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ABC News - Health
A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19's origin
Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people5 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Why investors should dismiss Wall Street concerns about demand for Apple's new iPhone 16
There has been a debate on whether orders for the company's flagship device are off to a slow start.5 hours ago - Apple -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. passports can now be renewed online
The State Department has announced Americans can now renew their adult passports online, bypassing the traditional method of printing out a form and mailing a check. USA Today senior consumer ...7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Russia-Ukraine war live: US imposes new sanctions on Russia and North Korea
Concerns over deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea over war in Ukraine. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Kyiv on Friday and meet ...8 hours ago - Russia -
The New York Times - Top stories
Powerful Philanthropies Step in to Help NY Migrants Become Self-Sufficient
A group of New York’s most powerful philanthropies will spend millions to help make migrants more self-sufficient.8 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Yankees and Brewers clinch playoff berths; two new QBs take over top spot in NFL, CFB power rankings
Two of baseball's postseason bids have been claimed10 hours ago - MLB -
ABC News - Tech
A gold mining town in Congo has become an mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads
Congo's South Kivu province is at the epicenter of the world’s latest mpox outbreak, in what the World Health Organization has called a global health emergency10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
England’s strained health care system should ring alarms in the US
We aren’t there yet in the U.S., but there are several warning signs that we are heading in the wrong direction.11 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Classic silent movies reborn with music by Radiohead, REM, Pearl Jam and other alt rockers
"Silents Synced," a new series pairing classic films with alternative rock, launches with "Nosferatu X Radiohead" at American Cinematheque.13 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Vietnamese real estate tycoon, already sentenced to death for fraud, faces trial on new charges
Vietnamese state media say the second trial for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan — who was sentenced to death for financial fraud in April — started on Thursday17 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Oversight board says it will help speed up projects to fix Puerto Rico's electric grid
A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances says it will step in to help speed up projects to fix the island’s crumbling power grid as widespread outages persist21 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Harvey Weinstein faces a new sex crime charge. The accuser has never gone public
Harvey Weinstein is facing a new sex crime charge from as he awaits retrial in his landmark #MeToo case in New YorkYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harvey Weinstein Faces New Sexual Assault Charge in Manhattan
The disgraced Hollywood producer’s 2020 sex-crime conviction was thrown out, but he will be retried on those charges as well.Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
JD Souther, who helped write ‘New Kid in Town,’ ‘Heartache Tonight’ and other Eagles hits, has died
John David “JD” Souther has diedYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Harvey Weinstein faces more charges in New York
Harvey Weinstein is facing more sex crime charges in New York on unheard allegations of assault that took place in New York City. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports on his return to court.Yesterday - New York -
ESPN - Sports
New USL Super League: Threat to the NWSL, or helping hand to boost women's soccer?
The USL Super League is launching as a top-flight women's soccer league even though the NWSL is already thriving in the United States.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Why These Innovators Are Concerned About a Power Grid Crisis
In an era of extreme weather and AI demand, tech and policy experts at the Fast Company Innovation Festival discuss how to create a resilient grid.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. passports can now be renewed online, State Department says
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Texas Power Grid Faces New Strains, Renewables Help Meet Demand
Texas, the biggest oil-producing state, has turned to solar power and battery storage to see it through extreme weather. But with demand rising, much more power will be needed.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Republican senator demands ABC News turn over any pre-debate communication with Harris
Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, wrote a letter to ABC News demanding communications between Harris and the network.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Wallabies face up to annual All Blacks examination with new reason for hope | Angus Fontaine
Australia last held the Bledisloe Cup in 2002 but can now turn to inside knowledge at the same time as New Zealand have a chink in their armour. Bledisloe Cup week: New Zealanders still relish it, ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: ACC, Clemson, FSU renew revenue talks
Talks between Clemson, Florida State and the ACC have ramped up in recent weeks, sources told ESPN, on a revenue distribution model based on brand valuation and television ratings in exchange for ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
US passport renewal can now be done online
The U.S. is making passport renewal fully available online, the State Department announced Wednesday, getting rid of the need to print application forms and send a check through the mail. Secretary ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Party over for Tupperware as it files for bankruptcy
The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Chinese solar panel boom threatens Pakistan’s debt-ridden grid
Industry rushes to switch to clean energy as cost of state power network becomes cripplingYesterday - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Somalia: From Crisis to Renewal
Climate change is turbocharging the conflict in Somalia. How is the country coping?2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Texas medical program stops using unclaimed bodies following NBC News investigation
The University of North Texas Health Science Center had dissected, studied and leased out the bodies of hundreds of people, even as some families searched for them.2 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Pipedrive brings new AI-powered Pulse to its sales CRM
Pulse, therefore, is designed to streamline the process of sorting the most valuable and close-to-closing deals.2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Cyprus approves electricity cable to link its power grid with Greece's
Cyprus has approved a massive undersea electricity cable project to link its grid with Greece's2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election
Thousands of activists and opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the capital, Dhaka2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
'Severe' geomagnetic storm reported: Will it spark auroras, impact electrical grids?
You may have seen the northern lights last night, but will you get the same chance tonight?2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
How Crossfit Became the New Power Lunch
Two-hour leisurely lunches are over. Today, sweat networking reigns as the power move for hard-charging entrepreneurs.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Soldier, sailor, filmmaker - meet the new Lib Dem MPs
The Liberal Democrats are celebrating a record 72 MPs - and some have fascinating back stories.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment
Prosecutors say Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested late Monday in New York, where he faces a sealed criminal indictment2 days ago - New York -
Financial Times - World
National Grid blames old computer systems for sidelining batteries
Britain’s network operator overlooks batteries up to 30% of the time when they are cheaper, company admits2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces federal charges in New York, his lawyer says
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces federal charges in New York, his lawyer says2 days ago - New York -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
North London derby reaction, Wiso Vasquez & Amelia Lopez discuss MLS & is there a new face of the NWSL?
Christian and Alexis react to Arsenal’s big win in the North London Derby. Then Christian and Alexis welcome on Wiso Vasquez and Amelia Lopez to chat MLS. Later, Christian and Alexis talk Trinity ...3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
NBC News investigation reveals Texas medical school leasing out body parts of unclaimed corpses
A Texas medical center has been studying and leasing out the body parts of unclaimed people without the consent of that person or any survivors. After an NBC News investigation exposed its ...3 days ago