Smog Will Shut Schools in Pakistan’s 2nd Largest City for a Week

Cuba Suffers Mass Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens

The Communist government ordered the closure of nonvital activities hours to avoid power grid collapse.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

'Terrified and angry': patients voice concerns as eye hospital to shut for six months

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh is due to close for six months at the end of the month.

Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash

A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.

Russia’s Warming Arctic Is a Climate Threat. War Has Shut Scientists Out of It.

Climate science has been stymied as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. The stalled work threatens to leave the West without a clear picture of how fast the Earth is heating up.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Amazon to shut down speedy brick-and-mortar delivery service

The company has stopped any new development of the service, called Amazon Today, and will begin to wind it down, according to people familiar with the matter.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Chicago to begin shutting down separate migrant shelter system

The city of Chicago will overhaul its migrant response strategy, including by closing its “landing zone” and migrant-only shelters, as it responds to a decline in the number of people arriving to ...

Sara's neighbour had door shut in face, jury told

A neighbour of Sara Sharif tells a court noises from within the family home reached "fever pitch".

Union denounces reported Volkswagen plans to shut plants in Germany

World - Yahoo News - October 28

PlayStation Shuts Down Concord Permanently, Shutters Dev Firewalk Studios

Sony has announced that it has shut down Firewalk Studios, the developer behind the multiplayer-shooter game Concord. Additionally, Concord has been permanently sunset, dashing any hopes of a ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Sony is shutting down Firewalk Studios after disastrous Concord launch

Sony acquired the studio in 2023, with Concord seemingly a major part of the company's push into live-service games.

Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago

What we learned as Draymond shuts down Zion in Warriors' win

The Golden State Warriors had six players in double figures during Wednesday’s 104-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan

People warned to stay inside because of high risk of storm surges, flooding and landslides as typhoon crosses island. The biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the island, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall

A strong Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan’s east coast on Thursday, the largest storm by size to hit the island in nearly 30 years.

Germany Shuts 3 Iranian Consulates Over Execution of German-Iranian

The rare step of closing the consulates reflected German protests over the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, an outspoken opponent of the Iranian regime.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

After losing Ersson early, Flyers get shut out by Bruins

The Flyers lost Samuel Ersson and their mini winning streak Saturday afternoon in a 3-0 loss to the Bruins at the Wells Fargo Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Rare and classic cars shut off busy London street

Vehicles on show in central London include models dating back to 1896 plus modern day supercars.

Cuomo Objects to Plan to Shut Down the A Train for 4 Months

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who is eyeing a potential run for New York City mayor next year, criticized plans to close part of the A train in the Rockaways for months.

Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Blackstone plans to list some of its largest investments

Sluggish asset sales hit third-quarter profits at world’s biggest private capital group

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Costco Has a Magazine and It’s Thriving

Each month, 15.4 million copies of Costco Connection are mailed out to members. Another 300,000 are distributed via Costco warehouses. It is now the nation’s third largest magazine.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 20

Indonesia leader sworn in with largest cabinet in decades

The ex-general, who was accused of rights abuse during his time in the military, was sworn in on Sunday.

Abuser in 'UK's largest catfishing case' jailed for life

A 12-year-old girl in the US took her own life as she was being abused by a man from Northern Ireland.

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