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A new $500 million women’s cricket league is offering the kind of opportunities that never existed before in India. The girls of one Punjab ...

30 years ago, one decision altered the course of our connected world

On April 30, 1993, the World Wide Web was released into the public domain. It revolutionized the internet and allowed users to create websi...

We asked, you answered: What's your secret to staying optimistic in gloomy times?

From watching the sun rise — yeah, it's a cliche but it works! — to dancing to techno music to doing good for others to just plain smil...

A pilot takes a big risk to save a skydiver's life

In 1970, Alan Ayers was preparing himself for a skydiving competition in Gainesville, Florida. It wasn't the first time he'd jumped...

Metallica's new album, 72 Seasons, has met critical acclaim. What's their secret?

On their new record 72 Seasons, Metallica proves they're still making inspired music for hardcore fans. For a metal band with many of i...

Ludhiana gas: Mystery leak kills 11 in Indian city

Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Gunman kills five, including child, at Texas home

Police in Cleveland, Texas are looking for the suspect, described as a Mexican man carrying a rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

The weight bias against women in the workforce is real — and it's only getting worse

Study after study shows women seen as overweight or obese often earn less at the workplace, an unfair bias that's been hard to reverse....

Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

5 people were killed in a shooting at a home near Houston, police say

Four people were pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting in Cleveland and the fifth died at a hospital, the San Jacinto County Sheriff...

Sudan family: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan. from BBC News...

Post-pandemic, even hospital care goes remote

A growing number of hospitals are shifting care into patients' homes. That means moving medications, machines and staffing with it, but...

After House GOP passes debt ceiling bill, McCarthy gains leverage against Democrats

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Princeton University political history professor Julian Zelizer about House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's de...

BBC chair quits over links to loans for Boris Johnson — the man who appointed him

A top Conservative Party donor, Richard Sharp was found to have breached rules by failing to disclose a $1 million loan he helped arrange f...

Vietnam arrests 65 for drug smuggling in toothpaste tubes

Vietnam is a major drug-trafficking hub despite having some of the harshest drug laws in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z...

Dennis Lehane's 'Small Mercies' is a crime thriller that spotlights rampant racism

While set in Boston's Southie in 1974, the story is incredibly timely. It's at once a crime novel, an unflinching look at racism, a...

'Dangerous manoeuvres' in China and Philippines' cat-and-mouse sea chase

A near-collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels underscores the dangers in disputed waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1...

Eva Green: Actress wins High Court dispute over $1m film fee

The French star claimed she was owed her fee for a sci-fi film that never got made. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XvCJWRB

Sudan's rival generals share a troubled past: genocide in Darfur

Two generals are currently battling for control of Sudan's capital Khartoum. In the early 2000s, both played key roles in the governmen...

Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations

It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift....

An Army fort named after Robert E. Lee will now honor 2 pioneering Black officers

Fort Lee, named after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, is being redesignated to honor Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams. Each...

Turkey's Erdogan falls ill on TV and cancels election rallies

Turkey's president suspends election campaign events after a TV interview abruptly comes to a halt. from BBC News - World https://ift....

A cruise ship passenger is missing after going overboard in the Pacific Ocean

The passenger, a man from Australia, has been missing since Tuesday night. An air crew will resume their search at first light Thursday, th...

Sudan crisis: Wounded British doctor in desperate plea to UK government

A British doctor who was shot is desperate to get out of Sudan, but won't leave his mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qBmiD...

China's Xi calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy, after weeks of intensifying pressure to do so

The Chinese leader's call comes as he has sought to play the role of peacemaker, though chances of a big breakthrough are slim, given h...

Microsoft's deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard blocked in UK

The ruling puts the $69bn deal for the maker of Call of Duty and Candy Crush in jeopardy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X0QObjv

Dennis Barnes: Teen receives more than $9m in university scholarship offers

Dennis Barnes has got into 125 schools and is hoping for more so he can reach $10m in offers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VzL4IsG...

Statue mocking Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos appears in Madrid

The statue of the ex-king pointing a rifle at a sculpture of a bear mocks his love of hunting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rSdzcH...

The U.S. and South Korea announce moves to strengthen alliance

The U.S. and South Korea announced steps on Wednesday to strengthen their alliance and deter North Korea, as South Korean President Yoon Su...

LeBron James Has First 20-20 Game

A 22-point, 20-rebound game by James led the Lakers in Game 4 against the Grizzlies, a win that put Ja Morant and Memphis on the brink of el...

How Tucker Carlson took fringe conspiracy theories to a mass audience

Many of the false narratives Carlson promoted were part of the "great replacement" conspiracy theory, the racist fiction that non...

Turkish mass arrests target Kurdish areas ahead of election

At least 126 people are held, before Turks vote in a May election that could bring down the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Far-right Meloni joins Italians marking liberation from fascism

The origins of Giorgia Meloni's far-right party lie in Italy's post-fascist past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BL31UX6

President Biden officially declares he's running for reelection

At 80, President Biden is the oldest person to serve in the office. He cast his decision to run again as a fight for personal freedoms. (I...

Curious Alaskan moose visits the cinema for an evening snack

Cinema staff were left shocked when the wild animal decided to wander into their cinema. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R2pyCYB

Sudan fighting: Civilian death toll rising as thousands flee

Officials in South Sudan say 10,000 people have arrived at the country's border in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C...

ALA: Number of unique book titles challenged jumped nearly 40% in 2022

The number of reported challenges and attempted bans to books doubled in 2022 according to data released by the American Library Associatio...

Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t2LupU9...

Israel arrests Jordanian MP for alleged gun-smuggling

The lawmaker is suspected of trying to smuggle hundreds of weapons into the West Bank, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J...

Poll: Two-thirds oppose banning medication abortion

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds 64% oppose laws that ban medication abortion — and confidence in the Supreme Court hits a new low....

Second cheetah brought to India from Africa dies

Two of the 20 big cats brought to India since last year are now dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7UL3sm5

Gervonta Davis Floors Ryan Garcia, but Heads Into an Uncertain Future

Gervonta Davis stopped Ryan Garcia in seven rounds in a highly anticipated fight in Las Vegas. Next up for Davis: a sentencing and an arraig...

Sifan Hassan Wins London Marathon in Stunning Comeback

Hassan, an Olympic champion running her first marathon after training during Ramadan, came from behind to beat an elite field. from NYT ...

British diplomats evacuated from Sudan

British diplomats and their families evacuated from Sudan in a "complex and rapid" operation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirms ...

Thabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist's prison break identified

Notorious South African rapist Thabo Bester faked his own death to break out of prison last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MSv...

Homeware giant Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy

The retailer, which also owns the BuyBuy Baby chain, has lost shoppers and money after a series of ineffective or mistimed turnaround attem...

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Dame Edna's memorable moments in 60 seconds

A look back at some laughs from the comedian, Barry Humphries, best known for character Dame Edna Everage. from BBC News - World https://i...

Dame Edna creator Barry Humphries dies at age 89

The Tony Award-winning comedian was internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending snob whose evo...

Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage

The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PBuT5G8

Davis vs. Garcia: A Marquee Fight That Is Actually Happening

When Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia square off Saturday night, they’ll satisfy boxing fans who are often left disappointed by fight negotiat...

Sudan's army says evacuations of foreign diplomats are expected to begin

The Sudanese army said it was coordinating efforts to evacuate diplomats from the U.S., Britain, China and France out of the country on mil...

Foreign nationals to be evacuated from Sudan - army

Nationals from the US, UK, France and China are to be evacuated as fighting in Sudan enters second week. from BBC News - World https://ift...

The N.C. man accused of shooting a 6-year-old and her parents was arrested in Florida

Authorities say Robert Singletary turned himself in to the sheriff's office in Tampa on Thursday, two days and some 600 miles away from...

Twitter blue ticks: Multiple Hillarys and New Yorks as verifications disappear

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted verification from thousands of accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dbpl4Rq

South Africa shooting leaves 10 family members dead

Police said gunmen ambushed the family at their home on the outskirts of the city of Pietermaritzburg. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Is time up for Twitter?

What Elon Musk's blue checkmark shake-up could mean for the platform's future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VGAtpej

Warriors Win at Home, Which Is Part of Their Problem

Golden State beat Sacramento to earn its first win of the playoffs, but in doing so reinforced a troubling trend from the regular season. ...

Watch moment Russian warplane accidentally bombs Belgorod

CCTV video captured the explosion at an intersection in Belgorod. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e3QWa2t

Inside a homemade cocaine-smuggling submarine

The BBC is given access to the "narco-sub" known to have brought cocaine from South America to Europe. from BBC News - World htt...

Tunisia: Is democracy there being destroyed?

Tunisia spent a decade building a democracy, but the current president is accused of dismantling it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

'Greek Lessons' is an intimate, vulnerable portrayal of two lonely people

Greek Lessons feels like a departure from Han Kang's other English-translated novels; tugging bit by bit at the heartstrings, readers ...

Fan tribute balloons and notes for K-pop star Moonbin

Moonbin's fans lit candles, left flowers and shared videos across social media, paying tribute to the artist. from BBC News - World ht...

Oakland A’s Reach Deal on Las Vegas Stadium

After years of tense negotiations, the A’s said Wednesday that they had reached a deal to acquire a stadium site near the Las Vegas Strip. ...

Viewers in parts of Australia and Indonesia saw this rare hybrid solar eclipse

Under a cloudless sky, about 20,000 eclipse chasers watched a rare solar eclipse plunge part of Australia's northwest coast into brief ...

Venezuela corruption: 15-year sentence for Hugo Chávez's nurse