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Teen U.S. soldier accounted for decades after being killed in WWII
U.S. Army Pvt. Jeremiah P. Mahoney was killed amid fierce fighting with German forces.World - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Generation Z: Sue Johnston is the greatest zombie to grace our screens in decades
When an army van full of toxins crashes into a care home, all the boomers become biters – and it’s kids’ blood they’re after. The undead are back, baby!. There was a sustained moment throughout the ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority
The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
How Years of Government Failure Led to Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades
After a recent dam disaster, Nigerian officials blamed God, climate change and poor people. But experts had warned the dam was at risk well before it collapsed. The officials did nothing.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
How worried should stock-market investors be about a ‘lost decade’?
It’s theoretically possible that the stock market will play out a “Roaring ‘20s” scenario for the rest of this decade.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Toxic contamination of Southern California’s coast lives on decades later: Study
Toxic pesticides dumped off Southern California's coast decades ago are staying put — deep in adjacent ocean sediments and in the fish that reside in these habitats, a new study has found. Current ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Why the Chiefs are the new Patriots ... and how they could dominate the next decade
This year's Kansas City team stands where the 2006 Patriots once stood. Here's why they could chart the same course -- and what could get in the way.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Two decades of unlimited money in politics has transformed US democracy
In a matter of years, we went from a presidential candidate raising in the tens of millions to more than hundreds of millions for an election.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Would a ‘lost decade’ derail your retirement plans? Not necessarily.
“If you feel like you’re behind if you don’t get 12%-plus returns every year, then maybe you need to re-evaluate your plan.”Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
At least 95 people dead in Spain’s worst floods in three decades
Soldiers aid search for dozens still missing as prime minister warns extreme weather may not be over. At least 95 people have died in eastern, central and southern Spain after torrential rains ...World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago -
The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan
But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgetsWorld - Financial Times - 21 hours ago -
Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing
Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.Top stories - BBC News - 20 hours ago -
China holds military drills around Taiwan to warn against independence
China conducted large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan on Monday, in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's national day speech that China has no right to represent Taiwan.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
FirstFT: China launches large military exercises near Taiwan
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs strong dollar, says adviser, and EY delays start dates for recruitsWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
China conducts military drills around Taiwan in warning to island’s president
PLA and Chinese coastguard approach Taiwan by sea and air in move linked by state media to ‘separatist’ National Day speech. Chinese military and coastguard personnel surrounded Taiwan’s main ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
US raises concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan
The United States said it is “seriously concerned” about Chinese military drills near Taiwan on Monday. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. is concerned by the joint military ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
From China with love: coastguard’s ‘creepy’ message to Taiwan during military drills
Image dispersed during Monday’s military drills likened to sexual harassment or abusive partner. A Chinese propaganda image dispersed during Monday’s military drills around Taiwan was supposed to ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Taiwan to have satellite internet service as protection in case of Chinese attack
Coverage with UK-European provider will be in place by end of month, says island’s main telecoms company. Taiwan is expected to have access to low earth orbit satellite internet service by the end ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
U.S., Philippines launch war games after China's Taiwan drills
Thousands of U.S. and Filipino troops launched joint exercises as Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island.World - CBS News - October 15 -
Taiwan and trade: how China sees its future with the US after the election
Beijing does not see there being much difference between a Democratic- or Republican-controlled White House. Deciphering the obscure machinations of elite politics is a pursuit that western ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
With Jets and Ships, China is Honing Its Ability to Choke Taiwan
China’s large-scale military exercises are encircling Taiwan and testing the island’s defenses. They also raise the risk of conflict, accidental or otherwise.World - The New York Times - October 17