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Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery
The Associated Press has learned that two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and human dietary supplements near ...Tech - ABC News - 5 hours ago -
Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia
Caps on the number of boats allowed to approach whales among measures to be introduced while experts say restrictions don’t go far enough. Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Sinwar’s Death Highlights Israel’s Long Quest for Deterrence
Israel’s killing of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the latest expression of Israel’s belief that regional acceptance will be achieved only through strength.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighters
Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
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Highlights from the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony
The 2024 class included Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Michael Cooper, Seimone Augustus and Doug Collins.Sports - ESPN - October 14 -
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate between Democrat Rep. Colin Allred and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. The two discussed their stances on abortion laws, the border and response to the Jan. ...Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Highlights From SpaceX’s Starship Launch and Landing
The company achieved a major milestone during the fifth test flight of the vehicle, which could carry people to the moon and Mars, landing the rocket’s booster stage at a Texas launch site.Science - The New York Times - October 17 -
The risk from talking tough to Trump
Preparing fixed battle plans for a trade war with the US may not be the right approachWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Hong Kong’s IPO market could benefit from robo-vehicle boom
If Horizon reaches its $696mn target, it would be the city’s largest initial public offering this yearWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Hollywood Bowl under pressure from boom in darts and mini-golf bars
Bowling alley group posts record revenue and lifts outlook despite UK slowdown due to growth of leisure activity venuesWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Microsoft says AI boom is driving cloud demand higher
Tech group’s earnings growth will help calm investor fears over vast expenditure on new technology and data centresBusiness - Financial Times - 1 hour ago -
‘Everyone will feel some pain’: growth perils of French budget
Michel Barnier’s new government walks tightrope in a fragile economic climateWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Biden, Sanders to highlight savings from Medicare price caps
President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will travel to New Hampshire on Tuesday to speak on health care savings achieved through the Biden administration's policies such as the estimated ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Highlights and analysis from Kamala Harris’ NBC News interview
Following Vice President Kamala Harris’ interview with Hallie Jackson, NBC News’ Jonathan Allen and Monica Alba analyze the top moments and what will matter most in the 2024 election.Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
Booms and Busts: Browns, Bucs and Dolphins go from potential fantasy football afterthoughts to bringers of hope
Scott Pianowski breaks down Sunday's fantasy highs and lows, including Jameis Winston breathing new life into the Browns.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control
Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
Treasury’s stable coupon, auction sizes at risk from U.S. election results
Since May, the Treasury Department has guided market participants toward the idea that it won’t need to increase the size of its coupon issuances or auctions “for at least the next several ...Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Michal Jordan daps up Vince Carter and other highlights from Hall of Fame Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala
Thirteen players, coaches and contributors will be formally inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13 -
Knicks can learn from Monday's loss to Cavaliers, but it highlights issues that need sorting out
In the best-case scenario, Monday’s loss can be looked at as a learning experience for the Knicks, but it did highlight some issues that need to be sorted out.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Death from Lassa fever reported in Iowa
An Iowa resident who returned to the United States from travel to West Africa died Monday of a rare hemorrhagic fever, health officials said. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
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A Timeline of Iran and Israel’s Recent Attacks
The latest round of strikes has raised fears of a broader regional conflict.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
New cervical cancer treatment regime ‘cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%’
Process tested in patients over 10-year period involves short course of chemotherapy before chemoradiation. Doctors are hailing a “remarkable” new treatment regime for cervical cancer that reduces ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
‘Operating in the Stone Age’: NHS staff’s daily struggle with outdated tech
Plans to digitise health service must first tackle ‘flip a coin’ nature of equipment across UK, say medical staffBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Treasury market under Trump at risk from inflation, not larger fiscal deficit, says analyst
The danger to the Treasury market from a second Donald Trump presidency comes not from a sharp increase in bond issuance but revived price pressuresBusiness - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
The boom in home schooling
Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ways of learningWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
How the Biden Team Plans to Build Peace From Sinwar’s Death
Will Israel take steps toward a Palestinian state?Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Matthew Perry's family 'thrilled' about accountability coming from death investigation
Matthew Perry's family reflects on his overdose death a year after the fact. The 'Friends' star's mom is 'thrilled' about accountability in the federal probe.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago -
Authorities elevate the death toll from flash flooding in eastern Spain to 72
Authorities elevate the death toll from flash flooding in eastern Spain to 72World - ABC News - 7 hours ago -
An anti-whaling activist will stay in detention in Greenland
A court in Greenland has once again decided to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson till Nov. 13 while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition requestWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
NOAA: RFK Jr. whale head allegation unfounded
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said Wednesday an allegation about former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his “reported collection of a whale ...Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago -
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Iran raises the death toll from the Israeli attack to 4 killed, all from country's military air defense
Iran raises the death toll from the Israeli attack to 4 killed, all from country's military air defenseWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Conservatives seek to build on recent court wins on education
Conservatives have had an aggressive and largely successful campaign in recent years taking education issues to the court system, a combination of decades of ground work, a better political climate ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Has Hezbollah Been Weakened by Israel’s Recent Attacks?
Despite losing leaders and weapons stockpiles, the militant group remains resilient, experts say.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Bloomsbury to beat expectations on ‘romantasy’ boom
Publisher reports best-ever first half as sales of authors such as Sarah J Maas and JK Rowling continue to soarBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Is the US jobs market still booming?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago