Hurling, a Centuries-Old Irish Sport, Turns to New Materials
For centuries, the sport’s wooden sticks have been made from Ireland’s ash trees. But with a disease destroying forests, the ancient game is turning to different materials.
Why Brazil Banned X
To combat disinformation, Brazil gave one judge broad power to police the internet. Now, after he blocked X, some are wondering whether that was a good idea.
Hvaldimir the ‘Spy’ Whale Is Found Dead in Norwegian Waters
The beluga whale, who was first spotted in 2019 wearing what looked like a camera harness, was seen floating in Norwegian waters on Saturday.
As Israel Keeps Fighting in West Bank, Residents in One Battle Zone Reel From the Damage
In the Nur Shams area near Tulkarm, Israeli bulldozers have chewed up large chunks of the roads, and many homes have been left without running water and internet. One family mourned the death of a relative they said was killed in the raid.
As Ukraine Mourns a Pilot’s Death, Jet’s Crash Is Still a Mystery
In a reversal, two senior U.S. military officials say the cause of the F-16’s crash was probably not friendly fire.
Donald Trump comes out in support of recreational-use marijuana in Florida – The Guardian US
Donald Trump comes out in support of recreational-use marijuana in Florida The Guardian US Trump Signals Support for Marijuana Legalization in Florida The New York Times Trump says taxpayer dollars shouldn’t be wasted to arrest people for small amounts of marijuana Reuters Donald Trump Backs Legal Weed Newsweek Trump backs marijuana legalization in Florida if ‘done correctly’ NBC News
Polio vaccine campaign begins in Gaza a day before fighting is expected to pause – The Associated Press
Polio vaccine campaign begins in Gaza a day before fighting is expected to pause The Associated Press UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines Yahoo! Voices Mass polio vaccination to begin in Gaza after the deadly disease reemerges The Washington Post Polio vaccinations arrive in Gaza, but the sanitation crisis remains NBC News First children in Gaza
Over 17 million airline passengers head out for the busiest Labor Day weekend ever – NPR
Over 17 million airline passengers head out for the busiest Labor Day weekend ever NPR Travelers hit the road for the long Labor Day weekend NBC News Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Here are some of the best practices for staying safe KCRA Sacramento RDU is preparing for a record-breaking Labor Day travel weekend. Here’s how you can
For Generations of Alaskans, a Livelihood Is Under Threat – The New York Times
For Generations of Alaskans, a Livelihood Is Under Threat The New York Times
Penn State-West Virginia weather updates: Weather delay called after lightning at season opener – USA TODAY
Penn State-West Virginia weather updates: Weather delay called after lightning at season opener USA TODAY Penn State vs. West Virginia live updates: Game in weather delay FOX Sports Lightning, rain delay Penn State-West Virginia game; restart time not yet known Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Season-opener between West Virginia, No. 8 Penn State suspended by severe weather TribLIVE Penn State football game