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What Do the Candidates Need to Do to Win Tonight's Presidential Debate? Aristotle's 2,500-Year-Old Answer Is Still the Best
The ancient Greeks' three-part persuasion formula is still the best standard for judging the effectiveness of any speaker.3 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Shohei Ohtani's historic pursuit: Chasing 50/50 club in home runs and stolen bases
Shohei Ohtani is on track to becoming the first 50/50 player in MLB history.8 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Why TV soap Hollyoaks is skipping a whole year
The soap is jumping forward by 12 months in order to reduce the number of episodes and cast members.12 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Lights Out in La La Land
Blackouts hit Los Angeles as climate policies wilt in the heat.13 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Giants' Brian Daboll confirms Daniel Jones is still starter: Here's why the QB could cost head coach his job
Jones will remain the starter, but should he be entrusted to be?17 hours ago - NFL -
CBS Sports - Sports
MLB Power Rankings: Are the Astros just inevitable? Why Houston's inconsistency might not matter after all
The Dodgers remain No. 1 as the Phillies, Yankees and Brewers chase them, but what do we make of the Astros?18 hours ago - MLB -
CBS News - World
Russian "spy whale" was not shot to death, police say
The beluga whale, which was first spotted in 2019 not far from Russian waters with a harness reading "Equipment St. Petersburg," was found dead on Aug. 31.20 hours ago - Russia -
ABC News - Entertainment
Book Review: ‘Category Five’ examines superstorms amid compelling personal memoir
Books about climate change are a dime a dozen these days, but a new one by Porter Fox, who grew up on the water and whose father built boats for a living, treads new ground, writes Associated Press ...20 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Monday Measure: Why 2024 could be the year of the freshman wide receiver
The first two weeks of the college football season have shown us something about this class of freshmen receivers.22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Will the presidential debate matter? Probably not.
Throughout the storied history of televised debates, a series of myths have taken root that inflated the gravity of these confrontations.23 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Joy in Mud Bowl: Football tournament celebrates 50 years of messy fun
College football players aspire to play in bowl gamesYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Why Teen Voices Matter in the 2024 Election
Introducing the Headway Election Challenge, a running conversation with teenagers about their role in U.S. democracy.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL Winners and Losers: 'Keep Pounding' the panic button in Carolina
The Panthers' new season looks just like their past season, which is discouraging for everyone involved, including former No. 1 pick Bryce Young.Yesterday - NFL -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Manipulation, Crying.' The Weekend Hobby These Adults Love.
Homegrown renditions of “Survivor” draw ordinary people into the woods for torches, tribal councils and physical tests. Some say it is the best thing they’ve ever done.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Parliament chef who served 13 prime ministers retires after 50 years
As he retires, Terry Wiggins shares memories - and recipes - from his decades in the Commons kitchen.2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
C.I.A. and MI6 Chiefs Discuss Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia and Gaza War
Appearing together publicly for the first time in the history of their agencies, the heads of the U.S. and British intelligence services discussed Ukraine’s incursion into Russia and the war in Gaza.2 days ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
£30m a year - why F1 designer is one of sport's highest-earning Britons
Adrian Newey is paid more than most drivers on the F1 grid. Andrew Benson analyses what makes the man joining Aston Martin next year so successful - and so in demand.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Bill Gates says he wants to work another 20 to 30 years: 'Warren Buffett still comes into the office six days a week'
The idea of slowing down and retiring "sounds awful" to Bill Gates, who stepped down as Microsoft CEO but stays busy with philanthropy and investments.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
50 Years of Wallace Chan’s Jewelry Is on Display in Shanghai
“I am a bit reluctant to call this a retrospective,” the designer says, “because I have many more years to create.”4 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Tareasa Johnson, Who Went Viral on TikTok as Reesa Teesa, Is Getting a TV Show
Tareasa Johnson captivated millions on social media with a multipart story about her ex-husband’s lies. Now, it’s slated to become a TV show.4 days ago - Tiktok -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Lisa Taddeo’s Book ‘Three Women’ Is Now a Starz Series. She Feels Just OK About It.
A writer’s success today may be measured in film and television adaptations. Lisa Taddeo, whose book “Three Women” is now a Starz series, hates that.5 days ago