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These Ex-SpaceXers Want to Transform 3D Metal Printing
The startup Freeform just raised $14 million to advance its innovative 3D printing system.1 hour ago -
World - Financial Times
Russian arms firm warns it may halt exports as Ukraine war demands surge
Rostec chief Sergei Chemezov, an ally of Vladimir Putin, also blames high interest rates for making overseas sales difficult2 hours ago - Ukraine -
Politics - NBC News
Trump privately praised Hitler and meets 'definition of fascist,' ex-chief John Kelly says
John Kelly, who served as White House chief of staff in the Trump administration, also said his one-time boss had spoken positively about Adolf Hitler while in office.4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - ABC News
Mark Cuban says he proposed Elon Musk meet Harris, but her team declined
Businessman Mark Cuban told ABC News that with two weeks until Election Day, the vice president has momentum on her side, but that she can improve as a salesperson.18 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Business - Financial Times
Cocaine-related fatalities surge as England and Wales report record drug deaths
Campaigners say falling prices and social acceptability have driven higher use4 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Miners are razing forests to meet surging demand for metals and minerals, report says
A report by the World Resources Institute shows that rapidly expanding mining operations are causing widespread destruction of tropical primary rainforests and protected areas, raising carbon ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Forest owner banned for spitting towards officials
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was given a five-match stadium ban for spitting on the floor as the referee walked past him.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
US-led Minerals Security Partnership backs new rare earths project in Brazil
The coalition is the west’s answer to China’s control of minerals that are critical to the energy transitionYesterday - Brazil -
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Business - Financial Times
Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI
Amazon and Google deals to deploy small modular reactors are latest step in sector’s revitalisation3 days ago -
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World - The New York Times
Hamas Says Its Demands Are Unchanged as Biden Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire
A top deputy to the killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar vowed that his “banner will not fall” and that the group would hold to its cease-fire conditions.4 days ago - Joe Biden -
Business - CNBC
Surge in active ETFs has been 'remarkable,' analyst says. How to know if it's right for your portfolio
There has been a surge in active ETFs as investors seek lower costs and more precision. Here's how to know if these funds are right for your portfolio.4 days ago -
World - ABC News
Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election
U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country4 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden meets with European allies in Berlin, says West must keep aiding Ukraine
President Biden said it's important for Ukraine's Western allies to "sustain our resolve" in supporting the country as he held meetings Friday with European partners.5 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in kids this year
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.5 days ago -
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Ancelotti says Mbappé 'not affected' by reports of investigation in Sweden
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappé “is not affected” by the Swedish media reports this week that said the France captain was the subject of a rape investigation5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hamas' Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF in Gaza, Israel says | Special Report
Yahya Sinwar has been killed by Israeli forces, Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz said. Hamas' top leader and apparent architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks against Israel was killed during an ...5 days ago - Israel -
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Netanyahu holds emergency meeting on Gaza aid as U.S. ramps up pressure
Some 41% of people in Gaza will face "catastrophic" levels of hunger in the coming months, a global authority on food security warned Thursday.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says
The world has a worsening water crisis, and half of all food production will be at risk of failure by the middle of this century.6 days ago -
World - ABC News
The Taliban say they are investigating reports of Afghan casualties on the Iran border
The Taliban say they are investigating reports of Afghan casualties on the Iran border6 days ago - Iran -
Business - MarketWatch
TSMC beats forecasts with 54% surge in profits on soaring AI demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said its sales were boosted by strong demand from smartphone makers and artificial intelligence firms6 days ago -
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Business - Inc.
Kroger Says It Isn’t Doing Surge Pricing—So Why Are Customers So Upset?
More companies are testing new technologies that enable them to do dynamic pricing, even though customers hate it.6 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates surge, putting a damper on home buying and refinancing
Mortgage applications fell 17% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.October 16 - Mortgage -
Business - MarketWatch
Global electricity demand to double by 2050, IEA’s World Energy Outlook says
Electricity demand is set to increase at levels equivalent to adding a new Japan to the world each year, the International Energy Agency saidOctober 16 -
Business - Inc.
Bars and Restaurants Report Greater Demand for Women’s Sports on TV During WNBA Season
As the league championship series progresses, the growing demand for women’s sports is showing up in public viewing places.October 16 -
World - ABC News
Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrike on Nabatiyeh hit building during meeting coordinating relief efforts
Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrike on Nabatiyeh hit building during meeting coordinating relief effortsOctober 16 - Israel -
Top stories - The New York Times
Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says
A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Air conditioning will be major driver of electricity demand, says IEA
Higher temperatures and rising incomes could boost power demand coming from home cooling units by 280% by 2050October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
John Dickerson says goodbye to "The Daily Report"
"The Daily Report" anchor John Dickerson bid farewell to the show Tuesday evening. He said its goal was to deliver news that treated viewers' attention like the precious thing that it is. CBS News' ...October 15 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Rio Tinto's Australian Iron Ore Output Rises, but Miner Cautions on Cost Inflation
The world’s second-biggest miner by value said it produced slightly more iron ore from its Australian operations in the third quarter of 2024 but cautioned on inflation pressures.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Google signs deal with nuclear company as data center power demand surges
Google is the latest tech company to turn to nuclear energy as power demand from data centers surges.October 15 - Google -
Top stories - NBC News
Jets acquire WR Davante Adams from Raiders
The New York Jets have acquired wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a conditional draft pick, the teams announced Tuesday.October 15 - NFL -
Sports - ABC News
During WNBA season, bars and restaurants say they saw greater customer demand for women's sports
The WNBA drew sellout crowds and unprecedented ratings in a transformational seasonOctober 15 -
World - ABC News
A pastry brought to Mexico by British miners is still popular after 200 years
Back in the 19th century, migrant miners from Cornwall, in the southwest of England, brought their pastries to the Mexican mining town of Real del MonteOctober 15 -