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ABC News - World
Thousands pay respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Thousands of people have paid their last respects to Ismail Kadare in a state funeral in Tirana Wednesday, with a minute’s silence held nationwide in memory of the renowned Albanian novelist and poet who died earlier this week -
ABC News - Entertainment
Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Thousands of people have paid their last respects to Ismail Kadare in a state funeral in Tirana Wednesday, with a minute’s silence held nationwide in memory of the renowned Albanian novelist and poet who died earlier this week -
Inc. - Business
A United Airlines Passenger Had a Terrible Experience. His Solution Was a Stroke of Genius
'I think it was empowering for people. We've all been there ...' -
Financial Times - Business
Beware shadow banks gobbling up more risk
Policymakers are directly or inadvertently fuelling the rise of the asset manager lender -
ABC News - World
Ruins of ancient garden likely owned by Emperor Caligula uncovered near Vatican during excavations
Italy's culture ministry says archaeological excavations near the Vatican have uncovered the remains of an ancient garden overlooking the right bank of the Tiber River that was likely owned by Roman Emperor Caligula -
Financial Times - Business
Macron’s ‘irresponsible’ snap election casts shadow over Olympics
Political chaos dents France’s image and raises security issues at world’s most watched sporting event -
GameSpot - Tech
Haters Be Damned: Elden Ring Summoning Leads To Shadow Of The Erdtree's Best Moment
Igon is the best character in Shadow of the Erdtree. He's the best character in all of Elden Ring, in fact. He might be the best character in any From Software game. And if you're the kind of person who makes "git gud" a cornerstone of your ... -
Inc. - Business
Mentally Extend Your Vacation for Exactly Zero Dollars With This Financial Planner's Genius Trick
You can keep those chilled out vibes going for much longer at zero cost if you know a little psychology. -
The Hill - Politics
No, there is not a war on America's working class
Let’s stop telling working-class Americans a false narrative of decline. -
GameSpot - Tech
Assassin's Creed Shadows Art Book From Dark Horse Will Release Alongside The Game
Assassin's Creed Shadows arrives on November 15, offering up a sprawling world to explore and two playable characters for you to master. If you're a longtime Assassin's Creed fan, consider pairing your preorder with the upcoming Assassin's Creed ... -
GameSpot - Tech
Volume 3 Of Elden Ring's Official Strategy Guide Is All About Shadow Of The Erdtree
A new volume of the Elden Ring: Books of Knowledge series is on the way later this year to help players through the game's massive Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion. Elden Ring: Books of Knowledge Volume 3: Shadow of the Erdtree is packed with ... -
Inc. - Business
3 Strategies to Combat Ageism at Work
No matter what your age, ageism hurts everyone. Here's how to cut it from your workplace. -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel tells Gaza ceasefire negotiators to resume work
The US president welcomes the decision, which came after Hamas reportedly dropped a key demand.Israel -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden and Democrats Have Truly Worked to 'Beat Medicare'
He wanted to ‘sunset’ Medicare while a senator, and his party has long desired to kill it with a single-payer system.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Firefighters working to contain Thompson Fire in Northern California
The Thompson Fire burning in Northern California is only 7% contained as of Thursday afternoon as firefighters try to get a handle on the blaze. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Oroville. Then, meteorologist Jessica Burch joins with the latest ...California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why the Walmart Model Doesn't Work in Healthcare
Retailers such as Walmart and Walgreens are pulling away from the doctor’s office. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Inside the Dangerous Work of Defending Ukraine's Skies
Behind Ukraine’s air-defense systems are men and women who often make split-second decisions that can save scores of lives.Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Starmer to meet Swinney to discuss 'better' working together
The new prime minister will travel to Scotland on Sunday as part of a tour of UK nations. -
CBS News - Top stories
Were the murders of California teens the work of a serial killer?
Two young girls brutally killed on California's Torrey Pines State Beach six years apart. Thirty years later, DNA on one of the victims leads to two suspects — one of them worked for police.California -
BBC News - Top stories
Biden says he 'screwed up' debate but vows to stay in election
Speculation is swirling around whether the president will continue his re-election bid after last week's disastrous debate.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Health
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
A federal judge has ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation -
The Guardian - World
Does Australia need a sugar tax to tackle diabetes, and how would it work?
A parliamentary report says sugary drinks should be taxed to help stop the spread of obesity. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEvery five minutes an ... -
The Guardian - World
Work on synthetic human embryos to get code of practice in UK
Code will remove grey area around stem cell-based technology and ensure responsible research, say scientists. Biological models of human embryos that can develop heartbeats, spinal cords and other distinctive features will be governed by a code of ... -
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The Guardian - World
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of grooming and coercing woman into sex work
Rapper denies allegations in eighth such lawsuit in recent months, with lawyer saying Combs has ‘never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone’. The rapper and business mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another sexual assault lawsuit, the ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden Tells Governors He Needs More Sleep and Less Work at Night
The president’s opening remark to a group of key Democratic leaders — that he was in the race to stay — chilled any talk of his withdrawal, participants said.Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
Is Using ‘Bossware’ Employee Monitoring Tech Really Worth the Fake Work Threat?
Though employees caught faking remote work grab headlines, the real-world impact of lost productivity, employee deceit and the hidden costs of battling the problem aren't well understood. -
BBC News - Top stories
'Work of change begins' - Keir Starmer's No 10 speech in full
Read Sir Keir Starmer's full speech from outside No 10, after Labour won the 2024 General Election. -
CBS News - Top stories
Does credit card debt forgiveness really work? Experts weigh in
Thinking about signing up for credit card debt forgiveness? Here's what experts say about these programs. -
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CBS News - Top stories
Greece allows a 6-day work week for some industries
As countries around the world experiment with shorter work weeks, Greece has taken a step in the opposite direction. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Warner Works to Convene Democratic Senators About Biden’s Future
While some House Democrats have been outspoken about the president’s debate performance, most senators have so far been quieter about their concerns.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Here's how the process to replace Biden works if he withdraws
Amid rising pressure for President Biden to withdraw from the race, questions are looming over the mechanics of getting another Democrat on the ballot ahead of November. Democrats do have a path forward: The filing deadline for the party to get ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Sex offender worked at Goldman Sachs months after conviction
Ronan O’Grady pleaded guilty to sexual assault in February and was sentenced in late June -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch: Starmer tells Cabinet 'we have a huge amount of work to do'
Starmer tells Cabinet 'we have a huge amount of work to do' -
The Hill - Politics
Banning SNAP use on ‘bad’ foods won’t work — and could backfire
Proposals to ban SNAP use on ultra-processed foods are perennial features of program politics, but they won't work due to the cheapness and convenience of these products, the burdensome nature of the bans, and the shame they cause SNAP users. -
Inc. - Business
Boost Your Work Confidence With a Simple Tool You Already Own
This simple approach increases your influence and impact fast. -
BBC News - Top stories
Labour working on better Tata steel deal, says MP
Sir Chris Bryant says Tata must not make "sudden moves" that prevent unpicking "a very bad deal". -
The New York Times - Business
Dropping in Just to Say ‘Hi!’
What to do when a colleague seems to have a communication problem. -
CNBC - Business
CEO of CVS shares her simple trick to tell whether you're oversharing at work: 'There's a fine line'
Oversharing at work can come from the best of intentions, and lead to embarrassing consequences. CVS CEO Karen Lynch has a tip for striking the right balance.