‘Scramble for the oceans’: how countries are racing to name and claim remote parts of the seabed
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National Women's Soccer League reveals name for new Boston team
BOS Nation will begin playing in the league in 2026. The expansion of the NWSL into Boston was first announced last September.Yesterday -
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Utah's Rising out for season, Wilson named starter
Utah quarterback Cam Rising is out for the season with a lower leg injury and coach Kyle Whittingham says true freshman Isaac Wilson will be the Utes' starter until further notice.Yesterday -
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Founder Anne Wojcicki races to rescue 23andMe
Once-hyped genetic testing company hit by data breach, plunging share price and board resignationsYesterday -
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Satellite images show how Milton reshaped parts of Florida coastline
Satellite images taken before and after Hurricane Milton struck and passed over Florida last week show the extent of coastal damage.Yesterday - Florida -
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Albania says only Italy is allowed to operate migrant asylum centers in the country
Albania’s prime minister says his government turned down many requests from other European Union countries to take in thousands of asylum-seekers but made an exception for ItalyYesterday -
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Trump claims he is 'far healthier' than Harris
Former President Trump in a series of social media posts early Tuesday morning claimed Vice President Harris’s seasonal allergies were “deeply serious” and asserted he was “far healthier” than she ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Tom Brady and partner Tom Wagner to pay over $200 million for stake in Las Vegas Raiders
National Football League owners approved Tom Brady as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday.Yesterday - NFL -
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Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'
David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.2 days ago -
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Hearts name ex-Blackpool boss Critchley as head coach
Heart of Midlothian appoint former Blackpool and Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Critchley as their head coach.2 days ago -
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The Race to Plug a Breach in the Queens-Midtown Tunnel
A leak in the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and the race to plug it revealed the fragility of New York City’s aging transportation network.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Israel races to supply anti-missile shield
Intense war demands have left the IDF relying on the US to fill gaps in air defences2 days ago - Israel -
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Lebanon says 21 killed in air strike in country’s north
The rare strike in northern Lebanon hit a residential building in a predominantly Christian village.2 days ago -
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Canada Expels Indian Diplomats, Claiming They Were Part of a Criminal Network
The Canadian police said the Indian government had orchestrated homicides and extortion in Canada to intimidate Sikh separatists. India, in return, kicked out Canadian diplomats.2 days ago -
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U.S. reportedly considering caps on exports of AI chips to certain countries
U.S. officials are considering capping sales of advanced AI chips to certain countries in the interest of national security, Bloomberg News reported Monday night.2 days ago -
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Weekend full of injuries in college football leaves plenty of playoff contenders scrambling
Plenty of playoff contenders suddenly find themselves dealing with major injuries to notable players as the college football season reaches its halfway point2 days ago - College Football -
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NASA and SpaceX Launch Europa Clipper to a Jupiter Moon
The spacecraft lifted off Monday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, embarking on a nearly six-year journey to Jupiter.2 days ago - NASA -
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Killing of Japanese Boy Leaves Chinese Asking: Is This My Country?
Angry at what they view as China’s state-led xenophobia, taught in schools and prevalent online, some people are taking action, even at personal risk.2 days ago -
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Why This Tiny Island Chain in the Indian Ocean Could Affect Your Website’s Domain Name
Mauritius taking control of the Chagos Islands could have a ripple effect on websites using the .io construction. Here’s how.2 days ago -
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NASA launches mission to icy Jupiter moon thought to harbor a vast ocean
NASA has launched its Europa Clipper mission to the icy moon of Jupiter. Thought to contain an underground ocean and potentially habitable environment, Europa has long been a tantalizing target.2 days ago - NASA -
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FEMA temporarily pauses aid in parts of NC over reported threats
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) temporarily paused aid in parts of North Carolina this weekend after alleged threats targeted the agency’s personnel aiding in recovery efforts ...2 days ago -
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Arena Racing CEO urges reform to save racing from gambling tax fallout
With the Treasury eyeing the gambling industry for additional tax revenue, arguments have increased on how best to bolstering British horse racing. Martin Cruddace, the chief executive of the ...2 days ago -
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Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...2 days ago -
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Harris says she's the underdog, Trump compares U.S. to occupied country
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continued to make their cases to voters on the campaign trail over the weekend, with Harris telling supporters in North Carolina that she's the underdog candidate ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Part of Hong Kong zoo closed after 8 monkeys found dead
Officials in Hong Kong are investigating the deaths of eight monkeys in the region's oldest zoo, including 3 critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarins.2 days ago - Hong Kong -
World - The Guardian
America’s Cup 2024: New Zealand take 4-0 lead over Britain in first-to-seven series – as it happened
Though the contest was the closest of the regatta, the result was the same: a New Zealand victory, and they now lead Great Britain 4-0 in a race to seven. GB’s Matt Gotrel, known as Shrek – ...2 days ago - New Zealand -
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Parts of UK forecast to see temperatures jump to 20C this week
Parts of the country could see a 10C bump in temperatures in the short period of fine weather.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Jim Harbaugh misses part of Chargers' game for treatment of irregular heartbeat
Jim Harbaugh listened to his heart when he began to feel off in pregame warmups3 days ago -
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State of the Race: A Close Race Gets Closer
There’s no sign that a deluge of surveys from Republican-aligned firms is meaningfully affecting the polling averages.3 days ago -
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In Rural Wisconsin, Race Is an Undercurrent of the Presidential Election
Former President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on his opponent could affect the vote. “It’s a stirring of the pot,” one voter said.3 days ago -
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Mike Tomlin on huge crowd of Steelers fans in Las Vegas: "It was special to be part of"
Steelers fans took over the Raiders' home stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, with so many of them in attendance that it often sounded like a Steelers home game.3 days ago -
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Can you name BBC Women's Footballer of Year winners?
As we mark the 10th year of BBC's Women's Footballer of the Year award, can you name all nine previous winners?3 days ago -
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In the Netherlands, we’re closing our emptying prisons. What can other countries learn from how we did it? | Renate van der Zee
The Dutch prison population has fallen by more than 40% – and awareness of the harms of harsh sentencing could explain why. Yesterday, I went to the cinema in the Dome prison in Haarlem. This ...3 days ago -
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Europe searches for scale in race to boost ammunition production
Efforts to supply Ukraine and replenish inventories are hampered by bottlenecks and under-investment, say industry experts3 days ago -
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Yankees name Rodón to start Game 1 of ALCS
Left-hander Carlos Rodón will start the ALCS opener for the Yankees against the Guardians.3 days ago - MLB