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Financial Times - Business
Is red tape strangling Europe’s growth?
Officials and companies fear the costs of complying with new environmental laws are smothering the EU’s competitiveness1 hour ago -
Financial Times - World
Europe must push for low CO₂ bread, says fertiliser group chief
Yara International head calls for more government support in the production of green crop nutrients1 hour ago - Europe -
The Guardian - World
‘Going back in time’: the schools across Europe banning mobile phones
Calvijn College was one of the first schools in the Netherlands to ban mobile phones. Four years on, officials report its culture has been transformed. Six years ago, as officials at the ...1 hour ago -
ESPN - Sports
Dodgers' Ohtani belts 46th HR in record-tying heat
Shohei Ohtani hit his 46th home run of the season to tie his career high and the Dodgers beat the Guardians 4-0 on a 103-degree Sunday at Dodger Stadium.1 hour ago - MLB -
CNBC - Business
Norfolk Southern board probing CEO Alan Shaw over alleged inappropriate workplace relationship
The probe at Norfolk Southern is in its early stages, and it is possible that no misconduct may be uncovered.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Police Detain Dolphins Star Tyreek Hill Outside Hard Rock Stadium
The wide receiver later mimicked being handcuffed during a touchdown celebration in Miami’s win over Jacksonville.1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Line Fire prompts thousands to evacuate
The Line Fire burning in San Bernardino County in California has more than quadrupled in size over the weekend, prompting thousands to evacuate. Elise Preston has more on the fast-growing blaze.5 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Israel carries out intense strikes in central Syria, killing 4, state media says
Syrian state media is reporting a series of Israeli strikes have hit multiple areas in central Syria, killing at least four people, wounding 13 and sparking fires6 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - Sports
France waves farewell to its sporting summer at the Paralympics closing ceremony
This time it really is au revoir7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Eric Adams Visits Black Churches to Bolster Support
The New York City mayor, Eric Adams, compared himself to a biblical figure who endured suffering, telling parishioners that he was having a “Job moment.”7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'One hell of a Test to win' but England 'believe'
England have the “belief” they can beat Sri Lanka, but Paul Collingwood admits it will be “one hell of a Test match to win” from the position the hosts are in.9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The drama is heating up over Kroger’s planned merger deal. What will its earnings say?
This week, we’ll get quarterly results from the company that U.S. antitrust regulators have tried to make into a symbol for two years of consumers’ inflation anguish — supermarket chain Kroger Co.9 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Super Typhoon Yagi Makes Landfall in Vietnam After Pounding Southern China
At least four people died and thousands were evacuated after Yagi, one of the strongest storms to hit northern Vietnam, brought powerful winds and torrential rains.12 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Top stories
New Jersey Is Prompting a New Sports Identity Crisis in Philadelphia
The state is already home to four teams whose uniforms say “New York.” Now it’s trying to lure the N.B.A.’s 76ers.13 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Tyreek Hill detained outside stadium prior to Dolphins game, Miami-Dade PD conducting internal investigation
Tyreek Hill still played and scored a touchdown in the Dolphins' 20-17 win on Sunday while one officer was "placed on administrative duties."13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Heavy rain hits parts of England and Wales
Forecasters warned that spells of heavy, possibly thundery rain may cause flooding and disruption.14 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Grand Central Station opens to the public
The first buses from the new transport 'hub' in central Belfast departed early on Sunday.16 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Brat summer to goth winter: Beetlejuice revival prompts sartorial spookiness
From the red carpet to M&S and Primark, ghoulish themes are set to take over our wardrobes . As Charli xcx declared last week, brat summer is officially over. It is being exorcised by a new mood ...17 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Europe won’t achieve its growth aims without more integrated policymaking
The way the commission and member states currently operate undermines the bloc’s economic objectives17 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.17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Line Fire in Southern California Forces Evacuations
The Line Fire more than quadrupled in size on Saturday and led to evacuation orders for more than 5,000 people. A heat wave raises the risk that more fires could start.20 hours ago - California -
CBS News - Top stories
The Case of the Black Swan (Part 2)
For the first time, the former ballerina dubbed "The Black Swan” tells her story of why she shot and killed her estranged husband. Contributor Jim Axelrod reports in the second part of a two-part ...23 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
The Case of the Black Swan (Part 1)
A former ballerina shoots her husband. Did she kill to save herself or was it out of spite? Contributor Jim Axelrod reports in part one of a two-part "48 Hours."Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Evacuations ordered as fire burns foothills of national forest east of L.A. amid heat wave
Evacuations were expanded Saturday as a wildfire with leaping flames scorched the foothills of the San Bernardino National Forest east of Los Angeles.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Egg Recall by Wisconsin Farm
Officials said 65 people in nine states have been infected in the outbreak, which has been traced to an egg farm. No deaths have been reported.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Abuse allegations prompt Rutgers investigation
Rutgers has hired a law firm to conduct an investigation into athlete allegations of bullying, favoritism and revenge by the coach of the gymnastics program.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Sunday shows preview: Election heats up ahead of Trump, Harris debate
The 2024 presidential election is heating up ahead of the ABC News debate, set for Sept. 10, between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Harris arrived in Pittsburgh on Thursday where ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Powell wins judo silver after 'going through hell'
British judoka Dan Powell takes -90kg J1 silver after losing to Brazil's Arthur Cavalcante da Silva in Paris.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Kamala Harris must brace for a rogue wave of unconscious bias
How the Harris campaign navigates these often unconscious and unspoken biases may go further than any other factor in determining the result.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
CBS News - Top stories
At least 4 dead after Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam
The typhoon was described by Vietnamese meteorological authorities as "one of the most powerful typhoons in the region over the past decade."Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Europe's economy survived 'terrible prophecies' but must now tackle trade with China: EU's Gentiloni
After surviving the "terrible prophecies," Europe's economy must face the challenges of the war in Ukraine and trade ties with China, EU's Paolo Gentiloni says.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Libya’s coast guard intercepts 64 Europe-bound migrants, days after a deadly shipwreck
Libya’s coast guard says it has intercepted dozens of Europe-bound migrants on a boat and returned them to the shoreYesterday -
The Guardian - World
UPS faces backlash from extreme heat incidents: ‘I got flowers and that was it’
Driver Chris Begley’s death in August underscores a list of alleged heat-related incidents across Texas. Neysa Lambeth was in Florida caring for her ailing father on 23 August 2023 when she ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
AP PHOTOS: A ferocious blaze scars the land outside Greece’s capital
In the blackened remains of his workshop, sculptor Vangelis Ilias stacks what little is left of years of his efforts. In August, a ferocious wildfire swept through the mountains north of Athens, ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
JPMorgan Chase is investigating thousands of incidents of possible check fraud committed as part of a TikTok craze.
JPMorgan Chase is investigating thousands of incidents of possible check fraud committed as part of a TikTok craze.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Earth hits second consecutive summer heat record
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story World sees record hot summer for second consecutive year Summer temperatures broke records again in 2024, according to the ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
3 Recruiting Trends Heating up in the Cooling Labor Market
New survey shows the status of AI in recruiting, the talent shortage, and evolving job boards.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
NFL's games in Brazil, Europe are key to more revenue growth, Goodell says
The NFL is banking on international markets for growth as it plays its first-ever game in Brazil.2 days ago