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ESPN - Sports
Vols reward Vitello with record $3 million deal
The Vols' Tony Vitello is now the highest-paid college baseball coach, earning $3 million a year.1 hour ago -
Yahoo News - World
Russian sailors are practicing flying drones in swings so they can hunt Ukraine's exploding drone boats from warships on the waves
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The Hill - Politics
California's Google deal
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, August 23, 2024 LEADING THE DAY California's Google deal take heat Image © AP California lawmakers this week reached agreement with Google to funnel millions of public and private ...8 hours ago - Google -
CBS Sports - Sports
Talent Tracker: College football's most talented rosters -- and its next wave of 'freaky' players
A rundown of committed players who remind us of next-level stars, plus what you need to know about the updated release of the 247Sports Team Talent Composite.14 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Woman bags world records for most tattoos
Meet Esperance Fuerzina, a U.S. Army veteran who has bagged three Guinness World Records for her tattoos - which cover almost her entire body - and body modifications.14 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Halliburton Hit by Cyberattack
Oilfield-services company Halliburton has joined the growing ranks of firms hit by cyberattacks.15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
US delivery workers swelter in record heat – many without AC in their vans
Amid rising temperatures last year, unionized UPS workers made heat an issue – but despite a key contract win, workers say little progress has been made. Seth Pacic works as a United Parcel Service delivery driver in Dallas, Texas. In the summer, ...17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Why Are Extreme Heat-Related Deaths So Hard to Track?
As heat waves become more frequent and intense, researchers and activists say the lack of precise data is leading to needless fatalities.17 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Europe's wineries battle to survive as extreme heat hurts production
Extreme weather is threatening production at southern Europe's wineries, with one fine wine grape variety at risk of extinction.18 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Sea lions take over California beach
MONTEREY, California — Hundreds of California sea lions have taken over San Carlos Beach in Monterey, California, prompting local officials to close the area to people.19 hours ago - California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Brazil is tightening visa rules to curb a wave of migrants from Africa and Asia turning the refugee-friendly country into a stopover on the way to the U.S.
Brazil is tightening visa rules to curb a wave of migrants from Africa and Asia turning the refugee-friendly country into a stopover on the way to the U.S.23 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Farm Workers Union Battles With California Grower, Wonderful Nurseries
Wonderful Nurseries, owned by Stewart and Lynda Resnick, has sued the state to overturn a labor organizing law championed by the United Farm Workers.Yesterday - California -
ABC News - Sports
Florida State, ACC complete court-ordered mediation as legal fight drags into football season
Florida State and the Atlantic Coast Conference completed mediation mandated by a Florida judge, according to a court filing, as the legal battle between the school and league appears poised to drag into the football season and beyondYesterday - Florida -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump’s Made-Up ‘Kamala Crime Wave’
The ex-president’s claims about violent crime go beyond even his usual disregard for facts.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Google deal to inject cash into California newsrooms
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Google reaches deal with California lawmakers to support news industry The tech giant and state lawmakers reached an agreement to provide California ...Yesterday - Google -
The New York Times - Top stories
Veterans Say Attacks on Candidates’ Service Records Are a Turnoff
Many veterans say that disparaging an opponent’s military service, as JD Vance has done with Tim Walz, is unhelpful, and they want to hear about current issues instead.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Address Employee Concerns to Prevent Resignation Waves
The power of listening to staff (and then acting) pays dividends on multiple fronts.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Texas school closes for heat issues
Record-high temperatures in parts of Texas are interfering with learning at some schools in the Houston area. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down the weather forecast for the Texas region.Yesterday - Texas -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Charley Hull fires 67, but slow play overshadows afternoon wave at St. Andrews
Hull leads the AIG Women's Open by a shot after playing in six-plus hours on Thursday around the Old Course.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Google, lawmakers reach deal to support California newsrooms
Google and California lawmakers have reached an agreement to provide state newsrooms with millions of dollars in funding over the next five years, putting an end to a battle between the Golden State and the tech giant about compensating the news ...Yesterday - California -
ESPN - Sports
Ronaldo creates YouTube channel, breaks record
Cristiano Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel on Wednesday, with millions of subscribers signing up within hours.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines as summer wave continues
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines as summer wave continuesYesterday - FDA -
Inc. - Business
Transportation Safety Board Investigates California Tesla Crash
TheNational Transportation Safety Board is looking at a crash and fire involving a Tesla semi truck that closed a northern California highway for half a day due to the intense flames.Yesterday - California -
NBC News - Top stories
'RuPaul's Drag Race' blends art and politics in a potent pop stew that continues to draw viewers
Ever since its humble beginnings on Logo TV in 2009, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has gone from the little engine that could to one of the highest rated shows on TV and scooping up awards and high-profile fans along the way.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Can This $68 Million Mansion Smash Minnesota's Home Price Record?
A look at the Lake Minnetonka market, and what’s happening in the state’s ‘Up North’ country.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
NTSB investigating Tesla crash in California
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it is opening an investigation into a crash involving a Tesla electric semi-truck in Northern California. The NTSB wrote on social media platform X on Wednesday that it will be investigating the ...Yesterday - California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Home Sales Up Slightly in July, Prices Still Near Record Highs
Sales of previously owned homes rose 1.3% from the prior month, ending a four-month streak of declines.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
The decades-long journey that brought Harris from California to DNC stage
Kamala Harris will make history as the first woman of color to accept a major party's presidential nomination. Her journey began in California, where she launched her political career, leading her to the Democratic National Convention.Yesterday - California -
The Hill - Politics
ATM fees hit a record high for 4th straight year
The national average combined out-of-network ATM fee is now $4.77, up from $4.72 last year.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
UK ports group warns of ‘regulatory drag’ on new green infrastructure
Peel Ports says delivery of projects is taking ‘inordinate’ amount of time2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Business
Google Joins $250 Million Deal to Support Newsrooms in California
The agreement includes $70 million from the state, which needs legislative approval. Some lawmakers objected, calling for a more comprehensive solution with tech companies.2 days ago - California -
NBC News - Politics
'She is the best among us': California Congress candidate praises Harris
California Congressional candidate Lateefah Simon reflected on her time working with Vice President Harris during her time as District Attorney in the state.2 days ago - California -
The Guardian - World
California becomes first state to partner with tech firms to pay for journalism
Agreement modelled after Canadian legislation will pay roughly $250m to support news and AI research program. California will be the first US state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech companies to help pay for journalism and ...2 days ago - California -
ABC News - Tech
California announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research
California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech companies to help pay for journalism and AI research under a new deal announced Wednesday2 days ago - California -
The Guardian - World
Heat deaths in Europe may triple by end of the century, study finds
Countries in south most at risk, with rise likely to outstrip fall in cold-related deaths if global heating hits 3C or 4C. Heat deaths in Europe could triple by the end of the century, with the numbers rising disproportionately in southern ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
OpenAI joins opposition to California AI safety bill
ChatGPT maker says legislation would harm innovation and stifle start-ups in the state2 days ago - California -
The Guardian - World
City Of Troy smashes York track record to join Juddmonte International legends
Aidan O’Brien hails ‘the best horse I have ever trained’ Breeders’ Cup Classic on cards next for York winner A length is not, on the face of it, the winning margin of an outstanding champion. Frankel, after all, had seven to spare when he ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Millions broil as southern US heat dome causes record highs and wildfires
Extreme heat affecting nearly 23m people across US south-west and pushing Texas’s electrical grid to the limit. A heat dome covering the US’s south-west region is affecting nearly 23 million Americans, bringing with it some of the highest ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Big Tech Objects to California's AI Bill, But Wants AI Regulation
Silicon Valley heavyweights support some form of AI oversight,but hate their state's SB 1047, which could be voted on this week. Here's why.2 days ago - Artificial Intelligence