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CBS News - Top stories
U.S. and Qatar ease travel requirements, allowing Americans to stay for longer
A new arrangement will soon allow American citizens to visit Qatar for longer periods of time and give Qataris access to visa-free travel to the U.S. for tourism or business.3 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
California schools required to restrict cell phone usage in classrooms
School in California will now be required to limit or ban the usage of smartphones in schools under a new state law.4 hours ago - California -
VentureBeat - Tech
Generative AI adoption surpasses early PC and internet usage, study finds
New study reveals generative AI adoption has surpassed early PC and internet usage rates, with 39.4% of Americans now using AI tools, potentially boosting workplace productivity across industries5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
What's a National Blue Ribbon School? These 356 schools just won the honor
Each year, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools. But what exactly does this prestigious title even mean?7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Bipartisan lawmakers unveiling measure requiring social media mental health warnings
Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced a bill Tuesday that would require social media platforms to have mental health warning labels. The legislation — dubbed the Stop the ...9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs law restricting phones in California schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law Monday a bill that will restrict cell phones in schools across the state. The Phone-Free School Act requires every public school to create a policy ...9 hours ago - California -
BBC News - Top stories
Inside the school sheltering Lebanon's displaced people
As Israel continues to bombard southern Lebanon, thousands of civilians are fleeing their homes.10 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
God of War Ragnarok's PSN PC Requirement Has Been Removed By A Modder
God of War Ragnarok finally made the leap from PlayStation 5 to PC earlier this month. And while fans love the game itself, they're much less enthusiastic about Sony's edict that forces PC users ...11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Network of Florida Maternity Homes Growing Amid Abortion Restrictions
Unregulated homes are proliferating amid abortion restrictions and a housing crunch. Some limit residents’ movements, contacts and day-to-day decisions.15 hours ago - Abortion -
CNBC - Business
China central bank releases slate of support measures amid a deepening economic slump
Beijing will cut the amount of cash banks need to have on hand, known as the reserve requirement ratio, or RRR, by 50 basis points in the near term, People's Bank of China Gov. Pan Gongsheng said.18 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Widower's battle against Apple's privacy rules for wedding photos on wife's phone
A man whose wife died suddenly cannot recover precious photos of their wedding from her phone.19 hours ago -
ABC News - World
China's central bank reduces required reserves for lenders, part of a slew of moves to support the slowing economy
China's central bank reduces required reserves for lenders, part of a slew of moves to support the slowing economy22 hours ago - China -
ABC News - Tech
California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring school districts to restrict student phone use22 hours ago - California -
ABC News - Health
California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring school districts to restrict student phone useYesterday - California -
The New York Times - Top stories
California Schools Must Restrict Phones Under New Law Signed by Newsom
Calls for crackdowns have mounted with reports of cyberbullying and studies indicating that smartphones are harmful to children’s mental health.Yesterday - California -
Inc. - Business
Why California Is Taking on ExxonMobil's Plastic 'Deception'
State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against ExxonMobil during Climate Week NYC.Yesterday - California -
The New York Times - Top stories
California Sues Exxon Over Plastics Pollution and Recycling ‘Myth’
The lawsuit, seeking ‘multiple billions of dollars,’ opens a new front in the legal battles with oil and gas companies over climate and environmental issues.Yesterday - California -
Financial Times - Business
California accuses Exxon of misleading public on plastic recycling
Allegations arrive as plastics play a growing role in supporting oil demandYesterday - California -
GameSpot - Tech
God Of War Ragnarok Review-Bombed On Steam Because Of PSN Requirement
This might sound familiar: Steam users are frustrated with a PlayStation first-party game on the PC storefront because it requires a PSN account. Well, this time PC players are review-bombing God ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
House Speaker Johnson axes Trump voting restrictions in new government funding bill
Congressional Democrats and Republicans have eight days to strike a funding deal before the government goes into a partial shutdown.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
China’s youth unemployment hits fresh high amid economic slowdown and restrictive hiring policies
China’s youth unemployment rate in August rose to the highest level since the new system of record-keeping began in December, driven by an economic slowdown and restrictive hiring policies, ...Yesterday - China -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs California plastic grocery bag ban
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill Sunday that will prevent grocery stores from providing plastic bags to customers beginning in 2026. The legislation comes 10 years after the state ...Yesterday - California -
NBC News - Top stories
Pilot killed in midair small plane collision in California
A pilot died after two single-engine planes collided midair on Sunday in Southern California, officials said.Yesterday - California -
CNBC - Business
China's youth unemployment hits fresh high amid economic slowdown and restrictive hiring policies
The jobless rate for people in China ages 16 to 24, and not in school, rose to 18.8% last month. That's up from 17.1% in July, and 13.2% in June.Yesterday - China -
ABC News - Top stories
California firefighter arrested in connection with starting 5 fires
A Cal Fire employee was arrested Friday for allegedly igniting five fires in August and September, investigators allege.3 days ago - California -
The Hill - Politics
Internet in classrooms already harmed learning — don’t make it worse by adding AI
Our students are being shaped by smartphones and other devices; that shape may be less smart than we hope for them.3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Verstappen restricts answers after 'ridiculous' swearing punishment
Max Verstappen says his punishment for swearing is "ridiculous" after protesting against the penalty during an official news conference.3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
California firefighter accused of setting fires in wine country
A California firefighter was arrested on suspicion of arson in a series of small fires that burned in wine country in recent weeks, officials said Friday.4 days ago - California -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board votes to require ballots be hand-counted in November
The Georgia State Election Board voted 3-2 to require counties in the presidential battleground to hand-count ballots in this November's election.4 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Trump Media closes at a new 52-week low on heavy trading after lockup expires
Former President Donald Trump's majority stake in the Truth Social owner was worth $1.5 billion by Friday's close.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
SpaceX 'Forcefully Rejects' FAA Conclusion it Violated Launch Requirements
CEO Elon Musk rails at $633,000 in fines, which he called politically motivated, threatening to sue to contest them.4 days ago - SpaceX -
GameSpot - Tech
Netflix Debuts Trailers For Splinter Cell, Tomb Raider, DMC, And More
The League of Legends-inspired Arcane Season 2 and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft are already two of Netflix's most-anticipated new arrivals of the fall. But as demonstrated during ...4 days ago - Netflix -
GameSpot - Tech
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PC Requirements Are Demanding, But Not In the Way You Think
With an entire globe to explore and various aircraft to do so in, you'd imagine that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be a technically demanding game when it takes off from the runway this ...4 days ago -
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ABC News - Top stories
Highway crash injures 8 Southern California firefighters
Authorities say eight firefighters have been injured in a severe highway crash involving a fire truck in Southern California4 days ago - California