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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sets November special election for deep-blue House seat
Democrats had accused Abbott of delaying calling a special election for the seat after Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, died in early March.NBC News - 19h -
At least 27 dead, 160 injured in roof collapse at nightclub in the Dominican Republic
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say that least 27 people have died and 160 others were injured after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub in Santo DomingoABC News - 16m -
Pilot dies after his helicopter crashes while extinguishing fire in South Korea
A helicopter has crashed during an operation to extinguish a fire in southeastern South Korea on Sunday, killing its pilotABC News - 2d -
RFK Jr. makes new push for vaccine after 2nd child dies of measles
Health officials confirm an unvaccinated 8-year-old girl in Lubbock, Texas, is the second person to die amid the breakout of the highly contagious measles virus. Health and Human Services Secretary ...NBC News - 1d -
Greg Millen, longtime NHL goaltender turned broadcaster, dies at 67 years old
Millen played 14 NHL seasons before embarking on a career in Canada as a popular hockey broadcaster.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen dies three days after collapse at race
125-1 shot was pulled up after the final fence at Aintree ‘He was a wonderful horse, we will all miss him greatly’ Celebre d’Allen, who collapsed after running in the Grand National at Aintree ...The Guardian - 7h -
67 horses have died at the Grand National in the past 25 years. Is it time to call it a day?
It is among the most famous and most watched horse race globally, viewed by about 800 million people around the world. The Grand National occupies a special place in the British sporting calendar, ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
RFK Jr stayed silent on vaccine, says father of child who died from measles
Pete Hildebrand says health secretary ‘never said anything’ about vaccine’s efficacy when he visited for funeral. A Texas man who buried his eight-year-old daughter on Sunday after the unvaccinated ...The Guardian - 6h -
Mom of 9-year-old who died in floodwaters: School should've been canceled
The mother of a 9-year-old boy is speaking out after he was swept away and killed by floodwaters in Kentucky.ABC News - 3h -
Fifa has used US soccer as a cash cow – and gives very little back | Leander Schaerlaeckens
It is Fifa’s own policies and hunger for monetization that has helped prevent American soccer from growing organically. Colin Cowherd peered down from his studio desk perched high above the chairs ...The Guardian - 8h -
Nuclear boom sparks urgent call for investment in new uranium mines
Currently identified resources are forecast to be used up by the 2080sFinancial Times - 12h -
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.CBS News - 1d -
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
The US president warns of the extra tax unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on US goods.BBC News - 9h -
US market plunges for second day after Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The U.S. stock market took another nosedive for a second day after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on countries around the world.NBC News - 4d -
The White House is using tariffs to restore manufacturing. Data suggests it will take time.
Data about Trump's tariffs suggests the U.S. economy is not ready for a wholesale shift to manufacturing, and that it would take years to ramp up production capabilities.NBC News - 4d -
The 3 Words Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Use to Spark Real Change
‘Be the change’ isn’t just a quote—it’s a powerful leadership strategy rooted in science and everyday actions.Inc. - 2d -
Used Tesla Market Heats Up as Owners Sell to Protest Elon Musk
Teslas that have been sold or traded in during the backlash against the company’s chief executive have become bargains on lots.The New York Times - 2d -
Moscow court sends US citizen awaiting trial to a psychiatric hospital
Russian state media say a U.S. citizen awaiting trial in Moscow has been forcibly admitted to a psychiatric hospitalABC News - 2d -
US judge scolds Trump officials for failing to return man deported in error
The scathing opinion comes as a deadline looms to return the man from a prison in El Salvador.BBC News - 1d -
Retaliation or restraint: how should Keir Starmer react to US tariffs?
Tit-for-tat levies on American goods may appeal to voters but would risk adding to UK’s economic headwinds. Keir Starmer has said he wants to shelter Britain from the storm of Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Goldman Sachs sees US recession if full tariffs go into effect
And it’s almost 50-50 even if they don’tFinancial Times - 1d -
How does the US break up the Russia-China ‘strategic partnership’?
Like Washington and Beijing before, Moscow and Beijing now are bound by a common adversary: the U.S. and the international order it upholds.The Hill - 1d -
US tariffs create ‘urgent’ problem for Germany, says Merz
Chancellor-in-waiting comments after Donald Trump announced 20% levies on all European exportsFinancial Times - 1d -
US trading partners puzzle over whether there's room for negotiations
The impact from U.S. President Donald Trump's blast of tariff hikes is reverberating across world markets as America's trading partners puzzle over whether there is room for negotiating better dealsABC News - 1d -
UK to relax electric car rules as US tariffs hit
The prime minister says measures will help the car industry but critics claim they are not enough.BBC News - 1d -
US student becomes accidental Southend fan after boarding wrong boat
A young American tourist was taken under the collective wing of 150 beer-swilling football fans after he boarded the wrong boat.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Caribbean is friend of US, not an enemy, regional leaders say over Trump’s tariffs
Barbados PM and Caricom chair calls on Washington to engage in talks to ‘keep prices down for all of our people’. The Caribbean is a friend, not an enemy, leaders in the region have told Donald ...The Guardian - 1d -
EU set to drop bourbon from retaliatory tariffs list against US
French commissioner Stéphane Séjourné signals Brussels is caving in to pressure from European alcohol industryFinancial Times - 1d -
Deported over a speeding ticket? Dozens of US students’ visas abruptly revoked
Nearly 40 students report canceled visas over minor infractions as Trump intensifies crackdown on universities. Lisa was eating takeout at a friend’s place when the email from her university ...The Guardian - 1d -
China accuses US of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs
China on Monday accused the U.S. of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs, while calling on representatives of American companies including Tesla, to “take concrete ...ABC News - 1d -
Trump orders new review of proposed US Steel acquisition
President Trump ordered on Monday a new review of a proposed U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese corporation Nippon Steel. In a memo to multiple government figures including department heads, the ...The Hill - 22h -
Transgender Woman Arrested After Using Bathroom at Florida State Capitol
Marcy Rheintgen said she was held in jail overnight after she deliberately challenged a state law by entering a women’s bathroom in the government building.The New York Times - 23h -
BlackRock’s Larry Fink warns US economy is ‘weakening as we speak’
Head of world’s biggest asset manager says market ructions are ‘impacting Main Street’Financial Times - 22h -
Here's the book that topped the 2024 list of most 'challenged' US library books
The American Library Association has unveiled the 10 most “challenged books” of 2024ABC News - 1d -
Trump: US, Iran to hold direct nuclear talks on Saturday
President Trump said the U.S. will hold direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program, saying a meeting is set for Saturday. He made his remarks alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...The Hill - 21h -
Most US Christian leaders believe climate change is real: Study
A mammoth 90 percent of American Christian leaders — from Catholics to evangelicals — believe in the reality of human-induced climate change, a new study has found. However, these same leaders are ...The Hill - 21h -
When It Comes to D.E.I. and ICE, Trump Is Using Federal Grants as Leverage
The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing billions of dollars in grants to make sure cities and states are complying with President Trump’s priorities on immigration and diversity.The New York Times - 22h -
US stocks end slightly lower after turbulent session
Investors continue to assess tariff risks after heavy sell-off last weekFinancial Times - 21h -
Exclusive: Inside the limestone mine used to process federal retirements
The Office of Personnel Management handles retirement paperwork for the entire federal government out of an old limestone mine in Pennsylvania. The process is set to be overhauled by Elon Musk’s ...NBC News - 18h
