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World - The Wall Street Journal
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Studied Israel in Mission to Topple It
The head of the U.S-designated terrorist organization spent two decades in Israeli prisons before emerging to assemble a powerful militia.October 17 - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on GazaOctober 17 - Iran -
Top stories - CBS News
Study finds drugs like Ozempic could help with substance addiction
New research suggests diabetes drugs like Ozempic, which some people also take to lose weight, may also help patients suffering from substance addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celene Gounder has ...October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.October 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 -
Top stories - CBS News
Weight loss drugs could help patients struggling with addiction, study says
A new study shows diabetes drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which people also take to lose weight, may help patients suffering from addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.October 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says
The world has a worsening water crisis, and half of all food production will be at risk of failure by the middle of this century.October 17 -
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World - The Guardian
Tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise €64bn a year – study
Levy rising by €100 for each return flight after the first in a year could cut emissions by 21%, report says. A “jet-setter” tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could slow global heating and raise ...October 17 -
World - The New York Times
Water Crises Threaten the World’s Food Supply, Studies Show
Food production is concentrated in too few countries, many of which face water shortages, the researchers said.October 16 -
Health - ABC News
Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows
A new study found people with HIV can safely receive donated kidneys from deceased donors with the virusOctober 16 -
World - The Guardian
Microplastics found in dolphin breath for first time – study
Research suggests the marine animals are inhaling pollutants when they come up for air, with even rural populations affected. Microplastics have been found in dolphin breath for the first time, ...October 16 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Ukraine Says North Korean Role in Russia's War Is Growing
Pyongyang was supplying military personnel to Russia’s army and workers for its factories, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.October 16 - Ukraine -
World - The Guardian
Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests
Researchers say stand-up working could increase chance of developing swollen veins and blood clots. They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
‘Access to food is not the problem’: new orca study deepens mystery behind endangerment
True cause of why southern resident killer whales are on brink of extinction becomes murkier as conservationists warn of marine noise and ship traffic. Last month, the ailing southern resident ...October 16 -
World - Financial Times
The growing problems with buying leasehold
Stringent new regulations on adapting tall buildings are among the new challenges facing those buying a flatOctober 16 -
Business - Inc.
SBA’s Disaster Relief Fund Runs Dry After Milton’s Destruction Spikes Need
After hurricanes Milton and Helene bombarded Florida and other parts of the East Coast, the SBA’s funding pool has been depleted sooner than expected.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Climate change-induced extreme weather will push millions to move, study finds
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. ...October 15 - Climate -
Top stories - NBC News
Growing cost of elder care an increasing burden for families
The growing cost of elder care is putting an increasing burden on American families. NBC News' Christine Romans profiles one American family dealing with the financial and emotional burdens of ...October 15 -
Tech - VentureBeat
Arch-Function LLMs promise lightning-fast agentic AI for complex enterprise workflows
Katanemo's new Arch-Function LLMs promise 12x faster function-calling capabilities, empowering enterprises to build ultra-fast, cost-effective agentic AI applications.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Injuries cost top men’s clubs in Europe €732m last season, study shows
More than 90,000 days lost across the top five divisions Figure recorded before impact of expanded club calendar Clubs in Europe’s top five divisions lost €732m (£610m) in wages paid to injured ...October 15 -
Tech - VentureBeat
Arm touts growing ecosystem of sustainable AI datacenter silicon
Arm said that a year from its introduction, the Arm Total Design ecosystem has doubled in size, drivingglobal silicon innovation for sustinability. Datacenters are constantly challenged to balance ...October 15 -
Business - The New York Times
Chinese Automakers Show Force at Paris Auto Show
Weeks after Europe imposed additional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, the country’s car companies were defiant at France’s leading auto event.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Girl’s life saved by pioneering rare diseases study
Diagnosis of Jaydi's genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.October 15 -
Science - The New York Times
NASA and SpaceX Launch Europa Clipper to a Jupiter Moon
The spacecraft lifted off Monday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, embarking on a nearly six-year journey to Jupiter.October 15 - NASA -
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.October 14 - Russia -
Business - CNBC
Election betting: Appeals court fast-tracks CFTC challenge to Kalshi political bets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission opposes the offer of bets on political races offered in contracts by Kalshi and other event-based platforms.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
US intervention points to growing concerns over Israel’s air defences
After Hezbollah drone strike, any tit-for-tat strikes with Iran could pose a bigger problem still for Israel’s defences. Middle East crisis – live updates As Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah ...October 14 - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Nasa’s Europa Clipper sets sail for Jupiter’s icy moon to study habitability
Craft lifts off aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy with plans to peer under Europa’s crust where ocean may be near surface. A Nasa spacecraft has set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa, one of the best ...October 14 -
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World - The Wall Street Journal
Deadly Hezbollah Strike Shows Growing Threat Posed by Drones
The attack by Hezbollah highlights a weak spot in Israel’s vaunted air defense system that military officials say is hard to counter.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers grows despite western sanctions
Poorly maintained and uninsured vessels transporting up to 70% of country’s seaborne oil, says report. Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers is expanding, according to research, transporting up to ...October 14 - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests
Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...October 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 -
World - Financial Times
Russia’s shadow fleet grows despite western crackdown
Moscow’s capacity to transport oil on old underinsured ships has increased by 70% since last year, says reportOctober 14 - Russia -
Top stories - BBC News
Columbus probably Spanish and Jewish, study says
A new study shines light on a hotly contested centuries-old mystery.October 13 -
Business - Financial Times
Why mature executives return to study for an EMBA
Fiftysomething graduates share their motivations and experiences of studying alongside younger classmatesOctober 13 -