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The New York Times - World
What to Know About Austria’s General Election and the Far-Right Freedom Party
Austrians will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new Parliament, with the Freedom Party in position to potentially form a far-right government for the first time since World War II.10 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
California will officially apologize for state's role in slavery and discrimination
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed several bills to address the state's history of racial discrimination, including a formal apology for its "role in the perpetuation of slavery." "The ...1 hour ago - California -
BBC News - Top stories
What satellite data shows about rocket damage in Lebanon
After rocket attacks between Hezbollah and Israeli forces ramped up, the damage in southern Lebanon is clear1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Top Haitian official thankful for solidarity with migrants in Springfield, Ohio
The president of Haiti's transitional council, Edgar Leblanc Fils, addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, thanking those who have shown solidarity toward migrants in ...2 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Springfield officials declined to speak with Vance amid claims about Haitian migrants
Emails obtained by ABC News show Springfield, Ohio city officials declined to meet with former President Donald Trump’s running mate Sen. JD Vance earlier this month.3 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Officials' grim request for those riding out Helene in Florida: Mark your bodies so we can ID you
A Floridal sheriff has a grim warning for residents who have chosen to ignore evacuation orders and wait out Hurricane Helene: Mark yourself with your information so officials can identify you later.3 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Frazier's pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals
The Kansas City Royals completed a series sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals5 hours ago - MLB -
The Hill - Politics
5 things to know about the indictment against Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces a five-count criminal indictment stemming from a federal corruption investigation, charges fellow Democrats from New York to Washington have deemed "serious." ...5 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Independent journalist publishes Trump campaign document hacked by Iran
An American journalist who runs a Substack newsletter published a document Thursday that appears to have been stolen from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
GameSpot - Tech
The Last Of Us Official Action Figure Set Comes With Swappable Accessories (No Golf Clubs)
It's officially The Last of Us Day , and while the TV series might be hogging headlines with a tease of things to come, action figure fans are also in for a treat. As part of PlayStation's new ...5 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Smartmatic and Newsmax reach settlement in election defamation case
Smartmatic had sued Newsmax over the right-wing news outlet's airing of false claims that Smartmatic's voting machines had rigged the 2020 election for Joe Biden.5 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Derrick Rose's legendary 2008 NCAA Tournament run with Memphis bolsters a borderline Hall of Fame resume
Much like his NBA career, Rose's only college season didn't have a storybook ending, but it was still unforgettable6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Protection officer says he warned Palace about Fayed
More than 200 women say they were raped or sexually assaulted by the former Harrods boss.6 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
For him or against him, young men see the election as all about Trump: From the Politics Desk
A total of 15 men under the age of 30 from Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin participated in conversations as part of the NBC News Deciders Focus Group.6 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
For him or against him, young men see the election as all about Trump: From the Politics Desk
A total of 15 men under the age of 30 from Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin participated in conversations as part of the NBC News Deciders Focus Group.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
What the Prosecution’s Case Has Revealed About Tyre Nichols’s Death
Prosecutors called nearly 20 witnesses to make their case against three former Memphis police officers charged in connection with the fatal beating of Mr. Nichols.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Crunchtime for Election Interference: October Is the Month of Mischief
U.S. officials are stepping up their warnings about foreign interference in the election, focused on three main adversaries: Russia, China and Iran.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Has a Lot of Strengths. Giving Interviews Isn’t One of Them.
Vice President Kamala Harris is a sharp debater and a tireless campaigner, but televised interviews are a weakness. Her professional experience may explain why.7 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Alphabet’s stock has never been this cheap relative to Meta’s. How to play that.
A Bernstein analyst says it’s still “difficult to defend” pitching Alphabet shares with conviction given various regulatory and competitive risks.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
China’s newest nuclear submarine sank in dock, US officials confirm
Loss of state-of-the-art vessel in May or June is setback to Chinese push for naval parity with US. China’s efforts to achieve maritime military parity with the US have suffered a serious blow ...7 hours ago - China -
NBC News - Top stories
For young men who grew up in the Trump era, the 2024 election is about one big thing
New focus groups of skeptical young men planning to vote in this fall’s most critical battleground states illustrate how, for those voters, it’s all about Donald Trump.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
For young men who grew up in the Trump era, the 2024 election is about one big thing
New focus groups of skeptical young men planning to vote in this fall’s most critical battleground states illustrate how, for these voters, it’s all about Donald Trump.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
A port strike would be ill-timed, but disruption could boost these companies
A strike at U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports would be ill-timed for the holiday season and could cause a spike in rail congestion, but the disruption could spell opportunities for some companies.8 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Official report says Argentina's poverty rate has spiked to 53% in first six months of austerity under President Milei
Official report says Argentina's poverty rate has spiked to 53% in first six months of austerity under President Milei9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Postal chief seeks to assuage election concerns in House hearing
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy sought to address criticisms and concerns about mail-in ballots ahead of the upcoming presidential election in a congressional hearing Thursday. Testifying before a ...9 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Cyber Attack Displays ‘Islamophobic’ Message on U.K. Trains, Officials Say
The British authorities are investigating after commuters at 19 train stations saw an Islamophobic message when they tried to log on to a public Wi-Fi system.9 hours ago -
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CBS Sports - Sports
Deshaun Watson not interested in designed runs to alleviate Browns' offensive woes: 'I'm not a running back'
Watson says he isn't going to run 'if I don't have to' despite the Browns offense's poor performance10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Extreme concern' as rider Furrer 'very critical' after crash
Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer is in a "very critical" condition after suffering a serious head injury at the Road and Para-cycling World Championships.10 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
5 Moments of Joy From Hoda Kotb’s Run on ‘Today’
The morning show host announced that she’s stepping down after more than 25 years at NBC filled with laughter, tears and the occasional glass of wine.10 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Meta's misinformation problem has local election officials struggling to get out the truth
Derek Bowens has never had such an important job.13 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump ground game operation now largely run by Elon Musk-backed group
Exclusive: America Pac has up to 400 employees in each of the seven key states, with the campaign dependent on it. Donald Trump ’s ground game operation in crucial battleground states is now ...14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Lebanese state-run media says an Israeli strike killed 23 Syrian workers in Lebanon
Lebanese state-run media says an Israeli strike killed 23 Syrian workers in Lebanon18 hours ago - Israel -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
A clear Cowboys trend has emerged under McCarthy — and it isn't all good
There has been a 14-point margin in 48 of 70 Dallas games under Mike McCarthy. It's simple, when Dallas is up big, they win. When they're down, disaster ensues.23 hours ago -
CBS News - World
U.S. Navy fuel ship runs aground as it supports strike group in Mideast
The U.S. Navy Big Horn replenishment ship ran aground off Oman as it supported the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, deployed to back Israel.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Tech
What the U.S. Has Argued in the Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial
As the government wraps up its case, it has built a picture of how Google has become dominant among companies that buy and sell ads online.6 days ago - Google -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Amazon's Return-to-Office Plans Spark Concern and Debate Among Employees
Corporate staffers grumbled after the e-commerce giant told workers to be in the office full time starting next year.September 17