Business · 1 day ago
The United States has become the unexpected epicenter for international thoroughbred racing, as more overseas horses line up in marquee events like the Kentucky Derby, turning the sport into a bustling global marketplace…
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Business · 1 day ago
London Paddington and Birmingham New Street will each close for five days over the Christmas period as part of a 10‑day engineering programme, while most other routes stay open. Travellers are urged to plan ahead for t…
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Lighter · 1 day ago
Six soft pictures of seals. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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Business · 1 day ago
A massive data center project slated for thousands of acres near West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest has sparked a grassroots backlash, as residents fear the loss of pristine dark skies and scenic wilderness.
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Finance · 1 day ago
The European Central Bank has issued a tongue‑in‑cheek recruitment notice for its next president, demanding political acumen, economic wizardry and a flair for the dramatic.
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Sports · 2 days ago
Two high-profile colts, one with a name that ruins the vibe for traditionalists, dominated the 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes. The full replay is now available for those who missed the cinematic buildup.
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World · 2 days ago
Prime Minister Mark Carney told Deutsche Welle that Canada is eye‑ing an “associate membership” of the EU to diversify away from the United States, a move that has sparked both curiosity and a request for clari…
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Sports · 2 days ago
Vet tests this morning forced another horse to be scratched from the Melbourne Cup, and a Derby Day trainer was hit with a stewards’ charge for an undisclosed offence.
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Lighter · 2 days ago
Japan's potato crop shines amid a scorching summer that saw many other crops fail.
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