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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Review: Charli XCX broke through with 'Brat' memes. At the Forum, she proved her staying power
After Charli XCX helped to define a "Brat" summer (and a presidential campaign) with her lime-green ode to hard partying and messy relationships, she arrives in L.A. for two nights at the Kia Forum.2 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
For Working Women in India, Staying Safe Can Feel Like a Full-Time Job
Taking steps to ward off a violent attack, and reassuring family members, is an invisible form of labor for women that is a central element of their work life.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Blaze destroys multimillion-euro German fire station that had no alarms
Stadtallendorf fire station was not required to have alarms because it was classified as a building holding equipment. A state-of-the-art fire station in western Germany that was completed last ...2 days ago - Germany -
Top stories - BBC News
Four people from Glasgow killed in M6 crash
Five people, including two children, died in the crash on Tuesday, according to Cumbria Police.2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
No More Room In Hell 2 Succeeds In The Zombie Genre's Most Important Way
Sometimes people talk about zombie games with an air of fatigue, like they've had their fill and are ready to ignore the concept, but you'll never catch me sounding that way. I play as many as I ...2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
17 Ways to Enjoy the 2024 Inc. 5000 Conference
Here are all the can’t-miss events in Palm Desert, California, October 16-18.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts
September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
The making of Thomas Tuchel
BBC Sport charts the career of new England coach Thomas Tuchel and the philosophy he tries to bring to his players and teams.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
In the heartland of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, the old ways have changed and violence rages
Cellphone chats have become death sentences in the continuing, bloody factional war inside the Sinaloa drug cartel2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Matt Coronato scores 2 goals and the Flames stay unbeaten with a 3-1 win over the Blackhawks
Matt Coronato scored two goals, Dustin Wolf made 31 saves and the Calgary Flames stayed undefeated with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks2 days ago - NHL -
Sports - ESPN
Deshaun Watson has been the NFL's worst QB. Why won't the Browns bench him?
Deshaun Watson is off to one of the worst starts in NFL history, and the 1-5 Browns' offense has been abysmal. Here's how Watson has hurt his team.2 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene survivors still without power, homes destroyed by mud
Some Chimney Rock residents are finally getting access to their homes and are finding that mud and floods destroyed entire communities, roads and power equipment in North Carolina following ...3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. unemployment rate to stay low in 2025, top forecaster says
U.S. economic growth should moderate in 2025 but remain relatively strong, and the unemployment rate will look a little better, Harvard economist Karen Dynan said Tuesday.3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Pandover complete: China's furry envoys arrive in D.C. for a 10-year mission
A pair of giant pandas left China on Monday for the National Zoo, taking up residence in the nation’s capital weeks before the U.S. presidential election.3 days ago - China -
Business - The New York Times
Paris Is Rising as an Art Market Hub, With Some Way Left to Go
Sotheby’s opened a new salesroom and international collectors are arriving for the inaugural Art Basel Paris fair. But visiting is one thing; buying is another.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Startup Make Sunsets Wants to Fight Global Warming by Making Aerosol Clouds
Scientific critics are skeptical, but venture funders steered $1.5 million to a California company creating high-altitude particle clouds to slow global warming. Call it a moonshot for the Earth.3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon pledge not to give in to Israeli demands to 'get out of harm's way'
The United Nations has insisted it will not withdraw its peacekeepers from Lebanon despite repeated demands by Israel for them to move out of the area.3 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
9 ways to prepare for racial blowback if Harris loses
It is time to begin thinking about the implications of a Harris loss for the Black working class, which does not have the luxury of avoiding political blowback.3 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
'He's different, man': How Freddie Freeman fought his way to the NLCS
Before the NLDS, Freeman didn't think he'd be able to take the field. Now he's starring in the next round.4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Mets come out swinging in Game 2 vs. Dodgers, tie NLCS
Francisco Lindor crushed a leadoff homer and Mark Vientos added a grand slam, and Los Angeles never recovered. The series heads to NY tied 1-1.4 days ago - MLB -
Top stories - CBS News
How Hurricane Milton storm surge destroyed communities
Storm surge pushed around 5 feet of sand into Manasota Key, Florida, where homes and roads are covered with debris and destruction. CBS News' Tom Hanson speaks to Charlotte County public ...4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
3 ways to make your credit card debt cheaper this October
With rates averaging nearly 23%, credit card debt is expensive right now — but there are ways to reduce the costs.4 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Mets' Brandon Nimmo reveals plantar fasciitis diagnosis, but expects to stay in NLCS lineup vs. Dodgers
Nimmo said he aggravated the injury during the NLDS4 days ago - MLB -
Business - MarketWatch
The market rally is broadening, so here’s one way to play the small-caps trade
There are technical and seasonal reasons why it may be a good time to buy smaller cap stocks4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Microsoft and these other stocks are the way to play AI now, says Goldman Sachs
So-called “platform” stocks, such as Microsoft and Snowflake are the most attractive part of the AI sector according to Goldman Sachs.4 days ago - Microsoft -
Sports - ABC News
Analysis: Offenses have their way in Week 6 with highest scoring output of the season
Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers moved the ball at will against the Saints4 days ago -
Tech - Wired
These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer
For the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.4 days ago -
World - ABC News
North Korea is preparing to destroy northern parts of inter-Korean roads, Seoul says
South Korea has detected signs North Korea is preparing to destroy parts of inter-Korean roads no longer in use, as tensions soar between them over North Korea’s claim that South Korea flew drones ...4 days ago - North Korea -
World - Financial Times
UK farmers forced to cut food production to stay viable, warns NFU
Terrible harvest and falling subsidies force businesses to embrace greener alternatives, says Tom Bradshaw4 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
South Korea says North Korea is preparing to destroy the northern sides of inter-Korean roads no longer in use
South Korea says North Korea is preparing to destroy the northern sides of inter-Korean roads no longer in use4 days ago - North Korea -
Sports - The New York Times
With Caleb Williams Leading the Way, a New Day Is Dawning for the Bears
Through six games, the rookie quarterback is showing why he can be different from his predecessors in Chicago, a columnist for The Athletic writes.4 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Seven Ways to Love Better
Reading some 200,000 love stories has taught me a few lessons about love and life. Here are the ones that help me most.6 days ago