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Dozens die after torrential rain hammers Congolese capital
Kinshasa is prone to soil erosion and the president warned the climate crisis is making flooding worse.BBC News - 15h -
At least 8 killed after heavy rains flood Congo's capital
Major flooding in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa has killed at least eight people and cut off access to over half of the city and the country’s main airportABC News - 1d -
Death toll from flooding in Congo's capital reaches 33 as officials race to support victims
The death toll from flooding that cut access to over half of the Congolese capital of Kinshasa has reached 33 as authorities race to evacuate and support hundreds of families trapped in their homesABC News - 12h -
Forecast of a week of rain adds to woes faced by victims of Myanmar quake, as death toll tops 3,500
People in Myanmar’s earthquake-stricken areas were braced for thunderstorms late Sunday, after heavy rains and winds the previous night disrupted rescue and relief operations and added to the ...ABC News - 1d -
In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts
A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addictionABC News - 4d -
‘I thought: this is it. I’m going to die’: Music producer Itay Kashti on his kidnapping ordeal
As his attackers are jailed for eight years, Kashti speaks about resilience, recovery after being targeted in attack. As he lay on the floor of a remote Welsh cottage, having been battered by a ...The Guardian - 1d -
RFK Jr. makes new push for vaccine after 2nd child dies of measles
Health officials confirm an unvaccinated 8-year-old girl in Lubbock, Texas, is the second person to die amid the breakout of the highly contagious measles virus. Health and Human Services Secretary ...NBC News - 18h -
Rain, storm threats suspend practice at Masters
Practice at the Masters was suspended late Monday morning, and spectators were pulled off the golf course because of worsening rain and the threat of thunderstorms.ESPN - 9h -
Commanders, Jayden Daniels congratulate Capitals' Alex Ovechkin
The Commanders and Jayden Daniels came together to congratulate the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin for passing Wayne Gretzky.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Practice is suspended at the Masters because of rain and a threat of severe storms
Practice at the Masters was suspended late Monday morning and spectators were pulled off the golf course because of worsening rain and the threat of thunderstorms. Augusta National had planned to ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Relentless rain and storms kill at least 24 in South and parts of Midwest
Days of unrelenting heavy rain and storms killed at least 24 people as some rivers rose to near-record levels and towns were inundated across the South and parts of the Midwest.CBS News - 6h -
Oilers Injury Report: Leon Draisaitl & Trent Frederic
EDMONTON – When it rains, it pours.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Days of severe storms leave 18 dead as rising rivers threaten US south and midwest
Power and gas shut off in regions as flooding worsens, threatening waterlogged and badly damaged communities . After days of intense rain and wind killed at least 18 people in the US south and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Mizzou softball swept by No. 1 Texas
The Missouri Tigers welcomed the No. 1 Texas Longhorns to Mizzou Softball Stadium and, after dealing with a couple of rescheduling issues due to rain, dropped all three games on Saturday and ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Marlins-Braves game postponed due to rain and day-night doubleheader scheduled for Aug. 9
The Miami Marlins’ game at the Atlanta Braves has been postponed due to rain and rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader on Aug. 9 as part of a five-game seriesABC News - 1d -
Citing war in Ukraine, dozens of groups call on NHL to reject hockey matchups with Russian league
As one Russian hockey star is being lauded for his accomplishments in the NHL, more than two dozen groups are calling on the North American league to reject the idea of on-ice matchups with the ...NBC News - 8h -
Democrats hammer Trump for his weekend of golf as stocks tumble
Dow futures opened Sunday evening down 1,500 points, or 4% percent., while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures were also down 4%.ABC News - 13h -
How to Rethink Capital Sources in Each Business Phase
Funding needs change as the company grows, and so do the parameters.Inc. - 9h -
Ovechkin surpasses Gretzky's long-standing NHL goal record, yet Islanders top Capitals 4-1
Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, but the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday. Marc Gatcomb had two goals, Bo Horvat and Jean-Gabriel Pageau ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WATCH: Dozens of tornadoes touch down during severe weather event
The same states in the Midwest and South that were slammed by deadly tornadoes braced for round two as a once-in-a-generation weather event strikes again.ABC News - 3d -
Visas revoked for more than 3 dozen California university students and alumni
Stanford University is the latest California school to report that the visas of several students and alumni have been revoked as part of a sweeping crackdown by the Trump administration.NBC News - 1d -
Deported over a speeding ticket? Dozens of US students’ visas abruptly revoked
Nearly 40 students report canceled visas over minor infractions as Trump intensifies crackdown on universities. Lisa was eating takeout at a friend’s place when the email from her university ...The Guardian - 15h -
My top 10: Enuma Okoro’s picks from Frankfurt’s Städel Museum
Key works from one of Germany’s most important art collections, from Botticelli to Die BrückeFinancial Times - 1d -
‘I thought I was going to die – and it was so freeing’: Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus on stardom, breakups and surviving cancer
His gleefully puerile take on punk brought him fame, an art collection and a Beverly Hills mansion – then the band split and he was diagnosed with lymphoma. How did he bounce back?. Mark Hoppus is ...The Guardian - 2h -
‘The White Lotus’ Luxury: How Branded Collaborations Are Capitalizing on Privilege
The hit HBO series satirizes luxury vacationers’ privilege. That hasn’t slowed demand for branded collaborations that sell the show’s lavish lifestyle.The New York Times - 2d -
Apple's 3-day loss in market cap swells to almost $640 billion
While the stock market broadly fared better on Monday than in the prior two trading days, Apple got hammered once again, losing 3.7%, as concerns mounted that the company will take a major hit from ...NBC News - 6h -
There are about half a dozen ways you can play Augusta National, but you might need some luck
To quote the famous line from the movie "Dumb and Dumber": So you're telling me there's a chance?Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Army reenlists nearly two dozen soldiers ousted for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Officials say the Army has reenlisted more than 23 soldiers who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccineABC News - 8h -
Engaged Capital and Yeti reach a key agreement. Here are three ways to create shareholder value
The firm and the company seem to have an amicable and constructive relationship, but there are still opportunities for value creation.CNBC - 2d -
Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL goals record: How the Capitals star's illustrious career compares to Wayne Gretzky's
Ovechkin surpassed Gretzky's all-time goals record in Sunday's loss to the IslandersCBS Sports - 16h -
Leipzig poised to beat Dortmund and Stuttgart in race for highly-rated 20-year-old
Ezechiel Banzuzi has decided to join RB Leipzig from OH Leuven, according to Sky Germany.The deal is yet to be finalised, but the report claims that Die Roten Bullen are in "pole position" to sign ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
How lazy journalism helps bring junk science into the mainstream
A 2020 study claiming Black babies were three times more likely to die when cared for by a white doctor than a Black one was found to be junk science, and a 2015 study claiming chocolate was the ...The Hill - 19h -
Severe Storm in the South and Midwest Causes Flooding and Deaths: What to Know
Heavy rains, damaging winds and dangerous floods have ravaged the South and the Midwest for days, killing at least 18 people.The New York Times - 10h -
Invasion of the Home Humanoid Robots
Dozens of companies are building robots that look like humans. One of them is training a machine to be a butler and will soon test them in homes.The New York Times - 3d -
2 U.S. Border Officers Charged With Taking Bribes to Allow Undocumented Migrants
Prosecutors said the men allowed dozens of cars with undocumented immigrants to pass through their inspection lanes in Southern California in exchange for cash.The New York Times - 11h -
Residents Exhausted From Dayslong Storm Are Desperate for a Break
The storm inundating a large stretch of the South and Midwest has wreaked havoc since Wednesday. But heavy rain and flooding are likely to ease considerably by Monday.The New York Times - 1d -
Augusta National shuts down afternoon patron access for Monday's practice round at Masters
Augusta National closes to patrons because of stormy weather during Monday's practice round. How does the rest of the week look as far as rain?Yahoo Sports - 11h
