The Olympics Could Be A Major Drain on Worker Productivity
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BBC News - Top stories
What is the mental health public inquiry and what could it change?
An inquiry into the deaths of people under the care of mental health services is due to take place.44 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
With doping questions following him, Sinner wins second major title
Jannik Sinner entered the US Open surrounded by scrutiny, but he looked nearly unstoppable on the court.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Sports
NFL Week 1 Takeaways: One Major Upset and Several Shaky Starts
Strange things can happen during the first week of the season. 2024 is no exception.1 hour ago - NFL -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Starmer faces winter fuel anger' as 'scores of MPs could rebel'
The majority of Monday's newspapers focus on Labour's plan to cut winter fuel allowance from most pensioners.2 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
What more could you want from NASCAR playoffs? Nothing at all
The 2024 NASCAR playoffs field has absolutely everything: legends, legacy, champions, Michael Jordan and one man looking to ride off into the sunset.3 hours ago - NASCAR -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The High-Tax State Brain Drain
A new study shows which states are losing their young and wealthy.4 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Steel workers to vote over redundancy terms
Three unions representing Tata Steel workers had pledged to give members a vote on a redundancy deal.6 hours ago -
ABC News - World
As Volkswagen weighs its first closure of a German auto plant, workers aren't the only ones worried
Volkswagen is considering closing some factories in its home country for the first time in the German automaker’s 87-year history6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing Reaches Tentative Deal With Union Workers to Avert Strike
The proposed contract, if approved by union members on Thursday, includes a 25 percent raise over four years and a promise to build the next plane in the Seattle-Portland area.9 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
The impressive XI who could have played for England
BBC Sport looks at some of the players who could have played for England but represented other countries instead.10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Almost 68% of Australia’s tourism sites at major risk if climate crisis continues, report says
Uluru, the Daintree and Bondi beach among locations that could be impacted if planet hits even 2C of warming by 2050. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...10 hours ago - Climate -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Olympic gold medallist Canter wins Burghley title
Olympic gold medallist Ros Canter wins the the first Burghley Horse Trials title of her career.10 hours ago - Olympics -
NBC News - Politics
Steve Kornacki: How Harris and Trump are polling in states that could decide the election
Just days before Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump’s first debate, NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to break down recent ...12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
A rare coin hidden for decades could fetch $500,000 at auction
The extraordinarily rare coin, struck by the U.S. Mint in San Francisco in 1975, could bring more than $500,000.13 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Alien Spaceships Could Be Detected Using Gravitational Waves
The concept of space-time makes Star Trek-style warp drives theoretically possible, and researchers have proposed a way of detecting their use.13 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Harris is trying to cut into Trump's edge on the economy. It could decide the election.
Kamala Harris is looking to neutralize a glaring vulnerability that has jeopardized her prospects since she replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee: voter frustration with high prices.16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK
Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive.18 hours ago - China -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
How McCray's powerful September could impact his 2025 role on Giants
Grant McCray is making a strong case for a role on the 2025 Giants roster, but the team has a lot of things to figure out between now and Opening Day next March.20 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Ukraine mourns dead from major Russian strike, vows response with underground weapons production
Funeral services have been held in the eastern Ukrainian city of Poltava for the victims of one of the deadliest Russian airstrikes since the invasion began, which killed over 50 people at a ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Israelis surge into the streets again in protest as the toll in Gaza grows
Israelis have turned out for another large protest amid anger at the government.Yesterday - Israel -
CBS Sports - Sports
Post-Olympics, Breanna Stewart locks in on the work needed to deliver New York Liberty its first WNBA title
The league's two-time MVP is finding her stride after the Paris Games, just in time for the WNBA playoffsYesterday - New York -
The Guardian - World
Venice 2024: Almodóvar’s first major festival win is richly deserved – and epically overdue
At 74, Spain’s finest director has won the Golden Lion – incredibly, his first major victory at a film festival – for his debut English language feature. Better late than never, even if The Room ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Could charging parents of shooters be a deterrent for gun violence?
Months after James and Jennifer Crumbley were found guilty, prosecutors in Georgia brought more serious charges against the father of a school shooter.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Chelsea's major shareholder not selling
Chelsea's majority shareholder Clearlake Capital are not interested in selling their stake amid suggestions of a power battle at the club, sources have told ESPN.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
German rail system reports major disruptions due to a technical fault
Germany’s national rail company is reporting “massive” disruptions" in parts of the country on Saturday, blaming a “technical disturbance.”Yesterday - Germany -
Yahoo News - World
Major IT glitch causing massive delays on German railway
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Yahoo News - World
McDonald's planning major fast-food expansion in Germany
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The Hill - Politics
What will happen to the major environment, health protections Biden is set to leave unfinished?
From heat protections for workers to restrictions on toxic chemicals, the Biden administration is set to leave several of the significant environmental and health protections it has ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Missouri abortion-rights amendment could be axed from the ballot after ruling
A Missouri judge on Friday ruled that an abortion-rights campaign did not meet legal requirements to qualify for the November ballot, potentially thwarting a yearslong effort to undo the state’s ...Yesterday - Abortion -
ABC News - Health
Missouri abortion-rights amendment could be axed from the ballot after ruling
A Missouri judge says an abortion-rights campaign didn't meet legal requirements to qualify for the November ballotYesterday - Abortion -
The New York Times - Sports
Taylor Fritz Defeats Frances Tiafoe to Reach First Career Major Final
Fritz will face Jannik Sinner on Sunday, becoming the first American man to reach the U.S. Open championship since 2006.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
The bears and bison roam free — but could I rewild myself?
A pioneering conservation project has reintroduced bison to a swathe of Romanian mountains — but could it help Joy Lo Dico to rewild herself?Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1
Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri won for the first time in the major leagues, allowing a run on three hits in six innings in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday nightYesterday - MLB -
The Hill - Politics
Karl Rove suggests sentencing could have given Trump boost in the polls
Republican strategist Karl Rove indicated Friday that allowing sentencing to proceed in former President Trump's New York hush money case could have given Trump a boost in the polls. “I also agree ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Soon, Your Business Could Make Sales on Roblox
The gaming platform is piloting commerce capabilities for creators and brands, which could soon earn sales from customers in their virtual experiences.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
Vyvanse Production Increased by D.E.A. Amid A.D.H.D. Medication Shortage
The D.E.A. is increasing its quota for the popular stimulant as patients still struggle to fill prescriptions.2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
Workers take their quest to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos to a higher court
Workers seeking to ban smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos are asking an appeals court to consider their request, saying a lower court judge who dismissed their lawsuit did so in error2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
L.A. Banking on Hollywood Factor for 2028 Olympics
Organizers don't expect to compete with Paris, but expect Los Angeles to offer its own allure.2 days ago - Olympics -
The Guardian - World
Sabalenka has chance in US Open final to confirm status as best in majors
Belarusian takes on Jessica Pegula, who has overcome injury this year to reach her first grand slam final. Over the past couple of years a curious divide has opened up on the women’s tour. The ...2 days ago - US Open