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The New York Times - World
Walkie-Talkies in Lebanon May Have Held More Explosives Than Pagers
The blasts on Wednesday involved bigger, heavier devices that set off more large fires.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He has never paid rent or utilities:’ Do I have the legal and moral authority to charge my brother rent to live in our family home?
‘My brother has been living there while my father was alive — and still is. He did not pay any rent or utilities’2 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
PSG's Champions League start may have been slow, but Luis Enrique's men have ingredients to be contenders
French titleholders have been better this season but came up against motivated Spanish UCL debutants and got it done in the end9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Big Lots: 47 more stores across 19 states to close; total closures surpass 300
With these new additions, there are now more than 300 Big Lots stores slated for closure.13 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Why GTA Online Players Think Its New Anti-Cheat May Hint At GTA 5's Future
GTA Online was recently updated with new anti-cheat software, and some players think this move could be a sign that GTA 5 's PC port may be in for a serious upgrade. If you're a little confused ...14 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Despite the Fed's first interest rate cut in years, it may be too soon to refinance your mortgage. Here's why
The Federal Reserve just made its first interest rate cut, which can influence mortgage rates. But it still may be too soon to refinance your mortgage.14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Sue Gray’s £170,000 pay prompts fury among Labour advisers
Revelation Keir Starmer’s chief of staff is paid more than PM adding to anger over salary cuts, sources say. Sue Gray has been given a salary of £170,000 as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff – more ...14 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Miller Time? USC QB Moss off to historic start, could have 'Heisman moment' when Trojans face Michigan
Moss has solidified himself as one of the early favorites to win the Heisman Trophy15 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Keir Starmer's top aide Sue Gray paid more than the PM
A row breaks out within government after the prime minister's chief of staff is given a pay rise.15 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Tries to Close Off a Chief Line of Attack: That He’s a Danger to Democracy
Donald Trump has tried to link Democrats’ charge that he poses a “threat to democracy” to threats on his life. Meanwhile, he has heightened his own attacks on his rivals.16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
71 percent of Americans worry officials won't accept election results: poll
A new poll has revealed that seven in 10 Americans are concerned that officials will not accept the results of the upcoming elections, with half of respondents expressing concern about potential ...16 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.16 hours ago -
Yahoo News - World
Two dead in botched armed raid on Russian retailer's office
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GameSpot - Tech
Krypto The Superdog To Appear In James Gunn's Superman Film - Report
Mark Waid, best known for his work on Kingdom Come and Batman/Superman: World's Finest, has confirmed that Krypto the Superdog will be part of James Gunn's upcoming Superman film. During an episode ...17 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton delivers jab at Magic's expense in appearance on WWE's NXT
Haliburton helped set up an NXT title match between Ethan Page and Trick Williams18 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Network of Georgia election officials strategizing to undermine 2024 result
Emails reveal Georgia Election Integrity Coalition, a group of officials and election deniers, coordinating in swing state. US politics – live updates Emails obtained by the Guardian reveal a ...19 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Anna Sorokin appears on "Dancing With the Stars" with glittery ankle monitor
Anna Sorokin, the convicted con artist and "fake heiress," has hit the dancefloor on "Dancing With the Stars" wearing a featherweight - and very sparkly - ankle monitor.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Success breeds success’: why Ireland’s cricket lovers are bullish about the future
A historic T20 win over England and multimillion-pound stadium deal have helped Ireland embrace a sport once demonised as a foreign import. In cricket a century is a score of 100 or more runs by ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Video shows robbers drop into check cashing store from ceiling in $150,000 heist
Atlanta police on Tuesday continued to search for two robbers captured on video dropping into a check cashing store from the ceiling and grabbing stacks of cash from a safe.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump makes first campaign appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Trump supporters said they feel safe attending his campaign rally in Michigan.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
How Retailers Can Win Over Their Customers Before the Holiday Season
Easy return policies, among other strategies, can help lead customers to checkout -- and help retailers capture some of the $1.58 trillion of expected holiday-season sales.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Sam's Club hikes pay as it competes for workers with other retailers
Sam's Club workers with longer tenures to get larger increases in changes slated to take effect in early November.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Fired whistleblower says Titan submersible tragedy may have been prevented had safety agency investigated his complaint
Fired whistleblower says Titan submersible tragedy may have been prevented had safety agency investigated his complaintYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
The Panthers may have ruined Bryce Young. Will he ever recover?
Charles Robinson digs deep into what's going on in Carolina in the wake of the former No. 1 pick's benching and examines other prominent passers around the NFL.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Video appears to show pager explosion at Lebanon supermarket
Thousands of people were injured when pagers belonging to Hezbollah exploded almost simultaneously.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
Kirk Cousins’ Stunning Game-Winning Drive Shows Why the Falcons Paid Him
Atlanta signed Cousins to the largest free-agency deal in N.F.L. history this offseason. The quarterback delivered on Monday night.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Eagles collapse: Why Philadelphia may have been better off going for it on 4th down instead of kicking FG
The Eagles surprisingly gave the Falcons a better chance to win, despite extending their leadYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump campaigning in Michigan in first public appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail in Michigan Tuesday for his first public event since Sunday's apparent assassination attempt. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
VentureBeat - Tech
Epic unifying its developer stores under Fab in October
Unreal Engine Store and Epic's other asset stores are becoming one in mid-October under the moniker of Fab.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Users of ‘throuples’ dating app Feeld may have had intimate photos accessed
Alternative relationships site says it has resolved concerns about data security that tech firm claims to have uncovered. Business live – latest updates Users of Feeld, a dating app aimed at ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Where third-party candidates have gotten on — or off — the ballot in key swing states
Third-party candidates have played a big role in deciding key presidential battleground states in the last few years. Here's who is on the ballot in which states.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Rare 'sweets and beer' tree saved for future
Thousands of trees are being grown at a nursery to give rare and depleted species a helping hand.2 days ago -
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The Guardian - World
The cement company that paid millions to Isis: was Lafarge complicit in crimes against humanity?
The French cement giant started operating in Syria just before the civil war erupted. When Islamic State took over the region, Lafarge paid them protection money so it could keep trading. The ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
So … naming a stadium after Trevor Lawrence may have been a little premature
The Jaguars temporarily rebranded their home in honor of their quarterback. But it merely highlighted how he has fallen short of expectations3 days ago