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New York teen accused of stealing subway train and crashing it
A teenage girl has been arrested over the alleged incident, which resulted in a crash but no injuries.2 hours ago - New York -
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.3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Poor maternity care is at risk of being normalised, inspectors find
Many of the maternity failings at scandal-hit hospitals are being seen elsewhere, England’s NHS regulator says.6 hours ago -
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Couple faces separation by sea over dementia care
David Sexton, 86, has been told there are no nursing home spaces available on the Isle of Wight.10 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
The U.S. health care system is failing, a startling new report finds
The U.S. ranks as the worst performer among 10 developed nations in critical areas of health care, according to a startling new report from The Commonwealth Fund.11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
What’s the story? Manchester City and Inter serve up poor advert for new world | Barney Ronay
This goalless, tension-free draw raised questions about the new Champions League format and City’s late-Pep vision. Well, Rodri was right about one thing. We definitely need a few less games like ...16 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Executive Leaders Need to Build a Foundation of Self-Care
Women, especially, should take time to reflect on and implement how to prioritize emotional well-being.19 hours ago -
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Unlawful care homes ‘profiteer’ from at-risk kids
Placing children with complex needs in care threatens to bankrupt some councils, the Family Court is told.20 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Instagram’s new teen protections ‘do not go far enough.’ Here’s what else is needed.
The “new features do not impact what we believe to be the most significant risk of teen Instagram use,” one advocate said.21 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Music Review: Bright Eyes’ 'Five Dice, All Threes' contemplates death, the Mets and much more
Bright Eyes’ new album, titled “Five Dice, All Threes,” is a sound and word collage22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Kentucky rape survivor shares story in new Harris ad
Vice President Harris's campaign unveiled a new ad Wednesday with a Kentucky rape surviving sharing her story and squarely blaming former President Trump for restricting abortion access. The new ...Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
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Joe Posnanski revisits iconic football moments in new book, "Why We Love Football"
Sportswriter Joe Posnanski discusses his new book, "Why We Love Football," where he explores 100 unforgettable moments in football history, including David Tyree's legendary "Helmet Catch."Yesterday -
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Kamala Harris talks child care tax plan in NABJ interview
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her childcare tax plan in Philadelphia Tuesday during an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna ...Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
ESPN - Sports
Transfer Talk: Man United, West Ham eye Bayern's Goretzka
Reports suggest that both Manchester United and West Ham United are looking to sign Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka. Transfer Talk has the latest.Yesterday - Premier League -
CBS News - Top stories
Child psychiatrist unpacks Instagram's new Teen Accounts
Instagram's parent company, Meta, launched their new Teen Accounts that offers a more limited experience for the platform's younger users to address concerns over social media's impact on kids. ...Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review
As a high schooler in 2006, I spent many months and what little money I had renting screen time with an Xbox 360 in a mall store that had dozens of TVs and consoles available for use at hourly ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch outlines new book at Constitution Day event
Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch will discuss his new book "Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law," along with his co-author and former clerk Janie Nitze, at a town hall event ...Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Frostpunk 2 Review
Frostpunk 2's challenging gameplay makes for a compelling experience despite a dour and cynical view of human nature.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
New book details how life created the Earth as we know it
Life made the modern Earth as much as the Earth made life, a new book by a philosopher of consciousness argues. That dynamic leaves humans with a unique set of moral questions, Peter Godfrey-Smith ...Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
The Plucky Squire Review - Every Trick In The Book
The Plucky Squire is a game that will rightly receive a lot of attention for its eye-catching visual gimmick, which merges the worlds of 2D and 3D art around a clever story hook. But more than just ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Movie Review: 'Transformers One,' an origin story no one wants with brutality levels no one needs
Movie origin stories finally reach their nadir this week with “Transformers One,” the super-violent, toy-selling vehicle that tells the tale of how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from besties to ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Corporate M&A activity expected to rise for the first time since 2021: EY
Artificial intelligence and lower interest rates will boost deals of $100 million or more after drops in 2023 and 2022, EY says.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez review – bleakly compelling tragedy
Ryan Murphy’s TV empire gets a new strand with a sharp look at the sad story of the NFL superstar turned murderer. Aaron Hernandez was football’s shooting star – the big, fast and tough receiver ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Speaker Johnson eyes Wednesday vote on stopgap funding plan
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is eyeing a Wednesday vote on his partisan stopgap proposal, he announced on Tuesday, after he was forced to yank it from the floor amid widespread GOP opposition last ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Corporate America Cares Less and Less About Inflation
Fewer S&P 500 companies are mentioning inflation during earnings calls ahead of the Fed's first rate cut.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
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.2 days ago - Meta -
CBS News - Top stories
Eye Opener: Sean "Diddy" Combs arrested by federal agents in NYC
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is arrested in New York by federal agents. Also, investigators learn more about the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. All that and all ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Instagram Teen Accounts: What to Know About New Privacy Settings
The social media app says new privacy settings and features will create more age-appropriate experiences for youth under 18.2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Review: Artist Olafur Eliasson's thrilling new L.A. show whips up magic to pry open perception
Icelandic Danish artist Olafur Eliasson's eye-grabbing creations prove exhilarating at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. Lucky for us, the artist shows how the smoke and mirrors work.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Book Review: ‘Connie: A Memoir,’ by Connie Chung
In a frank and entertaining new memoir, the TV newscaster recounts how sexism, and Dan Rather, sidelined her groundbreaking career.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Life as a woman under Taliban rule
How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Each of the six Booker novels does something unique
As the Guardian’s fiction editor, I’ve been writing about the Booker prize for years. Now, as a judge, I’ve seen behind the curtain. • Percival Everett and Rachel Kushner make the 2024 Booker ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Book Review: Joe Posnanski scores with poignant, informative, hilarious 'Why We Love Football'
Sports writer Joe Posnanski shifts his focus from America's pastime to its most popular sport with his new book, “Why We Love Football: A History in 100 Moments."3 days ago