Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
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MarketWatch - Business
‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible for her debt?
“Can they take our house?”1 hour ago -
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East Coast ports brace for possible strike by dockworkers
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.1 hour ago -
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Israel, Hezbollah exchange more deadly fire
Presented by Lockheed Martin — Israel says it killed a top Hezbollah commander in a Beirut strike {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Israel says it ...2 hours ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Drug middlemen illegally drive up the cost of insulin, FTC says
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.3 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.5 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Oklahoma's recent history vs. SEC checkered with impressive wins, devastating losses
The Sooners have fared well overall against the SEC, but they've come up short in the biggest moments6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claims6 hours ago -
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MarketWatch - Business
I’m 54 and have terminal cancer. I have a wife, 47, and 8-year-old child. How do I split my $1.2 million retirement and life insurance between them?
“In short, who should get the retirement accounts and who should get the life insurance?”7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Czechs vote in Senate and regional elections in the aftermath of massive flooding
Czechs are voting in a two-day vote for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, and to select their representatives in regional elections7 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Patriots' Drake Maye makes NFL debut as rookie QB replaces Jacoby Brissett late in blowout loss vs. Jets
Maye was the No. 3 overall pick at the 2024 NFL Draft7 hours ago - NFL -
CNBC - Business
Up to $400 to change a lightbulb? Appliance repair costs are no joke
It is not uncommon to learn the cost of repairs is more than the cost to replace an appliance, experts say.8 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Jerod Mayo says Jacoby Brissett 'is still our starting quarterback' despite Drake Maye debut in loss to Jets
Maye entered the game late in the fourth quarter8 hours ago -
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Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court
Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi . Three Kenyans who were abducted last month after taking part in an ...8 hours ago -
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Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.8 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western China9 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Minecraft PS5 Physical Edition Costs $30, Comes With $20 Of In-Game Currency
Mojang is now gearing up to give Minecraft a PS5 upgrade--one that’ll make full use of the console’s processing power, allowing you to run it in 4K at 60fps. The physical version of Minecraft for ...9 hours ago -
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College Football Playoff Bubble Watch, Week 4: Michigan, Notre Dame have work to do after early losses
Teams we're keeping an eye on this week just outside of current College Football Playoff projections.9 hours ago - College Football -
CNBC - Business
64% of U.S. retirement savers make this 'dangerous' assumption—'avoid it at all costs,' says CFP
The majority of Americans aren't planning for more than 20 years of retirement. Things could get ugly if they live longer or leave work sooner than expected.11 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump says 'Jewish people would have a lot to do' with his loss 'if that happens'
Former President Trump, speaking at two events raising awareness for combating antisemitism, is telegraphing that a loss in the 2024 presidential election largely would be blamed on the American ...11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Monaco take down 10-man Barca in Flick's 1st loss
Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday after suffering an early blow from defender Eric Garcia's dismissal.11 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Child care costs more than rent across 100 largest US metros
Child care for two kids costs more than rent across the nation's 100 largest metros, according to a new report.12 hours ago -
ABC News - World
'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West, Central Africa
As torrential rains sweep through Central and West Africa, floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the region12 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Hezbollah vows revenge for deadly attacks targeting tech devices
Israel unleashed a major wave of airstrikes on targets in Lebanon Thursday aimed at degrading Hezbollah’s massive arsenal — after two days of unprecedented attacks with 5,000 booby trapped pagers ...12 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Sponge cities: the flood-proof architecture of the future?
As climate change puts more of the world at risk of flooding, landscape architects are looking beyond disaster response, to future-facing “sponge tactics”. The concept is epic, but a ...13 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.13 hours ago - North Korea -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...13 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
The Price War in Weight-Loss Drugs Is Here
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are offering discounts to encourage more insurance coverage of the medicines, which carry price tags of over $1,000 a month.14 hours ago -
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CBS News - World
EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24
Deadly floods in Central Europe draws a promise from the EU for emergency funding, as "extraordinary times need extraordinary measures."15 hours ago - European Union -
BBC News - Top stories
Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.16 hours ago - Covid -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Tech
UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global ...20 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Lammy seeks emergency boost to aid cash to offset cost of migrant hotels
Foreign secretary fears domestic drain on development funding will hinder efforts to project UK on global stage21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
New Caledonia police kill two in operation linked to deadly unrest, prosecutor says
Prosecutor said security forces had been trying to detain about a dozen people allegedly linked to recent riots in the French territory. Two men have been killed in New Caledonia during a police ...21 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Waheed Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s image
Donations to seven cabinet ministers and UK prime minister’s wife have raised eyebrowsYesterday -