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Trump Wants Young Voters, but He’s Nowhere to Be Seen on Snapchat
The former president, whose personal account was banned after the Capitol riot, has refused to spend campaign money on Snapchat ads, effectively ceding the space to Kamala Harris.October 16 - Donald Trump -
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Top stories - BBC News
Crash that killed four teens avoidable - inquest
Four teens drowned after their car flipped into a ditch while on a camping trip, an inquest hears.October 16 -
Tech - GameSpot
Do Look Up: A Comet Is Visible After Not Being Seen For 80,000 Years
It's been 80,000 years since a meteorite by the name Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has visited our little planet called Earth. But now it's back and even visible by the naked eye in the western skies. ...October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
England 'have elite manager' in Tuchel - Lineker
Match of the Day presenter and former national team captain Gary Lineker says England have an 'elite manager' in Thomas Tuchel. The German has been appointed England manager from 1 January 2025.October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Details of iconic shipwreck revealed in never-before-seen footage
"Endurance" features thousands of 3D scans shot by a 4K camera deployed to a depth of nearly 10,000 feet.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Ireland’s big school secret: how a year off-curriculum changes teenage lives
The transition year led Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy to become actors – and has had similarly seismic effects on thousands of secondary school students. Should other countries follow suit?. ‘If ...October 16 -
World - The New York Times
Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley
While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.October 16 -
Politics - NBC News
Trump praises record-breaking first day of in-person early voting in Georgia
During a rally in Atlanta, Ga., former President Donald Trump spoke about Georgia's record-breaking turnout on the first day of in-person early voting and encouraged his supporters to vote early.October 16 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred clash over abortion, trans athletes and Jan. 6 in feisty Texas Senate debate
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred clashed over policy Tuesday during their first and only debate of the Texas Senate race.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Pandas from China seen exploring new home at DC Zoo
Bao Li and Qing Bao travelled nearly 9,000 miles to the US as the 'panda diplomacy' between both countries resumes.October 15 - China -
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Shirley Bassey breaks record for jewellery auction
Shirley Bassey's jewellery collection sells for 2.2 million euros at an auction in Paris.October 15 -
World - The New York Times
Iranian General Is Seen in State Media After Questions Over His Whereabouts
Brig. Gen. Esmail Ghaani, commander of the elite Quds Force, appeared in video footage on Tuesday as Tehran braces for a possible counterstrike by Israel.October 15 - Iran -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.October 15 -
Sports - ABC News
Russian Olympic Committee president to step down. Neutral athletes competed at Paris Games
The president of the suspended Russian Olympic Committee plans to step down after six years in chargeOctober 15 - Russia -
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Top stories - CBS News
How Venus Williams is marking the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Tennis star Venus Williams is partnering with SoFi for a new campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which marked a major turning point in women's financial ...October 15 -
Business - CNBC
How a rare type of mortgage is landing homebuyers a 3% rate
U.S. homebuyers are looking into mortgage assumption as a way to secure a sub-3% mortgage rate.October 15 -
Top stories - The New York Times
These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works
The Met Museum returned an ancient cup, assembled from fragments, to Italy in 2022 after investigators found it had been looted. Now a second has been returned after a similar determination.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Girl’s life saved by pioneering rare diseases study
Diagnosis of Jaydi's genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.October 15 -
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Lilly Ledbetter remembered for equal pay activism
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of equal pay for women, died over the weekend at 86. President Barack Obama posted a tribute saying Ledbetter "never set out to be a trailblazer or a household name, she ...October 14 -
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting teenager in new lawsuits
Six new lawsuits are filed in New York with allegations spanning from 1995 to 2021.October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86
Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86
Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6,500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor. Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay advocate whose lawsuit against her employer ...October 14 -
Business - Inc.
How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, an activist for equal pay whose legal fight against her employer paved the way for the Fair Pay Act, has died. She was 86. Ledbetter worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in ...October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Head and hands of Colorado girl last seen in 2005 found in freezer
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a Colorado teen whose head and hands were found at her family's former home after they sold it.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.October 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Dillon Gabriel's record-breaking career has been a good run, now it may finally end with a ring on his hand
Dillon Gabriel is near the top of the FBS record books but he doesn't yet have a championship to show for itOctober 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Liberty and record-breaking Stewart hold off Lynx to level WNBA finals
Stewart’s 21 power New York to 80-66 win in Game 2 Game 3 of best-of-five series is Wednesday in Minnesota The New York Liberty held off the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the WNBA finals on Sunday ...October 13 - WNBA -
Sports - CBS Sports
Kansas City's Temwa Chawinga breaks NWSL's season-season scoring record with 19th goal
The previous record was 18 goals set by Sam Kerr during the 2019 regular seasonOctober 13 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Former Kings Goalie Breaks NHL Record
Cam Talbot joins Sean Burke as the only goalie to ever break the record.October 13 - NHL