Friday Briefing
An address by President Biden.
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Oct
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Oct
John Barnes and a banana: The story behind English football’s most notorious photo
This article is part of The Athletic’s series celebrating UK Black History Month. You can find the full series here.Bob Thomas had no idea he was about to take an era-defining…
19
Oct
Powerful Donors Push Universities to Condemn Criticism of Israel
Kenneth Griffin has donated more than half a billion dollars to Harvard University, committing $300 million this year alone. Last Monday, with his alma mater convulsed after a coalition of…
19
Oct
Aces close out Liberty in thrilling Game 4: How Las Vegas won its second straight WNBA title
The Las Vegas Aces captured their second consecutive WNBA title Wednesday, rallying to defeat the New York Liberty 70-69 on the road in Game 4. Here’s what you need to…
19
Oct
Pressure Builds on Israel to Allow Gaza Aid: Israel-Hamas War Live Updates
As President Biden visited Israel on Wednesday to pledge U.S. support in its fight against Hamas, his nominee to fill the conspicuously empty American ambassador’s post to the country faced…
19
Oct
Spain’s Female Soccer Players Strike Over Wage Dispute
Female soccer players in Spain are going on strike as the club season begins, representatives from several players’ unions confirmed on Thursday, as a dispute over conduct by the head…