Taliban’s closer ties with UAE signal global divide over Afghan regime
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Financial Times - Business
Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals era of easing has begun
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ESPN - Sports
O's DFA Kimbrel as ex-closer can't fix struggles
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The New York Times - World
An Ugly Divorce, a Russian Fortune and 2 Dead in Moscow
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CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
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U.S. Will Host Global AI Safety Summit in November
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How Colorado’s Thompson Divide Got Protection From Oil and Gas Drilling
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Global vaccine alliance GAVI to buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine
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Global police dismantle encrypted messaging app used by criminals
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Donald Trump's ties to Laura Loomer spell trouble for the Republican Party
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Islamabad complains to Kabul after an Afghan diplomat disrespected Pakistan's anthem
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The Guardian - World
Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
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Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan
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The Hill - Politics
Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes underscore dividing lines: Can Democrats and Republicans be friends?
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Arizona’s Mormon Voters Are Divided on Trump
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Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
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Yankees one step closer to postseason after 11-2 rout of Mariners
The Yankees' lineup erupted for 11 runs on 12 hits in their 11-2 win over the Mariners in Seattle on Tuesday night.15 hours ago - MLB -
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Britain asked to investigate assets linked to ousted Bangladeshi regime
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Whitewater rafters aim to bridge partisan divide on Nantahala River trip
A group of about 30 rafters probed the limits of political estrangement on the Nantahala River.20 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
North Carolina rafting trip seeks to bridge divides
A group of about 30 Americans with diverse political leanings recently embarked on a rafting trip along a North Carolina river. The goal of the journey wasn't to change minds or persuade anyone to ...20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Global spending on subsidies that harm environment rises to $2.6tn, report says
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BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, MGX Launch AI Partnership
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The New York Times - Tech
Caroline Ellison, Star Witness in FTX Case, Should Receive Lenient Sentence, Prosecutors Signal
Ms. Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s former girlfriend and a top executive in his empire, is set to be sentenced on Sept. 24 for her role in the collapse of the crypto exchange.23 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Taliban’s curbs on women add to risk of polio outbreak, health officials warn
Regime suspends polio campaign across Afghanistan over security concerns and women’s role in vaccination drive. Afghanistan is at risk of a polio outbreak, health officials have warned, after the ...Yesterday -
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The Champions League Coverage From C.B.S. Has Become a Global Sensation
The results of “Inside the N.F.L.” and “Inside the N.B.A.” show that pushing the envelope has worked for the network.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
CBS Sports - Sports
Grading NFL's rookie QBs and other young signal-callers: Top draft picks still can't find their footing
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Afghanistan reopens its embassy in Oman, the Taliban say
The Taliban say that Afghanistan's Embassy in Oman has reopenedYesterday - Afghanistan -
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Life as a woman under Taliban rule
How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Pret A Manger’s global sales surge above £1bn
UK sandwich chain expands in aggressive international sales driveYesterday -
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Azerbaijan accused of hypocrisy after calling for Cop29 global truce
Climate summit host positioning itself as peacemaker but is accused of ethnic cleansing and imprisoning opponents. The host country of this year’s UN climate summit, Azerbaijan, has been accused of ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategyYesterday - United Kingdom -
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The Guardian - World
Charlotte Wood on the Booker prize: ‘The global attention is like nothing I’ve seen’
The author is the first Australian to be shortlisted for the $98,000 prize since Richard Flanagan won in 2014. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Mere hours after finishing the first ...Yesterday -
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 -
The New York Times - Health
Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
The company said that the site would close indefinitely and that it would permanently stop making liverwurst. Union officials said the plant’s 500 workers would be given severance and offered ...5 days ago