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World - The New York Times
‘Why Us?’: A Tide of Grief in Lebanon
Mourners reeled over lost loved ones after an Israeli strike on an apartment building killed at least 45 people.12 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: more explosions overnight in Beirut after Israel demands new evacuations
UN condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ civilian death toll in Lebanon; Biden cautions Israel over retaliation against Iran . Living in Lebanon: how have you been affected by the recent violence? ...5 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Trump vows to restore Confederate general's name to NC military base
Former President Trump on Friday vowed to revert North Carolina’s Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg if he's elected this fall, a little over a year after the military installation was redesignated to ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Health - The New York Times
As America’s Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Risks
The drug, legal in much of the country, is widely seen as nonaddictive and safe. For some users, these assumptions are dangerously wrong.12 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Terrelle Pryor sues NCAA, Big Ten, Ohio State for use of QB's likeness during run as Buckeyes star
Pryor's suit is the latest in a long string from former prolific athletes13 hours ago - College Football -
World - Financial Times
Death toll reaches more than 200 in US states hit by hurricane
Torrential rain and mudslides in inland regions leave many unaccounted for in remote communities13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
US strikes 15 Houthi targets in Yemen: Pentagon
The U.S. military struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, attacking the Iranian proxy’s bases and weapons systems, according to the Pentagon. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) ...14 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The US Is Loading Up on Bird Flu Vaccine
As more farm workers get sick with avian influenza, the US federal government is putting $72 million toward strengthening its vaccine stockpile.14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
US, South Korea reach tentative cost-sharing deal for US troops
The United States and South Korea on Friday announced a new cost-sharing deal that would see Seoul spend more to host American troops. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the ...17 hours ago - South Korea -
Top stories - ABC News
South Carolina sets Nov. 1 execution as state ramps up use of death chamber
South Carolina has set a date of Nov. 1 date for its next execution as the state ramps up use of the death penalty after a 13-year pause18 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Will conflict in the Middle East impact the US election?
And how much influence will the next president have on the region?19 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Six hours at hands of Hamas - new accounts reveal how Israeli base fell on 7 October
The BBC has seen an army account of how Hamas overran a base, and spoken to survivors and bereaved families.20 hours ago - Israel -
Tech - Wired
This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits.21 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Mystery surrounds Musk interview with US regulators
Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now there is mystery over whether he attended yesterday's hearing23 hours ago - Elon Musk -
World - Financial Times
Can Zuckerberg rise above the US political fray?
Meta chief seeks neutral stance ahead of US election but critics argue he is placating critics such as TrumpYesterday -
World - ABC News
A gang in Haiti has killed more than 20 and injured dozens after raiding a small town, official says
Gang members have attacked a small town in central Haiti and killed killing more than 20 people, including children, according to a human rights groupYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
US dockworkers suspend strike that threatened to cripple ports
Workers will return under deal to extend contract until January 15 and avert billions in economic damageYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Britain cedes disputed islands to Mauritius, securing key U.S. military base
Britain said it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it said secured the future of the UK-U.S. Diego Garcia military base.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina
Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
At the Debate, JD Vance Put a Lifetime of Spin to Use
Mr. Vance sanded down Donald Trump’s edges the way he often sharpens attacks for rally crowds — picking the facts that can deliver the most impact and discarding the rest.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
US troops deploy after Hurricane Helene
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story National Guard responds to Hurricane Helene The U.S. has deployed ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
IRS free tax filing will be available in 24 states for the 2025 season — here's who can use it
The IRS free tax filing program will be available in 24 states for the 2025 season. Here's who can use Direct File.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Can I Still Use an Expired Covid Test?
The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here’s what to know.Yesterday - Covid -
Tech - ABC News
The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
U.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated ...Yesterday - Russia -
Top stories - ABC News
The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
U.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated ...Yesterday - Russia -
Entertainment - ABC News
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Business - Financial Times
Anglo American chief says not ‘inevitable’ buyer will emerge after group slims down
Wanblad plays down prospects of new bid after failed BHP takeover attemptYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
The US needs a different perspective on Latin America
To ensure the intraregional trade flows that American prosperity relies on, the U.S. must prioritize partners in the region and provide them with a broader, attractive and fruitful relationship.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Can transition finance get us to a greener future?
Helping investors navigate the complexities behind decarbonising hard-to-abate industries will be essential, given the need to attract more capitalYesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: US WWII bomb explodes at Japanese airport
A U.S. bombshell, likely dropped during WWII, exploded near a runway at a Japanese airport, causing nearly 90 flight cancellations.Yesterday - Japan -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Palestinians’ approval of US leadership at record low: Gallup
The approval rating in Palestine of U.S. leaders has dropped to a record low, a new survey found. Just 5 percent of Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem approve of U.S. leadership, the ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
The US needs to act to avoid Eurosclerosis
Draghi’s report holds lessons for America on the dangers of overregulationYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelagoYesterday - United Kingdom