A Deluge of Rain Poured Out of the Heavens. But There’s Still No Drinking Water.
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A Deluge of Rain Poured Out of the Heavens. But There’s Still No Drinking Water.
City officials have refused to provide estimates of when the devastated water system in Asheville, N.C., will be back in operation.4 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Former owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty
The owner of a water buffalo that ran loose in a Des Moines, Iowa, suburb for days in August has pleaded guilty for having an animal at large4 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Months on, Trump shooting witness still stunned by security lapse
Greg Smith went viral with his account of the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. He speaks again to the BBC.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Politics - The Hill
Why are there still so many blackouts after major storms?
Millions of people were left in the dark after Hurricane Helene battered the southeastern U.S. last week; as of Friday morning, days after the storm abated, more than 700,000 were still without ...10 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants
Flooding in northern Thailand has forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ground, with members of the animal world under similar threat11 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Giants' Nabers still in protocol, to miss 1st game
Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers remains in the concussion protocol and has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.12 hours ago - NFL -
World - The New York Times
Bosnia Balkans flooding rains
A severe overnight rainstorm in the Balkans left several towns and villages flooded. Record summer temperatures had caused a drought that hampered the absorption of floodwaters.12 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Thames Water risks falling behind on crucial equity raise, potential investors warn
Interested shareholders say they have been unable to access the books as troubled utility races to raise cash14 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Fan's spilled drink on RB Brown deemed accident
The NFL has determined that a drink-spilling incident involving a fan and Bengals running back Chase Brown was an accident.14 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I still cringe thinking about it’: readers’ fworst work message gaffes
BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg sent Boris Johnson her briefing notes this week – she’s not the only one to mess up. The BBC cancelled a prime-time interview with Boris Johnson after the presenter Laura ...15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump is still his own worst enemy
It’s as if losing says something about Trump that he doesn’t want to hear — or, more to the point, doesn’t want to know about himself.16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The New York Times
The U.K. Has a More Working-Class Cabinet. It’s Still Seen as Out of Touch.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s top team contains more lawmakers from poor backgrounds, and fewer from elite schools, than any in recent memory. Voters haven’t noticed.19 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
European IPO Revival Still Lags Behind U.S.
Europe’s market for initial public offerings got off to a lively start in the fourth quarter, winding down a better year for new listings, though levels continue to lag the average and trail the U.S.21 hours ago - Europe -
Business - The New York Times
The Pandemic Small Business Boom Is Still Helping to Fuel the Economy
A record surge in new businesses has helped drive job growth, and could have longer-term benefits.21 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Dozens of migrants still missing off Djibouti's coast after smugglers forced them out of boats
Rescuers are searching for dozens of migrants from Africa still missing after smugglers apparently forced them out of two boats in the Red Sea off the coast of Djibouti earlier this weekYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Benefits of adding fluoride to water may be waning, new research suggests
The widespread use of toothpaste and mouthwashes with added fluoride in recent decades appears to have diminished the health benefits of water fluoridation, according to a new study.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NFL determines that fan who spilled drink on Cincinnati's Chase Brown did so accidentally
Brown was doused with a fan's drink after the Bengals' win over Carolina on Sunday — but the NFL has ruled that the incident was an accident.Yesterday - NFL -
Top stories - BBC News
'We will fight' - Ten Hag still defiant but is Man Utd boss on brink?
Erik ten Hag remains defiant after his side's dramatic draw at Porto but is the Manchester United boss still on the brink?Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Helene survivors face new dangers from contaminated water, mold
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The need for clean water after Helene With Hurricane Helene dissipated, the recovery process is underway. ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Krathon Storm Brings Flooding and Landslides to Taiwan
Two people have been killed and more than 10,000 evacuated, the authorities said. The drenching rain brought damage and widespread power outages from the storm, downgraded to a depression.Yesterday - Taiwan -
Sports - ESPN
Mbappé out of France squad to aid injury recovery
Kylian Mbappé has been left out of Didier Deschamps' France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel and Belgium to aid his recovery from a thigh injury.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Can I Still Use an Expired Covid Test?
The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here’s what to know.Yesterday - Covid -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lionel Messi, despite missing half of the MLS season, is still the clear MVP
Lionel Messi's unprecedented MVP candidacy challenges the history of U.S. pro sports, but his transformative impact for Inter Miami is undeniable.Yesterday - MLS -
World - The New York Times
A NOAA Climate Agency in Asheville Was Knocked Out by Helene
The National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville, N.C., sweep together data from around the world to help track Earth’s warming.Yesterday - Climate -
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Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates are dropping, but the housing market is still stuck. Here’s why.
A crisis of unaffordability has held the housing market hostage. That situation is not likely to change anytime soon, according to Fannie Mae’s chief economist — and there’s one culprit.Yesterday - Mortgage -
Top stories - BBC News
Emergency deal fails to get toddler out of Lebanon
Fresh orders were granted by the High Court on Wednesday in an effort to get the Belfast toddler home.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims inch higher, but still no sign of major U.S. layoffs
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week rose slightly to a minuscule 225,000, confirming that layoffs remain surprisingly low even though many companies have pulled ...Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
Health - The New York Times
Trump Promised to Release His Medical Records. He Still Won’t Do It.
If elected again, he would become the oldest president by the end of his term. Yet he is refusing to disclose even basic health information.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Tech - Wired
Trump's Get Out the Vote Plan Is Unusual—and It Just Might Work
Critics have pointed to Trump's quiet ground game as a reason his campaign might be flailing. But online? It’s a whole different story.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Do we still need vice presidential debates?
Very few people make their voting decisions based on the vice-presidential candidate. So why do we bother?Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Helene’s health risks include contaminated water and mold: Doctors
Floodwater with sewage or other harmful contaminants in it can lead to infectious diseases, according to an epidemiologist.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Nearly one-third of car owners are under water: Survey
More car owners are finding themselves owing more on their loans than their cars are worth, says the survey.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Trump, Vance try out new tone on abortion
Former President Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) are seeking to soften their stance on abortion and blunt Democratic attacks in the final month before the election. Trump on ...Yesterday - Abortion -
Top stories - BBC News
Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was not alone
A second asteroid hit Earth around the same time causing a "catastrophic" event.Yesterday