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The Guardian - World
House funding bill paired with non-citizen voting ban will hit ‘dead end’, says Democratic Senate leader – live
Chuck Schumer calls for bipartisan bill to head off a partial government shutdown instead of the one Mike Johnson will put to a vote on Wednesday. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this ...22 minutes ago -
ABC News - Tech
FAA wants to fine SpaceX $633,000 for alleged safety violations during 2 Florida launches
SpaceX faces $633,000 in fines for alleged safety violations during two Florida launches last year52 minutes ago - Florida -
ESPN - Sports
Kirk Cousins puts together clutch drive to lead Falcons over Eagles
Cousins secured his first Falcons win thanks to a 70-yard touchdown drive that sank Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.1 hour ago - NFL -
ESPN - Sports
Rodri: Soccer players 'close' to strike over sked
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suggested players are "close" to going on strike because of concerns over their increasing workload.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - World
Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety
The delicate rescue mission aimed to head off a major environmental disaster after the oil tanker was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen last month.1 hour ago -
ABC News - Tech
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
12 Democrats urge quick approval for new gas exports for Ukraine
A dozen Democrats are urging the Biden administration to quickly approve new projects that can ship natural gas to Ukraine and other countries in Eastern Europe. In a new letter sent Friday but ...2 hours ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Players 'close' to striking over schedule - Rodri
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says players are close to striking in protest at an increase in fixtures.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors should brace for lower stock-market returns over the next decade, JPMorgan warns
Millennials and Generation Z might not enjoy the robust returns from U.S. stocks that helped swell the retirement accounts of their parents and grandparents, according to a team of equity analysts ...3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Central Europe braces for further flooding as swollen rivers continue to rise
Deadly Storm Boris has dumped up to five times average September rainfall in four days. Storm Boris batters central Europe – in pictures As swollen rivers continued to rise, volunteers and ...3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in one of his state's most populous urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — has failed in ...3 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
The questions over Commerzbank’s stake sale
Deal is a textbook example of how not to create price tension in a capital markets offering3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Widow of man killed in Baltimore bridge collapse speaks out, calls for better safety protections
It's been nearly half a year since a cargo ship slammed into Baltimore's Key Bridge, causing its collapse and the deaths of six workers on the bridge. As some of the victims' families announce a ...4 hours ago -
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Meta unveils new Instagram safety measures for teens
Meta, Instagram's parent company, introduced new restrictions on teen accounts to address public concerns about online safety. Jo Ling Kent speaks with Meta's global head of safety.4 hours ago - Meta -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump blaming Democrats' rhetoric for apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are blaming the rhetoric of Democrats and Kamala Harris for Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against Trump. CBS News campaign ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor
Germany’s opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union has chosen its leader Friedrich Merz to be its candidate for chancellor in next year’s national election6 hours ago - Germany -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta launches Instagram for teens to address social media concerns
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Instagram to make teenagers’ profiles private by default
Social media companies have come under fire over platforms’ impact on young people6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris holds 6-point national lead over Trump in postdebate polling
Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump nationally by 6 points, according to a polling released a week after the first debate between the major party nominees. The Morning Consult ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Raducanu battles to win over Stearns at Korea Open
Britain's Emma Raducanu earns a hard-fought win in a "tough" match against Peyton Stearns in the first round of the Korea Open.7 hours ago - US Open -
ABC News - World
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate to vote on IVF package as Democrats look to corner GOP
The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect access to IVF as Democrats look to draw attention to Republican senators' positions.8 hours ago -
CBS News - Politics
Senate to vote on IVF package as Democrats look to corner GOP
The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect access to IVF as Democrats look to draw attention to Republican senators' positions.8 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Chiles appeals to Supreme Court over Olympic bronze
Gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland in an attempt to be awarded an Olympic bronze medal.11 hours ago - Olympics -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Power Rankings: Chiefs have no losses but many problems
The two-time defending champs are 2-0 (barely) with some key injuries, while many other contenders went down hard in Week 2.13 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
PwC China stops work on $140mn campus as Evergrande crisis mounts
Lavish training institute on tropical island under review as firm reels from fallout from its audits of failed property developer14 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan
The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination. Tinder’s new consent education program represents the dating app’s latest effort to ...15 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
MLBPA sues DraftKings, FanDuel over NIL use
Major League Baseball's players' union sued DraftKings and FanDuel on Monday, accusing the sports betting companies and two others of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of players on their ...16 hours ago - MLB -
The Guardian - World
Meta bans Russian state media outlets over ‘foreign interference activity’
RT, Rossiya Segodnya and others accused of using deceiving tactics on Meta’s apps to carry out influence operations. Facebook owner Meta said on Monday it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other ...17 hours ago - Russia -
CBS News - Top stories
TikTok in court over U.S. ban: Breaking down the legal arguments
TikTok faced a key court hearing Monday in its lawsuit to block a law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. early next year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford is in ...17 hours ago - Tiktok -
NBC News - Politics
Trump dispenses with unity and blames Democrats after apparent second assassination attempt
Trump and his allies are fanning political flames after his Secret Service detail thwarted what the FBI is describing as the second attempt to assassinate him in less than 10 weeks.18 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
North Carolina Absentee Ballots Delayed After Fight Over RFK Jr.
After dropping out of the race and endorsing Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been fighting in court to remove his name from ballots in several states.19 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Live updates: Eagles regain lead with long touchdown drive
Philly marched 70 yards in 17 plays, chewing up over nine minutes as Jalen Hurts capped it off with a tush-push TD. Will Atlanta answer?19 hours ago - NFL -
CBS News - Politics
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 15, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Republican vice-presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance of Ohio talks about his amplification of false claims about Haitian immigrants in his home ...2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Mulling political comeback, Cuomo faces Covid scrutiny
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo took at-times fiery questions from House Republicans.6 days ago - Covid -
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