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The New York Times - World
Kashmiris Are Voting Again. But Do They Have a Voice?
An election that began on Wednesday will restore some of the self-rule India took away in 2019. But a lasting chill has fallen over Kashmir.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
We have to keep Commonwealth Games going - Kenny
Dame Laura Kenny has called on cities to step up for the 2030 Commonwealth Games after Glasgow became hosts for the 2026 edition.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
New bank hubs to open but many don't have printers to provide statements
New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Scotland's wrong and winding road that never was
Almost five miles long, the road up one of Scotland's highest mountains would have had 14 hairpins.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
Arch Manning Could Have Left Texas. But It Made More Sense to Stay.
Despite being the backup quarterback, Manning’s commitment to the Longhorns never wavered.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Vols up ticket costs by 10% to help pay athletes
Tennessee is increasing the cost of tickets for all sports by 10%, with the "talent fee" being used to help pay athletes as part of the revenue-sharing plan.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Home Depot to pay nearly $2 million to settle suit alleging it overcharged shoppers
SAN DIEGO — The Home Depot agreed to a nearly $2 million settlement in a case that alleged it overcharged customers, charging more for items at checkout than the items' advertised prices.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Virginia husband indicted in killing of his wife and another man nearly 1 year after au pair is charged
A Virginia man was indicted in the killing last year of his wife and another man, officials said Monday, nearly a year after the couple’s au pair was charged in connection with the double homicide.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
A key employee says the Titan sub tragedy could have been prevented
A key employee who labeled a doomed experimental submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage testified Tuesday that the tragedy could have been prevented if a federal safety agency had ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Gunfire injures 6 police officers in Martinique during protests over living costs
Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique say at least six police officers have been injured by gunfire during violent protests over the high cost of livingYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor Seeks to Project Stability as Inquiries Swirl
David C. Banks, whose phone was seized during an investigation related to his brother, largely avoided discussing his current circumstances in his annual State of Our Schools speech.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Greek firefighters contain a blaze at a major oil refinery that injured 3 workers
Three workers have suffered light injuries during a fire at a major oil refinery west of Athens that prompted Greek authorities to issue an evacuation alert for the surrounding areaYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
The Panthers may have ruined Bryce Young. Will he ever recover?
Charles Robinson digs deep into what's going on in Carolina in the wake of the former No. 1 pick's benching and examines other prominent passers around the NFL.Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
Meet e6data: The Kubernetes-native data compute engine promising massive cost savings
e6data's lakehouse compute engine promises 5x better query performance on the heaviest workloads with 50% lower total cost of ownership.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
How much will an $800,000 mortgage cost monthly after rate cuts?
Monthly payments on an $800,000 mortgage loan could soon become less expensive. Here's what to know now.Yesterday - Mortgage -
BBC News - Top stories
Scotland agrees to host Commonwealth Games in 2026
A scaled-down version of the event, featuring fewer sports and athletes, will return to Glasgow.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
In Baltimore, the Orioles and Ravens Have Formed a Surprising Bond
A friendship between two top decision-makers has benefited both organizations.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Obama's longtime speechwriter pens advice book on public speaking
A former White House speechwriter is sharing some of the public speaking tips he picked up while penning prose for President Obama. "These are the lessons in public speaking and communication that ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Iran releases an Austrian man, the first time his imprisonment made public
Iranian state media say authorities have released an Austrian citizen who was held in prison in the country’s northwest, the first time information about his imprisonment was made publicYesterday - Iran -
BBC News - Top stories
More than 140 Post Office convictions could be quashed in Scotland
Sub-postmasters across the UK were wrongly accused of crimes such as theft or fraud on the basis of a faulty IT system.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump campaigning in Michigan in first public appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail in Michigan Tuesday for his first public event since Sunday's apparent assassination attempt. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Pig-Butchering' Scams Cost Americans Billions. This Lawyer Is Taking Them On.
Prosecutor Erin West has been one of the few to have any success against the overseas criminal networks perpetrating a new type of fraud.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘I was really desperate’: Giancarlo Esposito on Gus Fring, Sesame Street – and how he nearly hired a hitman
His Breaking Bad role may have brought him worldwide fame, but at one point the actor nearly paid someone to kill him – so his family could get the insurance money. Giancarlo Esposito is used to ...2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Cigna’s PBM Express Scripts sues the FTC, seeking retraction of drug-cost report
Cigna Group’s pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts on Tuesday sued the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, alleging that the agency’s July report on the PBM industry was biased and defamatory and ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attempt2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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 -
The Guardian - World
OpenAI says the latest ChatGPT can ‘think’ – and I have thoughts
In this week’s newsletter: The AI company says its ‘o1’ model is capable of reason, a key blocker in the way of truly gamechanging artificial intelligence. But is it that simple?. • Don’t get ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Inquiry reveals new details of serial killer's death
Peter Tobin had multiple health issues after falling and breaking his leg in his cell at HMP Edinburgh.2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
White Sox on 3-game winning streak for first time in nearly 3 months after beating Angels 8-4
Andrew Benintendi homered twice for the third time this season and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 for their first three-game winning streak in nearly ...2 days ago - MLB -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Chiefs are 2-0, but there are some concerns
The Chiefs have two narrow wins and some key injuries.2 days ago - NFL -
Wired - Tech
The Trumps Have Gone Full Crypto With World Liberty Financial
After coming out in favor of crypto, the Trump family is launching a venture of its own. You’ll just have to wait for the details.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Authorities say armed suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt hid along golf course for nearly 12 hours
New police body camera video shows the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump, 58-year-old Ryan Routh, as he was arrested Sunday in Florida. In court documents, ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Health
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan2 days ago - Afghanistan