‘When life gets hard, you must be harder’: running a takeaway kitchen in an Iraqi border town
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The Guardian - World
Is circular migration a solution to the crisis at the US border? Guatemala provides a clue
Offering legal pathways for temporary work in the US, such programmes are changing communities and reducing numbers risking irregular routes. Arnoldo Chile, 33, drives his old Toyota pickup truck ...3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Python squeezes woman in her kitchen for 2 hours before she's rescued
A woman in Thailand says a massive python coiled around her in her kitchen and "only tightened" as she attempted to fight it off.4 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Must countries choose between the west and China?
The ‘in-betweeners’ have profited from diverse trade relations — but may increasingly have to choose sides5 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Top stories
Considering a Third-Party Candidate? Get a Life.
The danger isn’t nearly as great as it was a few months ago, but things could still get screwed up.6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Too hard to get Irish street signs approved - report
The Council of Europe report says Ulster-Scots speakers are also "in a very weak position" in NI.10 hours ago -
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Financial Times - World
China’s growing military activity makes a shift to war harder to spot, warns Taiwan
Defence minister says Taipei will not have as long to respond to any emergency as in the past14 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Key takeaways from the Senate's second IVF clash
Senate Republicans on Tuesday for the second time blocked a Democratic bill that would have created a federal right to in-vitro fertilization and guaranteed insurance coverage of IVF and other ...18 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Best fall mattress deals you can get right now
These mattress deals from Casper, Saatva and more are a dream. And they're all on sale now.21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
What’s It Like When Your Mom Is the ‘Golden Bachelorette’?
The adult children of contestants on dating shows about older people speak out.22 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Want to stay in a 5-star European hotel for $140 a night? Follow this travel rule.
Avoid the major cities and visit under-the-radar destinations to save big bucks. Who needs Paris when you can have Poland?Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Back in L.A., Taurasi knows 'end is near,' not when
In what might have been Diana Taurasi's last game in her hometown of Los Angeles, her Mercury won a chippy game Tuesday night that saw Phoenix veteran Brittney Griner and Sparks rookie Rickea ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Dutch government led by hard right asks for formal opt-out from EU migration rules
The new Dutch government dominated by the far-right party of Geert Wilders has officially asked the European Union for an exemption from its migration obligationsYesterday - Netherlands -
Financial Times - Business
Blanked or rejected: is finding a job harder than ever?
White-collar candidates report endless interviews and few responses but employers are also struggling to fill rolesYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
5 takeaways from Trump’s town hall with Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Former President Trump on Tuesday sat down with his former press secretary and the governor of Arkansas, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, for a town hall event in Michigan, marking his first campaign event ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Border encounters up slightly in August, but apprehensions remain low
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Takeaways from Harris' NABJ interview
Vice President Kamala Harris was interviewed at a National Association of Black Journalists forum in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The event came six weeks after former President Donald Trump appeared ...Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
The New York Times - Top stories
America’s Role in the World Is Hard. It Just Got Much Harder.
The explosion of wireless devices across Lebanon casts in sharp relief the challenges of U.S. foreign policy facing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
5 takeaways from Harris's interview with NABJ
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Harris sat for an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists on Tuesday, fielding a host of questions on matters of domestic and foreign policy as ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
The West must stand with Georgia in the fight for democracy
To guarantee a brighter European future for the people of Georgia, it is vital for the international community to help guarantee truly free and fair electionsYesterday -
ABC News - World
A Czech town faces hard recovery after massive flooding
Torrential rains have gone and flooding waters have been receding but residents of a Czech town are no mood to celebrateYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Doctors Without Borders closes operations in Russia
Doctors Without Borders says it has closed its operations in Russia after 32 years2 days ago - Russia -
Financial Times - World
How will the apparent attempt on Trump’s life change the campaign?
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris’s Nevada problem and the polling advantage on economic stewardship2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘I love it when things get out of hand’: the return of outrageous 90s rockers the Jesus Lizard
Darkly comedic, frequently naked and with fans in Kurt Cobain and Henry Rollins, the quartet burned a bloodstained trail through the alt-rock scene. They explain how they’re staying dangerous after ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
What can I do with under- and overripe tomatoes? | Kitchen aide
Under-ripe tomatoes can be made just as delicious as perfectly ripe ones – fermenting, frying and macerating all work wonders – while over-ripe ones just need a little oven love. This sounds like a ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
In federal trial, Michael Kors says it's harder to sell handbags in TikTok and Taylor Swift era
It is one of the latest testimonies in the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit to block the merger of Coach's owner Tapestry and Michael Kors' owner Capri.2 days ago - Tiktok -
CBS News - Top stories
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Escaped capybara 'probably living her best life'
The search for Cinnamon goes on after she fled Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford on Friday.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
‘Something Lost, Something Gained,’ by Hillary Clinton: 8 Takeaways
In her latest memoir, Clinton takes on student protests, foreign policy and even clown school.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Hard-right Dutch coalition will lay out priorities as leaders bicker
A speech by the Dutch king to lawmakers is laying out the new government’s policy plans for the coming year2 days ago - Netherlands -
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
Israel expands war goals to include return of residents near border with Lebanon
Statement from Benjamin Netanyahu comes after defence minister says the possibility for an agreement with Hezbollah was ‘running out’. See all our Middle East coverage Israel will expand its ...2 days ago - Israel -
ABC News - Health
Takeaways from AP's report on a new abortion clinic in rural southeast Kansas
A new abortion clinic has brought the debate over reproductive rights to a small college town in the southeast corner of Kansas3 days ago - Abortion -
The New York Times - Tech
Do You Need a New iPhone? + Yuval Noah Harari’s A.I. Fears + Hard Fork Crimes Division
Welcome to our 100th episode!6 days ago