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Billie Eilish and Dave also became first time Brits winners

January isn't typically a huge month for blockbuster releases, which always opens the door for indies and smaller publishers to shine. But this month, developers from Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and China made up the bulk of Steam's top 20 games in January. More »

San Diego Padres staff ace Gaylord Perry was the National League’s most dominant pitcher during September 1978. Taking the hill for a Thursday night matchup against NL West Division rival San Francisco, Perry was seeking his 20th win in a season for the fifth time in his career, and was only 20 strikeouts shy of 3,000 for his career.1 At that time, only Walter Johnson (3,508) and Bob Gibson (3,057) were members of the exclusive club. Perry was close to joining another noteworthy two-person club... Читать дальше...

DARPA’s budget documents say cislunar orbit is the “new high ground” at risk of being taken over by US adversaries.

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Technology promises to make our world far more convenient … but it comes with a dark side   Sometime in the not-so-distant future … It’s a Saturday afternoon. You’re out shopping. After picking up a few things at the store, you reach the checkout line. But this time, instead of fumbling with cash … or....

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A few things hold me back from international travel: money and language barriers. I’ve only been outside of the United States once, and it was on a cheap spring break cruise to Ensenada, Mexico. The pool for the whole boat fit a waterslide and a handful of small children. I spent most of my vacation reading and waiting to go on an excursion. I was 12. 

Andy Robertson says Atletico Madrid celebrated as if they had won their Champions League last-16 on Tuesday night.

"I think we need to give it a few more days to determine if that's real," immunologist Anthony Fauci told CNBC.

A Maryland university has opened a new food pantry for students with the aim of eliminating the stigma of utilizing the resource for their nutritional needs.

LEWIS Capaldi was the big winner at tonight’s Brits taking home two gongs as Billie Eilish teared up after scooping Best International Female. The cheeky Scot, 23, won in the Best New Artist and Best Song categories for his huge hit Someone You Loved. Follow our live blog for latest news and reactions In true […]

Kasab’s body would have been found with an identity card bearing a fictitious Hindu name, Former Mumbai Commissioner Rakesh Maria writes in his memoir, ‘Let Me Say It Now’

• Zaya Wade, daughter of Gabrielle Union and retired basketball star Dwyane Wade, came out as transgender and confirmed she uses "she/her" pronouns last week. 
• The retired NBA star told Robin Roberts on Good Morning America that his daughter knew her gender identity for nine years before coming out to her parents. 
• "She's known it for nine years. She's known since she was 3 years old," Wade told GMA. "Along this way we've asked questions and we've learned. But she's known."
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Video of father and daughter receives more than two million views on social media

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A proposal to require warning labels on pornography in Utah passed the state House on Tuesday, a move an adult-entertainment industry group called a dark day for freedom of expression.

Former supermodel Kathy Ireland talks with Yahoo Lifestyle about her new book and shares her thoughts on #MeToo.

1. Row over Elgin Marbles as EU demands return of 'unlawfully removed cultural objects'  Sky News
2. Brexit FURY: Are you SERIOUS?! Barnier's Elgin Marbles demand leaves team Boris fuming  Express
3. Greece demands Elgin Marbles for EU trade deal  The Times
4. Fears raised that EU will back Greece over return of Elgin Marbles in Brexit trade talks  Telegraph.co.uk
5. EU to seek UK promise on fighting illegal trade in historical objects  Financial Times
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) slammed President Trump over a handful of pardons and commutations he announced Tuesday, saying the move was indicative of a criminal justice system that goes easy on wealthy and powerful people.The rebuke came after...

A Washington Free Beacon analysis finds that cable news networks mentioned convicted Trump associate Roger Stone nearly 15 times as often as George Washington on Washington's birthday.

Tensions between the United States and China have seeped into the media sphere.

This NBA season has had a few notable misses from all those pre-season prognostications

I did something new, you guys.

I joined a writers group (and got new glasses…but it’s the writing group I want to talk about).

It’s a blissful thought to me: a bunch of people who love writing talking about writing.

Truthfully, I’ve wanted to join a writers group for a while, and the time has come for me. It’s time to be inspired by others, work with others, share ideas with others, and brainstorm with others who enjoy writing.

Our first meeting ...

The Coyotes close out the regular season with two Kansas Conference games against nationally ranked opponents, starting with No. 7-ranked Ottawa on Wednesday in Ottawa. Tip-off will be at about 8 p.m. in Wilson Field House. They play No. 16 Oklahoma Wesleyan on Saturday in Mabee Arena.

Park University and the Kansas City Comets are partnering for a Park University Night at the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena on Thursday, March 5.