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The Raptors have some things to iron out against elite competition.

Raptors Contention Meter: Margin for error small through first 25 originated on Raptors Republic.

Mikel Arteta is increasingly looking like Arsenal's number one choice to replace Unai Emery, with Josh Kroenke in town to sign off any deal.

Design Group Italia chief design officer Sigurdur Thorsteinsson explains how The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland immerses guests in nature in this video produced by Dezeen for the AHEAD Awards. The 62-room resort hotel is embedded in the lava formations and turquoise geothermal pools of Iceland's Blue Lagoon complex, which is situated within the UNESCO Global Geopark. The

If you haven't seen the first season of You, then you need to catch up before December 26th. That's when the second season is dropping -- and judging by the trailer, it's going to be filled with blood, guts, and gore.

Financial regulators’ statement cautiously encouraging lenders to go beyond traditional underwriting in their lending decisions is a big step forward for the use of alternative data and artificial intelligence, bankers say.

McConnell has promised a Senate trial shaped to Trump's whims. Democrats can fight back, if they have the guts

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There's been much written about Disney's re-imagination of their theme parks; now heavy on Star Wars, the Marvel Universe, and lower admission prices very light on Mickey Mouse. Folks travel from near and far to " The Happiest Place On Earth" (not to be confused with OUR happiest place on earth), or at least in Anaheim. But the best bang for your entertainment buck in the Southland just might be a distillery in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles. No churros, but you will get a crash course... Читать дальше...

NEWS – If you don’t like to carry a knife or small multitool in your pocket, how about wearing one around your wrist? The Sawyer and Finn bracelets from Higher Objects give you that option with their rugged wearable tools. The Sawyer Utility Bracelet features a leather wrist strap that has a blade as part …

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What publishing as a lead author has taught me  Nature.com

When you see the smile on their face after they open these gifts, you'll know it was totally worth the splurge.

Many boxers will credit their development to coaches, trainers and family. Archie Sharp does that too, but it is the presence of someone with no traditional ties to the sport who has helped him move onto the cusp of world title contention.

MARK VAN BOMMEL has been sacked by PSV Eindhoven following a torrid run which has left them 10 points adrift of leaders Ajax. After the 3-1 defeat to Feyenoord on Sunday, the PSV board decided a change was necessary for the side who have won just twice in their last 12 matches. The 42-year-old took […]

Endeavour Mining (TSX:EDV) and Egypt-focused miner Centamin (TSX:CEE; LON: CEY) have agreed to assess the merits of a merger that would create a strong mid-tier...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 16 signed amendments to the Administrative Violations Code that allow hefty fines for violating the controversial law on “foreign agents,” which critics say is used to muzzle dissent and discourage the free exchange of ideas and a free press. Read more here. Subscribe to Kyiv Post Ukraine Digest Subscribe […]

Picking my books of the year is an exercise I love but it’s also a slightly weird one when I spend all year recommending titles I’ve really rated and enjoyed here on the Sofa.  They’re all excellent in their own way but those below are the ones which really wowed and touched me on a personal level, and which I’ve raved about most in the face-to-face world.

The Very Large Telescope has captured a highly detailed image of the center of the Milky Way, teaching astronomers more about the history of star formation in our galaxy.

Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Death on the Nile,” Ira Levin’s “Deathtrap” and Robert Altman’s “Gosford Park” are among the classic murder mysteries mentioned as inspiration for Rian Johnson’s deliciously clever thriller “Knives Out,” which has earned three Golden Globe nominations and several critics’ awards. But alas, dear reader, the game is […]

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Tim Ryder is joined by MetsMerized’s executive editor, Mike Mayer. Fresh off a trip to the Winter Meetings in sunny San Diego, Mike gives us his take on this year’s winners — the players, obviously — the Mets’ starting depth additions in Michael Wacha and Rick Porcello, […]

He’s wildly successful, charismatic and controlling, but how does the Fifty Shades fantasy compare to the complex reality? Writer Daisy Armstrong reveals all

An Ohio city broke a festive Guinness World Record when 1,482 people gathered to wrap presents simultaneously.

When taking part in a Normandy Four summit on December 9, President Vladimir Zelensky invited Russian journalists to Ukraine to assess the situation in the country with their own eyes

Builder confidence in the newly built, single-family home market jumped 5 points in December to 76, the highest reading since June 1999.

MLB writers have opinions on the Madison Bumgarner signing for the Arizona Diamondbacks.