Russian prisoner freed in swap urges UK not to let hundreds more ‘die off’
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NBC News - Politics
GOP candidate for governor urged to drop out over explicit posts
Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, is facing pressure to drop out, over inflammatory and lewd comments he reportedly made online. He denies these reports and ...8 hours ago -
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Financial Times - Business
Super-producer Jack Antonoff: ‘Don’t make anything you wouldn’t die for’
The musician on his world-beating Taylor Swift collaboration, and why the music industry is ‘scam after scam’8 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Nelly Korda fighting off fatigue and chasing Ashleigh Buhai at Kroger
Nelly Korda had a tough time getting out of bed Thursday morning. Any Solheim Cup fatigue had no bearing on her standard of golf.9 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Moo Deng Is More Than a Meme
As the baby pygmy hippo has gone mega-viral, the Thai zoo where she was born is hustling to trademark her and keep her safe.9 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Iran’s top leader pardons prisoners, including people accused of anti-state crimes
Iran’s top leader has pardoned thousands of prisoners, including foreigners and people accused of anti-state crimes9 hours ago - Iran -
The Guardian - World
Time for a noodle tax?: Doctor who sounded alarm on ultra-processed food urges tougher action
Carlos Monteiro says the links between UPF and obesity, diabetes and even mental ill health are so strong that manufacturers should face taxes just like tobacco firms. Pity the poor students as ...10 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
For His Second Act, the Founder of This $30M Business Swapped CEO Duties for Country Singer Stardom
Dusty Black, who founded the six-time Inc. 5000 company Black Tie Moving, forged his second act with some encouragement from a Grammy Award-winning client.10 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
Also in today’s newsletter, S&P 500 hits record high and Amazon’s crackdown on remote work10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
UK thunderstorm warnings: Heavy rain, lightning and hail mark end of warm spell
The week is ending with a bang in the southern half of the UK as the warm spell concludes with lightning, hail and heavy rain.11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
Minneapolis had to choose between happy residents and more housing. It chose housing.
It’s hard to find an affordable home in the United States these days, but a program in Minneapolis may hold a solution.11 hours ago -
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Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget14 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
The many stages of the university drop-off – the Stephen Collins cartoon
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The New York Times - Top stories
Dictators Die, but Their Legacies Live on Much Longer
Fujimori’s authoritarian streak lives on in Peru, even in those who claim to be against the former leader’s political movement.15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
UK’s first ever bison bridges under construction in Kent woodland
Four bridges will allow herds to pass beneath public footpaths while visitors may catch glimpse of bison from above. When Europe’s heaviest land mammals were introduced into a woodland on the edge ...15 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Is it time to invest in the UK’s green transition again?
Labour’s ambitious environmental agenda has lifted the outlook for clean energy groups and investment vehicles16 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Two-year UK mortgage rates fall faster than longer-term deals
Shorter fixed-rate offers move closer to five-year ones as markets price in future Bank of England rate cuts16 hours ago - Mortgage -
Financial Times - World
Jenrick accuses UK Treasury of ‘gaslighting’ over migration benefits
Tory leadership frontrunner says GDP figures ‘juiced up’ by arrivals16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
‘It’s a warning’: UK nature chief sounds alarm over ecosystem collapse as butterfly numbers halve
In a Guardian interview, Tony Juniper says housebuilding plans could be an opportunity to create ‘wild belts’ around cities to help habitat and species recovery. The collapse in British butterfly ...16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Tech
UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global ...17 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
U.N. panel urges global cooperation on AI
A United Nations advisory panel took input from 37 experts and released seven recommendations for global artificial intelligence usage. Ian Bremmer, who served on the advisory body in charge of the ...18 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Cowboys' Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb shaking off rust ahead of critical Week 3 matchup vs. desperate Ravens
The All-Pros are still getting reacquainted after Lamb's holdout19 hours ago - NFL -
Wired - Tech
A Game Designer Hid a Gold Trophy in the Woods. Let the Treasure Hunt Begin
For years, Jason Rohrer put out bizarre, beloved video games. Now, with Project Skydrop, he launches the real-world treasure hunt of his dreams.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Mica Ertegun’s Collection on Auction at Christie’s
The society fixture, decorator and philanthropist Mica Ertegun helped define the tastes of an era. Now her great collections are going on the block.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
‘My drag racing career is taking off’: a Paralympic hero’s next steps
Matt Stutzman, Team USA’s self-described ‘armless archer’, wants to follow up gold with a move into a new sport2 days ago