‘I fell asleep driving around London’: TV workers on fear, danger and fatalities in an industry in crisis
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World - The New York Times
Live Updates: Israel Expands Evacuation Warnings in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military told residents of more than 20 towns and villages to leave, a sign that its invasion could be expanding. The death toll in an Israeli strike near central Beirut rose to nine, ...14 minutes ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Multiple Israeli airstrikes heard in Beirut’s southern suburbs – Middle East crisis live
One strike has reportedly hit the office of Hezbollah’s media department in Dahiyeh. Lebanon’s ambassador to the UK, appearing on BBC radio, has said that Israel is “pushing the region towards ...21 minutes ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Policeman feared Chris Kaba would kill officers in attempted escape, court hears
A Met Police marksman is accused of the murder of Chris Kaba who was shot in a car in south London.31 minutes ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
NFL Week 5 picks, spreads, odds, best bets: Vikings invade London, Jayden Daniels beats Deshaun Watson
Jordan Dajani gives his picks for Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season32 minutes ago - NFL -
Business - CNBC
U.S. crude oil rises for third day as traders fear Middle East escalation that disrupts supplies
Supply disruptions increase as fighting in the Middle East intensifies, according to analysts.33 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Melania Trump: ‘We are dealing with much more danger’
Former first lady Melania Trump weighed in on the state of former President Trump's bid for the White House in an interview Wednesday, while also reflecting on the recent assassination attempts on ...35 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
IDF hits arounds 200 Hezbollah targets, Houthis claim to launch attack drones at Israel
Israeli forces continued their offensives against Hezbollah in Lebanon overnight, striking over 200 targets. The region is still waiting to see how Israel will respond to Tuesday's massive missile ...43 minutes ago - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
Investors fearing a scary start to October should focus instead on Friday’s jobs report
Jobs data still holds sway when it comes to the Fed and interest rates, making it crucial to a jittery market49 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Van Gogh is turning in his grave at the harsh Just Stop Oil sentence. I know, because I spoke to him | Nadya Tolokonnikova
Nature was the painter’s ultimate muse, and he would have admired those seeking to protect it. Nadya Tolokonnikova is the creator of the feminist art collective Pussy Riot and former political ...53 minutes ago -
Business - CNBC
Latina wage gap widens to $1.3 million for full-time and part-time workers
Latinas working full time, year-round were typically paid just 58 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.1 hour ago -
Sports - ESPN
'I know the student body is excited': Previewing Miami-Cal, a ranked SEC matchup and more ahead of Week 6
Our college football experts give insight on key players and matchups to know of ahead of Week 6.1 hour ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 Sanderson Farms Championship TV schedule, live stream, channel, where to watch FedEx Cup Fall coverage
The second event of the FedEx Cup Fall takes place this week in Mississippi1 hour ago -
World - The Guardian
Not just desperate but cruel! Making a British Cheers is the stupidest TV idea yet
Cheers was a ratings powerhouse, a stone-cold classic – and British pubs are infinitely more depressing than American bars. This idea is doomed to fail … isn’t it? . Remember last week, when you ...1 hour ago -
Tech - Wired
Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine
Researchers have been working on mRNA flu vaccines since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but we may get one for bird flu first.1 hour ago -
Politics - NBC News
What economists say about JD Vance's claim that immigrants drive up housing costs
America’s two vice presidential candidates agreed Tuesday night that America is in the midst of a housing crisis in which too few homes and steady demand have led to soaring costs.1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Around-the-world cruise still waiting to say 'au revoir' to Belfast
Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey set sail on Monday but it has yet to leave Northern Ireland waters.1 hour ago -
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Tech - Wired
As Wildfires Rage, California’s Insurance Market Is in Crisis
Providers are offering fewer and fewer policies because of costlier climate-fueled fires, homeowners moving into riskier areas, and outdated regulation of the insurance industry.1 hour ago - California -
World - Financial Times
Can London make itself at home on the South Bank?
The creation of this centre of culture in the capital was a postwar triumph. Now, new residential developments hope to build upon the regeneration that the Festival of Britain ignited2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Angel City’s Katie Zelem: ‘I woke up last week and thought: oh my God, I live in LA’
The England star on leaving Manchester United, embracing a new challenge and the competitive edge of the NWSL. If you were walking your dog in your local park near Manchester this summer and ...2 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
I Took a 250 Mile Roadtrip to Chicago With Tesla’s Full Self Driving
Tesla keeps promising a future that is a lot further away than it will admit.2 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a myth3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Chris Woakes: ‘Yes, I need to get better away from home. But my home record is bloody good’
New leader of England’s Test attack is ready for the challenge of Pakistan after show of faith from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. “It was after the Oval Test and Baz came over and said: ‘You’re ...3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
How we met: ‘We were at the circus, talking nonsense in the queue for the toilets. I really liked her’
Lara and Claire, both 57, got chatting on a night out in 2014. They’ve been close friends ever since. As a single mum, Lara was always busy. “I was living in Bristol and working as a child ...3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I fell asleep driving around London’: TV workers on fear, danger and fatalities in an industry in crisis
Accidents on set and road collisions suffered by exhausted crew are on the rise. But the demand for great shows continues. Are broadcasters pushing staff too far?. As a young female TV crew member ...4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Taurine torpor: bullfighting’s non-fatal French cousin fights for survival
Picasso and Hemingway believed folk sports like the course camarguaise were the height of European culture. Facing financial struggles, rowdy spectators and animal rights concerns, can its ...5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The NHL is getting its own Drive to Survive. But could it backfire?
The NHL’s business is booming with docuseries on tap. But at what point does content become sport and not vice versa?. By many metrics, the NHL has a good story to tell. Amid the Stanley Cup final ...5 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
‘I haven’t come back’: Freed from Hamas, former hostages cope with life after Oct. 7
During its attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, members of Hamas and other militant groups kidnapped around 250 hostages. Among them were Aviva Siegel, Moran Stela Yanai, Ilana Gritzewsky and ...12 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
When Monet and Turner Found Beauty in London’s Toxic Fog
Monet and Turner found something sublime in the polluted 19th-century city — and maybe something darker, too.21 hours ago