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BBC News - Top stories
Toto Schillaci and the Italia 90 goalscoring run football fans will never forget
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty looks back on the life of Salvatore 'Toto' Schillachi and the moments that made him an unlikely superstar.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, Officials Say
Small amounts of explosive were implanted in beepers that Hezbollah had ordered from a Taiwanese company, according to American and other officials briefed on the operation.4 hours ago - Israel -
Inc. - Business
Instagram’s Latest Change Is Supposed to Make Teens Safer. It’s About to Create an Even Bigger Problem
Private accounts and messaging restrictions don't solve the biggest problems with social platforms.4 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
9/17: CBS Evening News
Hundreds of pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria; World War I memorial unveiled in Washington, D.C.10 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Sean Combs, Music Mogul Known as Diddy, Denied Bail on Sex Trafficking Charges
A day after his arrest, the music mogul known as Diddy was accused of running a “criminal enterprise” that threatened and abused women. He pleaded not guilty.13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job title change
They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.13 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."15 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: Hundreds of Pagers Explode in Lebanon
Plus, how a rate cut could affect you.16 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
This issue could doom Real Madrid in Champions League play even as Los Blancos always seem to find a way
Carlo Ancelotti has to love his attack, but are the players going forward doing enough in defense?16 hours ago - UEFA Champions League -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — Trump returns to campaigning after assassination attempt
Presented by the National Council on Aging — 📝 Speaker Johnson pushes ahead in funding bill fight {beacon} Evening Report © UPI photo Trump returns to campaign trail amid outrage over second ...17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks flirt with record even as Fed considers extra-large interest-rate cut
A half-point interest-rate cut by the Fed on Wednesday wouldn’t necessarily signal the U.S. is heading into recession, according to BlackRock’s Rick Rieder.18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Pipeline explosion injured at least four, fire continues to burn
The pipeline explosion in Deer Park, Texas, forced evacuations and injured at least four people. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.18 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women have higher risk of dying from all types of breast cancer, new study finds
Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer when compared to white women, and racism could be a factor in the disparity, according to a new study by Massachusetts General Hospital. ...18 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Ubisoft Denies Reports XDefiant Is Dying, Provides Updated Year One Roadmap
Ubisoft has released an updated Year One roadmap for its free-to-play shooter, XDefiant , highlighting important changes and new content coming down the road. The blog post also denies reports ...19 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rate20 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Stellantis Fight With Union Heats Up as UAW Files Labor Charges
Autoworkers fear the automaker will move jobs out of U.S. plants as the union files a National Labor Relations Board complaint.20 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”21 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. economy, new report says. That number could be even bigger
A recent report funded by Bank of America revealed that Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2021, and some economists think it could be more.21 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety
The delicate rescue mission aimed to head off a major environmental disaster after the oil tanker was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen last month.22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Miami Heat: False narrative about Haitian community 'extremely hurtful and offensive'
The Miami Heat franchise officially condemned Haitian hate comments on social media amid a surge of false claims targeting the community. "The false narrative surrounding them is extremely hurtful ...22 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Florida State is college football’s most disappointing team, and it’s not even close
No one could have seen this coming.23 hours ago - Florida -
ABC News - Sports
Florida State is college football's most disappointing team, and it's not even close
Few expected Florida State to run the table again in the Atlantic Coast Conference and coast into the expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff23 hours ago - College Football -
The New York Times - World
Ukraine-Russia War Updates: Moscow Hits Back in Kursk as Air War Heats Up
Moscow’s troops have retaken a few villages in a border area that Kyiv’s forces invaded last month and are also advancing steadily in eastern Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Top stories
Sean Combs, Music Mogul Known as Diddy, Is Arrested After Grand Jury Indictment
The music mogul has been under mounting scrutiny since a 2023 lawsuit by his former girlfriend, Cassie, accused him of sex trafficking and years of abuse. Mr. Combs’s representatives called him an ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘Every time the planes pass, my eyes burn’: the hidden cost of Costa Rican bananas
Pesticides banned in the EU are still used in the Central American country, affecting workers and ecosystems, all to meet the demand for ‘perfect’ fruit in the west. Photographs by Marco Valle ...Yesterday -
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Wired - Tech
Burning Man Is Over, but Regional Burns Keep the Party Going Year-Round
If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Burning Man’s vibes—or if you’re looking for “Burning Man Light”—you can attend one of many regional burns around the world.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons
Saquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eagles’ win in their home openYesterday - NFL -
ABC News - Health
DEA closing 2 offices in China even as the agency struggles to stem flow of fentanyl chemicals
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is closing two of its offices in China, a move that comes even as the agency struggles to disrupt the flow of precursor chemicals from the country that have ...Yesterday - China -
GameSpot - Tech
Battlefield Boss Says PS5 Pro Price "Makes Sense" Even If Its Expensive For People
The high price point of PlayStation's PS5 Pro has been a hot topic and EA's Vince Zampella has weighed in, offering a more middle of the road take on the console. Zampella said that he thinks the ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Health
Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
The company said that the site would close indefinitely and that it would permanently stop making liverwurst. Union officials said the plant’s 500 workers would be given severance and offered ...4 days ago