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World’s first wooden satellite launched into space
LignoSat, developed in Japan and launched from Florida, expected to reduce space junk as it burns up on re-entry. The world’s first wooden satellite has been launched into space as part of study on ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Graham to make first Scotland start since World Cup
Darcy Graham will make his first Scotland appearance in over a year against Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
I Went Birding With the World’s First AI-Powered Binoculars
Swarovski Optik’s new AX Visio binoculars use image-recognition algorithms and GPS data to discern the species of whatever bird you point them at. And they work anywhere in the world.Tech - Wired - November 9 -
The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank
During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
‘Production first, safety later’: inside the world’s largest nickel site
Unions and workers say Indonesia’s dominance of the EV supply chain has come at a priceWorld - Financial Times - 3 hours ago -
Hear broadcaster John Sterling call the final out of Yankees' first World Series win since 2009
Sterling retired earlier this year but is back in the booth for the postseasonSports - CBS Sports - October 30 -
Follow live: Rodgers, Jets look to snap five-game losing streak, host Texans
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Yankees decline 2025 option on Anthony Rizzo, Gerrit Cole opts out of deal
After a loss in the World Series, New York has kicked off what is likely to be a busy offseason.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
2024 World Wide Technology Championship scores: Three tied for first as Round 1 suspended due to darkness
Kevin Streelman, Tom Whitney and Rico Hoey are at 5 under heading into Friday's actionSports - CBS Sports - November 8 -
Solo round-the-world sailor Cole Brauer: ‘The first two weeks I cried every single day’
In an exclusive interview the first American woman to race alone and nonstop around the globe discusses her mission to break down barriers. At only 30 years old she has already conquered the world. ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
2024 World Wide Technology Championship scores: Nico Echavarria moves into tie for first entering weekend
The champion at the Zozo Championship is eyeing another PGA Tour winSports - CBS Sports - November 9 -
Dreaming of a pint and a ‘girl’ back home: first world war soldier’s poignant sketches of life in the trenches
Newly unearthed studies by young private Henry Page have been published to mark Remembrance Sunday. “Wish I was at home for Christmas,” runs the chorus of Stop the Cavalry, the seasonal anti-war ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
‘We have so much heart’ – Sudan aim to reach first World Cup despite civil war
Abdelrahman Kuku is part of a side that cannot play at home but wants to bring joy there. “I am excited, everyone is excited, you have to be excited,” the Sudan international Abdelrahman Kuku says ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Mikaela Shiffrin takes first World Cup slalom of season for 98th career win
US star wins Levi slalom for record eighth time Liensberger takes second as Duerr goes third American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the first women’s World Cup slalom of the season ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
The Australian Senate debates the world's first social media ban for children under 16
The Australian Senate is debating a ban on children younger than 16 from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restrictionWorld - ABC News - 3 hours ago -
World Series 2024: Yankees win the first of a potential four games in a row as they look to do the impossible — 'Who doesn't wanna make history?'
With key contributions from the bottom of the lineup and another shutdown outing by the bullpen, the Yankees rediscovered their swagger and stole some momentumSports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Trump’s new world order
A stunning victory that will radically alter America’s roleWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
It’s This Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World
You can’t count him out, sadly.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
The UK in Trump’s world
Plus, Kemi Badenoch’s first steps as the new Tory leaderWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
A kookaburra: ‘They think they are waking the world’
A kingfisher with a long, dagger-shaped beak. Soft white feathers on its belly, iridescent blue opal spots on its wings. I walked out of my kitchen on an overcast morning last week, feeling ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Fatal First Date
A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker payWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
The scale and scope of this Dodgers championship cannot be overstated
The impact of L.A.'s come-from-behind win in Game 5 to win the World Series extends well beyond its stars to the team's unsung heroes and fans around the globe.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
The BRICS Summit Was a Glimpse of the World to Come
Last week’s BRICS summit showed how the balance of global power increasingly eludes the West’s grasp.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Inside Donald Trump’s plans for the world
Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the former president’s closing argument and Democrats chip away at Wisconsin’s WOW countiesWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
World's largest crocodile in captivity dies
The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
World awaits US election results
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US election closely watched across the world The tight race between ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
World reacts to Trump's election as president
Donald Trump is going back to the White House as the 47th president after winning the 2024 election, CBS News projects. CBS News' Holly Williams and Margaret Brennan report on how world leaders are ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
World’s largest coral found in the Pacific
The coral could be 500 years old and is bigger than a blue whale, scientists say.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
World's oldest man dies in England
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
World's oldest man dies in England
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.World - CBS News - Yesterday -
Kate Douglass crushes her own world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Kate Douglass broke the short course 200m breaststroke world record for the second consecutive Thursday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Regan Smith breaks another world record to close World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Regan Smith broke Kaylee McKeown's world record at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
To be the first at anything is an unbelievable honour - Anderson
Viv Anderson discusses his life, career and how it felt becoming the first black man to play for the senior England team.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Sneak peek: Fatal First Date
A couple's first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Trump Makes His First Moves
Also, an attack on Israeli soccer fans. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8
