The Grenfell Fire and the Unbearable Slowness of Public Inquiries
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ABC News - Entertainment
Harvey Weinstein faces a new sex crime charge. The accuser has never gone public
Harvey Weinstein is facing a new sex crime charge from as he awaits retrial in his landmark #MeToo case in New York8 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 -
ABC News - Health
Tulane's public health school secures major gift to expand
A longtime donor who has given more than $160 million to Tulane University is the new namesake of the university’s expanding school of public health9 hours ago -
The New York Times - Health
What R.F.K. Jr.’s Alliance With Trump Could Mean for Public Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has long voiced doubts about vaccine safety, has hopes of influencing federal health policy. Could he finally get the chance?11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Chiefs' Kelce on slow start: 'I put that on me'
Travis Kelce, who has four catches for 39 yards in the Chiefs' first two games of the season, blames the slow start to his season on himself.13 hours ago - NFL -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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ABC News - World
Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to derail talks for a cease-fire in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed frustration at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in Gaza15 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Abused in Public Housing, Victims Often Face a Long Wait to Move
A 2013 provision to federal law was intended to ensure that domestic violence victims living in subsidized housing could move quickly to safer homes. But they often wait in fear.16 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Ex-OceanGate employee calls Titan disaster ‘inevitable’ as first video shown
David Lochridge tells hearing he alerted company to safety fears over submersible that imploded but was ignored. A former marine operator who worked for the company behind the Titan submersible ...18 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump says being president is dangerous in first public event since apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Tuesday night for a town hall in Michigan, his first public event since Sunday's apparent assassination attempt. Trump addressed the ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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The Hill - Politics
'Just the facts': Seeking to provide the public with the government data they need
Making government data more accessible and easier to understand: That's the standing goal for Poppy MacDonald. MacDonald, a former news executive, now leads "USA Facts,” a nonpartisan, nonprofit ...21 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Netanyahu Considers Firing Defense Minister Gallant in Government Shakeup
Dismissing the minister, Yoav Gallant, would remove a frequent critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a time of mounting tensions with Hezbollah.Yesterday - Israel -
NBC News - Top stories
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday toward its east coast, South Korea and Japan said.Yesterday - North Korea -
The New York Times - Top stories
N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor Seeks to Project Stability as Inquiries Swirl
David C. Banks, whose phone was seized during an investigation related to his brother, largely avoided discussing his current circumstances in his annual State of Our Schools speech.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Pipeline explosion injured at least four, fire continues to burn
The pipeline explosion in Deer Park, Texas, forced evacuations and injured at least four people. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Greek firefighters contain a blaze at a major oil refinery that injured 3 workers
Three workers have suffered light injuries during a fire at a major oil refinery west of Athens that prompted Greek authorities to issue an evacuation alert for the surrounding areaYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Netanyahu Allies Make the Case for Firing Israel's Defense Minister
Sacking Yoav Gallant would remove the anchor of Israel’s relationship with the U.S. and a fierce advocate of a cease-fire in Gaza.Yesterday - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Fires That Could Reshape the Amazon
Vast, diverse parts of Brazil are burning at the same time, forcing officials to rethink how to protect crucial ecosystems like the Amazon.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Ronaldo's Saudi club fires coach after slow start
Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr, is looking for a new coach after firing Luis Castro on Tuesday in the second managerial change since the Portugal star's arrival.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
REIT rally fueled by interest-rate-cut hopes may be slowed by a less-dovish Fed
With the Fed set to announce an interest-rate cut on Wednesday, KeyBanc analysts are questioning whether the REIT rally will continue through an extended cutting cycle and are predicting some ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
U.S. Steelmakers Warn of Lower Profits as Manufacturers Slow Factories
Nucor and Steel Dynamics forecast a drop in third-quarter earnings, citing weaker demand and shaky prices.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Obama's longtime speechwriter pens advice book on public speaking
A former White House speechwriter is sharing some of the public speaking tips he picked up while penning prose for President Obama. "These are the lessons in public speaking and communication that ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Iran releases an Austrian man, the first time his imprisonment made public
Iranian state media say authorities have released an Austrian citizen who was held in prison in the country’s northwest, the first time information about his imprisonment was made publicYesterday - Iran -
The New York Times - Top stories
Corey Lewandowski Was Fired in 2016. Why Is He Back at Trump’s Side?
Donald Trump often finds comfort in Mr. Lewandowski’s feisty instincts and off-color humor. But some Trump aides worry about his penchant for making his own headlines.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Slowing housing market is hurting this plumbing and HVAC distributor’s sales
Ferguson Enterprises’ stock was headed for a fall Tuesday, after the plumbing, HVAC and appliance products distributor missed quarterly revenue expectations, citing “muted” residential end markets ...Yesterday -
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attemptYesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Inquiry reveals new details of serial killer's death
Peter Tobin had multiple health issues after falling and breaking his leg in his cell at HMP Edinburgh.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump assassination attempt suspect didn't fire gun, Secret Service says
The suspect in what appears to be an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump made his first appearance in court Monday, one day after a Secret Service agent allegedly spotted ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
E.l.f. Beauty CEO says low prices have helped company thrive as cosmetics industry slows
E.l.f. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday the budget-conscious nature of the products has helped the company perform well.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Houston-area pipeline fire prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place orders for thousands
A natural liquid gas pipeline erupted near Houston on Monday, prompting authorities to evacuate homes and businesses as shelter-in-place orders covered multiple schools.2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Brazilian firefighters rescue baby marmoset from forest fire
Firefighters in Brazil rescued a baby marmoset from a forest fire in Pau Furado State Park, cradling it and giving it water out of a bottle cap.5 days ago -
The New York Times - Tech
Offshore Wind Slowed by Broken Blades, Rising Costs and Angry Fishermen
Accidents involving blades made by GE Vernova have delayed projects off the coasts of Massachusetts and England and could imperil climate goals.6 days ago