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Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton could cost $60bn in insurance losses
Florida residents warned to evacuate before arrival of ‘deadly and catastrophic’ storm on Wednesday night8 minutes ago -
Top stories - NBC News
October Prime Day bestsellers: What our readers are shopping so far
Uncover Prime Day's top bestsellers and save big on items from electronics, home goods, fashion and more.10 minutes ago -
Top stories - NBC News
The science behind why people think they're right when they're so, so wrong
There may be a psychological reason why some people aren’t just wrong in an argument — they’re confidently wrong, according to a study in the journal Plos One.22 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats are lost in space. Can Republicans do better?
Whoever wins the presidential election in November must make space infrastructure a priority.23 minutes ago - Republican Party -
Top stories - BBC News
What do Tory members make of final two in leadership contest?
The MPs have whittled it down to two - and now it's down to Tory members to choose their new leader.31 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast — and why more storms may do the same
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in the Tampa, Fla., region after undergoing a rapid intensification this week that saw it become the third-fastest storm on ...34 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs would cost $35B: CBO
Expanding Medicare to cover weight loss drugs would cost $35 billion over eight years, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). In its estimates released Tuesday, CBO ...44 minutes ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Why the heavier weight classes in boxing have pulled closer to the lighter ones in pound-for-pound discussions
Some of the best fighters in the world now reside at 168 pounds or higher when P4P typically fills with 154 or lower1 hour ago -
World - The New York Times
Prestigious U.S.-Ireland Mitchell Scholarship Paused Amid Funding Woes
More than 300 American students have benefited from the George J. Mitchell program, founded after the Good Friday Agreement, but it has been halted indefinitely.1 hour ago -
World - ABC News
Bathroom break at work? Swiss court upholds watchmaker's rule to do it on your own time
A court in Switzerland has ruled that a manufacturer was justified in telling workers: If you need a bathroom break, clock out and take it on your own time1 hour ago -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer refuses to rule out raising employer national insurance rate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions1 hour ago -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Races to Replace IV Fluid Supplies After Hurricane Helene
Officials are looking to foreign sources to ease shortages of IV bags caused by Hurricane Helene as hospitals begin rationing fluids to protect the sickest patients.1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $10,000 debt?
Debt forgiveness can help yolu get rid of your credit card debt, but the amount you owe can impact the outcome.1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Honda recalls 1.7 million U.S. vehicles over steering risk
Improper manufacturing and assembly of the cars' steering gearbox may impair driving, according to Honda.1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves' Budget plan to spend billions more won’t stop tax rises
Reeves is planning to change borrowing rules to free up billions more in spending for big projects in the upcoming Budget.2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
European summit to discuss Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s ‘victory plan’ is postponed
World leaders pull out from talks in Germany after Joe Biden withdraws due to Hurricane Milton. An international summit on Ukraine where Volodymyr Zelenskyy was going to present a “victory plan” to ...2 hours ago - Europe -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Bruins defense struggles mightily against Panthers' speed in 6-4 loss
The Bruins defense was slow and not in sync during an ugly 6-4 loss to the Panthers in their NHL season opener.2 hours ago -
Tech - The New York Times
U.S. Weighs Forcing Google to Break Off Parts of the Company
They include making Google’s data available to rivals and forcing it to break off parts of the company, the Justice Department said in a court filing.2 hours ago - Google -
Sports - CBS Sports
Patriots' Jabrill Peppers placed on Commissioner Exempt List after arrest on assault, drug possession charges
The veteran safety and team captain did not play in the Week 5 loss to Miami3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Plan to fingerprint passengers on entry to EU to be delayed again
France, Germany and the Netherlands have raised concerns over entry-exit system, originally due to launch in 2023. Plans to fingerprint passengers entering the EU from 10 November are to be delayed ...3 hours ago - European Union -
Top stories - NBC News
Why Milton could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record
When Hurricane Milton reaches Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the immense and powerful storm could generate “life-threatening” storm surge of up to 15 feet.3 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour to soften worker protection plan after business pressure
Ministers braced for union backlash after accepting case for letting companies keep employees on probation for up to 9 months3 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Bayer Shares Plunge After U.S. Legal Setback
Washington state’s top court granted a petition for review in a case over allegations of contamination against Bayer’s Monsanto.3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I was always the sexy tootsie’: Kelly Bishop on Broadway hits, Gilmore Girls – and how to do the Dirty Dancing lift
She was a Broadway hoofer then she helped inspire – and found fame in – A Chorus Line. As she releases her memoir, the great ‘raconteuse’ recalls her Dirty Dancing fears – and the sharp suits and ...3 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Amazon same-day prescription delivery expanding to nearly half of U.S. in 2025
Amazon has been working to speed up deliveries of medication as it looks to accelerate its push into health care.3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Lake planning to vote early in Arizona
Arizona GOP Senate nominee Kari Lake is planning to vote early on Thursday despite having previously criticized the practice as part of her broader claims about the legitimacy of the 2020 ...3 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Czech Republic and Poland call on EU to do more to tackle irregular migration
The prime ministers of Czech Republic and Poland say the European Union has to do more to tackle unauthorized migration3 hours ago - European Union -
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Sports - CBS Sports
USC coach Lincoln Riley curious why officials 'ignored' replay rule on critical play in loss at Minnesota
Riley explained why USC was miffed about the overturned call which gave Minnesota the lead3 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as Israeli PM plans retaliation against Iran
President Biden spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's leader warned support for Iran ally Hezbollah would bring Lebanon "suffering like we see in Gaza."4 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Amazon Dreams of AI Agents That Do the Shopping for You
Amazon feeds its large language models vast quantities of retail data. It says its AI agents might someday be smart enough to buy you stuff without you even having to ask.4 hours ago - Amazon -
World - Financial Times
Biden and Netanyahu to speak as Israel plans Iran retaliation
US has been pushing its ally to avoid attacking nuclear facilities and oil infrastructure5 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
The Best Games Of 2024 (So Far)
The 2024 gaming year is nearing the finish line, and if there's a common thread linking all of this year's biggest releases, it's that several of these games have been surprise hits. While 2023 was ...5 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Starmer refuses to rule out raising employer National Insurance rate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions5 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Afghan national living in U.S. charged with plotting Election Day terrorist attack
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a resident of Oklahoma City, was charged with conspiring to carry out a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS on Election Day, according to federal prosecutors.8 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Weighs a Breakup of Google
Antitrust enforcers have been searching for tough remedies to counteract alleged monopoly abuses.15 hours ago - Google -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Battle Over Robots at U.S. Ports Is On
Striking dockworkers are back to work—but disagreement over automation stands in the way of lasting peace.17 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Kevin Stefanski: I talk to ownership about everything we do, that’s how we operate
Though the Browns are 1-4 after another disastrous offensive performance in Sunday's loss to Washington, head coach Kevin Stefanski maintains the team is sticking with Deshaun Watson as its ...2 days ago