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Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop
In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usual5 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Israel Said It Was Aiming at Hezbollah. Its Strike Also Killed Dozens of Civilians.
At least 45 were killed and 70 wounded in the late September strike on a crowded apartment building near Sidon.5 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Jerry Seinfeld takes back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld said in a Tuesday interview he regrets saying the “extreme left” was ruining comedy and added, upon further reflection, he does not agree with that sentiment. “I did an ...6 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Jerry Seinfeld walks back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy
Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview on the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast. This comes after a previous interview with The New ...6 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Amazon Joins Big Tech's Foray Into Nuclear Power
The internet giant is part of a $500 million investment to help bring small, modular reactors on to the grid.6 days ago - Amazon -
Business - CNBC
Morgan Stanley shares pop 7% after beating estimates for third-quarter profit and revenue
Morgan Stanley has several tail winds in its favor, from high stock values to a rebound in investment banking and strong trading activity.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Are North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine?
Russia says no, but Ukraine and South Korea point to a deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.6 days ago - Ukraine -
World - The Guardian
MLS commissioner joins calls for Fifa to ‘be strategic’ over football fixtures
Don Garber sympathetic over fixture overload Commissioner still backs Club World Cup inclusion The Commissioner of Major League Soccer, Don Garber, has joined voices calling for greater ...6 days ago - MLS -
Top stories - BBC News
Sara Sharif had more than 70 injuries, court hears
Sara,10, had more than 70 new external injuries, along with internal injuries and older wounds.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Should MPs legalise assisted dying? Our panel responds
Today Westminster begins its scrutiny of a bill that could for ever change the way we live or die in England and Wales . Christiaan Barnard, the surgeon who performed the world’s first heart ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims
Peers say protections have been undermined by three immigration acts passed by the previous government. Labour should restore protections for victims of modern slavery, which have been undermined ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Jerry Seinfeld says he was ‘wrong’ to blame ‘extreme left’ for killing comedy
Seventy-year-old comedian walks back contentious comments about ‘PC crap’, saying: ‘You can’t say certain words about groups. So what?’. Jerry Seinfeld has backtracked on comments he made earlier ...6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Switzerland’s wealth managers bank on a future in Asia
Hong Kong and Singapore are the world’s rising wealth centres6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Climate change-induced extreme weather will push millions to move, study finds
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. ...6 days ago - Climate -
Top stories - CBS News
Dozens still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene brought torrential rain and flooding to North Carolina, at least 92 people are still missing in the state. Janet Shamlian spoke with several people still ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Labour to set up review after carer’s allowance overpayments scandal
Exclusive: overhaul of system that imposed draconian penalties for innocent errors in benefit claims is expected. Draconian penalties that caused unpaid carers to rack up thousands of pounds of ...6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Wells Fargo CEO calls consumers 'extremely resilient'
Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf gave CNBC's Jim Cramer a positive read on the consumer landscape.6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Zoe Saldaña on new physical extremes in "Special Ops: Lioness" season 2
Zoe Saldaña discusses taking on more physically demanding scenes in season 2 of "Special Ops: Lioness," revealing how she pushes herself to new limits.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?
If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer
South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-upOctober 15 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Coty Joins Competitors in Warning of Beauty Sales Slowdown
The cosmetics company, whose portfolio of brands includes Max Factor and Lancaster, on Monday said retailers are tightening their inventories as mass beauty sales continue to see slow growth ...October 14 -
World - Financial Times
Global business takes its chance to size up new Labour pitch
Starmer’s investment summit guests express both praise and doubt — but many want to wait to pass judgmentOctober 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Can Labour Climb The Investment Summit?
And, the inquiry into the Salisbury poisonings begins.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive
Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economyOctober 14 - United Kingdom -
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Business - Inc.
Seattle Hotel Workers Join Hilton Strike
The planned weeklong work stoppage puts the total of West Coast hospitality workers on strike in Seattle, Honolulu, San Francisco, and San Diego past 4,300.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Trio of professors win Nobel economics prize for work on post-colonial wealth
British-born Simon Johnson and James A Robinson and Turkish-American Daron Acemoğlu share £810,000 prize . Three US-based professors, including two UK-born academics, have been awarded this year’s ...October 14 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Deadly Hezbollah Strike Shows Growing Threat Posed by Drones
The attack by Hezbollah highlights a weak spot in Israel’s vaunted air defense system that military officials say is hard to counter.October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
At least 4 Israeli soldiers killed, dozens wounded in Hezbollah drone attack
A drone attack by Hezbollah hit the dining hall of an Israeli military base, killing at least four soldiers and wounding dozens of others. The base is used to train the Israeli military's recruits. ...October 14 - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Trio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nations
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson commended for advancing understanding of inequalityOctober 14 -
Business - CNBC
International investors descend on London as Labour tries to woo new business to Britain
Uncertainty around the event and suspected tax changes in the upcoming budget has left many investors in the dark.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Lammy joins EU ministers meeting in post-Brexit 'reset'
David Lammy becomes the first foreign secretary since Brexit to take part in a regular meeting of EU ministers.October 14 - European Union -
World - The Guardian
Dozens of islanders locked up as grim history continues for Annobón
People who wrote protest letter to Equatorial Guinea authorities latest to feel wrath of draconian regime. Earlier this year, residents of the small island of Annobón began noticing withering ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Dozens injured in Hezbollah drone strike on Israel
More than 60 people were injured in a drone strike in northern Israel, with Hezbollah saying it targeted a military camp in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut last week. The strike came as ...October 13 - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
MP questions £500 fine for free furniture left on pavement for passers-by
An MP says a council should police "real fly-tipping" instead of free-to-collect items in streets.October 13 -
Top stories - CBS News
Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes.October 13