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BBC News - Top stories
X says its return in Brazil after ban ‘inadvertent'
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.3 hours ago - Brazil -
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Financial Times - World
Banned X temporarily restored in Brazil after technical update
Elon Musk’s platform calls the move ‘inadvertent’ although it says it will keep fighting court order that blocked it6 hours ago - Brazil -
Financial Times - World
Trump says half-point rate cut shows US economy is ‘very bad’
Former president adds that central bank could be ‘playing politics’ as it reduces interest rates ahead of election10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Elon Musk's X 'declined to send an appropriate witness' to Senate hearing on election threats, Warner's office says
A representative for Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said X "declined to send an appropriate witness" to an election security hearing.10 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Amazon Raises Hourly Wages for Fulfillment, Transport Workers
The hikes go into effect this month and may help retain workers through the holiday season.10 hours ago - Amazon -
The Guardian - World
Elon Musk’s X circumvents court-ordered block in Brazil
Social media platform routes internet traffic outside of Brazil using a communications network update. Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, became accessible to many users in Brazil ...11 hours ago - Brazil -
ABC News - Top stories
Firefighters nearing victory in battle against 3 massive wildfires near Los Angeles
Firefighters are nearing victory in the battles against three major wildfires near Los Angeles.12 hours ago -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Wake Forest adds series with Oregon State, says canceling Ole Miss game was 'the right business decision'
Lane Kiffin said Wake Forest had violated an "unwritten rule" in canceling the 2025 matchup.16 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Wake Forest replaces canceled trip to Ole Miss with home-and-home series vs. Oregon State
Wake Forest has announced future football games against Oregon State16 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
MrBeast and Amazon named in legal action over Beast Games
The Amazon series offered 1,000 participants the chance to win a cash prize of $5m.17 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
22 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024.19 hours ago -
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ESPN - Sports
Liverpool send 'prayers' after fan dies in Milan
A Liverpool fan who traveled to Italy to watch the Champions League game against AC Milan has died following a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said Tuesday.Yesterday -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lane Kiffin slams Wake Forest for violating 'unwritten rule'
Wake Forest suddenly canceled the back half of a home-and-home series with Ole Miss that was scheduled for next season.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Greek firefighters contain a blaze at a major oil refinery that injured 3 workers
Three workers have suffered light injuries during a fire at a major oil refinery west of Athens that prompted Greek authorities to issue an evacuation alert for the surrounding areaYesterday -
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The New York Times - Top stories
The Fires That Could Reshape the Amazon
Vast, diverse parts of Brazil are burning at the same time, forcing officials to rethink how to protect crucial ecosystems like the Amazon.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
The misleadingly named ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ would do anything but
The bill’s most significant feature is its sweeping rejection of applying the National Environmental Policy Act on forestry managementYesterday -
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.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Unwelcome to the Working Week: Jassy Letter Sends Amazon Employees Back to the Office
Andy Jassy'sbland letter, steeped incorporate-speak but making it clear people will be going back to the office five days a week, is a great example of how not to motivate your staff to push your ...Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated an ‘unwritten rule’ by buying out 2025 game
The Rebels are now in search of another major-conference opponent.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Portugal wildfire deaths rise to seven after firefighters trapped in blaze
More than 50 people injured as 54 fires burn across country amid hot, dry and windy weather. Seven people have been killed and more than 50 injured in wildfires ravaging central and northern ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated an 'unwritten rule' in buying out 2025 game
Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated “an unwritten rule” by buying its way out of next year’s matchup, leaving the Rebels in search of another major-conference opponentYesterday -
ABC News - World
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Ohio governor sending state troopers to Springfield schools amid threats
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced on Monday he has authorized a contingent of state troopers to be stationed at each school building in Springfield, Ohio, following a series of “unfounded” bomb ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Ohio Governor Sending State Police to Springfield After Rash of Bomb Scares
After Donald J. Trump spread a debunked rumor about the city’s Haitian immigrants, schools have endured dozens of bomb threats.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday - Brazil -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.Yesterday - Amazon