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The cowboy state US election battle that will matter from Kyiv to Beijing
Montana is at the heart of an expensive high-stakes fight for control of the American SenateWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Battle of the billionaires: the mega rich spending to swing the US election
A small number of big spenders are having an outsize effect on fundraising in the 2024 presidential voteWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
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Man who used AI to create child abuse images jailed for 18 years in UK
Judge rules in landmark case involving deepfake sexual abuse materialBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images
The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
‘There are images no leader ever wants to be seen’: 33 pivotal US presidential moments captured on camera
From the intimate to the infamous, these pictures of US commanders-in-chief (and a few also-rans) capture moments of tragedy and hope at the heart of the White House. Is it any surprise that “photo ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Ex-officer found guilty in shooting death of Black man who was holding keys
A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
US airstrikes target multiple sites in Syria, killing up to 35 ISIS militants
U.S. Central Command says the U.S. military has struck a number of Islamic State group camps in central Syria, killing as many as 35 militantsTop stories - ABC News - October 30 -
US and Polish officials open missile defense site that Russia has long protested
U.S. and Polish officials have opened a new NATO missile defense base in northen PolandWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Long and winding road that took a recording console from Beatles session to the skip
A Hertfordshire father and son have been able to restore the console used on the Beatles' last album.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Watch: Moment US ballot box found in middle of road
A sealed bin and bag of ballots fell out of an election worker's truck and were later found by a passing car.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA said the proposed order is not final yet, which means companies can still market over-the-counter drugs containing oral phenylephrine for now.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA has proposed ending the use of an ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medications because it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Wreck of lost US second world warship known as ‘the dancing mouse’ found
Australian navy discovered USS Edsall late last year near Christmas Island, 80 years after its 1942 sinking by Japan. The wreck of the long-lost US warship USS Edsall, sent to the bottom of the sea ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts
Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Flexibility over electricity use key to UK’s 2030 green power target, says adviser
National Energy System Operator calls for businesses and households to play greater roleWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Canada spy agency says India is using cyber tech to track Sikh separatists
CSE report says India is also stepping up cyber-attacks against Canada government networks. A Canadian spy agency has warned that India is using cyber technology to track separatists abroad, a day ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
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Longstanding US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says he is battling esophageal cancer
Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia said Thursday that he is battling esophageal cancerHealth - ABC News - November 7 -
‘It’s not me, it’s just my face’: the models who found their likenesses had been used in AI propaganda
London-based Synthesia’s technology was employed to make deepfake videos for authoritarian regimes. The well-groomed young man dressed in a crisp, blue shirt speaking with a soft American accent ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Man who found $20 used it to buy a $1 million winning lottery ticket
North Carolina resident Jerry Hicks found $20 outside a convenience store and used it to buy a winning scratch-off lottery ticket.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
US army soldier charged with murder of female sergeant found dead in trash bin
Wooster Rancy, 21, accused in death of Sgt Sarah Roque, 23, whose body was found at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. A US army soldier has been charged with murder in the death of a fellow service ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Man who used legal loophole to live rent-free for years in NYC hotel found unfit to stand trial
A man charged with fraud for claiming to own a storied Manhattan hotel where he had been living rent-free for years has been found unfit to stand trial, prosecutors said Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
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Reimagining Burford Priory’s ancient gardens
Sheherazade Goldsmith is slowly breathing new life into a Cotswold gemBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Reinventing Concrete, the Ancient Roman Way
By learning the secrets of 2,000-year-old cement, researchers are trying to devise greener, more durable modern options.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
The Lei Makers Reimagining an Ancient Tradition
A new generation of floral designers is incorporating fresh styles into their creations.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Key Republican: US should consider 'direct military action' if North Korean troops enter Ukraine
House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on Wednesday said the U.S. should consider taking “direct military action” if North Korean troops enter the war in Ukraine, following the ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Fur and loathing: do America’s ‘childless cat ladies’ hold the key to the US election?
When JD Vance dismissed Kamala Harris as a ‘childless cat lady’, it sparked controversy, brought Taylor Swift into the presidential debate and focused attention on right-wing political pressure ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning
Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
JD Vance’s Senate Office Fires Key Adviser Who Posted About Drug Use on Reddit
“Those posts were written in good humor and didn't hurt anybody,” says Aaron Kofsky, who advised Vance on crypto and banking policy, of posts in which he wrote about using cocaine, kratom, and ...Tech - Wired - November 4 -
Trump's deportation plan a key focus for Canada's Cabinet committee on US-Canada relations
President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to launch a mass deportation of millions of undocumented people is a top focus for Canada s the country plans to deal with a possible influx northWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
US election updates: Trump reportedly looks to China hawks for key security and foreign policy roles
Trump will reportedly appoint Michael Waltz as his national security adviser and Marco Rubio as secretary of state, as president-elect picks cabinet. Don’t miss important US election coverage. ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago
