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BBC News - Top stories
Councils to take control of local buses under government plan
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promises to deliver a "bus revolution" that will save vital routes.21 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Line Fire prompts thousands to evacuate
The Line Fire burning in San Bernardino County in California has more than quadrupled in size over the weekend, prompting thousands to evacuate. Elise Preston has more on the fast-growing blaze.40 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
Small businesses dodge £4.4bn of UK tax each year
Spending watchdog says HMRC lacks a strategy to combat the problem1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Manhunt under way after multiple vehicles shot at on Kentucky highway
Police have found a firearm they believe was used the Saturday shooting on a Kentucky highway as the manhunt continues.2 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Paralympics closing ceremony has Paris partying
The Paris 2024 Paralympics Games closed with a sparkling ceremony on Sunday, rounding off a fantastic summer of sport in the French capital.3 hours ago - Olympics -
ABC News - Top stories
More than 35,000 structures threatened by wildfire burning east of Los Angeles
Officials in San Bernardino County, California, issued an evacuation after a brush fire spread to more than 7,000 acres.7 hours ago -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
A Private Detective Found His Trans Am. It Was Under a Tree in Alabama.
Joe Gransden regretted selling his 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am decades ago and launched a quest to recover it.12 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The 100-Yard-Wide Strip of Land That Divides Israeland Hamas on a Cease-Fire
Hamas and Egypt want Israel to leave the Gaza’s Philadelphi corridor before any truce. Israel and the U.S. are adamantly against the idea.15 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Line Fire in Southern California Forces Evacuations
The Line Fire more than quadrupled in size on Saturday and led to evacuation orders for more than 5,000 people. A heat wave raises the risk that more fires could start.15 hours ago - California -
The Guardian - World
‘Incredible energy’: how Paris crowds lifted French paralympians to medal glory
Healthy ticket sales, record TV ratings – a nation once indifferent to parasport is now cheering its athletes on to new levels of success. When French athlete Aurélie Aubert’s sharp strategy and ...17 hours ago - France -
The Guardian - World
The Observer view on the Grenfell Tower inquiry: the state must pay the price for safe regulation
As the report damns corporate greed for contributing to the 72 deaths, Keir Starmer should ignore financial prudence when it comes to preventing another tragedy. Seventy-two people – 18 of them ...19 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
"Small chance" Cowboys, Dak Prescott get deal done
An agreement could still be reached, on the eve of Week 1 game.23 hours ago - NFL -
ABC News - Sports
France wins gold in blind football at Paralympics under Eiffel Tower lights
France has defeated Argentina 3-2 on penalties under the lights of the Eiffel Tower for the gold medal in blind football on the penultimate day of the Paralympic GamesYesterday -
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ABC News - World
Pride march held in conservative Serbia under heavy police protection
A Pride march in Serbia’s capital of Belgrade has pressed for the demand that the government improve rights for the LGBTQ+ community who often face harassment and discrimination in the highly ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
21 children are now known to have died in Kenya school fire
Officials say the number of children who were burned to death in a school dormitory in central Kenya has risen to 21Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Line Fire explodes in size in San Bernardino County, evacuations ordered
More than 500 homes are under a mandatory evacuation order in the city of Highland due to the growing Line Fire.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Small nuclear reactors could power the future — the challenge is building the first one in the U.S.
Small modular reactors could help expand nuclear power in the U.S., but commercializing them has proven challenging.Yesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
Roads closed as fire rages in town centre
Residents are advised to close doors and windows near the blaze in a derelict building on Park Lane.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Manchester City closes transfer spending tap — but hopes wins will keep flowing
Club that once dominated England’s transfer market opts to rely on current, strong squadYesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Kane: Euro heartache 'fire in belly' to win '26 WC
Harry Kane has admitted he is yet to fully get over England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain but vowed to use the disappointment as "fire in my belly" to win the 2026 World Cup.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Kenyan police to begin DNA testing to identify victims of boarding school fire
Investigation ramps up into blaze that killed 17 boys in dormitory, as president declares three days of national mourning. Kenyan police stepped up their investigation on Saturday into a fire at a ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening?
Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be done. But real barriers remain.Yesterday - California -
BBC News - Top stories
Post-war nuclear bunker to go under the hammer
Auctioneers expect the sale of "a piece of history" to exceed the guide price of £15,000 to £20,000.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Blind Date: ‘I showed too much disdain when he mentioned his friends working in the City’
Emi, 26, a trainee human rights lawyer, meets Hari, 26, a sports analyst. What were you hoping for? Someone to walk London’s Capital Ring with. Failing that, a free dinner. Continue reading...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
Kansas City’s Advantage Over Baltimore Is Bigger Than the Game’s Decisive Inches
The Ravens hung with the champs thanks to some late-game heroics, but they’ll need more growth to overtake them, a columnist from The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Fired From 600 Miles Away, a Russian Missile Devastates a Ukrainian Family
Kyiv is pleading for more air defenses to protect against strikes like the one that killed Yaroslav Bazylevych’s wife and three daughters.Yesterday - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Brazil's Lula fires human rights minister accused of sexual misconduct
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has fired Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida following reports he was involved in sexual misconductYesterday - Brazil -
ABC News - Health
El Comandante Hernández leads ‘Tree Army’ in defense of Mexico City’s trees
There's an army taking to Mexico City's streets — the Tree Army2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
After years of struggle, can Mexico soccer flourish under Javier Aguirre?
Duilio Davino, director of the Mexico men's national team, hopes Javier Aguirre can steer the squad back to prominence as the 2026 World Cup approaches.2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
Workers take their quest to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos to a higher court
Workers seeking to ban smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos are asking an appeals court to consider their request, saying a lower court judge who dismissed their lawsuit did so in error2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
U.S. job market slows, but it's not yet a 'three-alarm fire,' economist says
The labor market has shown unambiguous signs of cooling, economists said. Recession could follow if the trajectory continues.2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 18 Students
At least 70 students are still unaccounted for, although officials urged people not to jump to conclusions about their fate.2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Larry Ellison to control Paramount Global after Skydance deal closes
David Ellison is poised to become Paramount Global's new CEO, but his father, Larry Ellison, will be controlling owner of the company, according to a recent federal filing.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Telegram CEO Addresses French Charges in First Public Comments
Pavel Durov, founder of the controversial messaging app, says the authorities should have contacted his company, rather than arresting him on Sept. 24.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Home listings are up more than 60% in some cities. Here's where
Nationwide, active listings in August were up 36% compared with the same month last year, according to a new report from Realtor.com.2 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Will Saudi Arabia’s big bet on the Qiddiya gaming and esports city pay off? | The DeanBeat
Mike Milanov is now head of gaming at Qiddiya, a dreamy "Giga Project" under way near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.2 days ago