Great Smoky Mountains National Park Peak Reverting to Cherokee Name

Hiking in South Korea's Seoraksan National Park

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Reds announce visitation for Pete Rose at Great American Ball Park in November

The Cincinnati Reds and Pete Rose's family will hold a visitation for baseball's all-time hits leader at Great American Ball Park.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

‘I named my son after him’: readers on the greatness of Quincy Jones

Whether advising him on restaurant menus or meeting him at Prince’s house, Guardian readers recall their encounters with the entertainment icon. • Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney and ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Hiker found dead in Big Bend National Park in Texas

A hiker was found dead Monday along a trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas after rangers noticed a vehicle that had been parked for several days and launched a search, staff members said.

How summer wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park

This summer, wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park, forcing thousands to evacuate and burning hundreds of homes. Experts even speculate that a fire tornado, formed by the perfect mix ...

New NWSL franchise gets name: BOS Nation FC

Using an anagram for the term "Bostonian," the National Women's Soccer League's newest franchise unveiled its name on Tuesday: BOS Nation Football Club.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

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.

National Park Service grants Harris permit for up to 20K attendees at Ellipse rally

Vice President Harris’s Tuesday rally at the Ellipse is estimated to draw at least 20,000 attendees for her "closing argument," according to the campaign’s approved National Park Service permit. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

24-year-old hiker's body found in Texas' Big Bend National Park, officials say

Searchers found the body of a 24-year-old hiker on a rugged trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas Monday, the National Park Service says. The person's identity wasn't released.

Smoky Smell Engulfs NYC After Fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn

New Yorkers were hit with an unsettling smell on Saturday after fires broke out on Friday in Prospect Park and across the Hudson River.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

NWSL's Boston franchise to be named BOS Nation Football Club; announcement set for Tuesday

The expansion franchise will join the NWSL in 2026

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Dad sleeps in car as housing list reaches peak

A father with chronic back pain and asthma tells how the family-of-six are struggling to live a flat.

Peak population may be coming sooner than we think

Birth rates keep coming in below the forecasts — the models may need an overhaul

Business - Financial Times - October 25

The Taurid meteor showers peak a week apart in November

Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart

Tech - ABC News - 5 days ago

The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November

Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.

Female Mountain Bikers at Rampage Backflip Into Equality

Traditionally, only men were invited to the scariest and most lucrative event in mountain biking. This year, women shared equally in the adrenaline and the prizes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare

When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia

The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.

Science - The New York Times - October 23

Lost Silk Road cities discovered in Uzbek mountains

The discoveries of these high-altitude medieval cities challenge long-held assumptions of the trade network.

Yahoo Sports AM: All eyes on the Mountain West

In today's edition: Boise State vs. UNLV, previewing the World Series with MLB Network's Mark DeRosa, Rams upset Vikings, the NFL's favorite snack, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Grand Canyon officially joining Mountain West

Grand Canyon will join the Mountain West Conference by at least 2026, the school and conference announced Friday.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe

From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winter. Marketing slogans usually leave me cold, but even I ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio Review: Expensive, but Worth It

This secure, durable walkie-talkie is worth the seemingly exorbitant price.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

California Mountain fire destroys homes, forces evacuations

Millions in Southern California are under red flag warnings as high winds fuel the flames of the Mountain Fire. NBC News' Morgan Chesky details the damage as the fire has grown to more than 14,000 ...

Latest news on Mountain Fire roaring in California

The Mountain Fire has exploded in size and strong wind gusts in the area of California's Ventura County are helping it grow. CBS News Los Angeles breaks down the latest and CBS News Bay Area ...

Rapid rise of LNG trucking pushes China to peak diesel

Pace of adoption leaves Germany’s Daimler Truck dealing with ‘catastrophic’ sales drop

World - Financial Times - October 14

Briton becomes youngest woman to climb world’s 14 highest peaks

Adriana Brownlee, 23, reaches summit of Shishapangma three years after setting target at top of Everest. A 23-year-old has become the youngest woman to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre-plus ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Orionids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch Its Peak

This event is linked to Halley’s comet, and occurs as another comet, Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, remains visible. But a nearly full moon could interfere with some views.

Science - The New York Times - October 20

European gas prices hit peak for year on Norwegian production outage

Increase highlights continuing vulnerability of market to supply disruptions

World - Financial Times - October 25

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.

Gold prices break a new record, but may be near a peak

Gold topped $2,800 an ounce for the first time ever on Wednesday, but one analyst warned that the upward movement for prices may be “limited” going forward as strength in Treasury bond yields is a ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

The Star-Spangled Banner — politics and sport deliver ‘peak anthem’ in the US

A melody written in London in 1773 is essential at election rallies, while elite pop stars sing it at the Super Bowl

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

The Star-Spangled Banner — politics and sport deliver ‘peak anthem’ in the US

A melody written in London in 1773 is essential at election rallies, while elite pop stars sing it at the Super Bowl

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Top climber dies in fall on Nepal peak after making historic ascent

"I rappelled down to him and stayed with him for four hours until his light faded," Ondrej Huserka's climbing partner said in an emotional Facebook post.

It Is ‘All About the Fish’ on Park Ave.

Avid and influential anglers turned out to honor Bob Rich Jr. at the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s annual gala in Manhattan.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 19

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Peak Reverting to Cherokee Name

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