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A young owl fell into a concrete mixer. Wildlife rehabilitators had to improvise to save him.
Humans and wildlife coexisting together sometimes leads to unexpected encounters, as well as unfortunate mishaps. Wild animals generally have...
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The Papers: 'Victory for our heroes' and 'Davina: Lorraine saved me'
A red poppy features on every front page, with a number of the papers running special editions for Remembrance Sunday
How Coach Amol Muzumdar Turned a Missed Dream into India’s Greatest Women’s Cricket Triumph
When we watched Chak De India, we realised something powerful — sometimes, what takes you further than hard work is belief. The historic victory...
51 Matches & 1862 Runs: The Inspiring Life of India's First Deaf & Mute Cricketer
He was barely five when he started playing cricket at Pune’s Deccan Gymkhana and by 18, he was playing domestic first-class cricket championship,...
Bad hairdos & misbehaving bears: the finalists in the 2025 Comedy Wildlife Awards
An acrobatic gorilla, a grimacing bear and an Amazonian umbrellabird having a really bad hair day are among the shortlisted finalists in the 2025...
How to recharge your social battery and find your social sweet spot
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Even the most social among us know the feeling: you’re laughing with friends, enjoying yourself…and then,...
The absolute best way to eat chia seeds, according to nutritionists
BY THE OPTIMIST DAIDLY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s a reason chia seeds continue to dominate social media and breakfast bowls. These tiny superfoods are...
90s Style Fashion Making A Loud, Proud Comeback
So, let’s talk 90s style fashion. If you thought it was buried somewhere deep in your old yearbook or hiding under your high school bed with your...
Bloomsbury expands dyslexia-friendly publishing as smaller presses lead the way
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Bloomsbury Publishing launched a new collection of dyslexia-friendly editions of 11 bestselling adult titles,...
Sports Trivia for People Who Think They Know Sports
Alright, so you think you know sports trivia, huh? Like, you walk around tossing stats like candy at a parade, quoting NBA history at brunch, and...
Good News in History, November 7
16 years ago today, Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan became the first in professional basketball history to win 1,000 games with a single team....
From oven grime to laundry stains: 12 genius dishwasher tablet tricks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dishwasher tablets aren’t just for your dishwasher anymore. These powerful, concentrated cleaning agents can...
Verstappen can 'forget about' winning world title
Max Verstappen says he can "forget about" winning the world championship after a chastening Saturday at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
NWSL faces litmus test to retain Trinity Rodman's star power
Trinity Rodman represents some of the very best that the NWSL has to offer. That's why Saturday's NWSL Championship -- perhaps her final game --...
How to Go Paperless in 9 Steps
You promised yourself you’d digitize every last receipt, document, and paper record. But the trick to getting rid of paper is to not worry about...
Norris has 'lessened weaknesses' as he builds on title lead
Lando Norris has every prospect of extending his championship lead further at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as he continues a strong run of form.
Inside Florida's 2025 national title rings: 36 wins, one statement
Florida's championship rings feature significant nods to the national title game, its iconic season and program history.
Matt Bowen's ultimate guide to winning a fantasy football championship
Even Jonathan Taylor can't do it all by himself. Fantasy managers have a role to play too. Here's what to do.
'Don't believe the hype': Flavor Flav joins US Olympic bobsleigh team as official fan
Public Enemy's hypeman is swopping the stage for the snow after agreeing to join the US Olympic bobsleigh team as their loudest supporter during...
The Best Gifts for Sleep, as Tested by Our Team
Sleep is the one thing every giftee needs, and you can help them get it. These are our tried-and-tested picks for giftable sleep aids, from masks...
Winner of Weather Photographer of the Year Contest Shows There’s No End to a Rainbow (LOOK)
The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the winners of this year’s Weather Photographer of the Year Competition. Sponsored by the financial...
Manchester City vs Liverpool: Premier League – team news, start, lineups
City host champions Liverpool at the Etihad with both sides desperate for a win to keep up with league leaders Arsenal.
Dog ‘Remarkably Unscathed’ After Plunging 100ft Down Cliff Face After a Team Rescue
A pet dog was left “remarkably unscathed” after plunging 100ft down a rocky cliff face in Scotland. The two-year-old Collie named Whisp fell down...
Darnold: Seattle's NFL-high 20 TO's 'unacceptable'
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold says he understands he and the team have to be better protecting the ball after a four-week stretch in which...
Wolff sells £230m stake valuing Mercedes F1 at £4.6bn
Toto Wolff sells 15% of his shareholding in the Mercedes Formula 1 team to American billionaire George Kurtz, a deal which values the team at £4.6bn.
Messi's brace leads Miami to 1st playoff series win
Lionel Messi's first-half brace propelled Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Nashville SC to advance in the MLS playoffs for the first time in club history.
Man City and Liverpool become hunters - how key is Etihad meeting?
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty questions how important the outcome of Sunday's Etihad meeting will be to Manchester City and...
Ryan Gosling and 'Rocky' team up to save the galaxy in new 'Project Hail Mary' trailer (video)
"His planet's dying, too. We're here for the same reason."
Hit for six: why India’s Women’s Cricket World Cup win is victory for equality
Sacrifices made to reach final – defying social stigma, lack of resources and juggling jobs between training – makes victory still more...
Halo Infinite is about to get its last major update
On November 18th, Operation: Infinite will be released for Halo Infinite players with a battle pass and lots of new customizations, but according...
What went right this week: a ‘victory of a lifetime for renters’, plus more
Renters got a major rights boost in England, the deforestation rate slowed, and a living reef took shape in Wales, plus more The post What went...
Fossil fuel emissions rise again – but China's are levelling off
Global emissions from fossil fuels are expected to hit another record high in 2025, but China’s carbon emissions appear to be reaching a peak
Roblox blocks children from chatting to adult strangers
One of the world's most popular gaming platforms has faced criticism for its child safety record.
These 'can't-idates' are running for office knowing they'll lose. Their mission is to fight gerrymandering
The Can’t Win Victory Fund is recruiting people who want to run for office with no intention of actually winning.
Gustav Klimt portrait breaks modern art record at auction
Klimt's “Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer” helped save the life of its Jewish subject during the Holocaust. It broke a record at auction previously...
Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals after record-setting Athens win
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of ATP Finals after beating Lorenzo Musetti, but not before setting new hardcourt mark.
Frida Kahlo painting sells for $54.7m, breaking record for female artists
A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7m and made auction history at Sotheby’s in New York.
⚾ Sources: Japanese home run king Murakami posts
Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami, who owns the single-season home run record for a Japanese player in Nippon Professional Baseball,...
Global EV Sales Report — Record Month!!!
There were over 2.1 million plugin vehicles registered in September, a new record, with BEVs representing 1 out of 5 cars sold worldwide. Global...
Planning a trip to Japan? Expect higher visa fees and tourist taxes in 2026
Japan’s new taxes aim to control record visitor numbers while funding education and infrastructure.
Ocean View Pier in Norfolk, Virginia
The longest pier in North America overlooks the Chesapeake Bay, just off I-64 in Norfolk, Virginia. The pier replaced an older structure,...
Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers
Medical bodies warn that hostility towards migrants is behind a 26% rise in departures that imperils NHS Record numbers of overseas-trained...