Putin’s gambit infuses the chess world with cold war intrigue
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NBC News - Top stories
Israel says it killed a top Hezbollah official in 'targeted' Beirut strike
Israel says it killed a top Hezbollah official in a “targeted strike” on the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Friday after Hezbollah unleashed an intense barrage of fire across the border following a ...18 minutes ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Sports
Aitana Bonmatí Could Have Gone Anywhere. She Chose to Stay at Home.
In an exclusive interview, the Ballon d’Or winner explains her deep connection with Barcelona.1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
China to Mexico freight surges in Trump, Biden tariff era as companies find ways through the U.S. trade war
A CNBC analysis of trade data reveals a multi-year surge in trade between China and Mexico helping manufacturers and the supply chain avoid Trump/Biden tariffs.1 hour ago - Joe Biden -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 BMW PGA Championship scores: Rory McIlroy in mix entering weekend at DP World Tour flagship event
For the second straight week, McIlroy enters the weekend with a chance to win on the DP World Tour3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Our husbands didn't go to war for Ukraine so we can sit around crying'
A study suggests 54% of Ukrainians suffer from PTSD as Russia's war of conquest grinds on.3 hours ago - Ukraine -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 MLB playoffs schedule: Dates for postseason, World Series with Wild Card Series kicking off in October
The 12-team MLB postseason gets started on Oct. 13 hours ago - MLB -
The Hill - Politics
Putin's conceptual error: A language does not a nation make
Russian President Vladimir Putin's belief that Russians and Ukrainians are one people is based on a highly inaccurate reconstruction of Russian and Ukrainian history, and the shared language of the ...3 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Putin’s gambit infuses the chess world with cold war intrigue
Moscow aims to checkmate Ukraine and the west by overturning a ban on Russia’s federation membership4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
12:30 Report — Robinson revelations rock political world
Presented by Novo Nordisk — ☕Plus: More RFK Jr. drama {beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday! Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) described the news of the last 24 hours very well. “I feel like today was very ...4 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
FIFA scrambling together 2025 Club World Cup, a grand venture riddled with uncertainty
With no broadcast deals, venues or sponsors secured, FIFA's efforts to launch its expanded Club World Cup are clouded by financial unknowns and lukewarm interest from top clubs.5 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Attacks on Hezbollah Have Intensified but Stop Short of All-Out War
Israel is attempting a risky strategy, increasing the intensity of its attacks in an attempt to force Hezbollah to back down, while raising the chances of an aggressive response that devolves into ...5 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Israel’s Attacks on Hezbollah Have Intensified but Stop Short of All-Out War
Israel is attempting a risky strategy, increasing the intensity of its attacks in an attempt to force Hezbollah to back down, while raising the chances of an aggressive response that devolves into ...5 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - Top stories
Key Hezbollah leader, commanders killed in strike on Lebanon, Israel says
As tensions remained high Friday between Hezbollah and Israel, international leaders called for both sides to seek paths to de-escalate the conflict.5 hours ago - Israel -
GameSpot - Tech
Star Wars Movie Deals - Skywalker Saga Digital Collection For $20, Blu-Ray Trilogy Box Sets, And More
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 9-Movie Collection $20 (was ...5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Children vaping and alcohol warning labels: takeaways from the World Cancer Congress
Event heard findings of research on advertising for tobacco products and estimates of economic cost of ovarian cancer. The World Cancer Congress 2024 , the biannual conference of the Union for ...5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Fifa set to name eight US host venues for controversial 2025 Club World Cup
Fifa set to announce agreements with eight stadiums Seattle, Atlanta, Orlando, Philadelphia among chosen 32-team event will take place in NFL and MLS venues Fifa are set to announce staging ...6 hours ago - World Cup -
Financial Times - Business
World economy faces pressures similar to 1920s slump, warns Lagarde
ECB president highlights parallels between two eras but says modern central bankers have tools to manage structural change6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Graham Arnold’s reign ends feebly but Socceroos’ World Cup run in Qatar will never be forgotten | Joey Lynch
Toothless performances in recent World Cup qualifiers left the coach running on empty but those weeks in Doha will never be taken away from him. Goodbyes are never easy, especially when the parties ...6 hours ago - World Cup -
The Guardian - World
Rahm’s DP World Tour appeal may not end before Ryder Cup, says Kinnings
European Tour Group CEO: ‘We’ll just wait and see’ Tyrrell Hatton also appealing against fines for joining LIV Guy Kinnings, the chief executive of the European Tour Group, has conceded a ...6 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Apple iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 debut around the world
Apple greeted customers at its stores around the world on Friday, for the debuts of the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4.7 hours ago - Apple -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Michaela DePrince, Who Survived Sierra Leone's Civil War to Become a Star Ballerina, Dies at 29
While living in an orphanage in her war-torn country, she dreamed of being happy, powerful and successful.7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire over Lebanon border, growing fears of a wider war
Israel has carried out major bombing in Lebanon as the IDF says it was targeting the militant group Hezbollah, who has fired back. The U.S. has warned both sides against an escalation of any kind ...8 hours ago - Israel -
CBS News - World
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire over Lebanon border, growing fears of a wider war
Israel has carried out major bombing in Lebanon as the IDF says it was targeting the militant group Hezbollah, who has fired back. The U.S. has warned both sides against an escalation of any kind ...8 hours ago - Israel -
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
The Price War in Weight-Loss Drugs Is Here
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are offering discounts to encourage more insurance coverage of the medicines, which carry price tags of over $1,000 a month.12 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Putin's Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps
Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions.17 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating
The country, which has more 300 days of sunshine a year, has embraced rooftop systems that harness the sun’s energy. The Thriamvos company truck pulls up at noon outside the four-storey building in ...17 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
KKR Secures About a Third of Fuji Soft, Dousing Hopes of Bidding War
Fuji Soft shares fell sharply on fading expectations of a bidding war after two key shareholders of the software developer agreed to KKR’s tender offer.19 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Graham Arnold resigns as Socceroos coach ahead of next World Cup qualifiers
61-year-old has been in charge of men’s national team since 2018 Australia have one point from two games in third round of qualifying Football Australia will scramble to find a new coach before ...20 hours ago - World Cup -
VentureBeat - Tech
1X’s generative model first to predict real-world robot interactions
Generative models trained on raw data from robots learn world models that can simulate physical environments with photorealistic quality.21 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 as volunteers endure ‘meat grinder’ strategy
More than 70,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine - volunteers now make up the highest number of deaths.22 hours ago - Russia -
CBS News - World
Notre Dame's dead poet "cold case" mystery may be solved
The exact whereabouts of the tomb of Joachim de Bellay, a renowned Renaissance poet, has puzzled researchers for many years.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Tech
Donald Trump Rolls Out World Liberty Financial, a New Crypto Venture
In a livestream, Donald Trump formally introduced World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture led by two digital currency entrepreneurs with little experience running high-profile businesses.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Tech
How SMIC, China’s Semiconductor Champion, Landed in the Heart of a Tech War
Efforts by the Beijing-backed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, or SMIC, to break through innovation barriers have landed it in a geopolitical tech battle.4 days ago - China