How FBI agents posing as developers ensnared Mississippi city officials in a bribery probe

JACKSON, Miss. — For out-of-state developers hoping to bring a win to Mississippi’s capital, their pitch was flat.

Jackson mayor and other local Mississippi officials accused of bribery

The mayor of Mississippi’s capital said Thursday “he will continue to handle the business of the city,” after he pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged bribery scheme that has also led ...

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Florida emergency official tells residents to watch for scammers posing as FEMA

Florida emergency officials told the state’s residents to watch out for scammers in the area who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers. Sarasota County Emergency ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Trump fan charged with plotting to murder FBI agents had a gun on Jan. 6, DOJ says

Edward Kelley, a Donald Trump supporter charged with plotting to kill FBI agents investigating him on Jan. 6 charges, appears to have had a gun during the Capitol attack, DOJ alleges.

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EU has to stop ‘lecturing’ developing world, says top official

Charles Michel says partner countries taking part in Putin’s Brics summit ‘want to send a message’

World - Financial Times - October 25

Israeli forces capture senior Hezbollah operative in north Lebanon, Israeli military official says

An Israeli military official says Israeli naval forces have captured a senior Hezbollah operative in north Lebanon

World - ABC News - November 3

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Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

How game developers win in a soft market dominated by big platforms

During the latest stop of the GamesBeat Global Tour, Aldora CEO Joost van Dreunenbut addressed new ways to monetize and reach customers.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 18

How agentic RAG can be a game-changer for data processing and retrieval

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Trump wins Mississippi

Former President Trump easily slid to victory in Mississippi, according to projections from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. The win nets him six more Electoral College votes to his tally, with the hope ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Mayor of southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh killed in Israeli strikes, official says

World - ABC News - October 16

City of Milwaukee recounting some ballots, Wisconsin officials say

Officials in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, say they are restarting the count of around 31,000 ballots due to a closing seal issue in one of the voting machines. The recount could delay the ...

Chinese city still officially in summer as 30-year heat record broken

Temperatures in Guangzhou fail to drop below level that meteorological service uses to mark change in season. One of China’s biggest cities is still officially in summer, despite it being ...

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How fierce Trump ally Kash Patel could help reshape the FBI or Justice Department

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Spider-Man 2 Developers Explain How PS5 Pro Elevates The Game's Visuals

Spider-Man 2 was already one of the best PlayStation 5 games when it was released last year, and it was a natural choice to be one of the first PS5 Pro-enhanced games . The question for players ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

A Cheapskate in New York City: How to Visit on a Budget

Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and a bit of Brooklyn) on a budget.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

How American cities are rethinking their urban rivers

More Americans are living in cities than ever before. By 2050, nearly 90% of Americans are expected to live in metropolitan areas. This shift means rethinking how urban spaces are used to support a ...

How cities are breathing new life into their urban rivers

Of the 3.5 million miles of rivers in the U.S., 50% are too polluted for fishing, boating or swimming, according to American Rivers.

How to Bring People Back to New York City

The essential ingredient of urban living — the quality of life — has tanked in the city.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

How 'impressive' Southampton caused problems for Man City

Match of the Day pundit and ex-Southampton winger Theo Walcott analyses how Saints' style caused problems for Premier League champions Manchester City.

Lions WR Jameson Williams, already under PED suspension, involved in police probe on how he avoided gun arrest

“I play for the Lions, bro. I’m Jameson Williams.”

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Do real estate agents have to disclose if someone died in a house? Here's how to find out

Disclosure laws around stigmas will depend on where you are buying a home. If a home's history matters to you in your home purchase, here's what to do.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Agent's Take: How much salary cap relief do insurance policies on NFL player contracts provide teams?

Breaking down the intricacies of these policies

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

This Research Firm Explains How AI Agents May Change Everyone’s Jobs, and Soon

The next generation of AI agents could take on more complicated tasks and require little oversight, according to research and consulting firm Gartner.

Business - Inc. - October 29

MLB Free Agency 2024: Schedule, how does it work, important dates, top free agents, qualifying offers

Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Corbin Burnes are among the top MLB free agents to watch this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Real-estate agents on how they handle haunted homes in an already-scary housing market

This Halloween, real-estate agents reflect on some of the creepiest, spookiest homes they’ve helped buy or sell — or lived in themselves.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Enter the ‘Whisperverse’: How AI voice agents will guide us through our days

Within the next few years, an AI-powered voice will burrow into your ears and take up residence inside your head.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 3

Concerns over Brianna's mobile use, inquest hears

The murdered teenager's family and school has shown concern but Brianna did not engage with support.

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