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World - The New York Times
Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says
The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to ...October 18 -
Top stories - BBC News
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.October 18 -
Sports - The New York Times
Boston’s New Soccer Team Apologizes for the Pain Its Launch Caused
An advertising campaign around Boston’s N.W.S.L. team drew sharp criticism.October 17 -
World - ABC News
Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
The Israeli military says it has killed Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar during a battle in GazaOctober 17 -
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Business - Inc.
Biden Cancels Another $4.5 Billion in Student Debt
The executive decision will help 60,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of public service workers getting loan forgiveness to more than 1 million.October 17 -
World - ABC News
Greek man convicted of causing disturbance by entering neighbors' properties to smell their shoes
A judge in northern Greece has imposed a suspended one-month prison sentence on a man convicted of disturbing his neighbors by repeatedly sneaking into their properties to smell their shoesOctober 17 -
Business - Financial Times
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challengeOctober 17 -
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Politics - The Hill
Israeli military investigating whether Hamas leader Sinwar killed
The Israeli military said Thursday that it was investigating whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a recent operation. Three militants were killed in Gaza, but their identities are not ...October 17 -
World - The New York Times
Israel is Assessing Whether Slain Militant is Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
Israel will conduct DNA tests on the body of a militant shot and killed on Wednesday in southern Gaza, officials said. The body bears physical similarities with Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas.October 17 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program Has Canceled Debt for Over One Million People
An effort to revive and maximize use of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has resulted in student loan forgiveness for over one million people.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
The great wall of debt
Given the pile of maturing financing, 2025 and 2026 will prove challenging years for investorsOctober 17 -
Business - Financial Times
UK counterterror police probe whether Russia planted parcel bomb
Package caught fire at a DHL depot in Birmingham in JulyOctober 16 -
World - The Guardian
Despite the frenzy of Thomas Tuchel’s England reception there is cause for hope | Jonathan Liew
Put aside the patriotic outrage and the German faces similar problems to his predecessors – but could still solve them. But what about the pathway? What kind of message does it send out to all the ...October 16 -
Business - Inc.
Here’s How the U.S. Is Handling the IV Fluid Shortage Caused by Helene
The U.S. government and its agencies are providing recovery assistance and granting import waivers to Baxter International, which makes 60 percent of U.S. IV liquids, after its North Carolina ...October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $25,000 debt?
With credit card interest rates high, many borrowers may need forgiveness now. But can it cover $25,000 worth of debt?October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Russia suspected of planting device on plane that caused UK warehouse fire
Exclusive: Police investigate whether spies placed incendiary package that caught alight in Birmingham. Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether Russian spies planted an incendiary device ...October 16 -
World - ABC News
An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage
A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey, causing widespread panicOctober 16 -
Sports - ABC News
San Jose State volleyball at the center of another decision on forfeiting
The University of Nevada has made it clear that its Oct_ 26 volleyball match against San Jose State will go on as scheduled after the team’s players released an independent statement saying they ...October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why Economists Say Trump’s Economic Plans Would Worsen Inflation
Tariffs, the GOP hopeful’s go-to economic policy plank, would raise average household costs by $2,600 a year, and experts say Trump’s other plans would do more harm than good.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $15,000 debt?
If you're trying to tackle $15,000 in credit card debt, it's important to find the right strategy first.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as IMF warns that future debt levels could be higher than currently projected. Cooling labour market adds to Reeves’s tax-raising ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Salmond’s death leaves Scottish independence cause further adrift
SNP battling multiple fronts despite John Swinney’s optimism he can win the 2026 Holyrood electionsOctober 15 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Pro-Palestine protestors cause disturbance outside the New York Stock Exchange
A pro-Palestinian protest erupted outside of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.October 14 -
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Politics - The Hill
Economists expect higher inflation, deficits, interest rates under Trump than Harris: Poll
Economists expect higher inflation, national deficits and interest rates under former President Trump’s proposed agenda than under policies proposed by Vice President Harris, a new survey by The ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $40,000 debt?
Getting rid of your credit card debt is important, but is debt forgiveness the right approach? Here's what to know.October 14 -
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 - Financial Times
Suspected sabotage almost caused German plane crash, says spy chief
Intelligence bosses warn of sharp rise in ‘aggressive behaviour’ by Russian agentsOctober 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Whether it's natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared
With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot process could cause vote count lag
Voters in Pennsylvania will likely need to wait until after Election Day to find out which presidential candidate won the state's 19 electoral votes.October 13