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ABC News - Top stories
Schools reopen as search for suspect in Kentucky interstate shooting enters 11th day
Schools in a Kentucky country reopened Tuesday under heavy police guard for the first time since a massive search was launched for a suspect in an interstate shooting.9 minutes ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Georgia governor passes executive order blocking NCAA from enforcing NIL rules for in-state schools
The order would only apply until a uniform set of rules is finalized22 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
Order allows Ga. schools to pay players for NIL
Georgia's governor signed an order providing legal cover for schools to begin paying athletes directly for NIL while also prohibiting the NCAA from punishing them for doing so.25 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Harris says she spoke to Trump after apparent assassination attempt and calls Ohio attacks ‘crying shame’ – live
Vice-president addresses Gaza stance, political violence and anti-immigrant attacks in interview with NABJ . As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the Kamala Harris team has its ...29 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
California's Farm to School program is bringing business and climate-friendly practices to farms: Report
Food producers who have participated in California's state-funded "Farm to School" grant program are benefiting from significant growth in their business revenues, a new progress report has found. ...34 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
This Constitution Day, let's commit to revitalize civics education in schools
Constitution Day, celebrated on Sept. 17, is not widely recognized, despite the importance of the document in shaping our country. We need civic education in schools to develop informed patriots.2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
US and UN condemn slaying of environmentalist in Honduras
The U.S. State Department and other global leaders have denounced the slaying of another environmental leader in rural Honduras2 hours ago - United Nations -
GameSpot - Tech
EA's New Skate Game Gets An Exciting Update
During Summer Games Fest 2024 , EA and Full Circle didn't have much footage of Skate to show off, so instead they featured I Think You Should Leave star Tim Robinson in a comedy skit that set ...2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
12-year-old boy stabs and injures six children at a school in Portugal
A 12-year-old boy at a school in Portugal has stabbed and injured six other children in an extremely rare episode of school violence in the country2 hours ago -
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The New York Times - Business
Banking Deal Oversight to Get a Major Revamp
The F.D.I.C. and the Justice Department are changing how they evaluate mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry.3 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Federal Judges in Court Fight to Survive in U.S.
Facing a ban, the social media platform takes its case to court, but gets skeptical reception from the bench.4 hours ago - Tiktok -
ABC News - Sports
College football guarantee games pay millions to small-budget schools but opportunities could shrink
Guarantee games are a staple of the college football season4 hours ago - College Football -
ABC News - Entertainment
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Apple Books charts for week ending Sept. 164 hours ago - Apple -
NBC News - Top stories
Florida sheriff releases mugshot of 11-year-old charged with making school shooting threat
A Florida sheriff released the mug shot and video of an 11-year-old child charged with a felony for allegedly making a written threat of a mass shooting.5 hours ago - Florida -
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The Hill - Politics
Ohio governor sending state troopers to Springfield schools amid threats
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced on Monday he has authorized a contingent of state troopers to be stationed at each school building in Springfield, Ohio, following a series of “unfounded” bomb ...7 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
US homebuilders really do look as safe as houses
The industry cannot avoid its cyclicality entirely but companies can adapt their operating models8 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
The Last Of Us Season 2 Gets Exciting Update About Its Release Date
HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 is set for release in 2025, but when during the year can fans expect the sophomore season? HBO programming boss Casey Bloys said in an interview that The Last of Us ...8 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Amazon is using generative AI to drive more same-day shipping using smarter robots and better routes
Amazon is delivering more Prime items the same or next day with generative AI improvements in robots, routes and predictive inventory.9 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Staying Composed Under Pressure: How Leaders Set the Tone in Tough Situations
Pressure can reveal a lot about your leadership style.9 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.10 hours ago - Amazon -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Eric Roberts has no use for fame anymore. He just wants to work
Eric Roberts' memoir isn't a Hollywood reclamation job designed to kick-start a once-buzzy career. Roberts knows all too well that his erratic behavior damaged his relationships with friends and ...11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
There’s a danger that the US supreme court, not voters, picks the next president | David Daley
Millions of Americans will vote this fall – but six Republican justices might have the final say, in a Bush v Gore redux. It’s frighteningly easy to imagine. Kamala Harris wins Georgia. The state ...11 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Report on forced labor, child labor raises tough questions in green energy transition
A new report from the Department of Labor raises tough questions about whether and to what extent forced labor and child labor are intertwined with climate-friendly technology. The department ...11 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: EU plans €40bn in loans for Ukraine without US
Also in today’s newsletter, US-Japan tech curbs on China and Iran warms to nuclear talks11 hours ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Armed men strike military school in Mali capital
Gunshots have been ringing out in Bamako but the authorities now say the situation is under control.11 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
US and Japan near deal to curb chip technology exports to China
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response17 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan
The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination. Tinder’s new consent education program represents the dating app’s latest effort to ...18 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
MLBPA sues DraftKings, FanDuel over NIL use
Major League Baseball's players' union sued DraftKings and FanDuel on Monday, accusing the sports betting companies and two others of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of players on their ...19 hours ago - MLB -
CBS News - Top stories
Springfield, Ohio, schools ramp up security after false claims, bomb threats
Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday he's sending three dozen state troopers to be stationed around Springfield schools.20 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Most school shootings happen outside campus buildings, data shows
It's easy to focus on building security when it comes to preventing school shootings. Still, CBS News investigators looked through decades of data and found that the majority of these deadly ...20 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
NBC News investigation reveals Texas medical school leasing out body parts of unclaimed corpses
A Texas medical center has been studying and leasing out the body parts of unclaimed people without the consent of that person or any survivors. After an NBC News investigation exposed its ...22 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
'Coward!': Families face officers in Uvalde school shooting for first time
Families attended a court hearing for Pete Arredondo and Adrian Gonzales, charged for failing to confront a gunman who killed 19 children and 2 teachers.23 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘It is starting to make us laugh’: Arsenal unfazed by Haaland’s ominous form
Jorginho insists watching City ‘doesn’t get to our head’ Norwegian closing on 100th goal for Pep Guardiola’s side Arsenal’s players are simply laughing at Erling Haaland’s run of form, according ...23 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Teacher shot at Georgia high school speaks out in emotional statement
Georgia teacher David Phenix was in his classroom at Apalachee High School when he was struck by two bullets -- but he said he's "incredibly blessed."Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Kenny Bednarek’s Headbands Help Him Stand Out Among Sprinters
Kenny Bednarek isn’t as flashy as some runners, but his Olympic medals, and a vast collection of anime-themed headbands, make him stand out.2 days ago