Media freedom group sounds alarm on increased security risks for local journalists in the Sahel
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ABC News - World
Media freedom group sounds alarm on increased security risks for local journalists in Africa's Sahel
A media freedom group says local journalists in the African Sahel are facing increased security risks as extremist attacks and military coups have shaken the region in recent years1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Severe obesity increasing in US: Research
Severe obesity is becoming a bigger problem in the United States, according to new data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The data found that the prevalence of ...3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer says Labour can deliver change and national renewal in conference speech – UK politics live
PM promises to ‘leave no stone unturned’ as his government seeks to ‘rebuild our public services’. Yvette Cooper , the home secretary, has accused the Tory leadership candidates of lining up with ...4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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NBC News - Top stories
Cats have more freedom than Afghan women, Meryl Streep says at U.N.
A female cat has more freedom in Afghanistan than a woman does, Hollywood actor Meryl Streep said at the United Nations on Monday in a bid to get world leaders to focus on the plight of Afghan ...7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Cats have more freedom than Afghan women, says Meryl Streep
A cat may "feel the sun on her face" in a park but girls do not have such freedoms under the Taliban, she said.7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
German police will increase the number of bodyguards for leading politicians
A German police office that provides security for leading politicians says it plans to increase the number of bodyguards significantly over the coming years8 hours ago - Germany -
The Hill - Politics
TikTok removes accounts linked to Russian media groups for ‘engaging in covert influence operations’
TikTok has removed accounts on the platform linked to Russian media groups for engaging in what it calls “covert influence operations” ahead of the 2024 U.S. election. The video-streaming platform ...15 hours ago - Russia -
The New York Times - Tech
Will A.I. Be a Bust? A Wall Street Skeptic Rings the Alarm.
Jim Covello, Goldman Sachs’s head of stock research, warned that building too much of what the world doesn’t need “typically ends badly.”18 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Southern California News Group journalists vote to authorize strike
Journalists employed by Southern California News Group have voted 94% in favor of authorizing a strike, according to their union.18 hours ago - California -
The New York Times - World
Israel Launches Deadly Strikes Across Gaza, Local Officials Say
The latest in a series of strikes on schools being used as shelters killed three in Nuseirat, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel has said the buildings were being used by Hamas ...21 hours ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Jane Fonda sounds climate alarm on Trump: 'We can't lose another four years'
Actor and activist Jane Fonda sounded an alarm on climate change when it comes to former President Trump. "We can't lose another four years," Fonda said, according to CBS News. Fonda’s comments ...Yesterday - Climate -
Financial Times - Business
Reeves paves way for capital spending increase
Speech at Labour party conference fuels debate over future of chancellor’s borrowing rulesYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Germany, political extremism and the risks to Ukraine
The fracturing of politics in the Federal Republic threatens western unity and support for KyivYesterday - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Attacks by Islamic extremists are rampant in Africa's Sahel. Here's what we know about them
Extremist attacks in the Sahel have been increasingYesterday -
The Guardian - World
UK breast cancer patients smoking after radiotherapy increase lung cancer risk – study
Non-smokers have 1% chance of treatment leading to lung cancer, while figure is between 2% and 6% for smokers. Breast cancer patients who continue to smoke after having radiotherapy are at much ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Why Remote Workers Are At Increased Risk of Neuropathy and How to Mitigate It
The sedentary lifestyle of remote work has its downsides.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Local Republicans reject Trump's claims about Haitian immigrants in their towns
Republicans in places like Springfield, Ohio, and Charleroi, Pa., say Haitian immigrants have provided a boost.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
The surprising math of immigration, Social Security and Medicare
Immigration will have an effect on your retirement — but it’s probably not what you think.3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Zelenskyy to push Biden for security guarantees to end war
Ukrainian leader says backing his ‘victory plan’ will allow the outgoing US president to cement his legacy3 days ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kentucky Town Is Shaken After Local Sheriff Is Charged With Killing Judge
The two men were seen getting ready to go to lunch on the day of the shooting. Hours later, Judge Kevin Mullins was dead from multiple gunshot wounds.3 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Head of Boeing Defense, Space and Security leaving company
Ted Colbert, the president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, will be leaving the beleaguered company, Boeing announced Friday.3 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Social Security’s COLA provides invaluable protection
Recent inflation spike — and moderation — underscores its importance4 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Local Teamsters groups announce Harris endorsements after national union declines to do so
The main national body of the Teamsters union may have declined to endorse a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, but that hasn't stopped local units from doing so.4 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock hits low as insider stock-sale ban lifts
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.’s stock dropped to its lowest level since it went public in March Friday, as a ban on stock sales lifted.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Pakistan suspends policemen applauded by locals for killing a blasphemy suspect
Pakistani authorities have suspended policemen who opened fire and killed a blasphemy suspect earlier this week, only to be applauded and showered with rose petals by local residents after the killing4 days ago - Pakistan -
The Guardian - World
‘Horrendous’: rise in tourism stokes local tensions in Lake District town
Cumbria police are objecting to plans in Bowness-on-Windermere for a new bar amid residents’ complaints about antisocial behaviour – but some don’t see a problem. Even on a weekday afternoon, at ...4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Time for a noodle tax?: Doctor who sounded alarm on ultra-processed food urges tougher action
Carlos Monteiro says the links between UPF and obesity, diabetes and even mental ill health are so strong that manufacturers should face taxes just like tobacco firms. Pity the poor students as ...4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘It’s a warning’: UK nature chief sounds alarm over ecosystem collapse as butterfly numbers halve
In a Guardian interview, Tony Juniper says housebuilding plans could be an opportunity to create ‘wild belts’ around cities to help habitat and species recovery. The collapse in British butterfly ...4 days ago - United Kingdom -
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
Warner Music Increases Layoff Plans
The entertainment conglomerate now expects to cut its workforce by 13%, or about 750 employees—up from a 10% reduction.4 days ago -
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