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NBC News - Top stories
Democrats seize on new Mark Robinson scandal to boost down-ballot prospects in N.C.
Democrats are preparing to ramp up efforts to tie Republicans up and down the ballot in North Carolina to Mark Robinson following a report that the GOP gubernatorial candidate made inflammatory ...55 minutes ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Federal Trade Commission accuses three drug middlemen of inflating insulin prices
The Federal Trade Commission said Friday that it is suing three drug middlemen, accusing them of inflating insulin prices.1 hour ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Bureau of Prisons says it's adding staff and making fixes at jail where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is held
The Bureau of Prisons has increased staffing at the federal jail in New York City where Sean “Diddy” Combs is incarcerated amid criticism of poor conditions and violence1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Former NYC Covid czar admitted he held 'private gatherings' during the height of the pandemic
New York City’s former Covid czar has admitted to participating in what he called “private gatherings” attended by multiple people while the rest of the city was on lockdown and large get-togethers ...1 hour ago - Covid -
NBC News - Top stories
Indiana woman faces up to 6 years in prison after repeatedly stabbing Asian American student on bus
Billie Davis, who was accused of stabbing an Asian American student at Indiana University Bloomington last year because she said she had “noticed” the victim was Chinese, has pleaded guilty to a ...1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Gettysburg College student allegedly scratched racial slur onto another student's body
A college student allegedly scratched a racial slur onto another student's body at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, officials said Thursday.2 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
High insulin prices spur a federal lawsuit against three pharmacy benefit managers
The federal government is suing some pharmacy benefit managers over a system of drug rebates that regulators say has made the price of insulin soar for patients2 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
‘Big Short’ fund manager Eisman put on ‘indefinite leave’ after Gaza comments
Famed investor said on X that he was ‘celebrating’ the destruction of Gaza2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
North Carolina judge rejects GOP request to bar students from using digital IDs to vote
A North Carolina judge has rejected Republicans' request to bar students and school employees from using digital identification cards to vote. Wake Superior Court Judge Keith Gregory denied on ...3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Shohei Ohtani, the first to ever achieve 50/50, is the 352nd highest-paid player in MLB this season
That’s in part because most of his $700 million contract is deferred. Still, his stats this season are worth over $50 million to his team.3 hours ago - MLB -
The Hill - Politics
Former NYC COVID-19 czar admits attending sex, dance parties amid pandemic social distancing
The former New York City official in charge of the COVID-19 pandemic response has admitted to attending sex and dance parties during the height of the pandemic, despite telling others to social ...3 hours ago - Covid -
Inc. - Business
A Vital Incubator Fund Turns 20 During Fashion Week
The Council of Fashion Designers of America/Vogue Fashion Fund has launched renowned brands likeProenza Schouler and Thom Browne into the elite ranksof the fashion industry.4 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Titans Are Getting A Big Boost In Destiny 2's Next Episode, Revenant
Titans in Destiny 2 will soon see a bunch of buffs to their abilities, bringing the experience of playing the beefy subclass a little more in line with the fantasy and making it more viable in ...5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m wife No. 4. My husband’s first wife is owed 50% of his federal pension when he dies. Where does that leave me?
“Going through some old paperwork, I found the divorce decree from his first wife.”5 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
House passes bill to boost presidential candidate security after apparent Trump assassination attempt
The House unanimously passed a bill to boost Secret Service protection for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris after apparent assassination attempts.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
House votes to boost Secret Service protection for presidential, VP candidates
The House unanimously approved a bill Friday that would bolster Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice presidential candidates.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Hillary Clinton: ‘It would be exhilarating to see Kamala Harris achieve the breakthrough I didn’t’
In this excerpt from her new memoir, the former US presidential candidate admits wondering how she’d feel if another woman ‘broke the highest, hardest glass ceiling’. On 21 July, when Joe Biden ...8 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Inc. - Business
The Fed Is Putting the Stock Market on Track for a Rare Achievement
Stocks in September have been negative for four years in a row but momentum from the rate cut could bring change.8 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Avatar: The Last Airbender Finds Its Toph For Season 2
As Avatar: The Last Airbender was renewed for Seasons 2 and 3 by Netflix, TLA fans have been wondering who could take on the role of Toph Beifong, the blind Earthbending warrior. Toph's casting was ...9 hours ago -
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MarketWatch - Business
If you’re not sure how to invest, it’s as easy as picking two funds.
Get peace of mind, plus a piece of the action10 hours ago -
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Financial Times - World
Fee rule changes to boost UK investment trusts
Exemption from cost disclosures to make the products more attractive to both institutions and customers11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Investors pile into OpenAI’s $6bn funding round in unprecedented bet
Venture groups believe ChatGPT-maker will eventually be the world’s dominant AI company and worth trillions of dollars11 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Abrdn to drop China from emerging markets fund
Manager says move is designed to give investors more choice as Chinese market lags behind rivals12 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...12 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
5 Brain Strategies to Dramatically Reduce Conflict and Boost Your Leadership, Backed by Neuroscience
An innovative solution to an age-old problem that holds leaders back.13 hours ago -
ABC News - World
It's been a decade since 43 students disappeared in Mexico. Their parents still fight for answers
The parents of 43 students of a radical teachers college who disappeared in Mexico are still searching for them 10 years later17 hours ago -
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Financial Times - World
Lammy seeks emergency boost to aid cash to offset cost of migrant hotels
Foreign secretary fears domestic drain on development funding will hinder efforts to project UK on global stage20 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
She Was Fired From ‘Summer House’ but Now Gets the Last Laugh
The former reality television star has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour.Yesterday -
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