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The Hill - Politics
Menendez friends urge judge to weigh ex-senator's public service in sentencing
Friends of former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) asked the judge overseeing his federal corruption case to weigh his decades of public service when deciding his sentence next month. In letters to U.S. ...42 minutes ago -
Financial Times - World
Life insurance becomes less boring with creative financial engineering
As the Fed cuts rates, markets are rallying — but there are long-term risks from experiments44 minutes ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Welsh NHS needs reform, Keir Starmer says
But the prime minister refuses to describe Wales' health services as broken, as he did in England.57 minutes ago -
The New York Times - World
Anxiety Mounts as Lebanon Reels From Pager and Walkie-Talkie Attacks
People across the country were avoiding their cellphones and unplugging baby monitors and laptops, after two days of attacks on Hezbollah-owned devices that amplified fears of an all-out war with ...1 hour ago -
ABC News - World
Hezbollah leader says pager attack crossed a 'red line' and vows to retaliate against Israel
The leader of Hezbollah says this week’s deadly attacks on the group’s communications devices were a “severe blow” that crossed a “red line.”1 hour ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Car insurance rates are soaring. Here's how to cut costs.
As the average cost of car insurance climbs over $2,300 per year, Consumer Reports' Brian Vines provides practical advice to reduce payments.2 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Nigel Farage to give up ownership of Reform UK
Leader will ‘surrender’ shares in efforts to normalise party structure2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
They Said the Virgin Mary Appeared. The Vatican Is Finally Weighing In.
After decades, and controversy, the Vatican has authorized public worship at a shrine in Bosnia, where a once tranquil village has become a major pilgrimage site.3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Deadly wildfires burn in Portugal
At least seven people die after wildfires in the Aveiro and Viseu areas of Portugal.5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
I'm giving up ownership of Reform UK, says Nigel Farage
Reform UK is overhauling the way the party is run to give members more say at its annual conference.6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Billionaire Guy Hands’ property firm takes housing reforms to European court
Annington Property fears recent legislation will force it to offload some of the 38,000 freeholds it owns on UK military homes. A property company founded by the billionaire Guy Hands has taken a ...6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Voters weigh switch to open primaries amid concerns over political polarization
At least half a dozen states could decide on major changes to their election systems this fall, as organizers push for revamps that would do away with traditional party contests in favor of open, ...6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Hong Kong regulator relaxes rules on sharing China ETF research
Uptake of funds sold via ETF Connect has been hindered by strict interpretation of rules preventing promotion12 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Trump weighs in on Fed rate cut during stop at Manhattan bitcoin bar
Former President Trump on Wednesday said the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates showed the economy was struggling, or the central bank was "playing politics." Trump made a stop at ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
California court slams state water regulators for overstepping authority in key agricultural hub
A California Superior Court has cracked down on state regulators for penalizing a key agricultural region's water managers, chastising officials for potentially unlawful behavior. Judge Kathy ...20 hours ago - California -
Financial Times - Business
EU weighs expanding sanctions on exports to Russia
Officials consider proposal to crack down on shipments to Moscow from European company subsidiaries based overseasYesterday - European Union -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration to convene AI safety summit in California
The Biden administration will host a global safety summit on artificial intelligence in November to discuss the quickly developing technology and efforts to mitigate its risks. Secretary of ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users Under Age 18
The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
California Wildfires Pose Too Many Risks for Insurers, but These Residents Want to Stay
In the San Bernardino Mountains, another wildfire has forced residents to flee, the latest reminder that they must accept the risks of climate change if they want to remain.Yesterday - California -
CNBC - Business
Will the U.S. elections impact crypto markets? Insiders weigh in
Crypto insiders on Wednesday downplayed the importance of of the U.S. presidential race on the market at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Plastic Waste and Toxic Sludge: A Sweep of a Messy Beat
The Climate reporter Hiroko Tabuchi is interested in all the things we take for granted about our environment.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s livesYesterday -
The New York Times - Tech
California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.Yesterday - California -
Financial Times - Business
US dollar trades in the doldrums as rates and data weigh on outlook
Appreciation of other major currencies such as yen and pound has put downward pressure on the greenbackYesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Another Southern California community faces gas shutoffs amid landslide threat
The Rancho Pales Verdes Peninsula is located about 30 miles south of Los Angeles.Yesterday - California -
The Guardian - World
Man accused of arson in devastating California wildfire pleads not guilty
Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, was denied bail and entered his plea from jail in a video arraignment Tuesday. A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ...Yesterday - California -
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.”Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Map shows average home insurance price in your state as risks rise
Home insurance premiums have at times risen 40% faster than inflation. Extreme weather events are likely to make the expense worse.2 days ago -
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Financial Times - Business
North Sea regulator threatens to name oil groups for decommissioning delays
Some operators have put off plugging wells in hope of passing on cost2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Is debt relief worth it as interest rates drop? Experts weigh in
Interest rates on credit cards and loans may begin to drop. So should borrowers still use debt relief services?2 days ago -
ABC News - World
At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru
Peruvian authorities say that wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares of cultivated land and natural areas scorched2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategy2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
PwC China stops work on $140mn campus as Evergrande crisis mounts
Lavish training institute on tropical island under review as firm reels from fallout from its audits of failed property developer2 days ago - China -
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking, racketeering charges
The musician and record producer was arrested in New York months after raids on his Holmby Hills and Miami homes as part of a federal inquiry.2 days ago