News aggregator

Gallagher completes protracted move to Atlético

ESPN - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:20pm
Atlético Madrid have completed the signing of midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea in a deal worth around €40 million ($44m).
Categories: Sports

Michelle Obama’s Show of Strength at the DNC

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:18pm
On Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention, the former first lady (and her husband) suited up for the next stage.
Categories: News

I Was Harvey Weinstein’s Assistant, and the Matthew Perry Case Haunts Me

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:05pm
I was Harvey Weinstein’s assistant. I understand all too well the toxic nature of the relationship between celebrities and the people they employ.
Categories: News

Ford Pulls Back Its Electric Vehicle Push

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:05pm
The automaker said it would invest less in battery-powered cars and scrap a planned electric three-row sport utility vehicle.
Categories: News

Guardians top Yanks in 12, season's longest game

ESPN - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:03pm
Sparked by a six-run 12th inning, the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the New York Yankees 9-5 on Tuesday night in the longest major league game this season, a contest that had the look and feel of a potential American League playoff preview.
Categories: Sports

Carroll to return to USC, this time as a teacher

ESPN - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:03pm
Pete Carroll didn't close the door on coaching again, telling Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM that he hasn't lost his competitive edge, but he noted he doesn't feel the desire to do so right now.
Categories: Sports

Flores: Tua's words hit hard, but I have evolved

ESPN - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:03pm
Brian Flores took a conciliatory tone Tuesday toward Tua Tagovailoa, a day after the publication of an interview in which the Dolphins quarterback called Flores a "terrible person."
Categories: Sports

New Study Re-Evaluates ‘Worst Case’ Scenario for Thwaites Glacier

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:00pm
Global warming is putting the continent’s ice at risk of destruction in many forms. But one especially calamitous scenario might be a less pressing concern, a new study found.
Categories: News

Bill Pascrell Jr., 14-Term House Democrat From N.J., Dies at 87

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:54pm
An outspoken progressive, he vigorously opposed President Donald J. Trump and focused on legislation to help “regular Americans pay their bills.”
Categories: News

‘A Lot of Us Are Gone’: How the Push to Diversify Publishing Fell Short

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:44pm
Lisa Lucas was among the big hires meant to shake up the industry. Her departure, alongside other prominent Black editors and executives, has led some to question publishers’ pledge to diversify.
Categories: News

‘Keyboard Warriors’ Who Stoked UK Riots Test the Limits of Free Speech

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:41pm
As hundreds of people appear in court for their role in recent anti-immigrant riots in Britain, several are accused of fueling disorder through online posts, raising questions about the limits of free speech.
Categories: News

Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

National Hurricane Center - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:09pm

000
ABNT20 KNHC 211709
TWOAT

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 PM EDT Wed Aug 21 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.

$$
Forecaster Berg
Categories: Weather

NYC Reading Scores Decline Slightly as Schools Overhaul Teaching

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:08pm
Math scores notched upward in the city, and officials said the drop in reading was explained in part by an effort to change reading instruction and retrain hundreds of teachers.
Categories: News

Yes there is famine in Sudan. So why isn't 'famine' being declared?

NPR World - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:04pm

A team of independent famine experts, working under the U.N. umbrella, believe Sudan is experiencing famine. But issuing a declaration — which could bring in more aid — turns out to be complicated.

(Image credit: Guy Peterson)

Categories: News

Is Kamala Harris’s Mom More ‘Brat’ Than She Is?

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 11:58am
Shyamala Gopalan created the context for the vice president’s “brat” energy.
Categories: News

Bottom 10: How Michigan went from national champs to our dubious list

ESPN - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 11:51am
From wayward Wolverines to Minutemen losing their independence, the Bottom 10 is back!
Categories: Sports

Lilia Vu looks to repeat as Women's Open heads back to St. Andrews

ESPN - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 11:34am
It will be just the third time that the AIG Women's Open is played at the Old Course, and the first since 2013.
Categories: Sports

'The Ultimate Fighter,' Season 32: Santos claims last spot in season finale

ESPN - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 11:31am
Here's everything you need to know about Season 32 of TUF. From how to watch, the coaches involved and the fighters competing for a UFC contract.
Categories: Sports

Bama lands prized RB recruit, adds to '25 class

ESPN - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 11:24am
Alabama landed its fourth top-30 commitment in the 2025 class Tuesday afternoon when four-star RB Akylin Dear announced his pledge to the Crimson Tide.
Categories: Sports

No. 1 Sinner avoids ban for positive steroid tests

ESPN - Wed, 08/21/2024 - 11:24am
Jannik Sinner, No. 1 in the ATP rankings, will not be suspended after twice testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid after officials said it was unintentional.
Categories: Sports
Syndicate content