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Who’s the Dodo Now? A Famously Extinct Bird, Reconsidered.
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Attacker who beat sleeping retired nurse jailed
Carl John Reed was given a 14-year sentence after attacking the elderly woman in her bed.11 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
NBA super agent Rich Paul learned a key skill working in his dad's convenience store—it helps him negotiate for LeBron James
Rich Paul, founder of Klutch Sports Group, made an appearance at CNBC x Boardroom's Game Plan Summit and discussed what he learned working in his dad's store.11 hours ago - NBA -
The Hill - Politics
Meryl Streep: Afghan women have fewer rights than cats, birds
Hollywood actress Meryl Streep criticized the Taliban and the severe restrictions posed on women's rights in Afghanistan since its takeover in 2021, urging the international community to do more. ...11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Stunning images of birds showcased in photography award
A European goldfinch in flight, a hunting falcon and a trio of northern gannets diving into the ocean are among the winners.Yesterday -
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Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities
CEO Pavel Durov said the change should "discourage criminals" who have given Telegram a bad image.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Who are the American hostages still held by Hamas?
Nearly a year since Hamas and other militant groups kidnapped at least 251 people from Israel into Gaza, a cease-fire deal most likely to get them out alive and end the soaring death toll among ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Sex attacker who 'prowled' city for victims jailed
Leo Payne is given a 16-year sentence for the attacks on two women.Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
A Mysterious School for the Network State Crowd Is Now in Session
Balaji Srinivasan has long touted the crypto-fueled “network state” as the next evolution of society. His three-month Network School will bring those ideals directly to 150 eager students.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘We are not testing enough’: new US bird flu cases stoke fears over poor response
Experts worry H5N1 virus is more widespread than is being reported as they call for stricter mandates from USDA. After three more herds in California ’s Central valley tested positive for bird ...Yesterday -
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The fake heiress who vanished twice
A new BBC Sounds podcast examines the exploits of fraudster Violet Charlesworth.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Follow live: Cousins finds London for 14-yard TD on opening drive
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Vandersloot breaks Bird's mark as Liberty take G1
Veteran Courtney Vandersloot passed Sue Bird to become the WNBA's all-time playoff assist leader as the New York Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 83-69 on Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round ...2 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Week 3 inactives: Who's in and who's out?
AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Birds, bees and ballots: Swiss voters reject plan to better protect the country's biodiversity
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to increase protections for the Alpine country's cherished plant and animal life2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 WNBA playoffs: Liberty's Courtney Vandersloot passes Sue Bird for most assists in postseason history
Vandersloot etched her name into history during Game 1 of New York's first-round playoff series against the Dream2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Mysterious Missouri bird flu case shows complications of outbreak response
First case of person to contract H5N1 after no known animal contact highlights federal-state agency relationships. The first case of a person to contract bird flu after no known contact with ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Who could be in Harris’s Cabinet? Let the chatter begin
As Democrats revel in Vice President Harris closing the polling gap against former President Trump, speculation is ramping up over who might serve in a potential Harris Cabinet if she prevails in ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump Cabinet 2.0: Who’s in the running for top spots
The Trump campaign says discussions of who might serve in key Cabinet roles are “premature,” but that hasn’t stopped D.C.’s rumor mill from taking stock of who might serve in top roles in a second ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Now Is the Best Time to Start Your Newsletter Business
These are not your father's newsletters.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Missouri Health Worker Develops Bird Flu Symptoms After Contact With Infected Patient
Three people in contact with a hospitalized bird flu patient in Missouri have developed symptoms, officials said.3 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Who Is Ibrahim Aqeel, the Hezbollah Commander Targeted by Israel?
The senior leader, who had survived multiple assassination attempts, has been sought by the United States for bombings in the 1980s. Here is a closer look.3 days ago - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
The man who left Bowie with mismatched eyes
Painter George Underwood, a lifelong friend of Bowie, features in a charity project inspired by the Starman.3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
CDC says a second health care worker tied to Missouri bird flu case had symptoms
A second health worker in contact with the Missouri patient who tested positive for bird flu also developed symptoms but wasn’t tested for influenza, the CDC said Friday.4 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Now That Rates Are Falling, Let’s Turn to Other Matters
The Federal Reserve has at last cut interest rates but our columnist points out a host of concerns that could weigh on financial markets.4 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Grand Theft Auto 5 Is Now "Unsupported" By Steam Deck
Rockstar Games recently added new anti-cheating measures to Grand Theft Auto 5 in order to address long-standing issues with cheaters in the game. But that move has apparently had some unexpected ...4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris, Trump now see equal support on who would be best for economy: Survey
Voters now see Vice President Harris and former President Trump as roughly equal over who would best support the economy, according to a new survey. The latest poll, conducted by The Associated ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Who is Judge Kevin Mullins?
Here is what we know about Judge Kevin Mullins, his alleged killer and the county they both served.4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Speeding driver who paralysed woman in crash is jailed
Moments before the crash Gavin Coull uploaded video online which showed his car travelling in excess of 100mph.4 days ago -
Wired - Tech
Xavier Niel, a Driving Force of French AI, Is Now Shaping TikTok
The TikTok owner’s newest board member revels in challenging the establishment.4 days ago - Tiktok -
NBC News - Politics
Undecided voters, set in their views of Trump, now weigh backing Harris
Kenneth Hauck wasn’t sure how he would vote when the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris was just a hypothetical scenario.4 days ago -
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Three big investment questions I’m asking now — and so should you
As the fourth quarter looms, portfolio risk, US equities and China are all that matters4 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Monument Valley 3 Pre-Registrations Now Live Ahead Of December Launch
Today, during the Netflix Geeked Week 2024 Live presentation, one segment was dedicated to the growing Netflix Games platform on mobile devices. Here, we learned that pre-registrations for Monument ...5 days ago -
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The crypto bros who dream of crowdfunding a new country
How a group of Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs plan to create "the network state."5 days ago -
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She Was Fired From ‘Summer House’ but Now Gets the Last Laugh
The former reality television star has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour.5 days ago
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Octopuses and fish are routinely seen working together on the ocean floor, and now scientists say that the cephalopods are the leaders of the pack.Yesterday -
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Gabriel Sachter-Smith’s Quest for Wild Bananas Around the World
One man’s “never-ending quest” for the least-known varieties of the world’s most-eaten fruit.Yesterday -
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This Shark Lives 400 Years. Its DNA May Explain Why.
Scientists have mapped the genome of the Greenland shark, which could offer clues to the animal’s extreme longevity.2 days ago -
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