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03/01/2024

A few weeks ago, Luke Littler was a relatively obscure figure, but now he stands on the brink of achieving a historic victory at the World Darts Championship.

He was relatively unknown just a few weeks ago, but Luke Littler is now on the verge of winning a historic title at the World Darts Championship.

03/01/2024

Harvard professor responds to the departure of the university president.

03/01/2024

In the previous month, three university presidents faced significant criticism for their testimonies on campus antisemitism during a congressional hearing. Currently, only one of them still holds that position.

In the weeks following their testimonies on antisemitism, Magill and Gay resigned. So far, Kornbluth has kept her job.

03/01/2024

Dressed as Elvis Presley impersonators upon arrival, the Las Vegas Golden Knights weren't just looking to celebrate; they aimed to disrupt the festivities for the Seattle Kraken, who were hosting their inaugural NHL Winter Classic.

Arriving dressed as Elvis Presley impersonators, the Las Vegas Golden Knights were not so much hoping to party but to spoil the party for the Seattle Kraken hosting their first ever NHL Winter Classic.

03/01/2024

Guided by the exceptional point guard Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors halted a three-game losing streak with a 121-115 triumph over the Orlando Magic at home on Tuesday.

Led by superstar point guard Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors ended a three-game losing streak with a 121-115 home victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

03/01/2024

With the 2024 Paris Olympics now just a few months away, the world’s biggest and best sports stars are starting to gear up for one of the globe’s most prestigious events, where they’ll be joined by a slightly unlikely face: Snoop Dogg.

With the 2024 Paris Olympics now just a few months away, the world’s biggest and best sports stars are starting to gear up for one of the globe’s most prestigious events, where they’ll be joined by a slightly unlikely face: Snoop Dogg.

03/01/2024

George R.R. Martin acknowledges the plethora of content options available but remains undeterred, continuing to contribute more to the abundance.

George R.R. Martin knows there’s a lot to choose from in terms of content, but that’s not stopping him from adding more abundance.

03/01/2024

Television personality and star of "The Bachelorette," Rachel Lindsay, is going through a divorce from her husband of four years, Bryan Abasolo.

Television personality and “The Bachelorette” star Rachel Lindsay’s marriage to her husband of four years, Bryan Abasolo, is coming to an end.

03/01/2024

Donald Trump's nearest primary rivals, growing increasingly desperate, are intensifying their attacks, accusing him of spreading falsehoods about them, avoiding debates, and even suggesting that he has been ineffective as a president.

Donald Trump’s closest and increasingly desperate primary rivals are cranking up the heat of their attacks, accusing him of lying about them, running scared of debates and even of being a bust as president.

03/01/2024

Minae Akiyama had journeyed from southern Japan to Ishikawa prefecture to celebrate New Year's with her family when the ground started to shake.

Minae Akiyama had traveled from southern Japan to Ishikawa prefecture to celebrate New Year’s with her family, when the ground began to shake.

02/01/2024

Scenes of devastation emerged along Japan’s western coast Tuesday as rescuers raced to save residents trapped in the rubble of a 7.5 magnitude quake that triggered multiple aftershocks and killed dozens of people.

Scenes of devastation emerged along Japan’s western coast Tuesday as rescuers raced to save residents trapped in the rubble of a 7.5 magnitude quake that has triggered multiple aftershocks and killed dozens of people.

02/01/2024

Five men clad in glittering suits are strolling behind a group of Ghostbusters, serving as a clear indication that the World Darts Championship is fully underway.

There are five men dressed in sparkling suits, who are walking behind a gaggle of ghostbusters – it’s a sure sign that the World Darts Championship is in full swing.

02/01/2024

On Tuesday, Rafael Nadal delivered a remarkable comeback in singles play, securing a straight-set victory over Austria's Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International in Australia.

Rafael Nadal made an impressive return to singles action on Tuesday as he beat Austria’s Dominic Thiem in straight sets at the Brisbane International in Australia.

02/01/2024

The loved ones of Melissa Hoskins, the Olympic track cyclist and former world champion, are honoring her "independent spirit" and "generous heart" in the wake of her tragic passing at the age of 32, caused by a car accident on Saturday.

The family of Olympic track cyclist and former world champion Melissa Hoskins has paid tribute to her “freewheeling spirit” and “big heart” following the 32 year-old’s death after she was hit by a car on Saturday.

02/01/2024

The Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies have progressed to the College Football Playoff National Championship, setting the stage for a showdown in Houston on January 8 for the title game.

The Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies have advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship where they’ll face off in Houston on January 8 in the title game.

02/01/2024

Mohamed Salah experienced a whirlwind farewell in his last match before departing to join the Egyptian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations. He played a pivotal role in Liverpool's 4-2 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League on Monday.

Mohamed Salah had a rollercoaster send off in his final game before heading to join up with his Egypt team for the Africa Cup of Nations as he played a starring role in Liverpool’s 4-2 Premier League win over Newcastle on Monday.

02/01/2024

On Monday, Israel's Supreme Court made an unprecedented decision by rejecting a government plan aimed at restricting the powers of the judiciary. This move has the potential to revive intense tensions in the country, particularly as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to engage in a conflict against Hamas in Gaza.

Israel’s Supreme Court has struck down a government plan to limit the powers of the judiciary, in an unprecedented move that could reignite fierce tensions in the country as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wages war against Hamas in Gaza. Here’s what we know about the ruling.

02/01/2024

Donald Trump's legal approach in his federal 2020 election interference case has largely revolved around attempts to postpone the commencement of his March trial until after the November presidential election.

Much of Donald Trump’s legal strategy in his federal 2020 election interference case has, so far, centered around trying to delay the start of his March trial until after the November presidential election.

01/01/2024

Zelensky and Putin share New Year's addresses with their respective nations.

01/01/2024

Japan experiences a significant earthquake, resulting in damage and power outages.

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Monday afternoon, triggering tsunami warnings. Follow here for live updates.

01/01/2024

Naomi Osaka, the former world No. 1, marked a triumphant return to tennis on Monday after a hiatus of over a year. During this time, she prioritized her mental health and also became a mother in July.

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka made a winning return to tennis on Monday after spending over a year away from the sport prioritizing her mental health and then becoming a mother in July.

01/01/2024

Melissa Hoskins, the Australian Olympic track cyclist and former world champion, has passed away at the age of 32, as announced by her country's Olympic committee on Monday.

Australian Olympic track cyclist and former world champion Melissa Hoskins has died aged 32, her country’s Olympic Committee said on Monday.

01/01/2024

As the regular season NFL action enters its final week, the playoff picture has become more defined.

With one full week of regular season NFL action to come the playoff picture has become clearer.

01/01/2024

Just when you believed the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce couldn't become any more endearing.

Just when you thought the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce couldn’t get any cuture.

01/01/2024

Despite serving a lengthy prison sentence in Siberia, Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny states that he doesn't feel lonely and is in a "great" mood. However, he expresses a longing for direct interaction with his family and friends.

Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny says he doesn’t feel lonely and is in a “great” mood while serving a lengthy prison sentence in Siberia, but he still misses interacting directly with his family and friends.

01/01/2024

The initial day of 2024 has been formally designated as a day of mourning in Ukraine's capital, as the casualty count continued to rise following Russia's extensive attacks on Friday, with additional assaults initiated overnight.

The first day of 2024 has officially been declared a day of mourning in Ukraine’s capital as the death toll continued to climb from Friday’s massive attacks by Russia and fresh assaults were launched overnight.

01/01/2024

This week, Israel's military announced plans to withdraw thousands of soldiers from Gaza in anticipation of a forthcoming stage in the conflict. However, a senior official cautioned that he anticipates the hostilities to persist throughout the year.

Israel will begin pulling thousands of soldiers out of Gaza this week in preparation for a new phase of the conflict, the military announced Monday, though a top official warned that he expected the fighting to continue throughout the year.

01/01/2024

In an unprecedented move, Israel's Supreme Court has invalidated a controversial government plan aimed at restricting the judiciary's powers. This decision poses a potential resurgence of intense tensions within the country, particularly as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engages in a conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

Israel’s Supreme Court has struck down a controversial change to the powers of the judiciary, in an unprecedented move that threatens to reignite fierce tensions in the country as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wages war against Hamas in Gaza.

31/12/2023

Russia has announced that it initiated counterattacks on military installations and "foreign mercenaries" in Kharkiv in response to Ukraine's shelling of the Russian border city of Belgorod, resulting in the death of at least 24 people.

Russia has launched retaliatory strikes on Ukraine overnight, after Ukrainian attacks on the border city of Belgorod killed at least 24 people and injured 108 others.

31/12/2023

Experience a special rendition of this timeless New Year song with an exclusive performance.

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31/12/2023

On the day following Christmas, I treated my 90-year-old mother to a performance of "The Color Purple" in Greenville, North Carolina. This outing served as a special gift for my mother, who is set to be honored with North Carolina's highest award for public service during the upcoming weekend. She is being recognized for her significant contributions to the integration of public schools in the state during the 1960s.

William J. Barber II, who for more than 30 years has suffered from a form of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis, writes on how an AMC theater couldn’t accommodate his disability.

31/12/2023

The Detroit Pistons face yet another crucial moment as they confront the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. Having already established several undesirable records this season, the team is on the verge of another dubious achievement. If the Pistons are defeated, they will match the longest losing streak in the history of major American professional sports.

It’s another D-Day for the Detroit Pistons. The team have set several unwanted records this season and are on the cusp of another when they take on the Toronto Raptors on Saturday – if the Pistons are vanquished they would equal the longest losing streak in major American professional sports his...

31/12/2023

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson expressed his "disappointment and surprise" upon learning from head coach Sean Payton that he would be benched for the team's last two games of the NFL regular season.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson says he was “disappointed and surprised” when head coach Sean Payton told him he would be benched for the team’s final two games of the NFL regular season.

31/12/2023

We're inching towards the conclusion of 2023, and thankfully, we've made it.

From Beyoncé and Taylor Swift monopolizing our lives to debates over NFL safety, labor strikes, celebrity divorces and endless court appearances, this is what dominated the culture in 2023.

31/12/2023

Venice has declared its intention to restrict tourist walking groups to a maximum of 25 individuals and prohibit the use of loudspeakers in its most recent initiative to address the challenges posed by mass tourism.

Venice has announced it will limit tourist walking groups to 25 people and ban the use of loudspeakers in its latest effort to combat mass tourism.

31/12/2023

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war rageshttps://edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-12-31-23/index.html

Aid is once again reaching Gaza through a crossing on the Israeli border after it was suspended for several days, the UN said. Follow for live updates.

31/12/2023

As the year 2023 comes to an end, Russian President Vladimir Putin exudes a sense of assurance, confidently navigating towards his anticipated re-election in March.

As 2023 draws to a close, Russian President Vladimir Putin is all about a vibe: projecting confidence as he sails to inevitable re-election in March.

30/12/2023

On Friday, Real Madrid announced that Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as the head coach until June 2026.

Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as Real Madrid head coach until June 2026, the club announced on Friday.

30/12/2023

The Christmas gift that Austin Swift gave to Travis Kelce had the Kansas City Chiefs football player feeling like a child, but in a positive and delightful manner.

Austin Swift’s Christmas gift to Travis Kelce made the Kansas City Chiefs football player “feel like a child,” but in a good way.

30/12/2023

According to a U.S. official, intelligence agencies in the United States have discovered that the Chinese surveillance balloon that crossed the country in early 2023 utilized an American internet service provider to transmit brief, periodic data related to navigation and location back to China.

US intelligence agencies found that the Chinese surveillance balloon that transited the United States in early 2023 used an American internet service provider to send short periodic transmissions of data related to navigation and location back to China, according to a US official.