How the U.S. military could become involved in a dangerous conflict in the South China Sea
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Hezbollah and its conflict with Israel explained
Escalating cross-border hostilities have heightened fears of an all-out conflict.40 minutes ago - Israel -
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Couple faces separation by sea over dementia care
David Sexton, 86, has been told there are no nursing home spaces available on the Isle of Wight.4 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Walkie-talkie blasts' and conflict's 'new phase'
Thursday's headlines are dominated by walkie-talkie blasts in Lebanon, a day after pagers exploded.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
How low could mortgage rates go now that the Fed has finally started cutting? Economists weigh in.
Here’s what the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut means for mortgage rates.5 hours ago - Mortgage -
Financial Times - World
China’s growing military activity makes a shift to war harder to spot, warns Taiwan
Defence minister says Taipei will not have as long to respond to any emergency as in the past8 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - World
Husband Is Indicted in Double-Murder Case Involving an Au Pair
Prosecutors in Virginia said the case involved a hidden love affair and sex arranged over a fetish site.9 hours ago -
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How the U.S. Coast Guard defies the military recruitment slump
Amid a slump in recruiting for the U.S. Armed Forces, the U.S. Coast Guard for the first time since 2007 has met its recruitment goals for its active-duty workforce, the reserves and officers. CBS ...9 hours ago -
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Dozens injured after wagon overturns at apple orchard: Authorities
More than two dozen people were injured, including three critically, after a wagon overturned at an apple orchard in Wisconsin, authorities said.10 hours ago - Apple -
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Endangered sea corals moved to Texas Gulf Coast for research, restoration
Scientists have moved about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration10 hours ago -
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White House says U.S. was not involved in Lebanon device explosions
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby addressed reports of exploding devices in Lebanon. Kirby said the U.S. was not involved in the deadly blasts and did not address ...13 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
What Is JNIM, the Al Qaeda Affiliate Claiming Attacks in Mali?
An extremist group that claims allegiance to Al Qaeda said it was responsible for assaults on a military police school and an air base in the West African country of Mali.13 hours ago -
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Trump Tries to Close Off a Chief Line of Attack: That He’s a Danger to Democracy
Donald Trump has tried to link Democrats’ charge that he poses a “threat to democracy” to threats on his life. Meanwhile, he has heightened his own attacks on his rivals.17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Blinken says U.S. was not involved in exploding pager incidents against Hezbollah
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. was not involved with and did not have advance knowledge of the alleged exploding pager attacks against Hezbollah that have killed at least 12 ...17 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
How the Fed’s rate decision could unravel a big bond-market recession bet
The stakes for investors are running high ahead of a historic rate cut expected from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.20 hours ago -
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U.S. moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity
Eight Russian military planes and four navy vessels, including two submarines, have come close to Alaska in the past week.21 hours ago - Russia -
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Dockworkers at key U.S. ports threatening strike consumers could feel
About 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation's cargo from ships.22 hours ago -
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A Look at Israel-Hezbollah Tensions and How a Wider War Could Impact Lebanon
Hezbollah and Israel have repeatedly traded strikes since the Gaza war began in October, killing civilians and combatants in Lebanon and Israel.Yesterday - Israel -
ABC News - World
North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say
South Korea and Japan’s militaries say North Korea had test-fired multiple ballistic missilesYesterday - North Korea -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Missing Girls: How China's One-Child Policy Tore Families Apart
A now-ended adoption program created the perception that Chinese girls weren’t valued. Once hidden in a grocery bag, an adoptee found there was more to her own story.Yesterday - China -
Financial Times - World
South Korea emerges as a top US investor as China tensions escalate
US project commitments from South Korean companies totalled $21.5bn last year, more than any other countryYesterday - China -
Financial Times - World
How a 7-Eleven takeover could reshape corporate Japan
Companies in Japan have long avoided foreign acquisitions, but that could be changingYesterday - Japan -
Financial Times - Business
How China’s ‘Shein village’ grabbed the fast fashion supply chain
Thousands of factories depend on the retailer but rivals are putting pressure on a model based on speed and thin marginsYesterday - China -
CNBC - Business
Your inherited individual retirement account could trigger a 'tax bomb,' advisor says. How to avoid it
If you've inherited a pretax individual retirement account since 2020, you could face a sizable tax bill without proper planning. Here's what to know.Yesterday -
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Here's how a Fed rate cut could impact your credit card balance
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates on Wednesday. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. economy, new report says. That number could be even bigger
A recent report funded by Bank of America revealed that Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2021, and some economists think it could be more.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Could the Twins blow their playoff spot? How it's all going wrong for Minnesota as wild-card race tightens
The Twins currently hold a 1 1/2-game lead over the Tigers for a postseason berthYesterday -
The New York Times - World
Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety
The delicate rescue mission aimed to head off a major environmental disaster after the oil tanker was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen last month.Yesterday -
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The Sims movie involving Margot Robbie confirmed
A rumoured adaptation of the hit videogame is confirmed by its makers and Amazon MGM studios.Yesterday - Entertainment -
ABC News - Tech
Sea turtles make big comeback on sandy beaches at 2 British military bases in Cyprus
Officials say protected green and loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus, with the number of nests surpassing last year’s record count ...Yesterday -
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The Hill - Politics
Hillary Clinton: I'm 'conflicted' by Melania Trump
Hillary Clinton says Melania Trump reminded her of "a little kid" when she came face-to-face with the fellow former first lady for the first time after losing the 2016 White House race. The ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Ron DeSantis says Florida will investigate apparent Trump assassination attempt
Trump described the suspect as a “dangerous person” and praised the Secret Service for their protection.Yesterday - Florida -
ABC News - World
Sea turtles make big comeback on sandy beaches at 2 British military bases in Cyprus
Officials say protected Green and Loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus, with the number of nests surpassing last year’s record count ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
There’s a danger that the US supreme court, not voters, picks the next president | David Daley
Millions of Americans will vote this fall – but six Republican justices might have the final say, in a Bush v Gore redux. It’s frighteningly easy to imagine. Kamala Harris wins Georgia. The state ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
China's ultra-rich population sees 'dramatic' growth in last 10 years, outpacing the U.S., report shows
The world's super rich club saw a significant expansion over the past 10 years, with China leading the charge, a report by Henley & Partners showed.2 days ago - China -
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'They could dominate' - how Real Madrid built a new team of Galacticos
BBC Sport examines how the allure of Real Madrid has enabled them to assemble a new team of young "Galacticos", as the Champions League holders aim to win a record-extending 16th European crown.2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
'Dangerous person': Trump addresses second apparent assassination attempt
Former President Trump spoke out about the attempted assassination attempt on him while he was at his West Palm Beach golf club during an interview on X Spaces. Trump described the suspect as a ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politico - Politics
‘The most complex, dynamic and dangerous threat environment I’ve experienced’
The second apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump is the latest peril in a race that has been defined by anger and threats.2 days ago