Clock Is Ticking for Local Governments to Use Billions of Dollars of Federal Pandemic Aid
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Seattle and Las Vegas on the clock? How an NBA expansion draft would work, with picks!
What would an NBA expansion draft look like in the future? NBA Insiders break down how it will work.1 hour ago - NBA -
Yahoo News - World
Old photo of Thai king cooking taken during Covid-19 pandemic, not after flooding in September 2024
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Yahoo News - World
What we know about the fire 'pandemic' plaguing Brazil
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ABC News - Health
Los Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes
The Los Angeles area is seeing more cases of people with dengue fever without traveling outside the United States, a year after the first such case was reported in California9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates for the first time in four years
Central bank makes cuts after holding rates at two-decade high in aggressive bid to cool inflation. What will a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? The US Federal Reserve cut ...10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
Los Angeles County reports a rare handful of local dengue cases
Los Angeles County reports a rare handful of local dengue cases.10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Federal decision on Nippon-US Steel takeover to be pushed back
Japan’s largest steel maker, Nippon, is asking to refile its bid to acquire US Steel, a person familiar with the decision told The Hill, a move that will put off a decision on approving the deal ...12 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
SEC cuts tick size for stock market trades to a half penny
Regulator softens complex initial proposal after industry pushback12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Keir Starmer's top aide Sue Gray paid more than the PM
A row breaks out within government after the prime minister's chief of staff is given a pay rise.13 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' but local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty products15 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on GOP plan to avert government shutdown
The House is set to vote Wednesday on Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to keep the government funded with Congress up against an October 1 deadline to pass a spending bill or continuing resolution to ...15 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.15 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
Johnson dodges on government shutdown if spending bill fails
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Yahoo News - World
Lebanese government preparing for possible war scenarios with Israel
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ABC News - World
Voting for local government opens in Indian-controlled Kashmir for first time after losing autonomy
A phased election for choosing a local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir has opened in the first such vote since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government stripped the disputed region of its ...19 hours ago -
ABC News - World
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' yet local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life,” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty products20 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Usyk detained in Poland; Zelensky aids in release
Heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk was detained Tuesday at Krakow Airport in Poland and later released with the help of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.22 hours ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
UK aid spend may hit 17-year low, charities warn
Charities fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash £2bn from overseas aid at next month's Budget.22 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Reeves orders crackdown on government use of consultants
Chancellor seeks to save £1bn on external contracts as part of spending review ahead of UK BudgetYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
House passes bill to plug $3B VA budget shortfall
The House on Tuesday passed an emergency bill to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn millions of veterans’ benefits are ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Venezuela's government says fourth US citizen was detained in alleged plot to kill President Maduro
Venezuela’s government has announced the arrest of a fourth U.S. citizen in connection with an alleged plot to kill President Nicolás MaduroYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Suggests Restoring the State and Local Tax Break He Once Limited
Former President Donald J. Trump’s 2017 tax law capped the state and local tax deduction at $10,000. He said on Tuesday that he would lift that limit.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
US dollar trades in the doldrums as rates and data weigh on outlook
Appreciation of other major currencies such as yen and pound has put downward pressure on the greenbackYesterday -
The New York Times - Business
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
VentureBeat - Tech
EA aims to double audience to over 1 billion in 5 years
Electronic Arts unveiled its EA Sports App for connected entertainment beyond gaming will begin testing this fall.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rateYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon to Manage Intel's Latest $3 Billion Grant Under CHIPS Act
As foreign rivals leave the marquee chip maker behind, Intel gets a boost from the government, which wants to keep some semiconductor manufacturing securely and reliably based in the U.S., with ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate to vote on federal IVF protections
Senate leaders are voting Tuesday on legislation that would establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Pig-Butchering' Scams Cost Americans Billions. This Lawyer Is Taking Them On.
Prosecutor Erin West has been one of the few to have any success against the overseas criminal networks perpetrating a new type of fraud.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
What can I do with under- and overripe tomatoes? | Kitchen aide
Under-ripe tomatoes can be made just as delicious as perfectly ripe ones – fermenting, frying and macerating all work wonders – while over-ripe ones just need a little oven love. This sounds like a ...Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
5 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2024), Tested and Reviewed
If you want to wake up with the sun but aren't a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset, too).Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Apple Is All Ears: Making Hearing Aids Affordable
Hearing loss affects millions of people, but hearing aids have been expensive and sales have been dominated by a few companies. The new AirPods are going to challenge the status quo.Yesterday - Apple -
ABC News - World
Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian ruleYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Bottom Line: TikTok on the clock
Technology TikTok signaled its staying involved in Washington less than five months after President Biden signed a bill that would force its Chinese parent company ByteDance to divest or face a ...Yesterday - Tiktok -
Yahoo News - World
Photo shows Thai king during Covid-19 pandemic, not directing flood relief in September 2024
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Financial Times - World
Malnutrition crisis threatens child health gains, warns Bill Gates
Foundation says about 40mn children are at risk of stunted growth as climate change worsens food security2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Trump promotes sons’ crypto company World Liberty Financial
Republican presidential candidate courts digital asset sector in his campaign2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft