This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. Georgians are currently voting in rare off-year elections for two seats on the Public Service Commission, or PSC — the only statewide races on the ballot this year. More Democrats are expected to turn out...
Good news! These ‘positive tipping points’ will help save the world
Earlier this month, scientists announced that humanity has kicked off the first major “tipping point” — in which an Earth system dramatically transforms, often permanently — as warm-water corals die en masse due to relentlessly rising temperatures. Think of such events like driving off a cliff: There’s no reversing back...
Sports quiz of the week: prizes, punches, persistence and set-piece perfection
Have you been following the big stories in football, cricket, rugby, boxing, darts, baseball and swimming? Continue reading...
Breeders’ Cup 2025: all-conquering O’Brien arrives with sights on new record
The Ballydoyle squadron is at the heart of the European challenge in California this weekend Aidan O’Brien’s gallop towards an extension of his record for Group One wins in a season has slowed a little in recent weeks, but there was still a shield-beating sense of theatre about the scene...
Chess: Magnus Carlsen triumphs at historic Champions Showdown in St Louis
Norway’s world No 1 beat the world champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, 5.5-0.5, and also edged the world Nos 2 and 3 The four-player Champions Showdown in St Louis was a historic event, a quadrangular tournament of the super-elite who met each other six times in three days. Magnus Carlsen was the...
Lamar Jackson dazzles on return from injury as Ravens dominate Dolphins
Baltimore Ravens 28-6 Miami Dolphins Ravens QB throws four TDS after month on sidelines Lamar Jackson threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns, showing little rust in his return from a hamstring strain, and the Baltimore Ravens routed the Miami Dolphins 28-6 on Thursday night. Jackson completed 18 of 23...
Ruben Amorim’s year at United: renaissance of hope on a long, difficult journey
Manchester United are determined to avoid ‘rinse and repeat’ of past 10 years but was Anfield really the coach’s Mark Robins moment? The excitement of a new era at Manchester United was almost palpable, according to one observer. The part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada and technical director Jason...
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Arne Slot has no excuses, Fulham and Palace are stretched and should Arsenal be wary of Burnley’s full-backs? Premier League top scorers: Golden Boot standings Burnley’s Kyle Walker and Quilindschy Hartman, Q to his friends, have been one of the finest full-back pairings in the Premier League this season. They...
Enhanced Games are dangerous and must be stopped, says Wada head
Witold Banka: ‘It is irresponsible. I hope it will not happen’ Athletes can take performance-enhancing drugs at games The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has called on the body’s American counterparts to act to stop the Enhanced Games, describing the new event – which allows athletes to take...
Australia v India: second men’s Twenty20 international – live
Updates from the T20I at the MCG in Melbourne Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email 2nd over: India 18-0 (Gill 4, Abhishek 14) SIX! Abhishek Sharma lights up the MCG as he takes 14 runs from the four balls he faces in the Xavier Bartlett over. A swipe...