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Southern Africa endures its worst hunger crisis in decades. Drought from El Nino to blame, UN says
The United Nations' food agency says months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Nino weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the ...52 minutes ago -
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Trump turns political event into surreal listening party
Donald Trump turned a town hall event in Pennsylvania into an impromptu listening party Monday, playing a unlikely selection of tunes for more than 30 minutes after the event was paused for a ...58 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Troops blamed for deaths of nurse, girl near Mexico-U.S. border
The shooting deaths, if confirmed, would mark the second time in two weeks that Mexican military forces have killed civilians.2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Morning Report — Break a political deadlock? Take risks.
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris insists she’s the underdog in the presidential race. This week, she’s campaigning that way. Underdogs, when hemmed in, take risks. And sitting for a Fox News ...2 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Amid Sewage Spills and Rising Prices, Calls to Nationalize Water in England
Four decades after privatization, calls to nationalize the water industry have swept across England and Wales amid sewage spills and rising household bills.3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
House Republican fights for his political life in Arizona swing district
Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-Ariz.) is fighting for his political life in a key Arizona swing district, in what observers say will likely be the most competitive race of his years-long career. ...3 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Venezuela’s New Comedians Are Using Political Satire to Laugh Amid the Pain
A generation that fled political persecution and economic hardship is finding a way to laugh amid the pain.4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Venezuela’s New Comedians Are Using Political Satire to Laugh Amid the Pain
A generation that fled political persecution and economic hardship is finding a way to laugh amid the pain.4 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Political Infighting Hampers Ukraine’s Efforts to Avert Energy Crisis
Top energy officials have fallen and key energy policy decisions have been delayed because of political calculations, lawmakers and experts say, costing Ukraine valuable time in preparing for winter.4 hours ago - Ukraine -
Top stories - BBC News
Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'
David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.4 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.5 hours ago -
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Business - The New York Times
Russian Oil Flows Through Western ‘Price Cap’ as Shadow Fleet Grows
A report shows how Russia has largely evaded sanctions aimed at limiting its revenue from oil sales.15 hours ago - Russia -
Top stories - The New York Times
America Is on the Brink of a Great Political Realignment. It’s Already Visible in Arizona.
He and his acolytes purged the G.O.P. to make it smaller and more strident.15 hours ago -
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Where Speaker Johnson sees the GOP's path to victory: From the Politics Desk
House Speaker Mike Johnson sees traditionally Democratic constituencies as key to Republicans' path to power in Washington this election.16 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Residents blame Mexican army, National Guard for the deaths of nurse and 8-year-old
Human rights activists in the violent Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo, across from Laredo, Texas, are blaming the army and National Guard troops in the deaths of a nurse and an 8-year-old girl16 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices lose 2% after China offers little detail on stimulus plans
Oil futures ended lower Monday to give back all of last week’s gains and then some, after a weekend announcement by Chinese authorities failed to provide details on a stimulus plan sufficient to ...17 hours ago - China -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Ryder Cup risks fan backlash after hiking ticket prices to $750
The PGA of America is facing accusations of pricing out genuine golf fans after hiking up the cost of tickets to next year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black to a staggering $750 (£574) per day.18 hours ago -
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 economy19 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.20 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway hikes its SiriusXM stake to 32% after Liberty deal
Berkshire hiked its bet after Liberty Media completed its deal in early September to combine its tracking stocks with the rest of the entertainment company.20 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Will the price of gold hit $3,000 in 2024? Here's what experts think.
The price of gold has surged so far in 2024. But will it hit the $3,000 mark this year? Here's what some experts think.22 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Political Misdiagnosis
Democrats imagined that they would become the majority party as America became more racially diverse. It’s not working out that way.Yesterday -
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Business - Inc.
She Weathered Angry Comments and Attacks After a Visit From Kamala Harris. She Still Thinks Entrepreneurs Should Have a Voice in Politics
After Danielle Romanetti, the owner of Fibre Space, hosted Kamala Harris’s visit in 2021, she saw a $30,000 windfall—and a surge in troll attacks. How she suggests dealing with attention, even if ...Yesterday -
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Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah drone attack while Israeli strike in Gaza leaves 20 dead
Israel’s military says four soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base Sunday eveningYesterday - Israel -
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Sports - ABC News
Shohei Ohtani stolen base streak ends at 36 in NLCS, caught for first time since July 22
Shohei Ohtani was caught stealing for the first time in nearly three months, ending a streak of 36 consecutive successful stolen base attemptsYesterday - MLB -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Used EVs Sell for Bargain Prices Now, Putting Owners and Dealers in a Bind
The sharp drop in the value of preowned electric vehicles stands in contrast to the broader used-car market.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says
Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.Yesterday -
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A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?
The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.Yesterday -
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Woman donates kidney to a stranger she met hiking on a Utah trail
When Krissy Miller met Pastor Shiller Joseph on a Utah hiking trail, they say it was the answer to both of their prayers. Shiller was sick and needed a new kidney. Krissy had been hoping to save a ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Florida Democrat: Sexism and racism 'still exist' in US politics
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) said Sunday he thinks sexism and racism “still exist” in U.S. politics, and it’s reflected in Vice President Harris’s run for office. Frost joined CBS News’s “Face the ...Yesterday - Florida -
Business - The New York Times
Fisher-Price Recalls ‘Snuga Swings’ Linked to Five Infant Deaths
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall, which one of its commissioners said was “doomed to fail.”Yesterday -
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Trump escalates rhetoric on outlawing political dissent and criticism
Donald Trump is ramping up his rhetoric depicting his political rivals and critics as criminals, while dropping a long trail of suggestions that he favors outlawing political speech that he deems ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Alex Salmond: Champion of independence leaves a fractured political legacy
Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Young men's economic prospects are shifting, along with their politics
For David Tasker, an 18-year-old construction worker in Pennsylvania, his top financial priorities are having enough money for gas, dining out and spending on his girlfriend while living at home ...2 days ago