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Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350 review – saints and sinners come alive in art’s golden moment
National Gallery, London From young Christ in a strop to Lazarus coming back from the dead, astonishingly relatable paintings by medieval Siena’s finest reach into the present in this dazzling ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Louisiana execution recharges debate on death by nitrogen gas
Jessie Hoffman is trying to halt his March 18 execution, saying nitrogen gas protocol is shrouded in secrecy.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
I’m carpooling with a friend for a conference. His expenses are covered. Should I offer to pay him for gas?
“Normally I’d offer to cover a meal or a portion of the gas.”MarketWatch - 4h -
The Frick Glows With a Poetic, $220 Million Renovation
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Federal judge halts Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution
A federal judge halted Louisiana from immediately moving forward with the state's nitrogen gas execution of death row inmate Jessie Hoffman Jr.CBS News - 5d -
Serie A Endure Almost Lethal Blow in UEFA Ranking
The chances of Serie A having a fifth Champions League representative next season through the UEFA ranking took a big hit in the playoffs due to the elimination of Juventus, Milan, and Atalanta. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Microsoft is open to using natural gas to power AI data centers to keep up with demand
Microsoft Vice President of Energy Bobby Hollis said natural gas with carbon capture is an option if the projects are commercially viable.CNBC - 5d -
‘We Hear You, Mr. President’: The World Lines Up to Buy American Gas
Facing Trump tariff threats, governments and companies are proposing major investments in American liquefied natural gas projects.The New York Times - 3d -
'I was tricked into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me'
Going to school in Ghana was like prison for Londoner Mark Wilberforce, but he feels it kept him from jail.BBC News - 1d -
Steph reaches historic NBA career-scoring milestone vs. Pistons
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry reached a historic NBA career-scoring milestone against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday at Chase Center.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Manchester United scouts submit glowing reports on Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester United could do with adding more quality in the middle of the park in the summer given the current options at Ruben Amorim’s disposal.Even though Casemiro is playing well at the moment, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben tower is arrested
A man has been arrested after climbing the Big Ben tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London while barefoot and holding a Palestinian flagABC News - Mar. 9 -
Louisiana death row inmate challenges nitrogen gas as execution method
Jessie Hoffman Jr, who would become first person state killed this way, says his religious rights would be violated. A man scheduled to become the first person executed by nitrogen gas in Louisiana ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk
Ukraine’s military and Russian war bloggers say Russian special forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk regionABC News - Mar. 9 -
U.S. could reach deal with Canada that avoids oil and gas tariffs, energy secretary says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. could strike a deal that spares Canadian oil and gas from tariffs, but "it's too early to say."CNBC - 6d -
NBA power rankings: Where do Cleveland Cavaliers rank after historic streak ends?
The Orlando Magic ended Cleveland's historic 16-game win streak with an upset road win.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Karleigh Osborne previews Brentford Women v South London
Brentford Women head coach Karleigh Osborne is eyeing a strong start to Sunday’s Capital Cup semi-final clash against South London (3pm kick-off GMT).The Bees won the competition last season and ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas
The US president is making energy deals with Japan and Ukraine, and in Africa has even touted resurrecting coal. Donald Trump ’s repeated mantra of “ drill, baby, drill ” demands that more oil and ...The Guardian - 5d -
Covid-19: Enduring Images of a Global Crisis, 5 Years On
New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world. These pictures, and the moments behind them, stayed with them.The New York Times - 6d -
The enduring love between Europe and the US will last long past today’s tensions
The ties between Europe and America run much deeper than the war in Ukraine.The Hill - 21h -
Hernández: Roki Sasaki's bond with Rikuzentakata endures, long after 2011 tsunami
Rather than distance himself from his painful memories in Rikuzentakata, Roki Sasaki has taken a proactive approach to preserve his more pleasant recollections of his upbringing.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires
Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them. Lloyd’s of London expects losses of $2.3bn (£1.78bn) from the California wildfires that ...The Guardian - 6d -
Warner joins London Spirit in men’s Hundred but Anderson unsold in draft
Warner reunited with former Australia coach Langer Anderson and Roy both ignored in latest draft David Warner will call Lord’s home this summer. The former Australia batter is in line to make ...The Guardian - 4d -
Teenager sentenced to life for south London murder of Elianne Andam
Hassan Sentamu jailed for at least 23 years for fatal stabbing of Elianne, 15, in Croydon after row over teddy bear. A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 15-year-old girl ...The Guardian - 3d -
The east London 'volcano' ready to erupt
As summer approaches, Rainham is preparing for its annual ordeal of landfill-caused air pollution.BBC News - 3d -
L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato review – dazzling opening to London Handel festival
St George’s, Hanover Square, London Jonathan Cohen and his crack baroque ensemble Arcangelo seized upon the colourful pastoral with relish, lighting up Handel’s own parish church. This year’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
A historic opportunity for higher education reform
The American public is witnessing a remarkable political moment.The Hill - 3d -
The stats behind Newcastle's historic day
Newcastle have won their first major trophy since winning the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1968-69 and it's the club's first major domestic success since winning the FA Cup in 1954-55. The Magpies ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Man with a Palestinian flag climbed London’s Big Ben tower and refused to come down
Traffic around the Palace of Westminster in London came to a standstill for much of Saturday as emergency crews tried to reach a man who climbed the Big Ben tower holding a Palestinian flag.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Ukraine war live: Putin response to peace plan ‘not good enough’, says UK, as international militaries prepare to meet in London
Representatives from numerous international militaries will meet in London on Thursday, says UK prime minister. Few resonant phrases are repeated in politics without a deliberate reason, and Keir ...The Guardian - 1d -
India approves legislation to boost oil and gas exploration
‘Far-reaching’ amendments to 1948 law highlight reluctance to wean world’s most populous nation off fossil fuelsFinancial Times - 4d -
Chicago dyes its river bright green as it opens St. Patrick's Day celebrations
The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrationsABC News - 1d -
Róisín Lanigan: ‘I moved to London and got bedbugs’
The Northern Irish journalist turned author on writing a haunted house novel for the rental age, her trick for capturing dialogue and favourite millennial reads. Róisín Lanigan, 33, grew up in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Obsessed with: London’s whole roast chicken craze
It’s the hottest dish in town. Here’s where everyone’s flocking to find the tastiest and most succulent takesFinancial Times - 9h -
Kate attends St Patrick's Day parade in London
The Princess of Wales was seen sipping a Guinness to mark the day with the Irish Guards.BBC News - 42m -
Eating avocado toast in London’s old urinals
Indebted local councils want to turn even more of the capital’s WCs into bars, cafés and shopsFinancial Times - 2h -
UFC Fight Night 255: How to watch Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady, start time, London fight card, odds, more
The UFC is back in one of the world's most iconic cities Saturday with UFC Fight Night 255 in London. Here's how to watch UFC Fight Night 255 with a British former champion in the headlining spot, ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
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