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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 products2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden's climate law got zero GOP votes. Some Republicans think its energy tax credits are worth saving
As President Biden’s signature climate law spurs energy investments in Republican-led districts, many Republican members are getting on board with keeping at least some of its tax credits — ...2 hours ago - Republican Party -
ESPN - Sports
Liverpool send 'prayers' after fan dies in Milan
A Liverpool fan who traveled to Italy to watch the Champions League game against AC Milan has died following a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said Tuesday.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
The Most Impressive Quarterbacks of the Young N.F.L. Season
The Cardinals’ Kyler Murray is rising up The Athletic’s rankings, and there’s reason to believe this isn’t a fluke.7 hours ago - NFL -
The Guardian - World
Cookathons, speechathons and skipathons: the rapid rise of obscure world record attempts in west Africa
Guinness World Record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half – but controversy has followed . In 2008, two years after Ebenezer Smith graduated from high school with no means to go ...8 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Charlie Mullins is back on Pimlico Plumbers’ home turf
Family of UK’s best-known plumber challenges private equity’s approach to home services8 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The FTC’s fight to stop an $8.5bn American fashion takeover
Michael Kors among those called to testify as regulators try to block a deal between the owners of Coach and his brand8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: GOP could keep some IRA credits
Presented by TerraPower — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for repealing "wasteful Green New Deal tax credits" but also said Republicans could keep some Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits ...13 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
A key employee says the Titan sub tragedy could have been prevented
A key employee who labeled a doomed experimental submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage testified Tuesday that the tragedy could have been prevented if a federal safety agency had ...13 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man's execution
A group of Texas lawmakers urge Gov. Abbott, state board to halt an execution.14 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump calls for undoing part of his own tax law, vowing to 'get SALT back'
Donald Trump called for rolling back part of his signature tax law Tuesday, suggesting he would seek to reinstate the state and local tax deduction or SALT.14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Kamala Harris speaks to National Association of Black Journalists
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a panel of journalists at a National Association of Black Journalists event in Philadelphia. Harris addressed the Springfield, Ohio, debunked claims about ...15 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
CNBC - Business
GOP House Speaker Johnson backs keeping some of Biden's clean energy tax credits
In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Johnson says he will use "a scalpel and not a sledgehammer" in deciding which IRA tax credits to try to roll back.16 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
Amazon's New RTO Mandate Has Some Employees Incensed
Some Amazon workers aren't happy about the company's newly announced in-office mandate. But that's not the only risk to RTO pushes like this.16 hours ago - Amazon -
MarketWatch - Business
Amazon wants staff back in the office 5 days a week. Your boss isn’t likely to follow suit.
For all of Amazon’s clout, its plans likely won’t motivate many other businesses to follow with their own five-day in-person workweek, according to some workplace experts.16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Rep. Horsford introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) has introduced the Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act to eliminate federal taxes on tips and subminimum wages for tipped workers.16 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘There’s a fire here’: four young boys died trapped home alone, court hears
Neighbours tried desperately to rescue three- and four-year-old twins allegedly locked in rubbish-strewn home. Four young boys who died after being left alone in a rubbish-strewn home cried ...19 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
How Falcons stunned Eagles, plus chaos in Prisco's Power Rankings and why Bryce Young got benched
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Sept. 1719 hours ago - NFL -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Al Qaeda Targets Russia's African Ally, in Rare Attack on Capital
Insurgents hit a base in Mali that hosts most of the country’s warplanes along with Russian mercenaries hired by the military government for security.19 hours ago - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
Lemon on CNN says Trump should 'stop threatening democracy'
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon returned to the network Tuesday for an interview on "OutFront" with Erin Burnett, in which he said former President Trump’s hate-filled comments are fueling violence ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
Chargers' Quentin Johnston after game-ball performance: 'It takes some people some time' ... I was one of them
The wide receiver had the best game of his young career in Week 220 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Unwelcome to the Working Week: Jassy Letter Sends Amazon Employees Back to the Office
Andy Jassy'sbland letter, steeped incorporate-speak but making it clear people will be going back to the office five days a week, is a great example of how not to motivate your staff to push your ...21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Corey Lewandowski Was Fired in 2016. Why Is He Back at Trump’s Side?
Donald Trump often finds comfort in Mr. Lewandowski’s feisty instincts and off-color humor. But some Trump aides worry about his penchant for making his own headlines.21 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to ...23 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
As election day nears, here are some of the biggest voting myths
Election Day is just seven weeks away and some early voting is set to begin this month. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker explains what to know.23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Ohio governor sending state troopers to Springfield schools amid threats
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced on Monday he has authorized a contingent of state troopers to be stationed at each school building in Springfield, Ohio, following a series of “unfounded” bomb ...23 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Ohio Governor Sending State Police to Springfield After Rash of Bomb Scares
After Donald J. Trump spread a debunked rumor about the city’s Haitian immigrants, schools have endured dozens of bomb threats.23 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Junior doctors will want more money despite backing pay deal, union says
Union says more above-inflation rises needed in coming years or there will be consequences.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Podcast duo sorry for jokes about black women
James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu acknowledge they hurt fans by laughing at racist stereotypes.Yesterday -
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CNBC - Business
China seeks a homegrown alternative to Nvidia — these are some of the companies to watch
Some of China's giants inclduing Huawei, Alibaba and Baidu are among those trying to create alternative semiconductor tech to Nvidia.Yesterday - China -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Chiefs are 2-0, but there are some concerns
The Chiefs have two narrow wins and some key injuries.Yesterday - NFL -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crimeYesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
PwC China stops work on $140mn campus as Evergrande crisis mounts
Lavish training institute on tropical island under review as firm reels from fallout from its audits of failed property developerYesterday - China -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ryan Tannehill will be "very selective" about next NFL stop, if any
The 2019 NFL comeback player of the year is open to returning.Yesterday - NFL -
BBC News - Top stories
Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions
Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Emotional Solheim Cup exemplified by singing, dancing and some tears
There was a lot of fun to be had at the 19th Solheim Cup. The U.S. just had a little bit more.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Panthers sticking with Young despite another ugly outing
Bryce Young will continue to start for Carolina, rookie coach Dave Canales says. Is it the right decision for Young or the Panthers?2 days ago