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ABC News - Tech
A gold mining town in Congo has become an mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads
Congo's South Kivu province is at the epicenter of the world’s latest mpox outbreak, in what the World Health Organization has called a global health emergency4 minutes ago -
ABC News - Tech
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard4 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Global AI fund needed to help developing nations tap tech benefits, UN says
Governments and private firms should contribute to help states unable to invest and benefit from advances. Governments and private companies should contribute to a global artificial intelligence ...1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
US has worst healthcare system among wealthy nations, survey says
The United States healthcare system was deemed the worst overall in a new analysis of 10 similar nations by a leading health research nonprofit. "Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing ...2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he will ‘probably’ meet Zelenskiy in US next week
Ukrainian leader has said he wants to present a peace plan to President Biden, and presidential candidates Trump and Harris. What we know on day 939 Continue reading...3 hours ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
US says Iran sent info from Trump hack to Biden associates
US officials say the info was sent unsolicited and there is no evidence any recipients replied5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Trump says half-point rate cut shows US economy is ‘very bad’
Former president adds that central bank could be ‘playing politics’ as it reduces interest rates ahead of election8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Tech
Israel-Hamas war latest: 20 killed, 450 wounded in second day of explosions in Lebanon
Lebanon’s health ministry says at least 20 people were killed and 450 others wounded by exploding electronic devices in multiple regions of the country9 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
Ship owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, US says in $100M lawsuit
The U.S. Justice Department is suing the owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse11 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Global vaccine alliance GAVI to buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine
The global vaccine alliance Gavi says it will buy 500,000 doses of vaccine against mpox to fight outbreaks of the disease in African countries12 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Global police dismantle encrypted messaging app used by criminals
Ghost platform was used to distribute drugs and order hits by gangs in many countries13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
No charge for woman who spread fake name after Southport attack
Bernadette Spofforth apologises for sharing a tweet which included a fake name of the Southport attacker.14 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Blinken says US did not know about exploding pagers in Lebanon, calls for restraint
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the U.S. did not know about and was not involved in a wave of exploding pagers targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, and urged restraint ...15 hours ago -
ABC News - World
A Hezbollah official says walkie-talkies used by the group exploded as part of blasts heard across Beirut
A Hezbollah official says walkie-talkies used by the group exploded as part of blasts heard across Beirut15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent. A batch of 500,000 mpox vaccines has been bought by the vaccine alliance ...17 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
It is time for a reckoning in the west over Hungary, says US ambassador
Allies must face reality of divergence under Orbán and country’s ‘doublespeak’, says David Pressman. The US ambassador in Budapest has said Hungary’s democracy problems and foreign policy ...17 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Nvidia’s stock picks up a new bull who says there’s ‘still room on this train’
A William Blair analyst cheers Nvidia’s moat and margins — while also weighing in positively on Broadcom and Arm shares.17 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
US still unprepared for Russian election interference, Robert Mueller says
Former special counsel issues warning in preface to book about 2016 investigation and Trump-Moscow links. US politics – live updates The US is still not prepared for inevitable Russian attacks ...21 hours ago - Russia -
The New York Times - Top stories
Gold Apollo Says It Didn’t Make Pagers Used in Lebanon Attack
The company, Gold Apollo, said it had not manufactured the devices, pointing to another company that it said was licensed to use its brand.23 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Who made the exploding pagers? A messy global trail emerges behind deadly Lebanon blasts
Gold Apollo electronics manufacturer in Taiwan said that it did not make the pagers used by members of Hezbollah that exploded simultaneously across Lebanon.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Expert who coined presenteeism term says employers who force staff back are dinosaurs
Sir Cary Cooper says ‘micromanagers’ risk driving away talent, damaging wellbeing and harming productivity. Employers who force staff to return to the office five days a week have been called the ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
South Korea emerges as a top US investor as China tensions escalate
US project commitments from South Korean companies totalled $21.5bn last year, more than any other countryYesterday - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Wildlife charity declares 'butterfly emergency'
The charity is calling on the government to ban pesticides that can harm butterflies and bees.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Global spending on subsidies that harm environment rises to $2.6tn, report says
Exclusive: analysis finds $800bn increase in direct support for activities including deforestation and fossil fuel use. The world is spending at least $2.6tn (£2tn) a year on subsidies that drive ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Venezuela's government says fourth US citizen was detained in alleged plot to kill President Maduro
Venezuela’s government has announced the arrest of a fourth U.S. citizen in connection with an alleged plot to kill President Nicolás MaduroYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Ex-police officer says he lied about force used in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin III testified Tuesday he punched a "helpless" Tyre Nichols at least five times and then lied to his supervisor about the use of force.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Air Force emerges as serious AAC target
Air Force has emerged as a serious target to be added to the American Athletic Conference, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday, after the program emerged as a potential AAC add prior to the ...Yesterday -
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ABC News - Top stories
China says it tailed a US spy plane through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
Chinese warplanes tailed a U.S. military aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, China’s military saidYesterday - China -
ABC News - World
China says it tailed a US spy plane through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
Chinese warplanes tailed a U.S. military aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, China’s military saidYesterday - China -
The New York Times - Top stories
Oscar Contenders Emerge After Film Festival Season
After film festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto, a slate of contenders has emerged. Still, there are few front-runners.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Life as a woman under Taliban rule
How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarks2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Fashion Company Clare V. and Home Goods Company Schoolhouse Mark Their First Collaboration
Bold colors and bright patterns mark the first collaboration between the fashion house Clare V. and the home goods company Schoolhouse.2 days ago