Inside Syria: a history of the Olympic marathon
Running 10 times around a triathlon course and swimming 17km in the lake, Run began in Syria around a century ago. Today, it is a well-known sports tournament hosted throughout the country by Olympic…
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Mickey Joseph gets new coaching job after being dismissed by LSU
Mickey Joseph (left) talks to receiver Travin Dural during LSU’s spring game in 2016 Academic qualifications count for more than football in football these days, and so plans for Mickey Joseph to coach receivers…
The Jewish Museum auction: Critics and fundraisers each try to explain their position
Over the weekend, collectors and experts from around the world flocked to the Howard Hughes Center at Union Station in order to have their hands on two pieces of treasure. The rarest of the…
Nigerian government rejects report on toll gate attack
In a surprising move, Nigerian officials have rejected a report by a government panel established to investigate an attack on a high-speed toll gate in Lekki, an upscale area in Lagos that connects it…
Harry Warden: From studio head to film director
We are about to enter a new era of film production: the studios will change; so will the role of the studios. In the process, we think four different founders will show us exactly…
Mercedes CEO apologizes for F1 fire incident after Hochtief race suspension
Written by By Natalie Morris, CNN The Mercedes-Benz boss, Toto Wolff, has apologized after a spate of fires forced an indefinite suspension of the five-year partnership between the carmaker and construction firm Hochtief. “We…
Tatiana Calderon leads all-female Formula 3 all-female series
Image copyright Tatiana Calderon Image caption Calderon said she would have to change team colours if she wanted to keep her special team colours Tatiana Calderon is leading the way for an all-female team…
The week in travel: what are the new rules for entering the US?
Welcome to the Explainer, a weekly roundup of the latest factual delights from Guardian US. If you’ve got a question, just email us. What are the rules for travelers entering the US? New federal…
Famed conservative radio show host Steve Gutfeld in Atlanta Nov. 4-6 at Cobb Auditorium
Gutfeld reveals the 'root cause' of crime in the United States from Oct. 6–14 at the 576 Event Center in Cobb County, Georgia. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Eventbrite….
Nevada governor apologizes for state’s role in Indian schools
Governor Brian Sandoval issued a statement today apologizing for Nevada’s role in the conditions of Indian schools. “Nevada Statehood was part of the decolonization of the United States. After almost half a century, I…