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ABC News - World
Activists criticize high cost of Pope Francis' visit to East Timor, one of the poorest nations
East Timor pulled out all stops for Pope Francis’ historic visit to one of the world’s youngest and poorest countries to the tune of $12 million, drawing rebuke from activists and human rights ...8 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
A blockbuster Chinese video game sparks debate on sexism in the nation’s gaming industry
A blockbuster new Chinese video game is smashing records55 minutes ago -
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ESPN - Sports
'Our time': Logano wins in Atlanta, into second round
Joey Logano earned an automatic berth into the second round of NASCAR's playoffs by winning Sunday's Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
China's CPI climbs by a less-than-expected 0.6% as transport and home goods prices fall
China on Monday reported its consumer price index rose by 0.6% year on year in August, missing expectations.2 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
GOP releases critical report of Biden withdrawal from Afghanistan
A long-awaited GOP report analyzing the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan paints a picture of a President Biden determined to leave the country but fumbling preparations that set the stage for a ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
'Stick to policy': Voters want less drama in Harris-Trump debate
Voters told BBC they want to hear more about policy from the candidates during Tuesday's debate.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Abdelmadjid Tebboune elected for second term as Algeria’s president
Victory widely expected, with 94.6% of vote, in country where polls are choreographed to ensure army’s chosen candidate wins7 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Bryce Young intercepted on Panthers' first offensive play of the 2024 season, struggles in Year 2 debut
Young's first play didn't go as planned and the rest of the day wasn't much of an improvement7 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win the U.S. Open for his second Grand Slam title this year
Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win the U.S. Open for his second Grand Slam title this year8 hours ago - US Open -
The Hill - Politics
Lara Trump claps back at music critics: 'They can't knock me for fundraising'
Republican National Committee (RNC) co-Chair Lara Trump clapped back at those who criticized her recently released song "Hero," quipping they couldn't go after her for fundraising or anything ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Bernie Sanders criticizes Kamala Harris proposed capital gains tax: ‘I would go higher’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says on Meet the Press that he would go higher than Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposed 28% capital gains tax for top earners.14 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Financial Times - World
The battle to secure economically critical metals
To limit China’s leverage, the west needs concerted action on mining, refining and research18 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Israeli medics say 2 critically wounded in shooting attack at West Bank-Jordan border crossing
Israeli medics say 2 critically wounded in shooting attack at West Bank-Jordan border crossing20 hours ago - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK
Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive.21 hours ago - China -
ABC News - Sports
Witt's go-ahead single lifts Royals over Twins 4-2, KC opens 1 1/2-game lead for second AL wild card
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking single in a four-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat Minnesota 4-2 to open a 1 1/2-game lead over the Twins for the second AL wild cardYesterday - MLB -
Financial Times - World
Chinese start-up aims for nuclear fusion at half the cost of US rivals
Shanghai’s Energy Singularity looks to raise $500mn to develop clean energy breakthrough using locally sourced materialsYesterday - China -
ABC News - World
Algeria's 78-year-old president is expected to breeze to a second term in election
Algerians have voted in an election to decide whether army-backed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune gets another term in office — five years after pro-democracy protests prompted the military to oust ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Maryland Zoo penguin has died at 33 leaving 230 descendants
At 33 years old, "Mr. Greedy," was the oldest penguin at the zoo and lived to see five generations of offspring.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Harris campaign hits Trump on Taliban deal after Afghanistan criticism
In a statement, the Harris campaign says Trump's Taliban deal "set a virtually impossible deadline" for the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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The Hill - Politics
Maher blasts Cheryl Hines's critics after RFK Jr., Trump joined forces: 'Obnoxious posers'
Comedian and TV personality Bill Maher blasted critics of Cheryl Hines following her husband, former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., endorsing former President Trump, ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
High Schoolers Need to Do Less So That They Can Do Better
We need to let students slow down. Critical cognition, by definition, takes time.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
To tackle crime, spend less on prisons and more on people
By addressing the underlying causes of crime, employing evidence and involving communities, we can create safer, more secure environments for everyone.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
College football Week 2 scores, results: Oregon tops Boise State with last-second field goal
It's was a full day of action in Week 2.Yesterday - College Football -
ESPN - Sports
Ronaldo's record, USMNT reset, Messi-less Argentina
A new era begins for the USMNT, while Argentina and Portugal are closer than ever to legendary periods ending.Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
The Mosquito-Borne Disease ‘Triple E’ Is Spreading in the US as Temperatures Rise
Eastern equine encephalitis, which has a high mortality rate, is becoming more common in North America as climate changes expands the habitats of insects.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
How the Balkans region grappled with the hottest summer in more than a century
Balkan countries are reporting that the summer of 2024 was the hottest since the measurements started more than 130 years agoYesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Vientos hits second 2-run homer in 10th to lift Mets over Reds 6-4 for 8th straight win
Mark Vientos hit a pair of two-run homers, including a leadoff shot in the 10th inning that sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 for their eighth consecutive victoryYesterday - MLB -
CNBC - Business
Boeing Starliner returns to Earth empty, months later than planned
After undocking, Starliner is expected to take about six hours to return to Earth in a landing zone at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Chinese authorities have detained at least two outspoken dissidents in recent weeks, drawing criticism from U.S. lawmakers and human-rights groups, and adding to friction between Beijing and Washington.
Chinese authorities have detained at least two outspoken dissidents in recent weeks, drawing criticism from U.S. lawmakers and human-rights groups, and adding to friction between Beijing and ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Why I think these Reits deserve a second look
Care home shortage and a stabilising residential market offer opportunities in rate-sensitive property funds2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Nell McCafferty, Larger-Than-Life Irish Journalist, Dies at 80
Her pugnacious writing on women’s rights, gay rights and other issues helped turn her country into one of the most progressive in Europe.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Earth hits second consecutive summer heat record
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story World sees record hot summer for second consecutive year Summer temperatures broke records again in 2024, according to the ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
France's new prime minister twice voted against gay rights and critics won't let him forget it
Critics have found a skeleton in the closet almost as soon as Michel Barnier was named France’s new prime minister2 days ago -
CBS News - Politics
More than 90 business leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Mark Cuban, Barry Diller and James Murdoch among the prominent business world figures backing Kamala Harris' bid for the White House.2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
CNBC - Business
Home listings are up more than 60% in some cities. Here's where
Nationwide, active listings in August were up 36% compared with the same month last year, according to a new report from Realtor.com.2 days ago