Border encounters up slightly in August, but apprehensions remain low
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The New York Times - World
Ukraine Says Russia Hits Nursing Home Near Border, Killing 1
A dozen other people were injured, some seriously, in the attack in the city of Sumy, which has come under increased bombardment since Ukraine’s offensive into Russia’s nearby Kursk region.5 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
AOC introduces legislation for low-cost housing programme backed by US funding
Together with Minnesota senator Tina Smith, the representative is trying to address the US ‘housing crisis’. US politics live – latest updates Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , the progressive ...5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Leading index for U.S. economy falls for sixth straight month, signaling slower growth ahead
The leading indicators for the U.S. economy sank 0.2% in August, the privately run Conference Board said Thursday. That is the sixth straight monthly decline.6 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Federal judge extends block on Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan
U.S. District Judge Randal Hall extended a restraining order against the Biden administration's latest student debt forgiveness plan.7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
Bank of England presses pause on rate cuts, highlights 'gradual approach'
The decision to hold comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off its own monetary easing with an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut.9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Is circular migration a solution to the crisis at the US border? Guatemala provides a clue
Offering legal pathways for temporary work in the US, such programmes are changing communities and reducing numbers risking irregular routes. Arnoldo Chile, 33, drives his old Toyota pickup truck ...11 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan to remain blocked, federal judge orders
Trump courts Jewish voters, Harris holds livestream event with Oprah12 hours ago - Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Homeowners scramble to refinance as U.S. mortgage rates hit two-year lows
Mortgage applications rose 14.2% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.13 hours ago - Mortgage -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Had Stronger Debate, Polls Find, but the Race Remains Deadlocked
Kamala Harris holds an edge over Donald J. Trump in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. But new surveys found that the race remains a tossup nationally.14 hours ago -
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CNBC - Business
Trump Media stock closes at new postmerger low on eve of 'lockup' expiration
Shares of Trump Media reached new all-time closing lows the day before "lockup" restrictions on selling company stakes expires.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
From Taipei to Budapest: the mysterious trail of exploding pagers
Supply chain of devices involved in audacious attacks in Lebanon spans three continentsYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'Frasier' breakout Toks Olagundoye remains unflappable after fighting cancer
While starring as Olivia Finch in the Paramount+ reboot, the actor was treated for cancer. Now that she's on the mend, viewers will see her character further develop in Season 2.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
UK aid spend may hit 17-year low, charities warn
Charities fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash £2bn from overseas aid at next month's Budget.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
August inflation data takes BoE September rate cut off the table
Core and services inflation ticked up, though the overall direction of travel remains positiveYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Two Champions League final defeats - why Mendieta remains a cult hero
Gaizka Mendieta was the classy midfielder who was a linchpin in the Valencia midfield that came so close to Champions League glory.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
CBS News - Top stories
Pennsylvania struggling with low energy prices amid 2024 fracking focus
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have focused on fracking, the process of injecting fluid into underground rock formations to extract oil and gas, in their respective ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Border encounters up slightly in August, but apprehensions remain low
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Remains of decapitated "vampire child" found in Poland, archaeologists say
Two recently unearthed children's skeletons showed characteristics of ancient anti-vampire burials meant to prevent the dead from exiting the grave,Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Kareem Hunt's return messes up Carson Steele's plans to replace Pacheco, but the real buy-low is Travis Kelce
Wait as long as you can to put in your waiver claims for Chiefs RBs, but make trade offers for Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump touts World Liberty Financial crypto exchange, but questions remain
Trump said the U.S. should dominate the budding crypto sector, but he didn't disclose many details about his new exchange.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Smart money remains on Glasgow being a temporary Commonwealth Games fix | Sean Ingle
Nobody cares to play host to exorbitant mid-tier event and organisers are running out of time to convince otherwise. The last time the Commonwealth Games was staged, two years ago in Birmingham, ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Canadian Hockey League boosts border rivalry by launching series vs. USA Hockey's development team
The Canadian Hockey League is looking to capitalize on the sport’s cross-border rivalry by having its top draft-eligible prospects face USA Hockey’s National Development team in an annual two-game ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Doctors Without Borders closes operations in Russia
Doctors Without Borders says it has closed its operations in Russia after 32 years2 days ago - Russia -
ABC News - World
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel will do 'whatever is necessary' to bring home north border residents
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that returning residents evacuated from Israel’s north due to cross-border fighting with Hezbollah is now an official war goal2 days ago - Israel -
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ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago -
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The Guardian - World
Israel expands war goals to include return of residents near border with Lebanon
Statement from Benjamin Netanyahu comes after defence minister says the possibility for an agreement with Hezbollah was ‘running out’. See all our Middle East coverage Israel will expand its ...2 days ago - Israel