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Uganda struggles to feed more than 1.7M refugees as international support dwindles
Many refugees in Uganda are struggling to get by without the food assistance they once depended onWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
More than half of voters expected to cast early ballot: Gallup
Americans have turned out in record numbers to cast their ballots early in the general election, with more than half of the country’s registered voters having already voted or planning to vote ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
More than 90 killed in Spanish flash floods: What to know
Flooding from excessive rainfall killed 95 people in Spain, according to Wednesday reports from The Associated Press. The storms started on Tuesday, triggering tornadoes and hail and upending ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Halloween chills are out as record-high temperatures are expected across the country
Halloween is expected far warmer than usual in many parts of the country. More than 30 cities across the Northeast could set new temperature records.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Chevron beats earnings expectations, returns more than $7 billion to shareholders
Chevron's stock is largely flat for the year, underperforming the S&P 500 energy sector which has gained more than 6%.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
US investment group Ares on course to raise more than $80bn
Credit-focused fund enjoys fastest pace of fundraising as high yields draw investors to private marketsBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Death toll in Spain soars to more than 150 following severe flooding
The death toll in Spain has risen to more than 150 people after torrential rain caused severe flooding. The city of Valencia has been declared a disaster zone and officials are warning the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain
In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away everything in their pathWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Why are autumn colours more vibrant in the US than in Britain?
A trip to Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum makes the UK’s season pale in comparisonBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
£15 jeans 'more durable' than £150 pair in tests
University of Leeds test clothes to advise fast fashion industry and results 'surprising'.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Selena Gomez was 'more nervous than ever' for new musical role
Critics suggest Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez could become Netflix's first Oscar-winning film.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Marqeta shares plunge more than 30% on big forecast miss
Marqeta shares plummeted after the company's forecast for the fourth quarter fell shy of analysts' expectations.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
UK pays more than EU for gas as winter looms
High transmission costs and global shortage of LNG push gap over European prices to widest since late 2021World - Financial Times - November 5 -
More than half of registered voters have already cast their ballots
While Election Day is finally here, more than 83 million people have already cast their ballots.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Sabrina Carpenter registered more voters during tour than any artist
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter registered more voters during her recent “Short n’ Sweet” arena tour than any other artist, according to HeadCount, a nonprofit that helps people register to vote. ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Tesla jumps nearly 15% as Trump-backer Musk seen benefiting from White House win
Shares of Tesla surged on Wednesday after NBC News projected Donald Trump to win the election and investors bet a victory would benefit CEO Elon Musk.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
5 Steps to Experience More Wealth Than You Might Ever Imagine
Find true riches in simply being present.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
This Goggle-Wearing Basketball Player Is So Much More Than a Viral Sensation
With nicknames such as “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” and “Larry Blurred,” Robbie Avila is a fan favorite. He also knows image isn’t everything.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
Fast-moving wildfire burns more than 14,000 acres in California
Thousands of people have been evacuated as firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles. The wildfire has burned over 14,000 acres and dozens of homes.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
On the Ballot, Abortion Rights Proved More Popular Than Kamala Harris
In states like Arizona and Nevada, some voters split their tickets, supporting abortion rights measures while also backing Donald Trump.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
More than 60 arrested in Amsterdam attack on Israeli soccer fans
Israeli soccer fans were violently attacked in Amsterdam on Thursday night in what Dutch authorities are calling an antisemitic incident. Police say at least 62 people have been arrested in ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Texas woman sets record for donating more than 2,000 liters of breastmilk
Alyse Ogletree has helped nourished hundreds of thousands of babies as a means of giving to charity. Alyse Ogletree would love it if she could donate immense amounts of money to all sorts of worthy ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Challenged universities need more than UK’s tuition fee thaw
Most vulnerable are lower-tier institutions that rely on international students hit by recent visa changesBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
1 killed, more than a dozen injured in shooting at Alabama’s Tuskegee University
One person was killed and 16 others were injured during a shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama early Sunday morning. Twelve people were wounded by gunfire and four others sustained injuries ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
First sighting of Belarusian political prisoner in more than 600 days
Maria Kolesnikova, jailed for her part in mass political protests in 2020, was allowed to see her father.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
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Kids Wants Video Games More Than Money For The Holidays, Study Finds
It's not a big surprise, but a lot of children want video games for the holidays. The Entertainment Software Association, which represents the US video game industry's interests in Washington D.C., ...Tech - GameSpot - November 13 -
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Advance Auto Parts to close more than 700 locations
The closures would reduce the company's footprint by about 15%.Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Pentagon UFO office received more than 700 reports in past year
The Pentagon's UFO office has received more than 700 reports, a newly declassified assessment reveals. It's a dramatic increase in witness sightings and accounts that adds to a growing list ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
More than 100 seek compensation over cruise virus
More than 500 people became ill after an outbreak of norovirus on Ventura earlier this year.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
The House GOP is more aligned with Trump than ever: From the Politics Desk
About two-thirds of the House GOP majority taking office next year joined Congress in 2017 or later. They only know a world where Trump has been a leader of their party.Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
Hiring Is More About Vibes Than Merit—That Needs to Change
When feelings take priority over experience and ingenuity, everyone loses.Business - Inc. - November 15