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Without Platner, Maine Democrats Scramble to Keep Grassroots Energy Alive

Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate imploded last week. The activists who backed him are seeking a candidate to…

Why Is Syracuse, N.Y., Such a Haven for Legendary Writers?

In the frozen shadows of shuttered factories, icons like Toni Morrison, Raymond Carver and David Foster Wallace created…

D’oh! I can’t believe I did that! Graceful ways to handle awkward moments

Yes, there is a way to gracefully address that you've been walking around with spinach in your teeth.…

Messi and Brady in disbelief over ‘prophetic’ Lamine Yamal photo

Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final…

Watch FIFA World Cup: Messi, Rodri comment ahead of Argentina-Spain final

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

World Cup final: Spain vs Argentina – Which team has best chance to win?

What to know about both teams: Form, strengths, weaknesses, key players and what the coaches and players had…

Palestine football fans honour Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan

Palestine football fans honour Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan

Best finishers, defensive kings & runners – World Cup finalists in numbers

European champions Spain will face World Cup holders and South American champions Argentina in the final. How do…

Japan’s superstitions make some homes hard to sell or rent

Many Japanese people are reluctant to buy or rent homes where a sudden or violent death has occurred.…

Rooney, Hart and Richards row down Hudson River

Wayne Rooney rows down the Hudson River with fellow BBC pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards.