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Toddler's backyard snakebite bills totaled more than $250,000
After 2-year-old Brigland Pfeffer was bitten by a rattlesnake, a California hospital saved his life by administering antivenom. Then the bills came.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Dropbox slashes 20% of global workforce, eliminating more than 500 roles
Dropbox is laying off 20% of its global workforce, the equivalent of 528 roles, according to CEO Drew Houston.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Dropbox slashes 20% of global workforce, eliminating more than 500 roles
Dropbox is laying off 20% of its global workforce, the equivalent of 528 roles, CEO Drew Houston announced Wednesday in a note to staff. The company is in a “transitional period” as its file sync ...Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
More than 100 researchers call for pause in Musk Starlink launches
Researchers are urging the federal government to pause further low-orbit internet satellite launches until a comprehensive review is conducted to determine the potential environmental damage that ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
EBay’s sales outlook comes in weaker, and stock falls more than 7%
EBay’s slightly better-than-expected quarterly earnings were no match for a weaker sales outlook.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Ozempic and Wegovy considered 'available' after more than 2 years in shortage
The diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy are now considered to be available after more than two years of being considered in shortage by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Disney to Pay More Than $500 Million to Air the Grammys
The music industry’s marquee awards show will leave CBS after 2026, ending a decadeslong run.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Floods in Spain’s Valencia Region Kill at Least 95
About 1,000 soldiers from emergency response units deployed to the affected areas, and the death toll was expected to rise after one of the worst natural disasters to hit the country in recent years.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
Uganda struggles to feed more than 1.7M refugees as international support dwindles
Many refugees in Uganda are struggling to get by without the food assistance they once depended onWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world
The mind-boggling figure has been levied due to the company restricting Russian state media on YouTube.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
More than half of voters expected to cast early ballot: Gallup
Americans have turned out in record numbers to cast their ballots early in the general election, with more than half of the country’s registered voters having already voted or planning to vote ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
More than 90 killed in Spanish flash floods: What to know
Flooding from excessive rainfall killed 95 people in Spain, according to Wednesday reports from The Associated Press. The storms started on Tuesday, triggering tornadoes and hail and upending ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Halloween chills are out as record-high temperatures are expected across the country
Halloween is expected far warmer than usual in many parts of the country. More than 30 cities across the Northeast could set new temperature records.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Chevron beats earnings expectations, returns more than $7 billion to shareholders
Chevron's stock is largely flat for the year, underperforming the S&P 500 energy sector which has gained more than 6%.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
US investment group Ares on course to raise more than $80bn
Credit-focused fund enjoys fastest pace of fundraising as high yields draw investors to private marketsBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Death toll in Spain soars to more than 150 following severe flooding
The death toll in Spain has risen to more than 150 people after torrential rain caused severe flooding. The city of Valencia has been declared a disaster zone and officials are warning the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain
In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away everything in their pathWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Why are autumn colours more vibrant in the US than in Britain?
A trip to Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum makes the UK’s season pale in comparisonBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Green levies on UK electricity bills set to climb by more than a fifth
Increase driven by rising costs of keeping power stations on stand-by for when renewables produce lessBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
£15 jeans 'more durable' than £150 pair in tests
University of Leeds test clothes to advise fast fashion industry and results 'surprising'.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Selena Gomez was 'more nervous than ever' for new musical role
Critics suggest Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez could become Netflix's first Oscar-winning film.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Marqeta shares plunge more than 30% on big forecast miss
Marqeta shares plummeted after the company's forecast for the fourth quarter fell shy of analysts' expectations.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
UK pays more than EU for gas as winter looms
High transmission costs and global shortage of LNG push gap over European prices to widest since late 2021World - Financial Times - November 5 -
More than half of registered voters have already cast their ballots
While Election Day is finally here, more than 83 million people have already cast their ballots.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Sabrina Carpenter registered more voters during tour than any artist
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter registered more voters during her recent “Short n’ Sweet” arena tour than any other artist, according to HeadCount, a nonprofit that helps people register to vote. ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Tesla jumps nearly 15% as Trump-backer Musk seen benefiting from White House win
Shares of Tesla surged on Wednesday after NBC News projected Donald Trump to win the election and investors bet a victory would benefit CEO Elon Musk.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
5 Steps to Experience More Wealth Than You Might Ever Imagine
Find true riches in simply being present.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
More than 50 people rescued from Channel, says French coastguard
Several bodies pulled from sea after boat got into difficulty off coast of Audresselles on Monday night. More than 50 people have been rescued after attempting to cross the Channel and the bodies ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
This Goggle-Wearing Basketball Player Is So Much More Than a Viral Sensation
With nicknames such as “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” and “Larry Blurred,” Robbie Avila is a fan favorite. He also knows image isn’t everything.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
Fast-moving wildfire burns more than 14,000 acres in California
Thousands of people have been evacuated as firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles. The wildfire has burned over 14,000 acres and dozens of homes.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
On the Ballot, Abortion Rights Proved More Popular Than Kamala Harris
In states like Arizona and Nevada, some voters split their tickets, supporting abortion rights measures while also backing Donald Trump.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
More than 60 arrested in Amsterdam attack on Israeli soccer fans
Israeli soccer fans were violently attacked in Amsterdam on Thursday night in what Dutch authorities are calling an antisemitic incident. Police say at least 62 people have been arrested in ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
The reality of Europe’s fears about Trump depends more on us than him
If European leaders live up to their part of the Nato bargain, the US administration will tooBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
Texas woman sets record for donating more than 2,000 liters of breastmilk
Alyse Ogletree has helped nourished hundreds of thousands of babies as a means of giving to charity. Alyse Ogletree would love it if she could donate immense amounts of money to all sorts of worthy ...World - The Guardian - November 9