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World - ABC News
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why some emergency alert systems failed during Hurricane Helene
Some people living in the path of Hurricane Helene may not have received crucial warnings to evacuate from the dangerous storm that killed more than 200 people across multiple states. While severe ...3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
We're buying more of a stock that has gone on sale since reporting earnings
The purchase will increase the stock's weighting in our portfolio to 2.75% from 2.58%.3 days ago -
World - ABC News
Israeli strike in northern Lebanon kills at least 18 people far from Hezbollah's main strongholds
The Lebanese Red Cross says an Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building in northern Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 18 people3 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
The stats and shoes behind Chepngetich's jaw-dropping marathon world record
How the Kenyan took a step beyond what was thought by knocking almost two minutes off the previous best in Chicago.3 days ago -
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Top stories - ABC News
In Wisconsin, election officials push back against critics of drop boxes
Wisconsin election officials are reassuring the public about the safety of ballot drop boxes, which have been the subject of conspiracy theories in the state since 2020.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Why the UK is failing to catch up with fraudsters
The UK must equip law enforcement to tackle increasingly sophisticated criminals and give victims confidence to report3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - ABC News
Golden Knights close homestand with 3-1 win over Ducks to remain undefeated
Brett Howden, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev each scored a goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-13 days ago - NHL -
World - The Guardian
Pulp Fiction at 30: Quentin Tarantino’s masterwork remains electric
The 1994 follow-up to Reservoir Dogs is a remarkable act of alchemy, winning over both arthouse and multiplex audiences like nothing else before it. Opening Pulp Fiction with the literal two-part ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature’s carbon sink failing?
The sudden collapse of carbon sinks was not factored into climate models – and could rapidly accelerate global heating. It begins each day at nightfall. As the light disappears, billions of ...3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses
The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Where interest rates are heading
The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curve3 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
OpenAI unveils experimental ‘Swarm’ framework, igniting debate on AI-driven automation
OpenAI has unveiled “Swarm,” an experimental framework designed to orchestrate networks of AI agents. This unexpected release has ignited intense discussions among industry leaders and AI ethicists ...3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Zelenskyy pleads for more aid as Russia drops glide bombs on Ukraine
Russia has been dropping new glide bombs on Ukraine. The bombs use old Soviet-era ammunition retrofitted with wings and GPS systems. Holly Williams reports.3 days ago - Ukraine -
World - The Guardian
Angel Gomes sets to demanding work as England’s goalkeeper of the outfield | Jonathan Liew
Composed midfielder demonstrated the ability to do the right thing again and again that is vital to his position. The English Toni Kroos does not exist. Nor does the English Andrea Pirlo, the ...4 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Bowl projections: Ohio State remains No. 2 in College Football Playoff field as Iowa State joins top four
The Buckeyes still project to win the Big Ten title down the road and earn a first-round bye in the CFP field4 days ago - College Football -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lonzo Ball says he plans to play in two of Bulls' remaining preseason games
Ball has had three knee surgeries since he last played in an NBA game in January 2022.5 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Charli XCX Brings Brat Summer to Autumn at Storm King Art Center
A performance and art installation by Charli XCX lured her fans out of the club and into nature.6 days ago