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School and leisure centres close after flood damage
Schools and leisure centres have had to close in Gloucestershire after a night of heavy rain.25 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Phillies sew up third straight playoff berth and close in on NL East crown
Philadelphia blow out Mets 12-2 to punch playoff ticket Phillies can clinch NL East title with win on Saturday After the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a third consecutive playoff appearance ...50 minutes ago - MLB -
ABC News - Sports
Phillies clinch 3rd straight playoff berth and close in on NL East title
Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies have clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance by beating the New York Mets 12-22 hours ago - MLB -
BBC News - Top stories
One dead and several missing after 'unprecedented' rains in Japan
The rains have caused floods and landslides in the coastal quake-hit region of Ishikawa in northern Japan.2 hours ago - Japan -
Financial Times - World
The centre holds in Ireland
Tensions are rising over immigration ahead of the general election3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Israel kills elite Hizbollah commanders in Beirut strike
Air strike on Ibrahim Aqil and Radwan Force follows a wave of deadly blasts in Lebanon4 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
‘Catastrophe region’: Austrian city faces up to scale of damage left by deadly flooding
Destructive interplay between human influence on rain and land can be seen in municipalities such as St Pölten. By the third night of rain, the situation in the command centre had escalated from ...6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Eight months off school, but we all learned so much: a family sabbatical in South America
Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru – with a focus on Indigenous tourism – is a transformative adventure Plus 10 tips on planning a family gap year . It was on holiday in Italy in 2022, ...7 hours ago -
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Virginia high school students surprise janitor with SUV
A custodian at a Virginia high school was brought to tears when students surprised him with an SUV. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to learn more about the heartwarming gesture.9 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Hotter summers are making high school football a fatal game for some players
The beginning of high school football season has seen a string of deaths15 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Harris courts voters in Wisconsin amid close race
With election day less than two months away, Vice President Harris will hold a rally in the key swing state of Wisconsin Friday evening. Recent polling out of Wisconsin signals Harris and former ...15 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Virginia students surprise school custodian with dream SUV
When Francis Apraku saw the Jeep Wrangler in the school parking lot, he said the gesture brought him to his knees.16 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Unmarked Graves at Canada’s Former Indigenous Schools Fuel A Debate
Despite possible evidence of hundreds of graves at former schools for Indigenous children, challenges in making a clear conclusion have given rise to skeptics.16 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump Media closes at a new 52-week low, as Dow finishes week at record high
Shares of Trump Media fell to a new 52-week low Friday, closing down 7.82%, at $13.55 per share, just one day after “lockup” restrictions expired, which had previously prevented its majority ...16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Tornado in Hampshire town damages properties and blows over trees
Footage of the tornado in Aldershot was captured on residents' doorbell cameras.16 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Trump Media closes at a new 52-week low on heavy trading after lockup expires
Former President Donald Trump's majority stake in the Truth Social owner was worth $1.5 billion by Friday's close.16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Mali officials close livestock markets over suspected links to militants
Following a deadly attack in Mali's capital by al-Qaida linked militants, authorities there have temporarily closed livestock markets that typically are run by an ethnic group that authorities ...19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claims19 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Greek Coast Guard chases boat close to Turkish coast in a potential diplomatic incident
A Greek Coast Guard boat's pursuit of an inflatable dinghy to within a few dozen yards of the Turkish coast threatens a diplomatic incident between the neighbors20 hours ago -
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ABC News - World
Czechs vote in Senate and regional elections in the aftermath of massive flooding
Czechs are voting in a two-day vote for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, and to select their representatives in regional elections21 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
How a Former Women’s Teaching School Became a College Sports Disruptor
In the foothills of Virginia, James Madison University has found unlikely athletic success. Maintaining it is the difficult part.22 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Takeaways from AP report on risks of rising heat for high school football players
The beginning of high school football season has seen a string of deaths23 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
This Is Fine Meme Becoming An Old-School Platformer
The creator of the comic that spawned the "This is Fine" meme is making a video game based on it. KC Green, who created the "Gunshow" comic, has announced a partnership with Numskull Games to make ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West, Central Africa
As torrential rains sweep through Central and West Africa, floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the regionYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Sponge cities: the flood-proof architecture of the future?
As climate change puts more of the world at risk of flooding, landscape architects are looking beyond disaster response, to future-facing “sponge tactics”. The concept is epic, but a ...Yesterday -
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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 workYesterday -
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CBS News - World
EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24
Deadly floods in Central Europe draws a promise from the EU for emergency funding, as "extraordinary times need extraordinary measures."Yesterday - European Union -
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 BudgetYesterday - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Sports
Diana Taurasi closes out what could be final home game of her 20-year career
Diana Taurasi tired to address the Phoenix Mercury crowd, but was interruptedYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Immigration and job creation
The labour market is softer than it appearsYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Lammy seeks emergency boost to aid cash to offset cost of migrant hotels
Foreign secretary fears domestic drain on development funding will hinder efforts to project UK on global stageYesterday