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Top stories - The New York Times
Why the Biden Administration Is Shifting on Immigration
We explain the Biden administration’s shift on immigration.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats
Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades. Plant cover across the Antarctic peninsula has soared more than tenfold over the last few ...Yesterday - Climate -
Tech - ABC News
Collapse of national security elites' cyber firm leaves bitter wake
IronNet, a cybersecurity startup, had promised it would combat hackers using a unique blend of expertise and softwareYesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Asian Shipping Stocks Fall After U.S. Port Workers Suspend Strike
Shares of Asian shipping companies fell sharply after U.S. port workers suspended a three-day strike, dashing hopes for higher freight rates as a result of limited supply.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Are you protected by the UK’s new fraud rules?
As the focus shifts from blaming customers to shutting down scammers, most victims will receive automatic refunds. But is it enough?Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Labour’s new watchdog for workers will need real teeth, business warns
Reforms to employment law could backfire unless the Fair Work Agency can make the rules stickYesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
They Met For the First Time Twice
Rieanna Stewart remembered Devin Miller from a brief encounter three years earlier. And then: “We both left time and space,” Ms. Stewart said.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
US dock workers agree on deal with port operators to end strike
International Longshoremen’s Association announces agreement for wage hike and immediate work resumption. The US ports strike that shut down shipping on the east and Gulf coasts for three days came ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Port workers reach tentative agreement to end strike
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), an association of companies that operate East and Gulf Coast ports, reached a tentative agreement ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Harris edges Trump by 2 points in new national poll
Vice President Harris edged out her rival, former President Trump, by 2 points in a national poll released Thursday. The new NPR/PBS News/Marist survey found Harris outpacing the former president ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Sports - ESPN
Augusta National Golf Club donates $5 million for Hurricane Helene relief
Augusta National Golf Club made the donation in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Biden administration can move forward with student loan forgiveness, federal judge rules
A federal judge will let expire a temporary restraining order against the Biden administration's sweeping new student loan forgiveness plan.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
October heat wave sets dozens of records in California and Arizona
More than 50 new heat records were set on Wednesday, as an October heat wave continues to bake California and Arizona.Yesterday - California -
Politics - The Hill
Biden administration restores pre-Trump farmworker protections from pesticides
The Biden administration this week restored Obama-era farmworker protections from pesticides that were rolled back under the Trump administration. The rule restores a requirement preventing people ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
California to see unusual October heat wave with record-setting temperatures
California is set to see an unusual October heat wave with a chance of record-setting temperatures in the coming days, the National Weather Service (NWS) said Wednesday. “Record-breaking heat will ...Yesterday - California -
World - The Guardian
Lebanese healthcare workers fearful as growing numbers killed in strikes
At least 50 paramedics have been killed in Lebanon over the last two weeks. The airstrikes started just before noon. The injured and the dead quickly followed. As the ground in the southern ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
FAA announces college air traffic alternatives to its own training academy
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Wednesday it will be allowing two Oklahoma schools to move forward with programs that would allow new air traffic controllers to skip the ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
British nationals tell of 'surreal' Lebanon evacuation
Student Isobel Taper says it feels "surreal" being back in the UK, having left her boyfriend and cats in Beirut.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Findlay calls on Swinney to ditch National Care Service plans
Russell Findlay accuses the Scottish government of wasting £28m during his debut as party leader at FMQs.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Amazon Plans to Hire 250,000 Seasonal Holiday Workers
Amazon’s hiring plans remain flat from last year, but still outpace competitor Target, which will tack on 100,000 seasonal workers.2 days ago - Amazon -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump Says He Would Try Again to Revoke Haitian Immigrants’ Protections
He again disparaged Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, and said he would end their legal status in the country and send them back. His first attempt to do that failed.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Harris tops Trump by 3 points in national survey
With just more than a month until Election Day, Vice President Harris has a 3 percentage point advantage over former President Trump nationally, according to a poll released Wednesday, The ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Trump says he'd revoke protected status for Haitian migrants
Former President Trump said in a Wednesday interview with NewsNation that he would revoke the protected status of Haitian migrants and have them removed from Springfield, Ohio. “It has nothing to ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
The harms caused by the Biden administration’s regulatory overreach
The Biden administration is using "regulation by enforcement" and "regulation by letter" to bypass the law and regulate as much as possible.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
National port strike causes panic buying among consumers
As the national port strike continues, supply concerns have caused panic buying among consumers. NBC’s Christine Romans breaks down the products that could be affected by the strike and whey there ...2 days ago -
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Tech - GameSpot
Hands-On The First Berserker: Khazan
It’s hard to separate The First Berserker: Khazan from its clear Sekiro inspiration. The beta saw a necessity to memorize the rhythms of boss and elite enemy attacks as players deflected their ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Everything is getting politicized in heated Trump-Harris battle
Disaster response, the Secret Service and a city of 60,000 people in Ohio all have become fodder for an increasingly heated campaign season, underscoring how once nonpolitical events and people are ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Biden administration putting $1.5B into four electric power projects — including interconnection for Texas’s isolated grid
The Biden administration is putting $1.5 billion toward four electric power projects, including a connection to the Southeast for Texas’s isolated grid, it announced on Thursday. The four projects ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
World - The New York Times
A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond
Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too.2 days ago - Climate -
Business - CNBC
Oura announces new smart ring with updated design and new sensors for $349
Oura announced the Oura Ring 4, which is available for preorder starting at $349.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NCAA announces regional sites for 2027 and 2028 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments
The NCAA is sticking with two regionals for the women’s basketball tournament through at least 2028.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Defending national champion South Carolina sells out of season tickets
South Carolina already is on the way to leading women’s college basketball in average attendance for an 11th straight season.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
No. 11 USC seeks to shore up protection even as QB Miller Moss handles hits
Miller Moss is earning the respect of his Southern California teammates, one hit at a time.2 days ago