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Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell reveals how booze helped fuel his legendary 71-point game
Donovan Mitchell revealed on the "Cousins" podcast that a few New Year's drinks preceded his historic 71-point game against the Chicago Bulls.
Will Ospreay's era as AEW champion begins, learns he'll have title defense at All Out: 'I am the standard now'
Will Ospreay declared himself "the Billy goat" on "Dynamite" before his first AEW World Championship defense was set against Jon Moxley.
Stephen A Smith warns Hasan Piker will ‘contaminate’ Democrats in the midterms, ‘come back to haunt them’
Stephen A. Smith warns that Hasan Piker's growing political influence could haunt Democrats in general elections and hand Republicans a weapon.
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California girls’ sports advocates vow fight after judge tosses trans athlete case: 'Far from over'
The Justice Department is weighing an appeal after a federal judge dismissed Trump's lawsuit over t…
Rogers Stadium in Toronto Is Severely Damaged in Thunderstorm
The music venue, which opened in 2025, was built specifically for large concerts. The fate of its n…
Marijuana users may face hidden driving danger that standard tests can miss
Cannabis edible users registered THC levels nearly 10 times lower than smokers despite similar driv…
Iran prefers conflict with US over peace to suppress internal uprising, human rights activist warns
A human rights activist says Iran's regime fears its own population more than U.S. airstrikes, usin…
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North America
Botched Edmonton race costs 13 runners shot at Boston Marathon
Boston won’t accept Edmonton Marathon times adjusted to accommodate unnecessary extra distance
Trump to Break Ground on Arch Before Getting Approval
Doug Burgum, the interior secretary, announced plans to start work on the site of the 250-foot-tall…
Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human t…
Leon Black defies subpoena to testify in Epstein inquiry and sues House panel
The billionaire investor is under two subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee. But in his laws…
Europe
Volkswagen announces it will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030
Under-pressure carmaker will shed 15% of workforce and halve its product line in sector’s biggest e…
'50% savvy political tactics, 50% extraordinarily good luck' - the formula to Meloni's success?
Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government on Friday becomes the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar his…
Serbians targeted with spyware in country’s ‘largest documented wave of surveillance’
Student protesters among those hacked, says digital rights group, though Aleksandar Vučić’s governm…
Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats
The leaders also discussed Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.
Asia
Chinese-American community alarmed after China national dies in ICE custody
The Chinese-American community expressed anger and concern on Thursday over the death in custody of…
Can Ratan Tata’s inherited shares go to his charities?
Hong Kong poised to top New York, London in finance-hub ranking: GFCI creator
An Asian city will eventually overtake London and New York as the world’s leading financial centre,…
Trump takes mail-in ballot fight to US Supreme Court
President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to let it enforce a new…
Africa
Tunisia court upholds prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition figures
Tunisia's top court on Thursday upheld prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition leaders, l…
Botswana’s rare slaty egret signals the health of the Okavango
Conservationists say climate change and water management across national borders make regional coop…
Tunisia: Court starts final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures
A Tunisian court started hearing on Thursday the final appeal of scores of opposition figures accus…
South Africa: Sharpeville massacre victims launch legal action
Lawyers for survivors and relatives of those killed in the Sharpeville massacre are launching legal…
Oceania
Kyrgios free to compete after accepting one-month cocaine ban
Nick Kyrgios can return to tennis after a one-month suspension and entering a treatment program aft…
Hospitality suffers as spending falls sharply in August
Travel, recreation and movie theatres remained bright spots, new data from ANZ shows.
Skilled migrant changes may shorten residency path for eligible master's graduates
Some graduates may be able to apply for residency once they secure skilled employment or a job offe…
Traditional owners say national park can 'breathe again' after handback
A major tourist attraction in outback Queensland has been handed back to its traditional owners und…
South America
La familia de Selena Quintanilla, en medio de una disputa legal a meses del fallecimiento del patriarca
A.B. Quintanilla ha demandado a su hermana Suzette por la presunta falta de transparencia en el man…
Un hombre sobrevive nueve meses con un riñón de cerdo hasta recibir un trasplante humano con éxito
El logro médico es un hito que acerca la posibilidad de usar órganos animales para trasplantarlos a…
Arrestado un creador de contenido de Los Ángeles acusado de pedir en las redes sociales que asesinaran a Trump
El sospechoso habría hecho reiteradas amenazas de muerte en Instagram, TikTok y YouTube contra el p…
Mucho desgaste y poca puntería entre la Real y el Celta
Empate a cero en Anoeta en el partido adelantado de la sexta jornada
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Utah
Utes fans excited for tonight's season opener
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - University of Utah football fans packed the tailgate lots early for …
Need for housing continues to grow as Salt Lake City breaks ground on new affordable units - kjzz.com
Need for housing continues to grow as Salt Lake City breaks ground on new affordable units kjzz.com
Need for housing continues to grow as Salt Lake City breaks ground on new affordable units - KUTV
Need for housing continues to grow as Salt Lake City breaks ground on new affordable units KUTV
Idaho
US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?
CNN By Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN (CNN) — The enormous investments that the US and Venezuela have promise…
US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?
By Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN (CNN) — The enormous investments that the US and Venezuela have promised fr…
"This is unique": Native plants take root at new Park at Expo Idaho ahead of October opening - Idaho News 6
"This is unique": Native plants take root at new Park at Expo Idaho ahead of October opening Idaho …
Wyoming
Cheyenne Little Theatre Players - Stephen King's Misery - Pay What You Can Night - Wyoming Public Media
Cheyenne Little Theatre Players - Stephen King's Misery - Pay What You Can Night Wyoming Public Med…
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/3/26) - oilcity.news
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/3/26) oilcity.news
Cheyenne OBGYN welcomes two new physicians to its team - WyomingNews.com
Cheyenne OBGYN welcomes two new physicians to its team WyomingNews.com
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‘Leon Black is hiding behind litigation’: outrage after billionaire sues Congress over subpoenas for Epstein investigation – live
Republican oversight chair James Comer says he will speak to committee about next steps as Democrat…
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns of annual loss in ‘subdued’ property market
Firm will complete fewer homes than expected in year to 31 October – between 1,350 and 1,400The Bri…
Lawler: We 'Need Stability' in Military Leadership, I'm Concerned About Churn
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MS NOW’s “State of Play,” Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) said that he is worri…
Gimenez: 'Not Happy About' 'Rash of Turnover' in Army Leadership
During an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) said that he is displeas…
Suozzi: DSA Candidates Have 'Got to Defend the DSA Platform,' 'I've Always Got to Defend the Democratic Platform'
During an interview with CBS’s “The Takeout” on Wednesday, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) stated that while…
US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience
Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.
Bill Simmons’s embrace of ChatGPT is a breach of his website’s creative spirit
The founder of The Ringer and Grantland was famous for discovering and developing writers. Now he i…
Ben-Gvir posts Palestinians on conveyor belts to detention camps. The world is silent | Arwa Mahdawi
Ben-Gvir did not come into power in a vacuum: he was helped into his position by an international c…
