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ESPN fires Robert Griffin III, Sam Ponder in cost-cutting moves: Sources

Robert Melton15 August 2024

ESPN has fired “Sunday NFL Countdown” host Samantha Ponder and analyst Robert Griffin III, sources briefed on the moves told The Athletic on Thursday.The decisions were made for financial reasons...

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Study finds temperature reconstructions during the Common Era are affected by the selection of paleoclimate data

Jessica McCarthy15 August 2024

(a) Tree-ring based annual temperature reconstructions for the global (GL), Northern Hemisphere (NH), and Southern Hemisphere (SH). (b) Non-tree-ring based reconstructions for the same spatial domains. Credit: Science China Press...

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Cincinnati Open LIVE! Draper battles back to beat Tsitsipas

Marjory Copeland15 August 2024

Cincinnati Open LIVE! Draper battles back to beat Tsitsipas

US relaxes tech restrictions to boost Aukus security pact

Peter Sanders15 August 2024

This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribers can sign up to our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get the newsletter delivered every weekday morning. Explore...

Key convoy figure’s defence argues he’s ‘morally innocent’ as trial nears end

Robert Melton15 August 2024

A lawyer for Chris Barber, a key figure in the Freedom Convoy, argued Thursday in closing submissions that her client is "morally innocent" and that there is a lack of...

Science

Marine Biologists Discover New Clam Species in South Africa

Jessica McCarthy15 August 2024

A comprehensive study led by Paul Valentich-Scott from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has uncovered new aspects of galeommatoidean bivalves in South Africa. The research reveals a new...

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Oddly specific predictions for every Top 25 college football team (with another title for the Big Ten!)

Robert Melton15 August 2024

I read the comments, and you laughed at me.Well, guess what? It’s that time of year for you to do it again.If you missed last year’s installment of Oddly Specific...

Science

Turning wastewater into valuable proteins with genetically modified yeast

Jessica McCarthy15 August 2024

Fermentation can be used to produce vitamins, proteins, food ingredients such as dyes and flavors, medicines and vaccines. Credit: DTU The growing world population means that the environment is under...

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Everton: Toffees begin emotional goodbye to Goodison Park while takeover saga rumbles on | Football News

Marjory Copeland15 August 2024

The phrase 'emotional rollercoaster' is often bandied about in football and in recent seasons Everton has endured more than its fair share of waltzer rides, both on and off the...

How to follow the Democratic National Convention on CBC platforms next week

Robert Melton15 August 2024

WorldDemocrats will gather in Chicago on Monday to kick off the Democratic National Convention and welcome U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential candidate to square off against Donald...

Day: 15 August 2024

ESPN fires Robert Griffin III, Sam Ponder in cost-cutting moves: Sources

Study finds temperature reconstructions during the Common Era are affected by the selection of paleoclimate data

Cincinnati Open LIVE! Draper battles back to beat Tsitsipas

US relaxes tech restrictions to boost Aukus security pact

Key convoy figure’s defence argues he’s ‘morally innocent’ as trial nears end

Marine Biologists Discover New Clam Species in South Africa

Oddly specific predictions for every Top 25 college football team (with another title for the Big Ten!)

Turning wastewater into valuable proteins with genetically modified yeast

Everton: Toffees begin emotional goodbye to Goodison Park while takeover saga rumbles on | Football News

How to follow the Democratic National Convention on CBC platforms next week

Text and facial expressions drive success in charitable crowdfunding

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice in race to be fit for Chelsea game and misses Champions League tie with Inter Milan | Football News

ADM calls off investor webcast after new confusion over its accounts’ reliability

Bomb threats linked to Russia briefly close polling stations in Georgia

What can marketers learn from the Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese basketball rivalry? Focus on intersectionality

James Anderson: England’s record Test wicket taker registers for the IPL 2025 mega auction | Cricket News

Text and facial expressions drive success in charitable crowdfunding

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice in race to be fit for Chelsea game and misses Champions League tie with Inter Milan | Football News

ADM calls off investor webcast after new confusion over its accounts’ reliability

Bomb threats linked to Russia briefly close polling stations in Georgia

What can marketers learn from the Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese basketball rivalry? Focus on intersectionality

James Anderson: England’s record Test wicket taker registers for the IPL 2025 mega auction | Cricket News

British farming needs a clearer future

An urgent update on UK wine

UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is ‘wise’ if it prevents backlash

New AI Model Predicts High-Impact Weather Shifts

First tests of oral anthrax vaccine are successful in white-tailed deer

Steve Borthwick wants ‘right environment’ amid Danny Care claims about Eddie Jones’ ‘toxic’ England regime | Rugby Union News