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The Hill - Politics
'Just the facts': Seeking to provide the public with the government data they need
Making government data more accessible and easier to understand: That's the standing goal for Poppy MacDonald. MacDonald, a former news executive, now leads "USA Facts,” a nonpartisan, nonprofit ...Yesterday -
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The Guardian - World
Cookathons, speechathons and skipathons: the rapid rise of obscure world record attempts in west Africa
Guinness World Record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half – but controversy has followed . In 2008, two years after Ebenezer Smith graduated from high school with no means to go ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Reeves orders crackdown on government use of consultants
Chancellor seeks to save £1bn on external contracts as part of spending review ahead of UK BudgetYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Chinese solar panel boom threatens Pakistan’s debt-ridden grid
Industry rushes to switch to clean energy as cost of state power network becomes cripplingYesterday - China -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Netanyahu Considers Firing Defense Minister Gallant in Government Shakeup
Dismissing the minister, Yoav Gallant, would remove a frequent critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a time of mounting tensions with Hezbollah.Yesterday - Israel -
ABC News - Health
Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa
In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systemsYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Trump appears at town hall in Michigan; Walz says Trump lost thousands of North Carolina jobs – live
Donald Trump will speak at town hall in Flint; Kamala Harris running mate suggests Trump’s ‘concept’ of a healthcare plan is ‘weak’. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Wired - Tech
OpenAI Threatens to Ban Users Who Probe Its ‘Strawberry’ AI Models
If you try to figure out how OpenAI’s o1 models solve problems, you might get a nastygram.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Venezuela's government says fourth US citizen was detained in alleged plot to kill President Maduro
Venezuela’s government has announced the arrest of a fourth U.S. citizen in connection with an alleged plot to kill President Nicolás MaduroYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson outlines economic plan under Trump if GOP controls government in 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday outlined his economic agenda for the first 100 days under a second Trump administration — a plan that assumes Republicans will win unified control of ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
John Grisham on death row prisoner: ‘Texas is about to execute innocent man’
‘There was no crime,’ says author about Robert Roberson who was convicted of murder based on discredited science. The bestselling writer John Grisham has joined scores of bipartisan politicians, ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election 'politically beyond stupid'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is warning colleagues that it would be “politically beyond stupid” for Congress to stumble into a government shutdown a few weeks before Election Day, ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
FBI investigating threatening letters sent to election officials in several states
The FBI warned election offices to be on the lookout after threatening letters containing suspicious substances were sent to the offices of multiple secretaries of state throughout the country.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Latest news from Capitol Hill as Democrats move on IVF, Republicans work on government shutdown
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to push forward their agenda in Congress. Senate Democrats hope to vote on legislation for in vitro fertilization protections, and House Republicans are ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
This Constitution Day, let's commit to revitalize civics education in schools
Constitution Day, celebrated on Sept. 17, is not widely recognized, despite the importance of the document in shaping our country. We need civic education in schools to develop informed patriots.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Lemon on CNN says Trump should 'stop threatening democracy'
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon returned to the network Tuesday for an interview on "OutFront" with Erin Burnett, in which he said former President Trump’s hate-filled comments are fueling violence ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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ABC News - Entertainment
Whitney Houston epic 1994 South Africa performance to hit theaters as concert film
Whitney Houston’s epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela’s landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fall2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
North Sea regulator threatens to name oil groups for decommissioning delays
Some operators have put off plugging wells in hope of passing on cost2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa as climate worsens hunger
In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systems2 days ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Meta to introduce ‘teen accounts’ to Instagram as governments consider social media age limits
Meta says teen accounts will apply to new users under 16 and restrictions will eventually be extended to existing accounts used by teenagers. Meta is putting Instagram users under the age of 18 ...2 days ago -
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ABC News - World
Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule2 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
CrazyGames teams up with Struckd from Unity on UGC
CrazyGames announced that Struckd from Unity, a tool for user-generated content, will join its flagship line, CrazyGames Originals.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategy2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Malnutrition crisis threatens child health gains, warns Bill Gates
Foundation says about 40mn children are at risk of stunted growth as climate change worsens food security2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Bolivia's iconic ex-President Morales calls for anti-government march as political fight escalates
Evo Morales, Bolivia’s former president, has called on supporters to protest against current President Luis Arce2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Bears' plan to support Caleb Williams threatening to devolve into nightmare
The Bears were praised for their plan to support rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. But through two games, the best situation a No. 1 overall pick has ever landed in looks a lot like a nightmare,3 days ago