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Top stories - The New York Times
No One Said It Was Going to Be Easy for Kamala Harris
Two columnists ponder: How could the election be this close?29 minutes ago - Kamala Harris -
World - Financial Times
Our favourite pieces at PAD are going back to the future
The 14 most forward-thinking pieces at next week’s London design fair2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
To boldly go: John McFall hopes to be the first astronaut with a disability
European Space Agency testing Paralympian sprinter to see how conditions in space would affect his prosthesis. When a colleague sent John McFall a job advert for would-be astronauts, his reaction ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Widower hopes for answers as surgeon inquests loom
Catherine Coyne’s husband describes the family's ordeal as inquests into 62 deaths begin.7 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Modi’s BJP hopes peaceful election will strengthen hand in restive Kashmir
Votes to be counted in first regional poll since contested Indian territory was stripped of autonomy11 hours ago -
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Top stories - The New York Times
At North Carolina Churches After Helene, a Time to Grieve and a Time to Hope
Worshipers gathered on Sunday, many for the first time since the storm decimated their communities, “to cry and pray and process.”13 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Talking About ‘Freedom,’ Harris Hopes She Has a Winning Message on Guns
The vice president is talking about firearms in a new way for a Democrat — by co-opting the language of Republicans.16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘My disability is the least interesting thing about me’: Actor Adam Pearson on fame, film and his sibling rivalry
Actor Adam Pearson feels disfigurement onscreen is often presented as a problem. He sees it very differently. He talks about karaoke in Croydon, rivalry with his twin, Oscar ambitions – and why his ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Cement Is a Big Polluter. A Plant in Norway Hopes to Clean It Up.
Heidelberg Materials is betting it can profit from an expensive process that will reduce the carbon dioxide emitted from one of the world’s most polluting industries.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Starfield Is Going Through An Identity Crisis
After a year of patches and updates, new mods from the community, and a meaty expansion, there's no denying that the Starfield experience is better than it was at launch. But is it the revamp that ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘Ruthless’ Ben Ainslie key to Britain’s America’s Cup hopes
Regatta director praises ‘unpredictable’ Ainslie Captain’s experience may give him edge over Kiwis New Zealand will face a formidable challenge from Britain’s battle-hardened skipper, Ben ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Todd Bowles hopes facemask fouls and non-calls become reviewable
A holding penalty against the Buccaneers' center Graham Barton helped set the stage for the Falcons' game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter on Thursday night, but the damage that penalty did ...Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
'I'm not interested in turning him into a checker': John Tortorella's plan for Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov
"I have no doubt that there's going to be some fireworks," GM Danny Briere said. But the pairing must work for Philly to get back to the playoffs.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
My friend inherited a $160,000 house. Will this put her Social Security disability income at risk? What can she do?
‘She really needs the money to make improvements to her house.’2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Anthony Rizzo won't be on Yankees 2024 ALDS roster; hopes to be back for ALCS
Anthony Rizzo confirmed with the media that he will not be on the Yankees' ALDS roster due to his fractured fingers.2 days ago - MLB -
Sports - ABC News
'Devastated' Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won't pitch for the Padres in the NLDS
Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers2 days ago - MLB -
Sports - CBS Sports
Joe Musgrove injury update: Padres right-hander to undergo Tommy John surgery
Musgrove required multiple IL stints this season because of his elbow2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Padres RHP Joe Musgrove to undergo Tommy John surgery after wild-card injury
Joe Musgrove will miss the NLDS for the Padres and a whole lot more.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Selena Gomez couldn’t afford to go to her first Disney casting—now she’s a billionaire startup founder
Singer and actor Selena Gomez is a newly minted billionaire due to the success of her makeup brand Rare Beauty, according to a Bloomberg estimate.2 days ago -
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Chris Wallace on pivotal 1960 election between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon
Veteran journalist Chris Wallace joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "Countdown 1960," which gives an inside look at the campaigns of John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Four Weeks to Go
With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in the tightest of races, who will come out on top? Listen to our political round table on the 2024 election.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Disabled Palestinians are facing horrors piled upon horrors. I think of their suffering every day | Frances Ryan
With every bombing, more people are horrifically injured and left to survive without the devices and medications they need. It is breakfast and I reach for a painkiller dropped off by a Boots ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I never said I was going to retire ...’ Paul Simon on disability, drive and the mystery behind his greatest songs
He halted his career after decades of hits, then a dream one night changed everything. From New York to swinging London and apartheid South Africa, he explains his epic journey. As a struggling ...3 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
They Met For the First Time Twice
Rieanna Stewart remembered Devin Miller from a brief encounter three years earlier. And then: “We both left time and space,” Ms. Stewart said.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Fake ‘Kamala Harris ad’ used AI and old John Lewis advert
BBC Verify analysed a false post claiming to show a pro-abortion campaign ad that has widely circulated on social media.3 days ago - Kamala Harris -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves raises hopes of investment surge as she attacks Tory plans
UK chancellor vows to avoid Jeremy Hunt’s ‘mistakes’ and stokes optimism that spending could surpass manifesto3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden hopeful hurricane cleanup could end 'rabid partisanship'
President Biden on Thursday said he’s hopeful that cleanup from Hurricane Helene could end the "rabid" partisanship in the United States, after he visited Republican-controlled states Georgia and ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Ron Hale, soap actor from 'Ryan's Hope' and 'General Hospital,' dies at 78
Ron Hale, the soap opera actor who famously played Mike Corbin on 'General Hospital' and Dr. Rodger Coleridge on 'Ryan's Hope,' has died. He was 78.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Fox's John Roberts knocks Brennan for Vance debate fact check
Fox News anchor John Roberts took a shot at CBS debate moderator Margaret Brennan for the way she handled a fact-check of former President Trump's running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) during this ...3 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Hands-On The First Berserker: Khazan
It’s hard to separate The First Berserker: Khazan from its clear Sekiro inspiration. The beta saw a necessity to memorize the rhythms of boss and elite enemy attacks as players deflected their ...3 days ago