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West Ham’s striker obsession remains unresolved after years of failure | Jacob Steinberg
Graham Potter must quickly get to grips with the club’s failure to sign the right centre-forward over the past 15 years. West Ham rarely hit the target when they buy a striker. Names such as Mido, ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
Beloved 80-year-old Louisiana teacher gets surprise of a lifetime
When her beloved high school faced a teaching shortage, Frances Shaw came out of retirement. To honor her 52 years of service, she got a surprise that brought her to tears.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
80-year-old Louisiana teacher overwhelmed by surprise at pep rally: "Prayers get answered"
Beloved high school chemistry teacher Frances Shaw retired from Northside High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, in 2012. But last year, because of a teacher shortage, the 80-year-old returned to ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
This 36-year-old sci-fi 'nerd' quit his banking job to start a deep space startup that has raised $24 million
"It was in banking that I finally realized why the internet sucked," says Rohit Jha, co-founder and CEO of Transcelestial.CNBC - Jan. 12 -
22-year-old makes $49,000 a year as a teacher while preparing to go into business: My job ‘is super rewarding’
Aron Olegnowicz-Cruz is a special education teacher in Columbus, Ohio, and part of the Teach for America program.CNBC - Jan. 12 -
Agony on West Las Flores: LA inferno razes entire street
Lifelong neighbours of West Las Flores Drive banded together, even as their community burned down.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Man Charged in Stabbing Death of 14-Year-Old Boy Found in Bronx
The man, 29-year-old Waldo Mejia, was arrested early on Saturday near the location of the Friday stabbing in the Mott Haven neighborhood.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Scientists drill nearly 2 miles to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
An international team of scientists say they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice that's at least 1.2 million years oldABC News - Jan. 11 -
The race to stop ‘predatory marriage’ in old age
Cases have grown since the pandemic — with relatives complaining they have been cut out of a loved one’s willFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Nets start West Coast road trip with 124-105 loss to Nuggets
Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Potter 'excitement' short lived - but West Ham find 'positives'
Graham Potter says West Ham's display at Aston Villa gave him "encouragement" - even if his pre-match "excitement" was short lived.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Potter loses first match as Aston Villa beat West Ham
Graham Potter suffers defeat in his first game as West Ham boss, as Aston Villa come from behind to win 2-1 and reach the FA Cup fourth round.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Fire victims include man found holding hose and 82-year-old in bed
Five of at least 10 people killed by the Los Angeles area blazes died in the Eaton Fire.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Book excerpt: "Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old"
The actress and New York Times bestselling memoirist returns with a new book about the empowerment that comes from calling out society's callous and short-sighted expectations of women as they age.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Israeli settlers in West Bank see Trump win as chance to go further
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank see opportunity in Trump's election, but Palestinians are concerned.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Loved ones mourn Kelyan Bokassa, the 14-year-old boy killed on a London bus. And we all have some thinking to do | Gaby Hinsliff
His mother says he was groomed by drug gangsters despite her attempts to get help. Let his death spark fresh debate about how we care for vulnerable people. The last time Mary Bokassa saw her ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
West Ham hire Potter after Lopetegui sacking
West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager, the club announced on Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
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Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
'Big challenge' - Potter takes charge at West Ham
West Ham appoint former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their new manager.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Sources: West Ham hire ex-Chelsea coach Potter
Graham Potter has agreed to a deal with West Ham United to become their new head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Million year-old bubbles could solve ice age climate mystery
What is probably the world's oldest ice, dating back 1.2m years ago, has been dug out from deep within Antarctica.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
This 77-year-old climate activist should never have been jailed – and now faces a Kafkaesque struggle to get out | Zoe Williams
A failure of justice, and draconian Tory law, put Gaie Delap in prison. A failure of government is keeping her there. Gaie Delap will turn 78 on Friday, in Eastwood Park prison, Gloucestershire. ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Why West Ham and why now? Is Potter the right fit?
BBC Sport examines whether new West Ham boss Graham Potter is a good fit for the job.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
American Primeval — Old West saga is a darker alternative to Yellowstone
Brutally violent Netflix series about a mother and son on the run is set in 1850s Utah TerritoryFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Israeli Strike in West Bank Kills 3, Including Children
Violence has escalated in the occupied territory over the last year and a half, as Israel conducts raids targeting armed fighters with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui
Graham Potter will be appointed as West Ham's new manager after the club sacked Julen Lopetegui.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
West Ham sack Lopetegui after eight months
Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by West Ham United, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
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West Virginia's Javon Small leads the Big 12 in scoring to fuel West Virginia's return to the Top 25
Javon Small was the best player on mediocre teams during his first three college seasonsABC News - Jan. 8 -
I’m the executor of my 90-year-old aunt’s estate. A neighbor threatened me and wants to buy her house. What should I do?
“I believe she doesn’t have that much time left.”MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
I’m 57 with 7-year-old twins and a stay-at-home wife with $0 in her own retirement savings. We’re focused on financial aid for the kids.
“Our only debt is $100,000 left on our mortgage, which should be paid off in nine years.”MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Did LeBron James just throw down the best dunk of his career at 40 years old?
Dereck Lively never stood a chance.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Lopetegui in limbo as West Ham move for Potter stalls over contract demand
Potter wants two-and-a-half-year contract with Hammers Spaniard’s camp unhappy over conduct of Steidten Julen Lopetegui is in limbo after West Ham’s move to replace their manager stalled over ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
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