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Sports - ESPN
Dodgers: No plans to move down Ohtani in order
Shohei Ohtani is 0-for-19 hitting with the bases empty, but the Dodgers have no plans to move the slugger down in the order for Game 3 against the Mets on Wednesday.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims
Peers say protections have been undermined by three immigration acts passed by the previous government. Labour should restore protections for victims of modern slavery, which have been undermined ...5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Switzerland’s wealth managers bank on a future in Asia
Hong Kong and Singapore are the world’s rising wealth centres5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
I bought a $54,000 abandoned house in Japan and turned it into a luxury Airbnb—take a look inside
Anton Wormann, 32, transformed an abandoned house in Japan into a luxury Airbnb stay. Today, it brings in about $11,000 a month.5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Breaking down the U.S. threat to withhold military aid to Israel
The U.S. on Monday said it would send an anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. would withhold ...5 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Trump’s sit-down with Bloomberg
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump’s sit-down with Bloomberg Former President Trump sat down Tuesday with the ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
House Democrats call on companies to retain DEI program
Forty-nine House Democrats signed an open letter to Fortune 1,000 chief executives asking them to affirm their commitment to their workplace equality initiatives, amid heightened backlash and legal ...5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Shares of Trump Media Swing Down After Huge Comeback
The parent company of Truth Social is a meme stock, untethered to real financials, but prices are seen as a proxy for election betting trends.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Nathan Wade appears for House deposition; Willis blasts GOP
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) blasted House Republicans for “politically motivated tactics” as a former top prosecutor on the Jan 6 case appeared for a deposition with the House ...5 days ago -
World - ABC News
Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting
Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meeting5 days ago - Pakistan -
Sports - ESPN
The NHL's top 100 players: Where do McDavid, Matthews, Pastrnak, Hellebuyck land?
Who lands after repeat No. 1 Connor McDavid? Our panel of more than 50 experts voted on the league's best for this season.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court turns down Michael Avenatti’s appeal of Stormy Daniels identity theft conviction
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti’s appeal of his aggravated identity theft conviction for stealing book proceeds from porn actor Stormy Daniels. A ...6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Jennifer Grey is waiting for 'Dirty Dancing' sequel to be nailed down: 'It has to be right'
It’s been four years since a sequel to “Dirty Dancing” was announced, with Jennifer Grey set to reprise her role as Frances “Baby” Houseman from the 1987 original.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Connecticut House Democrat locked in tight race for reelection: Poll
An incumbent House Democrat from Connecticut is locked in a tight race for reelection against her Republican challenger, a new poll shows. The survey, released Tuesday from Emerson College ...6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
House Republican fights for his political life in Arizona swing district
Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-Ariz.) is fighting for his political life in a key Arizona swing district, in what observers say will likely be the most competitive race of his years-long career. ...6 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
A House for One That Has Room for Many
When a woman made her weekend place on Long Island her full-time residence, she had it redesigned to fit her new life, and to allow for lots of friends to visit.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Dad sleeps in car as housing list reaches peak
A father with chronic back pain and asthma tells how the family-of-six are struggling to live a flat.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Traces of meeting hall and houses found at bronze age site in Germany
Archaeologists say site near Seddin once had surprisingly densely populated community of farmers and traders. Archaeologists digging at the site of a bronze age kingdom in northern Germany have ...6 days ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
'It's scary - but so's giving birth': The female unit downing Russian drones
The Witches of Bucha, as they call themselves, help protect Ukraine's skies from Russian drones.6 days ago - Russia -
Sports - ABC News
Reinhart and Lundell each score twice and Panthers beat Bruins 4-3
Sam Reinhart scored on a power play and added a short-handed goal that gave the Florida Panthers the lead for good in the second period and the defending Stanley Cup champions beat the Boston ...6 days ago - NHL -
Sports - CBS Sports
Why Kings' De'Aaron Fox is reportedly turning down $165 million extension ahead of 2024-25 NBA season
Fox could earn up to $345 million on his next deal if he has a stellar 2024-25 season6 days ago - NBA -
Business - Inc.
How to Turn a Sales Blunder Into a Win
With two decades in sales behind him, Pushly CEO Brendan Ripp has plenty of advice.6 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Activist Investor Doubles Down on Calls for Executive Changes at BP
U.K. activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing BP to remove its chairman and lead independent director.6 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The dollar is rallying because investors are making a ‘down payment’ on a Trump election victory
The U.S. dollar has been strengthening in part because investors are growing more confident Donald Trump will be victorious in the Nov. 5 presidential election, according to one Wall Street ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Heated House Race, a Moderate Republican Goes Full Trump
Representative Marc Molinaro of New York, running against Josh Riley, a Democrat, has accused recent immigrants of committing violent crimes and killing pets.6 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Top stories - CBS News
Climate expert Porter Fox breaks down the factors behind supercharged storms
Porter Fox, author of "Category Five: Superstorms and the Warming Oceans That Feed Them," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how warmer water and rising sea levels are fueling more powerful ...October 14 - Climate -
Politics - The Hill
Harris gives Democrats a boost, but control of House up for grabs
Democrats have a fair shot at flipping control of the House — largely because of the boost provided by Vice President Harris at the top of the ticket — but the battle is a horse race that is too ...October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Pennsylvania Republican fights to keep seat in tense House battle
Democrats are increasingly optimistic about ousting Rep. Scott Perry (R) in Pennsylvania’s 10th congressional district as the general election reaches a fever pitch in the Keystone State. The ...October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jerry Jones’s Cowboys house of horrors arrives just in time for Halloween
Dallas were humiliated at home against the Lions, and the blame should be laid at the feet of the team’s misfiring general manager/ownerOctober 14 - NFL -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Inside the Business of Running a Haunted House
Most don’t make it past their third year. But the successful ones have figured out a winning formula.October 12