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The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis: Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 25 people, war monitor says
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the dead include civilians as well as soldiers and ‘Syrians working with pro-Iran groups’. Read all our Middle East crisis coverage The UN human rights ...16 minutes ago - Israel -
Financial Times - World
Sweden’s industrial companies are sending up a flare on global growth
Limp purchasing managers’ indices in July and poor figures for new orders hint that Europe is heading for broader slowdown19 minutes ago -
The New York Times - World
Middle East Crisis: At Least 14 Killed in Airstrikes in Syria, State Media Reports
Syria blamed Israel for what appeared to be one of the deadliest waves of attacks in the country in months. Israel did not immediately comment.25 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
TV audiences are plummeting, so how is sport bucking the trend? | Sean Ingle
With fewer people, especially aged 16 to 24, watching broadcast TV, live sport continues to attract large audiences in the UK. There was an undisputed winner of the summer of sport, which ended on ...4 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
EU industry chief to berate Europe’s carmakers on slow EV drive
Also in this newsletter: Why Dublin airport’s passenger cap is provoking the US6 hours ago - European Union -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Rams lose Puka Nacua, several offensive linemen, then to Lions in overtime
Despite a solid game from Matthew Stafford, the Rams struggle to overcome injuries to Puka Nacua and Joe Noteboom in a 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions.7 hours ago - NFL -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Videogame job cuts have ended the industry's reliability as a career for thousands, including many veteran employees.
Videogame job cuts have ended the industry’s reliability as a career for thousands, including many veteran employees.7 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Boeing agreed to raise wages by 25% for its largest union in a four-year pact aimed at preventing a strike, days before a potential walkout that would further strain the company.
Boeing agreed to raise wages by 25% for its largest union in a four-year pact aimed at preventing a strike, days before a potential walkout that would further strain the company.7 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Creative industries demand action from Labour over Brexit red tape
New campaign calls for better conditions for touring artists in EU7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
A blockbuster Chinese video game sparks debate on sexism in the nation’s gaming industry
A blockbuster new Chinese video game is smashing records7 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Giants’ Adoree’ Jackson: Ref needs to be fined after ‘BS’ pass interference call
Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson was not happy with the controversial pass interference penalty called against him during the Minnesota Vikings.10 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Urgent manhunt for Kentucky highway shooter
There’s an urgent manhunt in Kentucky for an alleged “armed and dangerous” suspect accused of firing into cars on a major highway Saturday night. Five people were seriously injured and nine ...11 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
The AI industry uses a light lobbying touch to educate Congress from a corporate perspective
Education has become a primary goal of artificial intelligence interests in Washington16 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Patriots defense comes up with wild goal-line play to prevent Bengals TD in first-half shutout of Cincinnati
A turnover at the goal line encapsulated a stunning first half in Cincinnati that had the Patriots pitching a shutout.16 hours ago - NFL -
The New York Times - Top stories
New Jersey Is Prompting a New Sports Identity Crisis in Philadelphia
The state is already home to four teams whose uniforms say “New York.” Now it’s trying to lure the N.B.A.’s 76ers.19 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Almost 68% of Australia’s tourism sites at major risk if climate crisis continues, report says
Uluru, the Daintree and Bondi beach among locations that could be impacted if planet hits even 2C of warming by 2050. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...20 hours ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Security at Science and Natural History museums to ballot for strike action
Exclusive: More than 70 guards at the London attractions taking part after ‘years of real-terms pay cuts’. Security guards at two of the UK’s most prestigious museums – the Science and Natural ...20 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
‘No one single law’ could have stopped Georgia school shooting, says Sen. Raphael Warnock
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) says on Meet the Press that no single law could have prevented the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, but calls on American politicians to ...21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: Senior Gaza rescue service official killed in Israeli airstrike; three Israelis killed near Jordan border crossing
Deputy director of Gaza Civil Emergency Service and four family members killed in Jabalia, say Gaza health officials; three Israeli civilians killed in shooting near Jordan border crossing, says ...22 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Britain’s limited Gaza action will do little to curb Israel’s wider territorial ambitions | Dahlia Scheindlin
Even before the current war, plans to annex West Bank land were clear. Now evidence is growing that Jewish settlements could be forced on Gaza. The announcement last week that Britain would ...Yesterday - Israel -
Financial Times - Business
Bermuda premier defends ‘robust’ insurance sector after 777 Re crisis
David Burt says island has ‘very strong and robust regulatory system’ following issues at private equity-linked reinsurerYesterday -
Financial Times - World
West Yorkshire Pension Fund buys 25% stake in flood prevention investor
Scheme takes seed investment as chancellor questions future of local government retirement schemesYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Republicans Bring Legislation to Stop Government Shutdown. Democrats Say It's Too Partisan
The bill would fund agencies at current levels until March 28Yesterday - Republican Party -
The New York Times - Sports
To Sit or Start a Rookie Quarterback? The N.F.L. Debate Never Stops.
While sitting behind a starter can help development, not every team has that luxury.Yesterday - NFL -
The Guardian - World
England v Sri Lanka: third men’s Test match, day two – as it happened
England bowled out for 325 after Ollie Pope’s 154 Sri Lanka reach 211-5 by the close but are fighting back Josh Hull takes his first Test wicket on debut 47th over: England 235-3 (Pope 110, ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Can Police Prevent a School Shooting If a Threat Is Not a Crime?
Officers are limited in their response to a possible threat of violence, but they are being trained to identify and monitor worrisome behavior earlier.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
An Agonizing Dilemma: When Obesity Prevents a Joint Replacement
Many doctors say it is too dangerous to perform the common surgeries on people with high body mass indexes, but patients say they are facing discrimination.2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Law enforcement leans on 3D-printer industry to help thwart machine gun conversion devices
Justice Department officials are turning to the 3D-printing industry to help stop the proliferation of tiny pieces of plastic transforming semi-automatic weapons into illegal homemade machine guns ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
Texas sues to stop rule that shields medical records of women who seek abortions
Texas is suing to try to block a federal rule that shields the medical records of women from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to get an abortion where it is legal2 days ago - Abortion -
The Guardian - World
Soft plastics are a scourge of the Earth, but there are ways to break our toxic addiction
Plastic recycling is failing to scale anywhere near fast enough and remains a marginal activity in the sector. Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to ...2 days ago