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ESPN - Sports
Prescott, Cowboys reach NFL-record $240M deal
The Cowboys and Dak Prescott have agreed on a four-year, $240 million contract extension that will make the star quarterback the highest-paid player in NFL history.41 minutes ago - NFL -
ESPN - Sports
Sinner wins US Open, extends U.S. men's drought
Jannik Sinner beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to win the US Open men's singles championship Sunday, less than three weeks after being exonerated in a doping case.41 minutes ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Roglic wins record-equalling fourth Vuelta title
Primoz Roglic wins a record-equalling fourth consecutive Vuelta a Espana title after safely getting through the final individual time trial stage.41 minutes ago -
ABC News - Sports
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys agree on $240 million deal that is the first at $60 million per year
Dak Prescott has a new contract with the Dallas Cowboys hours before their season opener at Cleveland43 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
Cousins, 16, break Barcelona B scoring record
Cousins Toni and Guille Fernández became the youngest-ever scorers for Barcelona Atlètic with both of them on target in Saturday's 3-0 win against Ourense.3 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Why Jannik Sinner's forehand is unique -- and so dangerous on the tennis court
The distinctive sound of Sinner's forehand can make a crowd gasp. It's his not-so-secret tool in any match.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Science
Elephants Arrive, So Humans Don’t Forget
“The Great Elephant Migration,” a touring public-art exhibition that has opened in New York, not only depicts wildlife but also helps save it.4 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Rep. Michael McCaul says Afghanistan investigation will go on "well after the election"
House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the GOP-led investigation into the Afghanistan withdrawal will ...4 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Greece to Restrict Cruise Ships and Tourist Homes on Busy Islands
In a country where vacationers are a keystone of the economy, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is embracing a European trend toward tighter tourism regulation.5 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Sabalenka, 'so close' before, finally wins US Open
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 to win her first US Open and third major championship.6 hours ago - US Open -
Wired - Tech
Alien Spaceships Could Be Detected Using Gravitational Waves
The concept of space-time makes Star Trek-style warp drives theoretically possible, and researchers have proposed a way of detecting their use.9 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Rubble and grief: Morocco’s High Atlas marks one year since record earthquake
A year after a deadly earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains, reconstruction efforts are slowly moving forward9 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK
Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive.14 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
It’s so tempting for columnists to give a little too much away
Kathryn Flett, India Knight and other Observer columnists down the years have ushered in a new kind of honesty. As an avid reader of newspaper columns, the ones I’ve always looked forward to are ...14 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?
His packed trip to Asia involves three countries in which Catholics are a minority.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Netherlands and Germany record emphatic Nations League victories
Zirkzee sparks 5-2 win for Dutch against Bosnia Germany thrash Hungary 5-0 with Füllkrug on target The Netherlands endured some nervy moments but in the end proved too strong for Bosnia and ...22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Australian pair find redemption and break 28-year drought with US Open crown
Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell beat 10th seeds 6-4 7-6 (7-4) First all-Australian duo to win doubles title in New York since 1996 Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell have crowned Australia’s ...23 hours ago - US Open -
ABC News - Top stories
Could charging parents of shooters be a deterrent for gun violence?
Months after James and Jennifer Crumbley were found guilty, prosecutors in Georgia brought more serious charges against the father of a school shooter.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Depay, Corinthians agree to two-year deal
Netherlands star Memphis Depay will sign a two-year deal with Brazilian giants Corinthians, sources told ESPN.Yesterday - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats shouldn’t be so sanguine about Kamala's 'Root Causes' strategy
Vice President Kamala Harris' "Root Causes" strategy to address the migration crisis in Central America has had little impact, as it relied on failed development strategies and added emphasis on ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Taylor Fritz can end a Grand Slam drought for American men by beating Jannik Sinner at the US Open
Taylor Fritz can end a Grand Slam drought for American men by beating Jannik Sinner in the U.S. Open men's final on SundayYesterday - US Open -
The New York Times - Top stories
High Schoolers Need to Do Less So That They Can Do Better
We need to let students slow down. Critical cognition, by definition, takes time.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Fritz eager to end two-decade drought in US Open final against Sinner
Taylor Fritz can be first American man to win a slam singles title since 2003 but world’s best player stands in his way. As Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe tussled for five sets on Friday night ...Yesterday - US Open -
The Hill - Politics
Transgender health care bans are sweeping across America. So are the repercussions
The bans on medical care for transgender youth are making it harder for all children and adolescents, trans or not, to access the care they need.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
The 2024 hurricane season was expected to be especially bad. Why is it so quiet?
Sept. 10 is considered to be the "peak" of hurricane season in the Atlantic – so where are all the storms?Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘If journalism is going up in smoke, I might as well get high off the fumes’: confessions of a chatbot helper
Journalists and other writers are employed to improve the quality of chatbot replies. The irony of working for an industry that may well make their craft redundant is not lost on them. For several ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
ETFs are on pace to break record annual inflows, but this wild card could change it all
ETF inflows could rise as investors begin to search for other opportunities outside of money market funds.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Why is America so slow to exonerate the wrongly convicted?
Once police and prosecutors develop a case theory, they ignore new information undermining it. To reinforce their scenario, they sometimes cut corners — or worse.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Police find body in search for missing British tourist in Mallorca
Officials believe victims were swept away in flash flood amid heavy storms, after body of British woman was also found on island on Wednesday . Police searching for a British man believed to have ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Tennis Player Aiming to End One of the Longest Droughts in U.S. Sports
Taylor Fritz is the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final since 2009. He’ll now face the world No. 1 for the chance to win a first major title for U.S. men’s tennis in 21 years.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Ronaldo's record, USMNT reset, Messi-less Argentina
A new era begins for the USMNT, while Argentina and Portugal are closer than ever to legendary periods ending.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Ravens-Chiefs shatters kickoff game ratings record
A total audience average of 28.9 million watched the Chiefs beat the Ravens on Thursday, making it the most-watched NFL kickoff game since it started in 2002.Yesterday - NFL -
ABC News - World
Gaza enters its 2nd school year without schooling. The cost could be heavy for kids' futures
Palestinian children in Gaza are now entering their second school year with no chance of going to schoolYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Soon, Your Business Could Make Sales on Roblox
The gaming platform is piloting commerce capabilities for creators and brands, which could soon earn sales from customers in their virtual experiences.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Earth hits second consecutive summer heat record
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story World sees record hot summer for second consecutive year Summer temperatures broke records again in 2024, according to the ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Tourists helicoptered down from Swiss mountain resort after mudslide cuts off road access
Helicopter crews ferried down scores of tourists stranded atop of one of Switzerland’s most popular mountain resorts on Friday after a mudslide a day earlier cut off road access until next week2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
What Cancún’s Tourists Don’t See Is a Sprawling Concrete Jungle
The rapid expansion of Cancún since the 1970s has created a vastly unequal city, with overpopulated neighborhoods deprived of public space propping up the city's lavish tourist districts.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Tristan Thompson signs one-year deal to stay with Cleveland Cavaliers
Thompson, who has spent most of his career with the Cavs, returned to Cleveland last fall after bouncing between a few teams.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Ruins of a long-sunken Greek village emerge as drought saps a vital reservoir
Water reserves at the artificial Lake Mornos in central Greece have hit their lowest level in 16 years as a drought induced by climate change rampages across much of southern Europe this summer2 days ago