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The Wall Street Journal - World
Putin Is Under Pressure to Call Up More Troops for War of Attrition
The Russian president earlier this year rebuffed Defense Ministry officials who had tried to convince him they needed more soldiers.3 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Pokemon Lite-Brite With Six Templates Is On Sale For Under $20 At Amazon
Pokemon fans who want to relive their youth or finally own one of the toys they saw advertised on TV can get the Pokemon-themed Lite-Brite for its lowest price yet. The Pokemon Lite-Brite ...3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Private equity is doing badly — however you measure it
Investors desperate to get cash back are putting pressure on funds to capitulate on sales3 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Oversight board says it will help speed up projects to fix Puerto Rico's electric grid
A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances says it will step in to help speed up projects to fix the island’s crumbling power grid as widespread outages persist5 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Grading NBA news & alternative over/unders with Jake Fischer | Devine Intervention
You asked for it and here it is! No Cap Room co-host Jake Fischer finally joins Dan Devine on a very special episode of Devine Intervention.7 hours ago - NBA -
The Hill - Politics
23andMe board quits over plans to take DNA testing company private
All seven independent directors of 23andMe’s board resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements over the chief executive’s plan to take the company private. The departures leave just one sitting ...10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
HELOC demand from homeowners surges ahead of Fed interest-rate cut
Mortgage lenders are reporting an uptick in interest from homeowners looking for ways to extract equity from their houses through home-equity lines of credit as mortgage rates are poised to fall.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Instagram Will Make Teen Accounts Private, Citing Online Safety
As parent company Meta faces dozens of lawsuits and a push for restrictions from Congress, it rolls out a safety measure that critics find wanting.13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Texas Power Grid Faces New Strains, Renewables Help Meet Demand
Texas, the biggest oil-producing state, has turned to solar power and battery storage to see it through extreme weather. But with demand rising, much more power will be needed.16 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users Under Age 18
The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18.17 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Party over for Tupperware as it files for bankruptcy
The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business.19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Missing mum's body found under garden rubbish pile
Kelly Randall's death was not suspicious, an inquest hears, but her body was dumped in a garden.19 hours ago -
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Financial Times - Business
Private equity suitors line up for Bausch + Lomb eyecare auction
Sale process comes after tensions between investors and creditors over plan to split from Bausch Health21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Memo: Where the White House race stands with fewer than 50 days left
Election Day is less than seven weeks away and the race for the White House is balanced on a knife-edge. Vice President Harris appears to have slightly improved her position after last week's ...21 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Beyond the Ordinary: The Transformative Power of Curiosity
Sure, curiosity might have killed the cat. But it will transform your life for the better.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s livesYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Instagram rolling out protected accounts for people under 18
Instagram announced Tuesday that it will be rolling out new protected accounts for people under 18. The accounts will automatically be private and can only receive messages from people they follow. ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson outlines economic plan under Trump if GOP controls government in 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday outlined his economic agenda for the first 100 days under a second Trump administration — a plan that assumes Republicans will win unified control of ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher after exploding-pagers attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, appearing to get a lift after pagers carried by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded around the same time in an apparent attack — raising fears of a broader ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Puerto Rico officials reject request to extend voter registration deadline
Officials in Puerto Rico rejected a petition to extend a voter registration deadline following an outcry over long lines formed by those seeking to participate in this year’s general electionYesterday -
ABC News - World
Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election
Thousands of activists and opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the capital, DhakaYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon to Manage Intel's Latest $3 Billion Grant Under CHIPS Act
As foreign rivals leave the marquee chip maker behind, Intel gets a boost from the government, which wants to keep some semiconductor manufacturing securely and reliably based in the U.S., with ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
It’s official: America’s real wages are up under Biden-Harris
The average working-class American can now answer yes to the question: Are you better off now than you were under Donald Trump?Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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BBC News - Top stories
Instagram teen accounts and posts to be made private by default
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Lucy Letby: mother of murdered baby demands apology over hospital ‘failings’
Mother of Child D describes feeling she was ‘losing mind’ as she pushed for investigations. The mother of a baby girl murdered by Lucy Letby has demanded an apology from the hospital for “dozens” ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
What can I do with under- and overripe tomatoes? | Kitchen aide
Under-ripe tomatoes can be made just as delicious as perfectly ripe ones – fermenting, frying and macerating all work wonders – while over-ripe ones just need a little oven love. This sounds like a ...Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
Epic unifying its developer stores under Fab in October
Unreal Engine Store and Epic's other asset stores are becoming one in mid-October under the moniker of Fab.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Instagram to make teenagers’ profiles private by default
Social media companies have come under fire over platforms’ impact on young peopleYesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Instagram to roll out 'teen accounts' with increased privacy — its biggest move yet to protect minors
Teenagers on Instagram will soon be automatically placed in a new type of account with built-in privacy restrictions that give parents more control.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Justin Trudeau under pressure as his party loses Montreal election
Victory by separatist Québécois candidate in once-safe Liberal seat raises questions over Canadian PM’s leadership. Canada’s ruling Liberal party has lost a once-safe seat in Montreal, a result ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Staying Composed Under Pressure: How Leaders Set the Tone in Tough Situations
Pressure can reveal a lot about your leadership style.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Cigna Demands FTC Retraction in Escalating Drug-Price Fight
The FTC report said the companies responsible for controlling spending on drugs were sometimes steering patients toward more expensive medicines.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
How Crossfit Became the New Power Lunch
Two-hour leisurely lunches are over. Today, sweat networking reigns as the power move for hard-charging entrepreneurs.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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Indian state accepts key demands of protesting doctors in rape case
The West Bengal government has agreed to remove a top police officer and two senior health officials.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Secret Service Did Not Search Trump Golf Course Perimeter Before Gunman’s Arrest
The agency’s acting director, Ronald L. Rowe Jr., praised his agents’ actions but conceded that there was no sweep of the course at Donald Trump’s club that a gunman had staked out.2 days ago - Donald Trump