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Hundreds of thousands without power as Storm Darragh batters UK and Ireland with 93mph gusts

A second person has died after a tree hit his vehicle while hundreds of thousands of people are still without power after Storm Darragh...

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Follow live: UNLV, Boise State square off for MWC title, CFP berth

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Sources: Holmes agrees to join Mets — as starter

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterDec 6, 2024, 08:25 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the...

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GM: A’s sought ‘statement’ with Severino deal

Associated Press Dec 6, 2024, 07:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics general manager David Forst said the team wanted to...

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Manfred: MLB not close to ‘Golden At-Bat’ rule

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterDec 6, 2024, 03:19 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open...

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Trouba: Rangers exit ‘unfortunate,’ affected play

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 6, 2024, 07:50 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Defenseman Jacob Trouba called out...

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Ga. Tech adds more years, money in new Key deal

Dec 6, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions 1 Related Key is 18-15 overall in two seasons at his alma mater and led...

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SMU’s Lashlee: No. 8 ranking affirms CFP inclusion

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterDec 6, 2024, 06:30 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open...

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NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead on the Jacob Trouba swap?

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski ESPN...

Diplomatic opportunities at cathedral reopening as Trump set to meet Macron and Zelenskyy

Donald Trump arrives in France today where he will meet numerous global heads of state for the first time since his re-election. It’s understood...

Technology

Super Micro gets Nasdaq listing extension, says it can file financials by February

The Super Micro Computer headquarters in San Jose, California, on Dec. 3, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Embattled server maker...

Technology

Workday shares pop 9% on inclusion in S&P 500

A close-up of the Workday logo on its headquarters in Pleasanton, California. Smith Collection | Archive Photos | Getty Images Workday shares jumped 9%...

Dick Van Dyke says he’s ‘not afraid’ of death – as he approaches 99th birthday

Dick Van Dyke has said he is “not afraid” of death, as he prepares to mark his 99th birthday next week. The Mary Poppins...

Tyre Sampson: Parents of teenager who fell to his death from theme park ride awarded hundreds of millions of dollars

The parents of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from a theme park ride have been awarded $310m (£243m) by a US...

TikTok faces US ban after losing court battle

TikTok has lost an appeal against plans to ban the video-sharing app in the US. The social media platform had argued the proposal was...

Technology

Meta shares rise on potential TikTok ban in U.S., closing at record alongside Amazon

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., arrives for the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25, 2024. David Paul Morris...

Politics

Starmer says he can’t rule out further tax rises before next election

Sir Keir Starmer has said it is not his “plan” to increase any more taxes before the next election – but he cannot categorically...

Politics

Tory peer and donor Lord Rami Ranger forfeits CBE

Conservative peer Lord Rami Ranger has forfeited his CBE – just a month after regaining the Tory whip. The move was confirmed in a...

Business

Hitachi: Hundreds of jobs secured at County Durham train factory after £500m deal

Fourteen new trains are to be built at a Hitachi plant in County Durham, securing hundreds of jobs. The plan safeguards 700 jobs with...

Science

One-Third of Earth’s Species Could Face Extinction by 2100 Due to Climate Change

A significant portion of Earth’s biodiversity faces extinction by the end of the century if current greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked, according to findings...