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The Wall Street Journal - World
How Did Thousands of Pagers Used by Hezbollah Explode at the Same Time?
The unprecedented attack, followed by explosions of walkie-talkies, comes after Israeli officials warned about escalating tensions on the Lebanese border.45 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
FIFA, WHO launch new concussion initiative
Football's governing body FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday launched a global concussion awareness initiative developed with brain health experts.1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Why did Israel blow up hundreds of Hezbollah pagers? What we know about the covert operation
A region fearing all-out war may have been taken to the brink by a legion of pagers.3 hours ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Blinken says US did not know about exploding pagers in Lebanon, calls for restraint
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the U.S. did not know about and was not involved in a wave of exploding pagers targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, and urged restraint ...3 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
An Avalanche of Generative AI Videos Is Coming to YouTube Shorts
Google plans to add an AI feature next year inside of the YouTube app for creators to generate 6-second clips using the company’s Veo model.4 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Singapore Grand Prix: Times, stats, predictions
Formula 1 heads to Singapore for round 18. ESPN breaks down this weekend's times, stats, predictions and preview.4 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Ranking NFL's 0-2 teams: Bengals, Ravens still dangerous, Broncos, Panthers in dire straits
Which of the league's winless clubs is best suited to rebound?5 hours ago - NFL -
ESPN - Sports
'We had no sense this was coming': How the Pac-12 rose from the ashes
From 12 to two to six schools and counting. How the foremost western conference stayed alive.6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Come together: 17 of the best interiors collabs for autumn
From sofas to coasters, our expert picks the best new interiors partnerships to add some zing to your space. For an easy autumn/winter refresh, look no further than the profusion of creative ...7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Protest 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics to come into force
Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.8 hours ago - Abortion -
Wired - Tech
Josh Johnson Has Become the Funniest Guy on the Internet. That Is Not a Joke
The Daily Show correspondent and TikTok phenom once said the web was a bad idea. Now it’s the reason he’s famous.8 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Did a Chinese University Hacking Competition Target a Real Victim?
Participants in a hacking competition with ties to China’s military were, unusually, required to keep their activities secret, but security researchers say the mystery only gets stranger from there.10 hours ago -
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.11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
English village becomes flashpoint for Labour’s data centres push
Plans for facility on greenbelt land stokes tensions among local community14 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Switzerland’s SIX explores launching crypto exchange
Stock exchange operator says digital coins becoming ‘recognised asset class’14 hours ago - Crypto -
The Guardian - World
Stars come out in Atlanta to celebrate Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday
Jimmy Carter doesn’t turn 100 until 1 October, but the red carpet was nevertheless rolled out at the Fox Theater to pay homage to America’s oldest living former president. Former president Jimmy ...17 hours ago -
CBS News - Politics
Paul Whelan tells other American detainees, "We're coming for you"
The Marine veteran was released in August as part of a complex deal with Russia.17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Tech
California Passes Laws Regulating Election ‘Deepfakes’
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.19 hours ago - California -
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.19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'The guy is a genius' – Emery helps Aston Villa's dreams come true
Unai Emery has Aston Villa fans dreaming of success after guiding his team to victory on their return to Europe's biggest stage.20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...21 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote
Senate Majority Leader Schumer wanted to put Republicans on record with their vote on IVF, which has become a flashpoint in the presidential election.22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Hillary Clinton: Trump counting on Americans becoming 'desensitized' to 'outrageous' claims
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic nominee for president, says former President Trump is counting on Americans to become “desensitized” to his “outrageous” falsehoods. ...22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
A Fed rate cut is coming. How big is anyone's guess.
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its key interest rate Wednesday, the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic that it has pushed it lower.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
VentureBeat - Tech
Logitech launches bevy of game products at LogiPlay event
Logitech launched a number of products for gamers today at its LogiPlay event.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
SEC says FTX auditor did not understand the crypto market
Regulator’s case against Prager Metis details alleged failures in examining the exchange before its collapseYesterday - Crypto -
The New York Times - Sports
The Champions League Coverage From C.B.S. Has Become a Global Sensation
The results of “Inside the N.F.L.” and “Inside the N.B.A.” show that pushing the envelope has worked for the network.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
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The Guardian - World
Secret Service admits it did not search the perimeter of Trump’s golf course
Suspected gunman lurked for nearly 12 hours undetected in apparent second assassination attempt . The Secret Service did not search the perimeter of the golf course where a suspect lurked for ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Keegan-Michael Key on becoming young Bumblebee in new "Transformers One"
In "Transformers One," Keegan-Michael Key voices B-127 in the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. The film, distributed by Paramount Pictures, features his character teaming up with ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Afghanistan reopens its embassy in Oman, the Taliban say
The Taliban say that Afghanistan's Embassy in Oman has reopenedYesterday - Afghanistan -
ABC News - Tech
Donald Trump doesn't share details about his family's cryptocurrency venture during X launch event
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has launched his family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, with an interview on the X social media platformYesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Putin orders Russian army to expand to become the world's second largest
The Kremlin said Tuesday that an order by President Vladimir Putin to transform Russia’s army into the second largest in the world was needed to address growing threats on Russia’s western borders ...Yesterday - Russia -
Financial Times - World
Revolut prepares for India launch next year
Fintech has not previously offered app or currency cards in country despite having 4,000 staff presentYesterday - India -
ABC News - Health
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in AfghanistanYesterday - Afghanistan -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Giants need dramatic change to avoid becoming embarrassment after loss to Commanders
The Giants' defense didn’t allow a touchdown while their offense scored three on Sunday. They still lost, 21-18, to the Washington Commanders.2 days ago - NFL