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BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Walkie-talkie blasts' and conflict's 'new phase'
Thursday's headlines are dominated by walkie-talkie blasts in Lebanon, a day after pagers exploded.2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
The 5 best digital notepads in 2024 will free you from paper clutter forever
Handwrite directly on a display and keep all of your ideas, lists and notes organized with a digital notepad.2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
U.S. Will Host Global AI Safety Summit in November
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will lead the gathering, scheduled three weeks after the election.6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Fossil fuel firms 'spent £4bn on sportswashing' says report
Fossil fuel companies invest more than £4bn in sports sponsorship to "greenwash their reputations", according to a new report.7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Global vaccine alliance GAVI to buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine
The global vaccine alliance Gavi says it will buy 500,000 doses of vaccine against mpox to fight outbreaks of the disease in African countries7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Oasis Reunion Brings Back Spotlight on the Gallagher Hairstyle
News of a new tour put the band — and the rough-hewed hairstyles popularized by its sibling frontmen, Liam and Noel Gallagher — back in the spotlight.9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent. A batch of 500,000 mpox vaccines has been bought by the vaccine alliance ...11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Are Premier League Players About to Go on Strike?
Manchester City’s Rodri said that industrial action is being considered. Were his words a genuine threat or an idle bluff?11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
We have to keep Commonwealth Games going - Kenny
Dame Laura Kenny has called on cities to step up for the 2030 Commonwealth Games after Glasgow became hosts for the 2026 edition.15 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Lib Dem call to tax rich more may be a poor pitch to its base
Ed Davey urges Labour to increase spending to ‘winterproof’ the NHS in a strategic move16 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
Speaking at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit in Singapore, the founder of Bridgewater Associates said the five factors are interrelated and often cyclical.20 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Exploding pager hell' and 'Middle East on brink'
Wednesday's front pages focus on an attack involving exploding pagers injuring thousands in Lebanon.20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Global spending on subsidies that harm environment rises to $2.6tn, report says
Exclusive: analysis finds $800bn increase in direct support for activities including deforestation and fossil fuel use. The world is spending at least $2.6tn (£2tn) a year on subsidies that drive ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, MGX Launch AI Partnership
The partnership, called the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership, will additionally build out energy infrastructure to create power sources for the facilities, the companies said.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Rep. Horsford introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) has introduced the Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act to eliminate federal taxes on tips and subminimum wages for tipped workers.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 New York Times - Sports
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 -
CNBC - Business
A push toward sustainable jet fuel is leaving investors with unanswered questions
"The truth is, it's going to be more expensive, you can't really sugarcoat that," one producer said.Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
Go makes a comeback: What’s fueling its revival?
Although Go was released to much furore in late 2009, when it was heralded as Programming Language of the Year by the TIOBE Index, its popularity has waxed and waned over the years. Now Go has ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
We live in an era of political violence. The rich and famous aren't the primary targets | Moira Donegan
Unlike Donald Trump, most of us do not get to face the risk of violence with Secret Service protection. It is not a good sign for US politics that an apparent second assassination attempt against ...Yesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
Life as a woman under Taliban rule
How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
China's ultra-rich population sees 'dramatic' growth in last 10 years, outpacing the U.S., report shows
The world's super rich club saw a significant expansion over the past 10 years, with China leading the charge, a report by Henley & Partners showed.Yesterday - China -
Financial Times - Business
Pret A Manger’s global sales surge above £1bn
UK sandwich chain expands in aggressive international sales driveYesterday -
The Guardian - World
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 -
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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins
As freshers get settled in, a group of unis is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes in England.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Amazon is selling a ton of toilet paper and everyday items. Here’s why that’s a problem for investors
People are ordering more everyday items like paper towels on Amazon. That is hitting its top and bottom lines.2 days ago