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How Years of Government Failure Led to Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades
After a recent dam disaster, Nigerian officials blamed God, climate change and poor people. But experts had warned the dam was at risk well before it collapsed. The officials did nothing.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
At least 95 people dead in Spain’s worst floods in three decades
Soldiers aid search for dozens still missing as prime minister warns extreme weather may not be over. At least 95 people have died in eastern, central and southern Spain after torrential rains ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
How a Year of Rain Flooded Spain in Eight Hours
The region is no stranger to storms like those that caused this week’s deluges. But global warming helps them pack a bigger punch, scientists said.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
The long lunch blamed for Spain’s flood alert failure
Survivors accuse regional government of errors as experts warn climate change is creating volatile natural disastersWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
For the N.F.L.’s Worst Teams, the Reward for Failure Might Look Different
There are eight teams vying for the No. 1 pick, but there’s no consensus on who would benefit most from having a top draft choice.Sports - The New York Times - November 13 -
How Mike Tyson's improbable life and redemption arc has led to a major main event at 58 years old
The fact that Tyson is even alive and able to step into the ring on Friday against Jake Paul is a marvel in its selfSports - CBS Sports - November 13 -
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Nigeria's president reshuffles his cabinet during the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation
Nigeria's president has fired five ministers and appointed seven new ones in a major cabinet reshuffleWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
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Nigeria’s army chief, who led country through one of Africa's longest conflicts, dies
Nigeria’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against Islamic extremists in the West African nation’s hard-hit northeast, has died ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
Spanish official blames flood alert failure on Madrid, not his long lunch
Head of Valencia regional government spent three hours with a journalist on day emergency alerts were sent out lateWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
‘Government by the worst’: why people are calling Trump’s new sidekicks a ‘kakistocracy’
The word is trending as Trump makes cabinet picks – but it’s not the first time it’s been used to describe lousy leadership. Matt Gaetz running the justice department. Fox hosts in charge of the ...World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago -
Spain's Flash Flood Victims Caught in 'Worst Natural Catastrophe'
Lack of antibiotics, baby food, basic items plague residents in parts of Valencia region after deadly disaster.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
How Tech Trailblazer Ping Fu Copes With Failure
The Geomagic founder talks about leading her company through tough times on ‘Your Next Move.’Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing
Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
How to strengthen government machinery
Much-needed update of special adviser role must also improve support for opposition partiesWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Failure to launch: The US doesn’t need 4 more years of Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris owns the failure to keep NASA's Artemis program on-track and viable.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
How a Binance Employee Strained the Relationship Between the U.S. and Nigeria
The United States and Nigeria often collaborate. But the arrest of an American worker strained their diplomatic relations.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
How war led to daylight saving time in the US
Today, we associate daylight saving time with the twice-a-year changing of the clocks. Over 100 years ago, it was considered a wartime measure.Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Bucks need action, not just talk, to pull themselves out of worst start in over two decades
Milwaukee is 1-5 for the first time since 2000Sports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decades
There are few images more indelible in the history of American dance: Judith Jamison, regal and passionate in white leotard and long ruffled skirt, punching the air in “Cry” — Alvin Ailey’s ...Entertainment - ABC News - November 11 -
Fingerprint from decades-old taxi application led to arrest in 1978 cold case double murder
A fingerprint on a decades-old taxi application led to the arrest of a man accused of fatally shooting two people and leaving their bodies along a Massachusetts roadway in 1978, officials said.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Maine marking one year since worst mass shooting in its history
Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history planned to mark the day Friday in ways big and small, including a planned ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP
Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majorityBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years
Goldman expects Brent prices to recover to $77 per barrel in the fourth quarter.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Microsoft's stock has worst day in two years after disappointing forecast
Microsoft's stock fell more than 6% on Thursday after guidance fell short of analysts' estimates.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Gold suffers worst week in 3 years as investors weigh Trump victory
Dollar surge and Trump win brings metal’s rally to a haltBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
The worst passwords you could have in 2024 — or any year
Don't rely on easy-to-remember passwords too much — because all of us tend to think more alike than we'd think.Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Spain’s government declares three days of mourning for victims of devastating flash floods
Spain’s government declares three days of mourning for victims of devastating flash floodsWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
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Spain's deadly floods prompt government to send 10,000 soldiers, police
So far, 205 bodies have been recovered after the floods in Spain. Volunteers are helping clean up thick mud that is covering streets and businesses.World - CBS News - November 2 -
Spain's government to send 10,000 soldiers and police to Valencia after deadly floods
Four days have passed since tsunami-like floods swept through the southern outskirts of Valencia city, covering many communities with sticky, thick mudWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals and top government officials
A crowd of enraged flood survivors pelted the Spanish royal couple with mud and rocks during their first visit to the center of the nation’s deadliest natural disaster in living memoryWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
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Harris could have defeated Trump by embracing Biden
Kamala Harris lost the presidency to Donald Trump because she ran an awful campaign. Contrary to received wisdom, this was not because she did not adequately distance herself from President Biden; ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
"Mornings Memory": How a Google search led to an unlikely friendship
Have you ever heard of the term, "Googleganger?" It's when you and a person you search on Google share the same name. A CBS report from 2007 shows how it one time led to an unlikely friendship.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
How This Lender Helped a Founder-Led Company Grow Revenue by 10X
Dwight Funding provided crucial debt financing to Dagne Dover in times of crisis.Business - Inc. - October 28
