...ABC News - 2d -
Column: It may be set in a small town, but 'Somebody Somewhere' was epic television
HBO's 'Somebody Somewhere,' which came to an end with Sunday's finale, may have seemed like a small-town dramedy. In truth, it was a heroic quest — and deserves to be seen that way.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
£50k reward offered to find girl's killer
Police are searching for the person who killed Lisa Hession, who was found in an alley in 1984.BBC News - 3d -
In Congo, a Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic
In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency.The New York Times - 4d -
The Police Offer a Detailed Timeline of the Gunman’s Movements
Investigators have begun to piece together the actions of a man they believe killed a health care executive on a city sidewalk early Wednesday morning.The New York Times - 4d -
Which Colleges Offer Free Tuition?
Dozens of schools say they provide free tuition to students whose families earn under a certain income. How does it work?The New York Times - 4d -
‘It brings back a sense of belonging’: Bakhmut was destroyed by Russia – but the town lives on through its newspaper
Vpered, saved from destruction by intrepid editor Svitlana Ovcharenko, still gives hope and voice to a community in Ukraine. Before Bakhmut became famous internationally as a battleground , it was ...The Guardian - 4d -
Freedman Town's history comes to life in new documentary
Kathleen Sanders shares the story of her grandmother, Katie Johnson Warren, in a new documentary. The film explores the history of Freedman Town as a safe haven for African Americans during a time ...CBS News - 5d -
Anunoby and Towns help the Knicks blow it open on the way to a 125-101 rout of the Hornets
OG Anunoby scored 15 of his 25 points during a third quarter in which he also blocked consecutive 3-point shots on opposite sides of the floor, helping the New York Knicks pull away to beat the ...ABC News - 6d -
Aviva raises offer to buy Direct Line
FTSE 100 insurer makes second bid for its smaller rival at 261p a shareFinancial Times - 6d -
Are Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns the best EVER Knicks scoring duo? | The Big Number
This week the Big Number is 50.3 which is the combined scoring average of Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns. Are they the best duo in Knicks history? Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive deep into ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucouré offered to Roma
Roma appear to have been linked with a new midfielder ahead of the January window.With the future of Enzo Le Fee uncertain, as the Frenchman is reportedly unhappy with his lack of playing time, the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering
Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change
Carrboro accused Duke, one the nation’s largest utility companies, of ignoring data about climate change while increasing use of fossil fuels.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
High-profile South Korean cabinet ministers offer to resign
Moves pile pressure on President Yoon Suk Yeol to leave office after failed attempt to impose martial lawFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Middle East latest: Jewish settlers attack Palestinian towns and clash with Israeli troops
Jewish settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troopsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump ‘border czar’ offers NYC mayor a call to expedite deportations
Homan joins NewsNation's "CUOMO" to discuss what the consequences could be for lawmakers opposing mass deportations.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Texas is offering land for Trump mass deportation facilities
Trump transition officials are exploring the possibility of building immigrant detention facilities on a plot of land recently purchased by the state of Texas.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
‘Owning Manhattan’ reality star Ryan Serhant gives a glimpse into stunning $14 million West Village gem
Ryan Serhant opens the doors to Andy Cohen’s meticulously renovated New York City home.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Power shortages in Ecuador are melting away the future of a small town’s ice-cream industry
Ice-cream production in this quiet Ecuadorian town began in the mid-20th century in a convent for Franciscan nunsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have captured four new towns, bringing them closer to the central city of HamaABC News - Dec. 4 -
Travel Tuesday offers big savings for those who missed Cyber Monday
From plane tickets to car rentals, the travel-themed discount day offers once-in-a-year deals. Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm voted Tuesday to end a decadelong battle with the state over the condition ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Biden doesn't offer more on Hunter Biden pardon decision reversal
President Biden did not offer more details on his reversal regarding a pardon for his son Hunter Biden. Zeke Miller, the chief White House correspondent for the Associated Press, joins CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Cop29 gave us a Putin-friendly deal – and a glimpse of the dark future of climate talks | Fiona Harvey
The Baku Cop29 talks were marked by division and self-interest, with rancorous meddling right until the end. Fiona Harvey is an environment editor at the Guardian When I first visited Azerbaijan ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Ryggs Johnston goes from a tiny Montana town to Australian Open champion: Analysis
Talk about taking the road less traveledABC News - Dec. 3
