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Sporting sustainability: ‘Water firms must be held accountable.’

Hector Pardoe, 22, is every bit an athlete in his prime. Confident, determined, and in physical shape that most people can only dream of. This month, he smashed the record for swimming the length of Windermere. After standing for 26…

Georgia wins 18-18. Portugal: In a dramatic conclusion, Portugal misses out on a historic Rugby World Cup victory.

After falling behind 13-0, Portugal wing Raffaele Storti appeared destined to be the hero, scoring two spectacular individual tries as his team took the lead in the final minutes. Georgia drew level with a 79th-minute try granted by the TV…

France captain Antoine Dupont underwent surgery for a fractured cheekbone ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Antoine Dupont, the captain of France, underwent surgery for a fractured cheekbone he sustained in the 96-0 victory over Namibia. The French Rugby Federation (FFR) did not specify how long the scrum-half will be out, only that he would rejoin…

The last of the great photojournalists, James Nachtwey

The bodies have been frost-dusted. She rests one hand on her brother’s shoulder, while the fingers of her other hand rest on her mouth. In the picture, there are two additional human hands nearly perfectly arranged, one resting on the…

Amazon Prime Video content will begin to include advertisements next year.

Customers in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, and Canada will see advertisements beginning early next year unless they pay a fee to subscribe to a “ad-free” option. Amazon stated in a statement that Prime Video still provided “very…

The UAW strike has spread to dozens of locations at GM and Stellantis.

As the dispute over pay and benefits continues, UAW President Shawn Fain said the fresh walkouts would target 38 General Motors and Stellantis locations. The move excludes Ford, which the UAW claims is making progress in negotiations. Last week, the…

After the first day of the Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin, the United States leads Europe 5-3.

The US surged to a 4-0 lead at Finca Cortesin in Spain, only their second clean sweep of the session. However, defending champions Europe won the second session 3-1 with two wins and two draws. The highlight of Europe’s day…

Argentina wins 19-10 over Samoa as the Pumas begin their World Cup campaign.

The Pumas bounced back from their opening-game loss to England to kick off their campaign at a rain-soaked Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Boffelli, an Argentina winger, converted his own try and kicked three penalties. Late in the game, Sama Malolo powered through…

South Africa vs. Ireland: ‘Irish confront toughest test as Springboks showdown finally arrives’

In fact, only 24 hours after learning that they would face South Africa in their third World Cup match, Ireland defeated Italy inside an empty Stadio Olimpico in the middle of a Covid-impacted 2021 Six Nations. The fixtures were made…

Antoine Dupont: France captain fractures cheekbone in World Cup victory over Namibia

The 2021 world player of the year was pulled off in the 46th minute after Johan Deysel was sent off for a head-on-head tackle. According to the FFR, Dupont will remain with the squad and will consult with a doctor…