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Polish zoo celebrates the birth of 4 Sumatran tigers, a critically endangered species
Their birth was a guarded secret at first due to fears they may not surviveWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Harris seeks to energize first-time voters as election nears
Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to visit every battleground state in the final week before the election as she places special focus on women and first-time voters. "CBS Evening News" ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany
The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
ByteDance founder tops China's rich list for the first time, beating Tencent and Nongfu heads
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming is now China's richest for the first time, according to Hurun Research Institute's China Rich List.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Can democracy work without journalism? With the US election upon us, we may be about to find out | Margaret Simons
Most serious news organisations are not serving the politically disengaged, yet it’s these voters who will decide the next president . It is commonly claimed that democracy can’t work unless you ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
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Falling oil prices may help push gas below $3 a gallon for the first time since 2021
The intensity of oil’s drop Monday showed that many traders were not prepared for what has been described as a “limited” retaliatory attack by Israel against Iran that came nearly four weeks after ...Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
USDA lists over 150 schools that may be affected by listeria recall
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said over 150 schools received BrucePac products likely contaminated by listeria, as per a Thursday release. All ready-to-eat meat and poultry produced by ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops out
The Ducks and Commodores both broke long droughts with this week's poll.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops out
Oregon has become the fourth team this season to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press college football pollSports - ABC News - October 20 -
US attacks Houthi targets in Yemen with B-2 stealth bombers for first time
Escalation was to ‘defend US forces and personnel’, says Lloyd Austin, as Houthi official says US ‘will pay the price’. Middle East crisis – live updates The US has carried out B-2 stealth ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
US elections live: Harris addresses first-time voters as Trump performs ‘garbageman’ stunt
Democrat speaks in Wisconsin while Republican hammers Biden on Tuesday’s remarks. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts . Tim Walz ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species
With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Hacker Charged With Seeking to Kill Using Cyberattacks on Hospitals
The US has accused two brothers of being part of the hacker group Anonymous Sudan, which allegedly went on a wild cyberattack spree that hit hundreds of targets—and, for one of the two men, even ...Tech - Wired - October 16 -
How the US election may unsettle Europe
Europeans mostly prefer Harris to Trump but challenges lie ahead on democracy, defence and economicsWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
New boss seeks to bring Naspers out of Tencent’s shadow
Fabricio Bloisi will overhaul corporate culture and pay structures in search of growth beyond its stake in the Chinese internet giantBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Dating expert on why singles seek out relationships as the weather cools
"Cuffing season" is here and daters are ready to settle in for the colder months. Logan Ury, behavioral scientist and director of relationship science at Hinge, shares what singles should know.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Human brain can process certain sentences in ‘blink of an eye’, says study
Researchers say findings differ from previous theories that words are understood one by one. Whether it is news headlines or WhatsApp messages, modern humans are inundated with short pieces of ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Working Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time
It’s no surprise that workers feel burned-outHealth - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Why Trick-or-Treaters May Miss Out on Chocolate Candy This Halloween
Houses trick-or-treaters visit this year could be handing out fewer chocolate bars in favor of other confectioneries or snacks as cocoa-based candies are more expensive than ever.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Trump seeks to use Cheney appearance with Harris to win Arab American voters
Former President Trump on Monday attacked Vice President Harris and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) ahead of a series of joint appearances by the pair in battleground states, with Trump seeking to ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
US employers seek to defuse election conflict with warnings to staff
Business leaders have told employees to remain civil to avoid ‘war of words’ in officeWorld - Financial Times - 14 hours ago -
New Global Research Suggests It May Be Time to Retire ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Skills
To boost chances for long term growth, companies need to reconsider their skills development system.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Hereditary nobles have sat in Britain's Parliament for centuries. Their time may be up
British lawmakers are voting on a bill to strip hereditary aristocrats of the right to sit and vote in the House of Lords after more than 700 yearsWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
It's Mario Time When Universal's Epic Universe Opens In May 2025
After a few days of rumors , Universal Studios announced on Thursday that its highly anticipated fourth theme park, Universal Epic Universe, will officially open on May 22, 2025. The massive ...Tech - GameSpot - October 17 -
Strikes on Iran suggest Israel may have heeded US warnings
Scant information about the strikes indicate Israel could have reined in some of its more ambitious plans to cause Iran pain.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
What Colonial Williamsburg may teach us about politics today
The Colonial Era living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers an enlightening portrait of life in Revolutionary-era America, while providing a vivid contrast to today's political and ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Mat Brazal among laundry list of Islanders out; Connor McDavid with ankle injury
The injury bug has bitten the Islanders after a slow startSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Inside the mission to protect endangered culture
Unesco’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list brings local traditions to the world’s attention. How well does it protect them?Business - Financial Times - October 26 -
Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time: See list of MLB's most common Fall Classic matchups
The Yankees hold a dominant lead in the franchise matchups between the two clubsSports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
No. 1 Oregon steamrolls No. 20 Illinois, 38–9, improves to 8–0 behind Dillon Gabriel's 4 TDs
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel reached the second-most touchdown passes in NCAA history in the Ducks' win over Illinois.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
WWE schedule, list of PPVs for 2024: WWE Survivor Series date, location, start time, where to watch
Check out a complete list of WWE pay-per-views and special events scheduled for 2024Sports - CBS Sports - 1 hour ago -
The podcast Kill List doesn’t reflect badly on the internet – it reflects badly on us | John Naughton
A gripping audio series about a killer-for-hire scam on the dark web is a reminder of how technology holds up a mirror to human nature. This column comes to you as a break from listening to a ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Embiid to miss first week; George out for opener
The 76ers announced that Joel Embiid and Paul George will both miss Wednesday's season opener and that Embiid would be out at least two more games.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Topuria keeps title, first to knock out Holloway
Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria scored a third-round knockout -- the first Max Holloway has suffered in his career -- in the main event of UFC 308 on Saturday.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
USMNT falls to Mexico for first time since 2019
Raúl Jiménez scored a goal and assisted on another to lead Mexico to a 2-0 friendly victory over the United States on Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
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, ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Israel Strikes Near Beirut for First Time in Days
There were also attacks in southern Lebanon that killed at least 19 people. Israel’s military said the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah targets. They came on the same day the Lebanese health ...World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits
Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergentBusiness - Financial Times - October 17
