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Sports - CBS Sports
NBA unveils 30 new courts for second iteration of NBA Cup: No runway, not 'too noisy or overpowering'
Goodbye, 16-foot-wide runway from one end of the court to the other; hello, concentric circles!30 minutes ago - NBA -
Business - The New York Times
‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change
The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ended years ago.Yesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
‘This is a game changer’: Runway releases new AI facial expression motion capture feature Act-One
The new feature includes safeguards to detect and block attempts to generate content featuring public figures without authorization.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
FAA begins audit of major airports to reduce close calls on runways
In a new audit, the FAA will look to identify any caps in procedures, equipment or process at the country's 45 busiest airports. Recommendations to further reduce the risk of runway close calls are ...4 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Georgia voter roll audit finds only 20 noncitizens out of 8 million registered voters
An audit of Georgia's voter rolls found that just 20 noncitizens were registered to vote on a registration list of over 8 million, Georgia's secretary of state announced.23 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation
Flights were grounded and passengers told to leave the building as police investigated a suspicious vehicle.Yesterday - US Open -
Business - Inc.
Air Taxis Inch Closer to 2025 Takeoff After Long-Awaited FAA Rule Passes
The regulator’s specifications for air taxi operation allayed startups’ fears that its newly minted aircraft category created wouldn’t jibe with their designs.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
FAA rule creates 'operating environment' for 'air taxis'
The Federal Aviation Administration issued the final rule for air taxis and other electric-powered aircraft on Tuesday, calling the regulations the "final piece in the puzzle" to introducing these ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Early voting begins in Wisconsin
Early voting began Tuesday in Wisconsin, one of the key battleground states in the 2024 presidential election. Nancy Cordes reports.Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Raffensperger: Georgia will audit election ballots so there’s no ‘denying who the winner is’
A record number of ballots have already been cast in Georgia with just two weeks until the election. Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger discusses how the state is ramping up security ...Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Airport sparks debate with introduction of 'hug time' limit
An airport in New Zealand is asking travelers to limit their "hug times" in order to reduce congestion.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Thousands of actors, artists call AI 'major, unjust threat'
More than 11,000 actors and artists signed a statement labeling the unlicensed use of creative works for artificial intelligence training a "major unjust threat" to creators. “The unlicensed use of ...2 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Tips to Reduce Halloween Waste
We’ve got tips to make the holiday more sustainable, and maybe more fun, too.2 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
AI video startup Genmo launches Mochi 1, an open source rival to Runway, Kling, and others
Available under the permissive Apache 2.0 license, Mochi 1 offers users free access to cutting-edge video generation capabilities...2 days ago - Artificial Intelligence -
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WATCH: Reducing Halloween costume waste
Examining the impact of Halloween costumes on the environment and what people can do to help reduce costume waste.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why major retailers are closing stores
Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Moldova says 'Yes' to pro-EU constitutional changes by tiny margin
Moldovans vote narrowly to push on with EU membership and reject keeping close ties to Russia.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Events That Led to Close Call on Trump’s Life Were Preventable, Committee Finds
A House task force report included detailed accounts from law enforcement at the Butler, Pa., rally, including an officer who confronted the gunman.3 days ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy as EU vote too close to call
Maia Sandu lashes out at ‘unprecedented’ interference by ‘foreign forces’ as results come in3 days ago - European Union -
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Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.3 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Chris Riddell on the US election: two weeks to go and it’s too close to call – cartoon
Democracy is in the balance as Americans prepare to go to the polls. • You can order your own copy of this cartoon Continue reading...5 days ago -
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Chicago group works to reduce crime and violence in the city
As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote ...5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
American Airlines jet and small plane in close call
An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...5 days ago - Travel -
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'This is major for me! This is massive!'
'This is major for me! This is massive!'5 days ago -
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FAA investigating mid-air close call in Austin, Texas
An American Airlines 737 and a Cessna 182 came within about 350 feet of each other in mid-air near the airport in Austin, Texas.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
FAA opening Boeing safety review
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday it is opening a review into Boeing's safety processes to ensure they meet the administration's requirements. "The review will focus on key ...6 days ago -
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The FAA is opening a new review of safety at Boeing
The Federal Aviation Administration is opening a new review of safety at Boeing6 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Vizta DGTL aims to bring realistic graphics and RPG gameplay to Kutur Runway fashion game
Vizta DGTL, a game studio based in Berlin, hopes to set the fashion world ablaze with Kutur Runway, a fashion game that embraces role-playing game mechanics, social platforms and realistic 3D ...6 days ago -
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World - ABC News
Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan
Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperationOctober 16 - Pakistan -
Sports - ESPN
Nigeria boycott Libya game after airport stranding
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Monday, according to their captain William Troost-Ekong and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).October 15 - Nigeria -
Top stories - NBC News
Victoria's Secret looks to revamp the runway with first fashion show since inclusivity rebrand
After a four-year hiatus, the wings, walks and women of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will return Tuesday for the company’s 2024 show in New York City.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Dutch government to reduce its stake in ABN Amro by a quarter
The Dutch government said Tuesday it will reduce its stake in ABN Amro to around 30% through a trading plan.October 15 - Netherlands -
World - Financial Times
$1bn US battery plant plan shows race to reduce reliance on China
A new technology eschews graphite, nickel, manganese and cobalt, of which Beijing controls most of the world’s supplyOctober 15 - China -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14