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The National Gallery: Donor’s Letter Found in Demolished Column

NY Times Home Page - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 10:45am
John Sainsbury disagreed with the design of his family’s namesake wing at London’s National Gallery. Three decades later, after his death, his critique rang anew.
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An American researcher drowns after a Viking replica ship sinks off Norway's coast

NPR World - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 10:17am

A Viking replica ship capsized several days into its journey from the Faroe Islands to Norway. Five crew members survived, but researcher Karla Dana, 29, drowned. She was the lone American on board.

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A Vague, Vacuous TV Interview Didn’t Help Kamala Harris

NY Times Home Page - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:37am
There was too much fluff to lay to rest doubts about her readiness for the highest office.
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Is Carson Beck primed to bring UGA its third championship in four years?

ESPN - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:37am
Carson Beck is at the controls of the top-ranked team in the FBS, a leading Heisman Trophy contender and a potential No. 1 draft pick.
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Luigi Serafini’s Fantastical Milan Apartment

NY Times Home Page - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:20am
The artist and architect Luigi Serafini uses his Milanese apartment to explore his whims and surreal fantasies.
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Kamala Harris’s TV Interview Was a Solid First Effort

NY Times Home Page - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:15am
The Democratic nominee did a solid job.
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A $75 Million Animal Shelter Opened in Queens. It’s Already Overwhelmed.

NY Times Home Page - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:14am
The brand-new building was designed to hold 72 dogs. After only a month, it already has more than twice that.
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The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees

NY Times Home Page - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:12am
The widespread use and enormous expense of blockbuster drugs like Wegovy are forcing state governments to make painful choices.
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Hill, 44, pitches in game for 20th season in row

ESPN - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:08am
Rich Hill, 44, came on in relief for the Red Sox on Thursday night vs. Toronto and became the only active player to appear in a major league game in each of the past 20 seasons.
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Sources: Niners, Aiyuk reach $120M extension

ESPN - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:08am
The 49ers and receiver Brandon Aiyuk have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension that ties him with the team through the 2028 season, sources told ESPN.
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Donald Trump Courts the Manoverse

NY Times Home Page - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 8:30am
A constellation of YouTubers, pranksters and streamers who influence young men is helping Mr. Trump win the bro vote.
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Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Listeria Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies

NY Times Home Page - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 8:29am
Federal inspectors cited continuing problems at a deli meat plant in Virginia that was linked to an outbreak of listeria, records indicate.
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Week 1 preview: Big names coming back from injury and freshmen to know

ESPN - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 8:24am
From records that could be broken this season to offseason quotes, here's what to know ahead of Week 1.
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Trump Tries to Move Hush-Money Case to Federal Court Before Sentencing

NY Times Home Page - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 8:01am
The long-shot request, which the former president made Thursday night, is an attempt to avoid sentencing in his criminal case, scheduled for Sept. 18.
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Plans for Ryan Garcia, Teofimo Lopez? Naoya Inoue's biggest fight?

ESPN - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 7:57am
From Ryan Garcia's future to Naoya Inoue's biggest fight, Mike Coppinger answers boxing questions from fans.
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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Stays Cool, Keeping a Rate Cut Imminent

NY Times Home Page - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 7:55am
Inflation remained cool in July, based on the Personal Consumption Expenditures Index, keeping the Federal Reserve on track for rate cuts.
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MLB Power Rankings: Top 10 sees shake-up as final month approaches

ESPN - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 7:49am
As we enter September, every team has something it's focusing on in the final stretch.
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After a career year and division title, Bucs' Mayfield looking to take 'next step'

ESPN - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 7:42am
Baker Mayfield won a playoff game in his first year in Tampa -- and he's poised for more.
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No Marvin Harrison Jr. jersey in 2024? Everything to know about Cardinals WR's apparel, Fanatics lawsuit

ESPN - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 7:29am
As the NFL season approaches, here's what we know about the availability of Marvin Harrison Jr.'s jersey and his off-field legal situation.
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Welcome back: Utes' Rising shines in 5-TD return

ESPN - Fri, 08/30/2024 - 7:18am
Cameron Rising, who missed the entire 2023 season because of a knee injury, threw five touchdown passes to lead No. 12 Utah to a 49-0 win over Southern Utah.
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