Brazil is tightening visa rules to curb a wave of migrants from Africa and Asia turning the refugee friendly country into a stopover on the way to the U.S.
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BBC News - Top stories
'I did it my way' - Duggan announces retirement
Former England forward Toni Duggan says her career has been "more than I could ever have dreamed of" as she announces her retirement.1 hour ago -
ABC News - Tech
Hezbollah hit by a wave of exploding pagers and blames Israel. At least 9 dead, thousands injured
Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded near simultaneously in parts of Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people — including members of the militant group Hezbollah and a young girl2 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Condemns Trump’s False Claims About Haitian Migrants Eating Pets
“This is exhausting, and it’s harmful,” Kamala Harris said during an interview. “And it’s hateful, and grounded in some age-old stuff that we should not have the tolerance for.”2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
Georgia governor passes executive order blocking NCAA from enforcing NIL rules for in-state schools
The order would only apply until a uniform set of rules is finalized3 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Kiffin: Wake's game buyout broke 'unwritten rule'
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated "an unwritten rule" by buying its way out of next year's matchup, leaving the No. 5 Rebels, who defeated the Demon Deacons 40-6 Saturday in ...3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
California's Farm to School program is bringing business and climate-friendly practices to farms: Report
Food producers who have participated in California's state-funded "Farm to School" grant program are benefiting from significant growth in their business revenues, a new progress report has found. ...3 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa as climate worsens hunger
In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systems4 hours ago - Climate -
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CBS Sports - Sports
2024 Week 3 NFL picks, odds, best bets from advanced model: This five-way football parlay pays 25-1
SportsLine's Projection Model reveals its top Week 3 NFL picks, NFL best bets, NFL parlay picks, NFL parlay card, NFL predictions, and 25-1 football parlay4 hours ago - NFL -
CNBC - Business
FanDuel parent Flutter looks for international growth with big acquisitions in Italy, Brazil
Flutter is making acquisitions in Italy and Brazil as the British parent company of FanDuel looks to international markets for growth.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”7 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Daredevil walks slackline from Europe to Asia
A daredevil walked a slackline set up on Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge, a more than 3,500-foot walk that took him from Asia to Europe.7 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Federal Judges in Court Fight to Survive in U.S.
Facing a ban, the social media platform takes its case to court, but gets skeptical reception from the bench.7 hours ago - Tiktok -
CBS Sports - Sports
Could the Twins blow their playoff spot? How it's all going wrong for Minnesota as wild-card race tightens
The Twins currently hold a 1 1/2-game lead over the Tigers for a postseason berth7 hours ago -
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Inc. - Business
3 Ways to Survive Your Worst Employee
There is always that one employee.9 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Georgian parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
Georgian lawmakers approved the third and final reading of a law on “family values and the protection of minors” that would impose sweeping curbs on LGBTQ rights.9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Industrial production gets short-lived boost from cars, but U.S. manufacturers still depressed
Industrial production rose a stronger-than-expected 0.8% in August, but most of the increase was tied to autos and there was little sign of a rebound in a depressing manufacturing sector.9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Most Trump supporters believe false claims about Haitian migrants: Poll
A YouGov poll found that more than half of Trump-backers believe that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are eating people's pets, despite no evidence of this being true.10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa as climate worsens hunger
In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systems11 hours ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Doctors criticise Finland’s proposal to withhold healthcare from migrants
Most undocumented adults would receive only emergency treatment in plan medical association calls ‘very damaging’. Doctors have urged Finland’s rightwing government to change “problematic and ...11 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft wants more ‘clarity’ over AI chip curbs to Middle East
Tech giant creates new AI institutes with UAE’s G42 as it awaits decision to lift US controls on chip shipments12 hours ago - Microsoft -
CBS News - Top stories
Mayoral candidate in Brazil hits rival with chair during live TV debate
Sao Paulo mayoral candidate José Luiz Datena hit rival Pablo Marçal with a chair during a TV debate as they traded jabs over sexual misconduct allegations.12 hours ago - Brazil -
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ABC News - World
Casualties in Myanmar push Southeast Asia's death toll from Typhoon Yagi past 500
State media in Myanmar reported that floods and landslides triggered by last week’s Typhoon Yagi and seasonal monsoon rains have claimed at least 226 lives, with 77 people missing13 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Von der Leyen gives top economic jobs to interventionist EU countries
France, Italy and Spain to share influential portfolios in next European Commission13 hours ago - European Union -
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BBC News - Top stories
Life as a woman under Taliban rule
How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Unease as Russia-friendly ‘queen of the elections’ aims for more German poll success
Some see Sahra Wagenknecht’s brand of ‘left conservatism’ as a bulwark against AfD but others see reasons to be wary. Sahra Wagenknecht is not even on the ballot in the upcoming state election in ...20 hours ago - Russia -
Financial Times - World
US and Japan near deal to curb chip technology exports to China
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response20 hours ago - China -
ABC News - Sports
Manzardo homers, Clase gets 46th save as Guardians rally past Twins 4-3 to tighten grip on Central
Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and Emmanuel Clase recorded his 46th save as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to tighten their ...20 hours ago - MLB -
The New York Times - Top stories
There Might Be More Than One Way to Make a Planet
Astronomers have found evidence of a process that supports an alternative, more rapid approach to planetary formation, more top down than bottom up.22 hours ago