Militia detains 300 migrants in the desert in Libya's effort to contain sea crossings

Hundreds of cosmetic goods contain toxic substances, says EU agency

Many retail goods contained ‘forever chemicals’ that are harmful to humans and the environment, according to report

World - Financial Times - October 30

White House seeks to contain damage from Biden 'garbage' remarks

The White House on Wednesday sought to contain the damage from President Biden’s comments a day earlier suggesting former President Trump's supporters were garbage, remarks the president’s team ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Wind-whipped California brush fire out of control and spreading 'dangerously fast'

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk."

Mountain Fire in Southern California 0% contained after growing incredibly fast

The Mountain Fire is 0% contained and has scorched about 14,000 acres in Southern California since erupting Wednesday with hundreds of firefighters battling the blaze in areas near Los Angeles. CBS ...

Mountain Fire only 7% contained as it wreaks destruction in California

Authorities are working to contain a massive wildfire in Southern California. The Mountain Fire has burned over 20,000 acres of land in Ventura County, around 65 miles northwest of Downtown Los ...

Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says

FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.

Eye Opener: Firefighters struggle to contain fires on both coasts

Dry conditions challenge firefighters struggling to contain massive wildfires on both coasts. Also, more information on what to expect from the future of the Trump administration. All that and all ...

How Eagles plan to contain Commanders standout rookie QB Jayden Daniels

The Eagles have been impressed with Daniels

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Deadly New York-New Jersey wildfire about 50% contained

Drought conditions in the New York area are still fueling the Jennings Creek Fire along the New York-New Jersey state line. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest from Hewitt, New Jersey.

Half of New Jersey wildfire contained as other fires break out

The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned nearly 4,300 acres. It's about half contained as firefighters have performed controlled burns, getting rid of dry vegetation that could otherwise ...

Salisbury novichok inquiry: container hunt like looking for ‘needle in haystack’

Counter-terrorism police chief tells of difficulty of search for vessel with poison after attack on Sergei Skripal. Hunting for the container of nerve agent used in the attack on the former ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

N.J. residents evacuate after fire jumps containment line

A brush fire burning across the New York, New Jersey border, jumped the containment line forcing residents to evacuate. NBC News’ George Solis spoke with two evacuees who said they “want to stay” ...

Police chief says public not warned about discarded novichok container

Counter-terrorism commander says risk of contamination in Salisbury was not discussed with public health leaders. People were not warned against picking up discarded objects after the 2018 novichok ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Is Trump More Flexible on China Than His Hawkish Cabinet Picks Suggest?

President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including Elon Musk.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Beyond Inc. was set to rescue the Container Store. Now that’s off the table.

Beyond says it can’t move ahead with its planned $40 million investment.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Rushed UK leaseholder law contains ‘flaws’, ministers warn

Need to correct errors in bill passed before election will push reforms back by more than a year

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Container Store Doesn't See Funding Deal With Beyond Closing

The $40 million deal represented a financial lifeline for the company that has experienced dwindling sales and quarterly losses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers

Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.

Lib Dems would vote down Budget that contains indyref cash

Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton says the Scottish public "are done with the constitution" and spending must focus on other issues.

Tortilla strips in 22 states contain wheat allergen contamination: FDA

Sugar Foods is recalling Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style with a "best by" date of June 20, 2025, due to an undeclared wheat allergen contamination.

Iran says woman detained after undressing released without charge

Ahoo Daryaei was released from a psychiatric ward into the care of her family, Iranian authorities say.

Ugandan opposition figure taken to military court after Kenya expulsion

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Ugandan opposition figure reportedly detained

Kizza Besigye's wife says he is being held in a military jail and demands the government free him.

The enriched uranium market is all at sea

Russia’s retaliatory restrictions on exports to the US have yet to hit prices

World - Financial Times - November 20

‘Look at the camera as if it’s your enemy’: Shobana Jeyasingh’s desert dance among Hollywood ghosts

The choreographer describes her challenging film shoot in the Spanish desert, where dancers are pitted against scorpions, fierce winds and punishing sun. It is a chilly 6am start in late May in the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

US election briefing: Trump on track to win popular vote as millions of Biden voters desert Harris

Donald Trump is set to equal his vote total from the 2020 US presidential election, but Kamala Harris will fall far short of the 81 million who voted for Biden. US election results 2024: live map ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Officials say a California man who owed couple $80K killed them and burned their bodies in the desert

A Los Angeles-area man who officials say killed a couple and burned their bodies and vehicles has been charged with murder, kidnapping, arson and burglary.

Why the NBA should give 3-point dunks a chance

The league's current on-court product might be turning away fans. Would a greater reward for dunking improve it? Some other tweaks might be even better.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Man, 26, dies at UK migrant removal centre

Security firm Serco said a 26-year-old man died at the West Sussex detention facility on Sunday.

A Minnesota Town Transformed by Migrants Fights Political Rancor

Immigration is a divisive issue in this election, but diversity is reviving this particular community.

Business - Inc. - October 31

How migrant children are using soccer to connect

Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with ...

Migrants stranded on Diego Garcia offered move to UK

Around 60 Tamils struck on the secretive military island are to be brought to the UK.

Migrants anxiously monitoring U.S. election outcome

Immigration is one of the leading issues in the 2024 presidential race. The outcome of the election could dramatically change U.S. border policy, and impact thousands of migrants hoping to enter ...

Fifty-one migrants rescued from Channel

The boat’s engine failed off the coast of northern France overnight on Monday into Tuesday.

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