Salvagers abandon effort to tow burning oil tanker in Red Sea targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels
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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
A migrant has died off a Greek island after smugglers ditched 31 people in the sea to avoid patrols
Greek authorities say one migrant has died after smugglers piloting a speedboat from Turkey to an Aegean Sea island forced their passengers into the sea to avoid detection by marine patrolsYesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Jordan Chiles controversy: Gymnast files appeal to Swiss court in effort to keep Paris Olympics bronze medal
Chiles was stripped of her bronze medal in floor exercise due to a clock technicalityYesterday - Olympics -
Inc. - Business
Major Companies Abandon an LGBTQ+ Rights Report Card Amid Anti-DEI Backlash
The Human Rights Campaign says many businesses are no longer responding to theCorporate Equality Index, which highlights anti-discrimination measures in the workplace.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Al Qaeda Targets Russia's African Ally, in Rare Attack on Capital
Insurgents hit a base in Mali that hosts most of the country’s warplanes along with Russian mercenaries hired by the military government for security.Yesterday - Russia -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Air Force emerges as serious AAC target
Air Force has emerged as a serious target to be added to the American Athletic Conference, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday, after the program emerged as a potential AAC add prior to the ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety
The delicate rescue mission aimed to head off a major environmental disaster after the oil tanker was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen last month.Yesterday -
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The Hill - Politics
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in one of his state's most populous urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — has failed in ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Workplace Gender Parity Efforts Are Stalled or in Retreat, Survey Says
The 10th annual Women in the Workforce study warns that past progress that put more women in C-suite jobs may be lost through unequal treatment at lower managerial levels.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
North Sea regulator threatens to name oil groups for decommissioning delays
Some operators have put off plugging wells in hope of passing on costYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Sea turtles make big comeback on sandy beaches at 2 British military bases in Cyprus
Officials say protected green and loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus, with the number of nests surpassing last year’s record count ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
After oil’s tumble, where will prices settle?
Last week’s wipeout in prices prompted a flurry of forecast changes from analysts2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Every time the planes pass, my eyes burn’: the hidden cost of Costa Rican bananas
Pesticides banned in the EU are still used in the Central American country, affecting workers and ecosystems, all to meet the demand for ‘perfect’ fruit in the west. Photographs by Marco Valle ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Sea turtles make big comeback on sandy beaches at 2 British military bases in Cyprus
Officials say protected Green and Loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus, with the number of nests surpassing last year’s record count ...2 days ago -
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8-year-old girl takes car on 25-minute joyride to Target
An 8-year-old Ohio girl is home safe after she took her mother’s car and drove to Target 25 minutes away as her family and police searched for her. According to a Bedford Police Department service ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
West Papua rebels propose terms for release of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens
Announcement comes hours after rebels said the Indonesian army had bombed its headquarters where Mehrtens is being kept. Rebels in Indonesia’s West Papua region have proposed terms for the release ...2 days ago - New Zealand -
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Major oil spill averted after Houthi attack set tanker alight
The Greek-owned Sounion, carrying one million barrels of crude, was attacked by Yemen's Houthis.2 days ago -
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Wired - Tech
Burning Man Is Over, but Regional Burns Keep the Party Going Year-Round
If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Burning Man’s vibes—or if you’re looking for “Burning Man Light”—you can attend one of many regional burns around the world.2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons
Saquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eagles’ win in their home open2 days ago - NFL -
NBC News - Top stories
Judge denies Mark Meadows' effort to move 2020 election case in Arizona to federal court
A federal judge said that Trump’s former White House chief of staff missed a deadline to file the request to move his state-level case.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Week 3 waiver wire: Man of Steele should be your top target
Major fantasy names like Isiah Pacheco, Cooper Kupp and Deebo Samuel went down last week. Here are the players you should target for your lineup.2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Mulling political comeback, Cuomo faces Covid scrutiny
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo took at-times fiery questions from House Republicans.September 10 - Covid -