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Financial Times - Business
It’s no longer glorious to get rich in China — it’s dangerous
Why no one wants to be the nation’s top tycoon any more3 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
The flight to freedom of Phillip Mehrtens, the NZ pilot who survived 594 days in captivity
In February 2023 his plane was stormed by independence fighters in West Papua who said he may never be released and threatened to kill him. Somehow, Mehrtens survived and is now a free man. On 7 ...4 hours ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Israel and Hezbollah urged to step back as UN warns of 'catastrophe'
Israel says it will continue military action, as the UN chief raises the risk of Lebanon becoming "another Gaza".10 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - Health
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month
Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests delivered to their home free of charge starting later this month12 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
JetBlue flight makes emergency landing after smoke alert in cargo hold
A JetBlue flight made an emergency landing in Kansas on Saturday after pilots were alerted to smoke in the cargo hold, but an inspection revealed it was a false alarm, the airline said.12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘The game is testing me’: Rory McIlroy rues PGA Championship playoff defeat
Northern Irishman beaten to Wentworth title by Horschel Latest near miss comes a week after Irish Open setback Rory McIlroy has no real alternative but to adopt a stoical approach to a year of ...13 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
18 Best Fitness Trackers (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.16 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
China ‘testing us’ across the region, Biden tells leaders at Quad summit
US president is recorded on hot mic singling out Beijing, saying it ‘continues to behave aggressively’ in areas including the South China Sea. Joe Biden has been recorded on a hot mic telling the ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
ESPN - Sports
Clark, Fever vow to stay loose vs. tested Sun
The Fever don't think their lack of playoff experience will hurt vs. the Sun. "You don't get overwhelmed by the moment, and you just approach it as it's another game, and you prepare the exact same ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel after Beirut attack toll rises to 37
Hezbollah said it fired dozens of missiles into an air base in southeast Haifa as a retaliatory move after a series of attacks from Israel killed dozens of people in Lebanon last week, according to ...Yesterday - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
California startup hopes weather balloons can help address global warming
A Northern California startup has taken on a controversial mission whose goal is to tackle global warming by sending weather balloons into the stratosphere that burst and release sulfur dioxide. ...Yesterday - California -
BBC News - Top stories
England's batting fails as Australia take 2-0 lead
England fall 2-0 down in the one-day international series against Australia as their batting wilts in the second match in Headingley.Yesterday - Australia -
Wired - Tech
The 11 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services We've Tested (2024)
From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Singapore heat, humidity will test F1 drivers' fitness
F1 drivers are constantly finding ways to stay fit in their globe-circling seasons. The conditions in Singapore will reveal whose regimens work best.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Flight makes emergency landing after mouse climbs out of boxed meal
Passenger Jarle Borrestad told the BBC that the mouse scurried out of his seatmate's boxed in-flight meal.Yesterday -
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Financial Times - World
Britain and Germany are failing differently
Two contrasting ways of running a country are now similarly unsuccessful2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
The history of the power lunch, without men
In the golden age of midday hedonism, some sisters were doing it for themselves2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Flight diverted after passenger finds live mouse in meal
The furry stowaway forced a Scandinavian Airlines plane to make an emergency landing.2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
The Best iPhone 16 Cases and Accessories (2024), Tested and Reviewed
I’ve tested more than 70 cases for Apple’s iPhone 16 range. These are the best cases, along with a few MagSafe accessories.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
The Power of a Smaller Breast
Breast reduction is all the rage in cosmetic surgery. Are women asserting their independence or capitulating to yet another impossible standard of beauty?2 days ago -
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The Hill - Politics
Is China preparing to attack Japan?
China may be preparing a surprise attack against Japan, involving a massive missile barrage against all major U.S. and Japanese military installations, in order to maximize the effectiveness of a ...2 days ago - China -
ABC News - Top stories
Key Hezbollah leader, commanders killed in strike on Lebanon, Israel says
As tensions remained high Friday between Hezbollah and Israel, international leaders called for both sides to seek paths to de-escalate the conflict.2 days ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Video of paramedics failing to treat Tyre Nichols shown at officers' trial
The trial for the three former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols continued Thursday with video showing two EMTs standing by as Nichols sat bleeding on the ground. ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
EU to offer new youth mobility scheme in test of Labour ‘reset’ with Brussels
Officials warn repeat of Tory rejection could dent new government’s hopes of pacts on defence and agriculture. Fresh proposals to allow young people to move between the UK and the EU will be ...2 days ago - European Union -
VentureBeat - Tech
The metaverse didn’t die. It moved inside Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 | Jorg Neumann interview
The scale of the ambition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is pretty astounding. Made with 800 game developers over four years, the title has a seriously impressive set of numbers. I got a big ...2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Mercedes, BMW Flash Warning Lights on China
Top-end German carmakers have joined expensive French handbags among the products hit by weak consumer sentiment in the country.2 days ago - China -
The New York Times - Business
China To ‘Gradually’ Resume Imports of Japanese Seafood
China imposed a ban last year after Japan began releasing treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. They have agreed to expand monitoring of the water.2 days ago - China -
Financial Times - World
Abrdn to drop China from emerging markets fund
Manager says move is designed to give investors more choice as Chinese market lags behind rivals2 days ago - China -
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MarketWatch - Business
Mercedes-Benz cuts guidance on slump in China’s economy
Mercedes-Benz shares fell 8% on Friday morning as the company cut its guidance for the second time since July2 days ago - China -
CNBC - Business
Indian ed-tech startup Physics Wallah bags $2.8 billion valuation amid sector troubles
Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey said the company would use the $210 million funding to expand its business and do acquisitions.3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel says 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers hit in Lebanon
Extensive Israeli air strikes come after Hezbollah vowed to retaliate over deadly exploding device attacks blamed on Israel.3 days ago - Israel -
Financial Times - World
Europe is failing to protect Ukraine’s energy grid, says IEA head
Also in this newsletter: 20 EU member states call for deregulation3 days ago - Europe -