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Rolls-Royce sticks to outlook despite supply chain woes
UK aerospace group buoyed by post-pandemic surge in international travelWorld - Financial Times - 4 hours ago -
Democrats Begin the Blame Game, and What Happens to Trump’s Legal Woes
Plus, pickleball’s Super Bowl.Top stories - The New York Times - 7 hours ago -
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IV shortage 'creates havoc' for hospitals, exposing supply chain 'whack-a-mole'
A shortage of IV fluid in the wake of Hurricane Helene is shining a spotlight on the fragility and vulnerability of the country's medical supply chain. Hospitals were left scrambling after the ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
McConnell exposes deep anti-Trump sentiment within Senate GOP
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) has tried to mend his relationship with former President Trump, but newly reported comments reveal how deeply his personal animosity toward Trump ran ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Rail to the Reef: an easy train journey to one of the greatest natural wonders
A sleeper train with ‘thoughtful touches’ along the Queensland coast offers diverse and diver-friendly access points to the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching from south-east Queensland to the tip of ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Sonic X Shadow Generations - Rail Canyon High Level Gameplay
We speed through Rail Canyon act 1, and achieve an S rank in record time using conventional and unconventional shortcuts along the way.Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
Far-right ‘race science’ organisation exposed in Channel 4 documentary
Undercover journalists infiltrate a group promoting racial, eugenics-based theories funded by a US tech entrepreneurWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash
A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Norfolk Southern tops Q3 expectations with boost from insurance, rail sales
Railroad Norfolk Southern’s streamlined operations delivered strong earnings last quarter, even excluding boosts from insurance payouts related to the disastrous derailment in East Palestine and ...Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Labour to end profit incentive for rail operators in run-up to nationalisation
Train bosses accuse government of being ‘ideological’ over ending post-Covid scheme letting them keep more cashWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
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Journalist who exposed Cambodia’s scam industry released by authorities
Mech Dara, charged with incitement, freed on bail after video of him apologising to country’s leaders appears. Mech Dara, one of Cambodia’s most prominent journalists, known for exposing the ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Gisèle Pelicot lawyers: trial exposes ‘profound problem’ in attitudes to sexual violence
Dozens of accused deny rape, despite video evidence showing unconscious Gisèle Pelicot snoring loudly. Taking the stand in France’s biggest ever rape trial , Patrice N, 55, an electrician from the ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Beyoncé brings star power as Kamala Harris touts ‘freedom’ in Texas
Vice-president seeks to energise women voters as White House race against Donald Trump tightensBusiness - Financial Times - October 26 -
Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government
Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’World - Financial Times - October 27 -
Ruling Party Claims Victory in Former Soviet State Tilting Back Toward Moscow
The opposition in Georgia vowed to fight the election results, saying they were falsified.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27 -
Israeli Strikes on Iran Expose Gap in Prowess Between Two Arch Foes
Recent conflict pits Iran and Israel in a direct, long-distance war—and Israel has the upper hand.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27 -
My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun
A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and Paestum. When the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it’s through ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Biden administration announces $2.4 billion for new rail projects
The Biden administration announced $2.4 billion in funding for new rail projects Tuesday. Officials are hoping the investment will spur new job opportunities for Americans as they undertake 122 ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Washington Post endorsement debacle exposes our ‘zombie elites’
The Post is stiffly wandering around with a smug facade of elitism, not realizing the power and influence it formerly possessed have been deeply — and likely irreparably — eroded.Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Zero-Click Flaw Exposes Potentially Millions of Popular Storage Devices to Attack
A vulnerability categorized as “critical” in a photo app installed by default on Synology network-attached storage devices could give attackers the ability to steal data and worse.Tech - Wired - 6 days ago -
For first time in six decades, freight rails split on union negotiation strategy
Union Pacific and CSX break from other freight rails in strategy to negotiate with labor unions two years after a nationwide rail strike was narrowly averted.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Gingrich rails against Harris ad telling woman to 'lie' to husband
Fox News contributor and former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) responded to a recent ad from Vice President Harris’s campaign encouraging women to vote for Harris in Tuesday’s election. Gingrich ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service amid search for victims in Valencia
Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, are dumping rain on BarcelonaWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
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Migrant workers exposed to deadly 45C temperatures in Gulf – report
Research and undercover interviews reveal reality of extreme heat exacerbated by abusive working conditions. . Migrant workers across the Gulf are risking their lives by being forced to work up to ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
UK rail minister apologises for response to Euston station criticism
Peter Hendy regrets tone of letter to supplier after comments from engineer about overcrowdingWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
A brave young woman’s daring act in Tehran exposes Western hypocrisy
Perhaps you haven’t heard her story yet. While we don’t know much, we do know the circumstances leading to her presumed death.Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago -
Lebanon feels it is being punished for a decision Hizbollah made
Civil society has sprung into action but the overwhelming sense of solidarity may be hard to sustainBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Roberts had a plan, and he stuck with it as it went up in flames
Mets' third baseman Mark Vientos made Roberts pay for staying with long reliever Landon Knack.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
Starmer is stuck in a British bubble, but it will soon be burst by a turbulent world | Rafael Behr
The PM’s time in office will be defined by how he responds to global economic challenges and political instability, not least in the US. There is plenty of action in British politics but not a lot ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
How do you vote when you're stuck in space?
This is the reality for American astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore who will be voting from space.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo – and players are still suffering
Push and pull for public opinion between lawyers and rugby authorities rumbles on but where would we be if no one had taken action in the first place?. Four years ago, just after the Guardian had ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Do you feel stuck? It’s time to simplify your thinking
Our minds often seek to muddle rather than clarify. But we have the power to notice this in ourselves, and others. Psychodynamic psychotherapists do not give their patients advice, and although ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Woman reaching for phone gets stuck upside down in boulders
The woman spent seven hours upside down between the boulders, with only her feet visible to rescuers.Top stories - BBC News - October 22
