General Atlantic nears £800mn deal to buy UK’s Learning Technologies
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The New York Times - World
Live Updates: Israel Targets Hezbollah Leader in Strike on Residential Buildings Near Beirut
Israeli and American officials said the attack was intended to kill Hassan Nasrallah, the head of the Iran-backed militia. Several residential buildings were destroyed south of the Lebanese capital.2 minutes ago - Israel -
CNBC - Business
As ports strike nears, union warns that companies like Walmart, Ikea and Home Depot will be left with few to no import options
Port workers are prepared to go on strike on the East and Gulf coasts on Oct. 1, and the union is warning that Canadian and West Coast ports will support them.4 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: Iran says Israeli strike on Beirut ‘changes the rules of the game’ as Israel braces for potential retaliation
Israel says it carried out multiple strikes on Hezbollah’s main military HQ in Beirut suburbs; Nasrallah’s condition is unclear. The Israeli military said drones and rockets crossed into Israeli ...21 minutes ago - Israel -
ABC News - Top stories
Newsom deals wins and blows to California reparations effort
Gov. Gavin Newsom deals a legislative blow to the groundbreaking reparations effort in Californa.40 minutes ago - California -
The New York Times - World
Israeli Strikes Targeting Hezbollah Shake Neighborhood Near Beirut
Residents described a scene of flattened buildings and destroyed vehicles after Israel unleashed strikes targeting Hezbollah’s leader outside the Lebanese capital.54 minutes ago - Israel -
Inc. - Business
Goodbye, Maggie Smith: 5 Essential Leadership Lessons We Can All Learn From Professor McGonagall
Dame Maggie Smith played a lot of roles and won a lot of awards, but she'll always be Professor McGonagall to me.55 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Big Business Backed Mayor Eric Adams. Now It Waits to Learn His Fate.
New York’s business sector is concerned that the possible removal of Mr. Adams from office would leave it without one of its biggest boosters.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK chancellor may drop inheritance tax hit to non-doms
Government officials said no decision had been made but Reeves would not press ahead with policy that did not raise any money1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - World
Hurricane Isaac strengthens, Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the Atlantic
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Why China stocks are now a buy for U.S. investors
Unusual action for the S&P 500, a hot bond market and interviews with acting HUD secretary and AT&T’s chief operating officer2 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - Business
General Atlantic nears £800mn deal to buy UK’s Learning Technologies
London-based group is ‘minded to recommend’ the 100p per share offer from private equity group3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
China stimulus wasn’t enough to convince retail investors to buy Chinese stocks
This week, the Chinese government unveiled a slew of stimulus measures to boost its economy and get national GDP to an annual growth target of 5%.3 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - Business
Overseas student and worker curbs will cost UK business over £40bn
Home Office assessments come as new Labour government presses ahead with curbs on immigration4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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CBS News - Top stories
Here's how a port strike could impact what you buy as deadline for a deal looms
At least 25,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports could walk off the job next week, impacting about half of the country's imports and possibly sending prices higher for consumers. ...5 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
What we should learn from Jimmy Carter
Lessons from the best ex-president as he approaches his centenary6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Israel’s Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly amid rising tensions in the Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Friday morning, as tensions in the Middle East continue to flare. His speech comes just a day after ...6 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
It’s not just the money, it’s the sense of entitlement. That’s the cause of sleaze in UK politics | Martin Bell
Look at the Commons: the language, the grandeur, the deference. I was elected on an ‘anti-sleaze’ ticket, and even I found the culture seductive. Martin Bell is a former independent MP for ...8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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BBC News - Top stories
Titan sub implosion: What have we learned?
The US Coast Guard has held two weeks of hearings10 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
U.S. Coast Guard watching uptick in Russian, Chinese navy activity near Alaska
The U.S. Coast Guard is watching an “uptick” in Chinese and Russian navy activity around Alaska and the northern Pacific but encounters to date have been very professional, a senior commander said ...11 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
Chess: India win double gold as new generation dominates at Olympiad
India won the Open and Women’s Olympiads in Budapest, while for the first time in history no European team reached the podium in either event. India’s domination of the 188-team Budapest Olympiad ...12 hours ago - India -
The New York Times - World
What to Know About Austria’s General Election and the Far-Right Freedom Party
Austrians will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new Parliament, with the Freedom Party in position to potentially form a far-right government for the first time since World War II.15 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Developers of UK regeneration project refuse to renegotiate ownership
An independent review of the scheme had recommended a better settlement for taxpayers15 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
UK settles legal aid fee dispute with immigration lawyers
Law firm Duncan Lewis drops case against government after justice secretary agrees to review pay15 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Gunfire erupts near Guinea's presidential palace and the military locks down the area
Shots have been fired near the presidential palace in Guinea’s capital Conakry, and the army briefly locked down the city center and evacuated it17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Vance’s Mother Deals With Her Past and His Future
In his 2016 memoir, Senator JD Vance of Ohio described a rough childhood owing to his mother’s devastating drug addiction. Today, he and his mother, Beverly Aikins, are a remarkable team.19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Highest earners in UK public service take biggest hit to pay
Doctors, teachers and police have slipped down the earnings distribution since 200720 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Sports
In His ‘Office,’ Bryce Harper Advises the Next Generation of M.L.B. Hitters
Opponents have started to see a different version of the Phillies’ star.22 hours ago - MLB -
BBC News - Top stories
EU hints at compromise on youth mobility deal
Keir Starmer is meeting European Commission president in Brussels for the first time as PM next week.22 hours ago - European Union -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Bison Complete Two Deals with Stingrays
The Bloomington Bison and South Carolina Stingrays completed two separate transactions as the 2024-25 season approaches.23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Senate GOP campaign arm makes ad buy in Nebraska Senate race
Senate Republicans’ campaign arm is getting involved in one of Nebraska's Senate races with an ad boosting Sen. Deb Fischer (R), the incumbent who is polling only a bit ahead of her independent ...23 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati Leaves ChatGPT Maker
As the artificial intelligence compnay transforms to a for-profit enterprise, Murati leads atrio of high-level departures.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
UK chancellor ready to water down planned tax raid on wealthy foreigners
Rachel Reeves had hoped to raise £1bn a year by tightening rules on ‘non-doms’Yesterday - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Top stories
What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Helene nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Helene, which is forecast to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane on Thursday.Yesterday - Florida -
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Helene weakens to a Category 1 hurricane after making landfall in Florida
Helene intensifies into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it nears FloridaYesterday - Florida