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Science - The New York Times
Astronomers Find Evidence of an Exomoon Spewing a Volcanic Cloud
Astronomers have yet to confirm the existence of exomoons, but a molecular signal around a far away star offers some of the best evidence yet.2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
WoW Will Apparently Once Again Get Its Own Game Fuel, With In-Game Loot To Boot
World of Warcraft is celebrating its 20th birthday in a number of ways, and it looks like one of them will be an upcoming Mountain Dew Game Fuel promotion that promises ways for players to earn ...2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Phillies extend manager Thomson through 2026
Rob Thomson, who guided the Phillies to a 95-67 record and their first NL East title since 2011, had his contract extended through the 2026 season.2 days ago - MLB -
Top stories - BBC News
Witnesses to Israeli strike on Gaza hospital compound saw 'so many people burning'
The strike killed at least four people and injured dozens, mostly women and children, the Hamas-run health ministry said.2 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
‘Land politics’ are at the root of our costliest natural disasters
Patterns of home-building in climate frontiers and the resources provided to communities following natural disasters are deeply rooted in the political power of land.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Early voting begins in Georgia despite damage from Helene
Early voting began Tuesday in Georgia in spite of the devastation dished out to the state from Hurricane Helene. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Gen Z advocacy group launches TikTok campaign against voting for Jill Stein
Gen Z advocacy group Voters of Tomorrow launches TikTok campaign against voting for Jill Stein2 days ago - Tiktok -
Tech - GameSpot
Despite Sharing A Setting, Redacted And The Callisto Protocol Could Not Be More Different
Ahead of the release of [REDACTED] (yes, that's actually the name of the game, brackets and all), I got to play a fairly substantial part of the upcoming isometric roguelike that takes place in ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Roberto Saviano to appear at Frankfurt book fair despite Italy delegation’s snub
Gomorrah author and Meloni critic’s non-inclusion in Italy’s lineup angers writers amid claims of censorship. The Gomorrah author Roberto Saviano will appear at the Frankfurt book fair this week ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
The end of US global dominance presents an opportunity for America
Clinging to hegemony leads only to more costly interventions and strategic failures, as evidenced by recent decades of U.S. foreign policy.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Trump dances for 40 minutes during campaign rally: ‘Let’s listen to music’
Ex-president swayed to songs such as YMCA and Ave Maria during Pennsylvania event after two attendees fainted. Opposition outrage over Donald Trump ’s rabble-rousing demagoguery turned to ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Johnson & Johnson’s stock falls despite Q3 sales beat and guidance raise
Johnson & Johnson reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales and raised its full-year revenue guidance.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump turns political event into surreal listening party
Donald Trump turned a town hall event in Pennsylvania into an impromptu listening party Monday, playing a unlikely selection of tunes for more than 30 minutes after the event was paused for a ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Morning Report — Break a political deadlock? Take risks.
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris insists she’s the underdog in the presidential race. This week, she’s campaigning that way. Underdogs, when hemmed in, take risks. And sitting for a Fox News ...2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Harris Uses Trump’s Own Words to Attack Him as ‘Unhinged’: ‘Roll the Clip’
At a rally in Pennsylvania, in a swing county in a swing state, Vice President Kamala Harris played clips of Donald Trump describing critics as an “enemy from within,” drawing jeers from her crowd.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Sports - ABC News
Italy-Israel soccer match is held without incident despite security concerns
There were snipers on the roof of the stadium and a heavy police presence throughout the city of Udine for Italy’s home match against Israel on Monday3 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
Harris sees a path to Pennsylvania victory running through its suburbs
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign laid out what it sees as her path to victory in Pennsylvania in a memo ahead of Monday night’s rally in bellwether Erie County.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Meteorologists Face Harassment and Death Threats Amid Hurricane Disinformation
Weather experts say the spiraling falsehoods, especially claims that the government is creating or controlling storms, have gotten out of hand.3 days ago -
Health - ABC News
Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions
Florida's government has threatened TV stations over an ad promoting an abortion-rights ballot measure and is now alleging fraud in petitions to get it before voters3 days ago - Abortion -
World - Financial Times
Global business takes its chance to size up new Labour pitch
Starmer’s investment summit guests express both praise and doubt — but many want to wait to pass judgment3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive
Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economy3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Inc.
Data Finds Many New Executive MBA Grads Launch Their Own Startups
An annual ranking of global EMBA programs finds numerous graduates use knowledge gained to found startups, not continue scaling the corporate ranks.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers grows despite western sanctions
Poorly maintained and uninsured vessels transporting up to 70% of country’s seaborne oil, says report. Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers is expanding, according to research, transporting up to ...3 days ago - Russia -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Chicago Blackhawks Journey Continues Through Alberta
The Chicago Blackhawks are on an 82-game odyssey that will present a lot of challenges this season.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Texas, Execution Looms Despite Questions in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson could be the first person put to death in connection with shaken baby syndrome. The state’s highest criminal court ruled in another case that the science had changed.3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Nobel economics prize goes to global inequality researchers
Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize for their research into why global inequality persists.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Political Misdiagnosis
Democrats imagined that they would become the majority party as America became more racially diverse. It’s not working out that way.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
She Weathered Angry Comments and Attacks After a Visit From Kamala Harris. She Still Thinks Entrepreneurs Should Have a Voice in Politics
After Danielle Romanetti, the owner of Fibre Space, hosted Kamala Harris’s visit in 2021, she saw a $30,000 windfall—and a surge in troll attacks. How she suggests dealing with attention, even if ...3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Russian Disinformation Targets U.S.-Backed Anti-Malaria Campaign
Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West.3 days ago - Russia -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Can the Mets really let Kodai Senga pitch again this postseason?
Mets pitcher Kodai Senga’s two innings of one-run ball in Game 1 of the NLDS seemed like a triumphant return, right? Not really, according to people whose eyes are sharper than mine or yours.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments
Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest rates4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Russia’s shadow fleet grows despite western crackdown
Moscow’s capacity to transport oil on old underinsured ships has increased by 70% since last year, says report4 days ago - Russia -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Bengals vs. Giants score: Cincinnati wins ugly 17-7 defensive slugfest at the Meadowlands on Sunday Night Football
Neither offense played well, but the Bengals' run game did just enough for the win.4 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes.4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump escalates rhetoric on outlawing political dissent and criticism
Donald Trump is ramping up his rhetoric depicting his political rivals and critics as criminals, while dropping a long trail of suggestions that he favors outlawing political speech that he deems ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
Young men's economic prospects are shifting, along with their politics
For David Tasker, an 18-year-old construction worker in Pennsylvania, his top financial priorities are having enough money for gas, dining out and spending on his girlfriend while living at home ...4 days ago