‘I was in tears’: exhibition tells human stories of Portugal’s colonial legacy
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Deadly wildfires burn in Portugal
At least seven people die after wildfires in the Aveiro and Viseu areas of Portugal.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
After Fed’s 50-basis-point rate cut, where should I invest $50,000? I’m 38 — and have a high risk tolerance.
The U.S. Federal Reserve made its biggest cut to the benchmark rate in 16 years on Wednesday.6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Undercover as a hotel cleaner in Ireland: ‘Lifting the heavy mattress, I cry tears of rage and exhaustion’ | Saša Uhlová
We struggle to secure payslips or a schedule – and in an 11-hour shift I barely have time for a bathroom break. Who keeps Europe’s wealthy west going? Underpaid, invisible migrants from its east ...6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Why I am an evangelical for Harris
One of our chief criteria for evaluating and choosing our leaders are the teachings of Jesus calling us to help the vulnerable.17 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Hope for coral reefs after IVF colonies survive record heat event – study
Scientists found 90% of young coral surveyed remained healthy compared with 25% of older corals, after mass bleaching event in the Caribbean. Young corals bred using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) ...18 hours ago -
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Have we reached peak human?
Our evolutionary position as the smartest and most creative brains on planet earth is likely to be challenged by AI in the very near future.19 hours ago -
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Independence vote left 'positive legacy' - Swinney
Ten years on from the referendum, the first minister says he believes independence is now closer than ever.22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Floods in Poland and wildfires in Portugal show reality of climate breakdown, says EU
Emergency crews battle to reinforce defences around Wrocław in Poland amid devastating rainfall. Soldiers, emergency workers and volunteers battled through the night to reinforce defences around ...22 hours ago - Climate -
ABC News - World
Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
More than 100 wildfires are stretching thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern Portugal23 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
What will become of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' musical legacy? Experts weigh in following his indictment
Sean “Diddy” Combs is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, but his indictment Tuesday on sex trafficking and racketeering charges further clouds his legacy23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?23 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
Now a Roe advocate, woman raped by stepfather as a child tells her story in Harris campaign ad
A 22-year-old woman who became an abortion rights advocate after she was raped by her stepfather as a child tells her story in a new campaign ad for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala HarrisYesterday -
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Sisters tell of years searching for health answers
Annika and Sarah say they spent years navigating different appointments before getting a diagnosis.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
U.N. Sees ‘Human Rights Abyss’ in Myanmar as Military Kills Civilians
Three years after the military staged a coup, intensifying a civil war, civilians continue to pay the price, according to a coming United Nations report.Yesterday -
CBS News - Politics
Paul Whelan tells other American detainees, "We're coming for you"
The Marine veteran was released in August as part of a complex deal with Russia.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Harris targets digital ads spotlighting her words about 'human suffering in Gaza'
Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is running new digital spots targeting voters in heavily Arab American neighborhoods in the Detroit area, emphasizing Harris’ saying she “will ...Yesterday -
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Titan sub whistleblower tells hearing ‘it was inevitable’ something would happen
Former employee David Lochridge tells a public hearing the whole idea of OceanGate was to "make money".Yesterday -
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Belichick tells great Super Bowl LI story during ESPN's ‘ManningCast'
Bill Belichick joined ESPN's "ManningCast" for "Monday Night Football" and shared a great story on the Patriots' Super Bowl LI comeback.Yesterday - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Secret Service tells Trump it needs to bolster security for him to safely golf
The head of the Secret Service told former President Trump in the wake of a second potential assassination attempt that the agency would need to bolster security for his future golf outings, an ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
12-year-old boy stabs and injures six children at a school in Portugal
A 12-year-old boy at a school in Portugal has stabbed and injured six other children in an extremely rare episode of school violence in the countryYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Celtics agree to Exhibit 10 contract with 7-foot-1 big man: Report
The Celtics reportedly are adding a big man to their training camp roster. Here's what to know about 7-foot-1 Ukraine native Dmytro Skapintsev.Yesterday - NBA -
The Guardian - World
Dominique Pélicot tells French trial: ‘I am a rapist,’ as he returns to dock
Pélicot’s testimony set to be decisive for 50 other men accused of raping his then wife Gisèle over nine-year period. A 71-year-old French man accused of drugging his wife so that he and dozens of ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
It’s only LSD but I like it: the play telling the untold story about the Stones drugs bust
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger’s 1967 raid and trial caused a national storm, seeming to pitch old against young, Establishment against counterculture. But was the real story overlooked? We return ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Portugal wildfire deaths rise to seven after firefighters trapped in blaze
More than 50 people injured as 54 fires burn across country amid hot, dry and windy weather. Seven people have been killed and more than 50 injured in wildfires ravaging central and northern ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.2 days ago - Amazon -
CBS News - Top stories
"I am a rapist, like the others in this room," Frenchman tells court
"She did not deserve this," Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband says at his trial in France, admitting to drugging and raping her and inviting other men to join in.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Life as a woman under Taliban rule
How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
The cement company that paid millions to Isis: was Lafarge complicit in crimes against humanity?
The French cement giant started operating in Syria just before the civil war erupted. When Islamic State took over the region, Lafarge paid them protection money so it could keep trading. The ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Workers tell of £3 an hour jobs in Leicester's garment factories
A BBC investigation hears from one sewing machine operator who says "no one was paying more" and she was desperate for money.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Amazon Tells Workers to Return to Office Five Days a Week
Chief Executive Andy Jassy said the company believes having employees in the office full time offers significant advantages.2 days ago