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The New York Times - World
Cathy Merrick, Advocate for Canada’s Indigenous People, Dies at 63
She was on the front lines of dogged fights against injustices, including a recent series of murders of Indigenous women by a white man.27 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
Trump Media shares sink more than 6% two days before merger 'lockup' period ends
Former President Donald Trump on Friday said he will not sell his stake in Trump Media, which owns the Republican's preferred social media app, Truth Social.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Bestselling author Julia Alvarez is the subject of a new PBS documentary
"Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined" covers her breakout semi-autobiographical novel "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" and her searing bestseller "In the Time of the Butterflies."2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Canada's Trudeau says there's 'more work to do' after his party suffers another by-election loss
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s focused on the work ahead after the ruling Liberals lost in another by-election, raising more questions about his ability to lead the party into the ...3 hours ago -
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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 area3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing Restarts Labor Negotiations as It Seeks End to Strike
Federal mediators are helping the aerospace manufacturer and leaders of the union representing more than 33,000 workers who went on strike last week reach a deal.5 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
GLAAD finds overall decline in LGBTQ representation in major studio films
GLAAD, the LGBTQ media advocacy organization, has released its 12th annual Studio Responsibility Index tracking films released during 2023.6 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio cancels all athletic contests due to security concerns
Springfield, Ohio has seen a massive influx of threats of violence due to viral false stories about Haitian immigrants6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Pint of no return? Two-thirds measure could boost English health – study
Scientists reach conclusion after trial in which pints were scrapped in a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants. Fancy a quick two-thirds? It may lack the appeal of the more familiar after work social, ...6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Two new Barbie Stanley cups dropped today. Where to get them
Barbie fans won't want to miss the limited-edition Barbie Stanley cups dropping every day this week.6 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Stellantis Fight With Union Heats Up as UAW Files Labor Charges
Autoworkers fear the automaker will move jobs out of U.S. plants as the union files a National Labor Relations Board complaint.6 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon Awards Startup Rocket Motor Maker Ursa Major $12.5 Million
The Pentagon turns to smaller private companies as it tries to build up supplies depleted by supporting Ukraine and Israel.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Banking Deal Oversight to Get a Major Revamp
The F.D.I.C. and the Justice Department are changing how they evaluate mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry.6 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Harris Meets With Teamsters, Seeking Endorsement
Leadership of the 1.3-million-member union has not backed a candidate for president yet, but met with Trump in January.7 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Inc. - Business
Boeing, Union Plan to Meet as Strikers Dig In
The two sides return to the bargaining table with federal mediators as the price tag for the walkout is estimated to hit $100 million a day.7 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former Ottawa Senator Writes Heartfelt Letter Announcing His NHL Retirement
Drafted by the Senators in 2009, the 34-year-old defenceman spent a decade in the organization, including three and a half seasons in Ottawa.7 hours ago - NHL -
Financial Times - Business
Major London NHS hospital trust freezes external hiring
Guy’s and St Thomas’ moves to tackle £31mn deficit as government push to improve standards collides with straitened budgets8 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
'Bachelorette' Jenn Tran gets support from an unlikely source — a runner-up contestant
'Bachelorette' Jenn Tran addresses friendship and romance rumors with Jonathan Johnson8 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
The Masters adds two hours of weekend coverage on Paramount+
The Masters and CBS are expanding weekend coverage by five hours from Augusta National8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
DeSantis: Florida authorities launching criminal probe of Trump assassination attempt
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday that the state is launching a criminal probe into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, ...9 hours ago - Florida -
ABC News - Sports
Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto looks ahead after gambling suspension, trying season
The Ottawa Senators are glad to have Shane Pinto ready for the beginning of the season9 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
New York Philharmonic Opens Its Season Amid Labor Talks and Troubles
The orchestra is working to negotiate a new contract with musicians, resolve a misconduct inquiry and hire a new chief executive.9 hours ago - New York -
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The Guardian - World
NFL week two winners and losers: clinical kickers to a Cardinals juggernaut
Marvin Harrison Jr recovered from a bumpy start in his second NFL game, while missed field goals have become a rarity. It is always satisfying to see shaky NFL narratives proven false shortly after ...10 hours ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Teachers union to launch ads in battleground states calling out Trump, Vance
One of the nation's largest teachers unions is launching ads in battleground states to go after former President Trump and his GOP running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. The American Federation of ...10 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Sean Combs arrested at NYC hotel by federal authorities
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested at a New York hotel by federal agents based on a sealed indictment filed by the Southern District of New York. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley recaps how the ...12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.13 hours ago - Amazon -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Will two assassination attempts alter the election?
It is impossible to gauge this morning whether an assassination attempt in July and an apparent thwarted attempt Sunday directed at former President Trump will change the presidential race. Yet, it ...13 hours ago -
ABC News - World
UN rights experts decry worsening repression in Venezuela in wake of contested election result
Independent U.N. human rights experts say Venezuela’s government has intensified the “harshest and most violent mechanisms of its repressive apparatus” in the wake of the disputed July presidential ...14 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Report on forced labor, child labor raises tough questions in green energy transition
A new report from the Department of Labor raises tough questions about whether and to what extent forced labor and child labor are intertwined with climate-friendly technology. The department ...14 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Major oil spill averted after Houthi attack set tanker alight
The Greek-owned Sounion, carrying one million barrels of crude, was attacked by Yemen's Houthis.14 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Kingfisher Lifts Lower End of Guidance As Profits Rise
B&Q owner Kingfisher raised the lower end of its fiscal 2025 profit guidance above market expectations, after the B&Q owner posted higher earnings for the first half, despite weaker sales.15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
The 2024 Great British Bake Off contestants – ranked!
Who is in it for the long haul? Who is a cake cannibal? And who is secretly an international super spy? Here’s our entirely factual guide to this year’s bakers. The 15th series of The Great British ...19 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.Yesterday - Microsoft