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The Wall Street Journal - World
Ubisoft Investor Calls For Videogame Maker to Go Private
Shares of Ubisoft Entertainment plunged after a minority investor called for the maker of the Assassin’s Creed videogame franchise to go private and install a new management team.51 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
The solar pump revolution could bring water to millions of Africans but it must be sustainable and fair | Alan MacDonald
Solar power could enable 400 million Africans without water to tap into groundwater aquifers. However, we must ensure smaller projects do not lose out in the rush for new technology. It’s a truly ...1 hour ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Boeing offers staff 25% pay hike in bid to avoid strike
The tentative deal comes just days ahead of a possible strike at the plane maker's main factories.2 hours ago -
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ABC News - Top stories
Southern California's Line wildfire surpasses 20,000 acres amid evacuation orders
The wildfire tearing through Southern California’s San Bernardino County is now endangering more than 36,000 structures, according to emergency officials.4 hours ago - California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Sterling at Risk of Falling as U.K. Labor Market Conditions Soften
Sterling’s muted reaction to a survey that showed U.K. permanent job placements fell at an accelerated pace in August is surprising, Monex Europe said.4 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Inside the hospital struggling to save its starving babies
Acute malnutrition, which has ravaged Afghanistan for decades, has reached an unprecedented level.6 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
LIVE Transfer Talk: Barcelona target Spain defender Mingueza
Barcelona are monitoring Celta Vigo defender Óscar Mingueza with a view to bringing him back to the club. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.9 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Steady as Investors Look for Clues on Fed Rate Cuts
Gold was steady early in Asia as the market ponders the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates, ANZ Research analysts said.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Health
Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak
Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail could remain closed until at least Sept. 19.11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
A tent city next to Mayfair: Why cutting homelessness might be harder than before
Governments have tackled the problem in the past, but will doing so prove more difficult today?11 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Biden officials watered down warnings about crumbling security before Afghan exit, House GOP report says
In a new report, House Republicans say Biden administration officials watered down warnings about crumbling security in Afghanistan and botched the U.S. withdrawal.12 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Kirk Cousins’ rough start eliminates the Falcons’ benefit of the doubt for 2024
Pittsburgh spoils Cousins' two-interception Atlanta debut, winning 18-10.15 hours ago -
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MarketWatch - Business
Investors renew focus on inflation data as Fed weighs size of expected September rate cut
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for August may end up being the deciding factor as to whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a bigger-than-usual, 50-basis-point rate cut on Sept. 18.19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Maria’s niece sought a DVO to protect her. Her ex-partner went out and bought an axe
‘They’re just a piece of paper,’ Maria Costigan says of domestic violence orders, almost 10 years after Tara Costigan’s brutal murder in Canberra. But do they ever help terrified women?. Follow ...20 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Is the ECB about to cut interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
USMNT vs Canada player ratings out of 10 — Did any US players stand out?
Very poor for an hour, interim boss Mikey Varas' USMNT made substitutions that changed the game but could not deliver an equalizer, and Canada was fortunate to hold on for just its second-ever ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
A Migrant Family Struggles for a Year in San Francisco
Margarita Solito and her family fled violence and poverty in El Salvador, hoping to build a better life in San Francisco. The city often wasn’t what they thought it would be.Yesterday - San Francisco -
The Hill - Politics
More than a dozen killed in latest Israeli strike amid polio vaccinations
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed more than a dozen people overnight Saturday, hospital and local authorities said, as health workers attempt to administer polio vaccinations amid potential rise in ...Yesterday - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
None of Trump’s Economic ‘Solutions’ Hold Any Water
Trump has only two answers to every problem: tariffs and mass deportation.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
These investors are killing the game-changing tech startups of America
Startups lose billions and venture capital’s lack of vision is to blame.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
When can customers expect the next Costco price hike?
When can customers expect the next price hike? The former CFO had previously laid out a possible timeline.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Commercial real-estate investors are ready to get back in the market, says PGIM
Institutional capital is looking to “get off the sidelines and get back in,” said Soultana Reigle, head of U.S. equity at PGIM Real Estate.2 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Ravens-Chiefs shatters kickoff game ratings record
A total audience average of 28.9 million watched the Chiefs beat the Ravens on Thursday, making it the most-watched NFL kickoff game since it started in 2002.2 days ago - NFL -
The Wall Street Journal - World
IT Unemployment Hits 6% Amid Overall U.S. Jobs Growth
AI and general streamlining efforts leave tech workers in a tough labor market.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Frederic Leighton’s only known painting of moon over water to go on show after being lost for a century
Painter’s Bay of Cadiz, Moonlight, bought by Leighton House Museum in June, will star in November exhibition. He was the most distinguished artist of the late 19th century – a grandee who ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Prosciutto in peril as Italy struggles to contain swine fever
Farmers fear for livelihoods as government struggles to stem worst outbreak of virus in decades2 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
Vyvanse Production Increased by D.E.A. Amid A.D.H.D. Medication Shortage
The D.E.A. is increasing its quota for the popular stimulant as patients still struggle to fill prescriptions.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Job Market Remains Tepid Ahead of Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cuts
The job market may have cooled but appears sturdy as the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates Sept. 17-18.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Investors as Exponents: Acquiring Network and Know-How
The right people can help your company accelerate growth and raise money, even in a tough environment.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed officials leave door open for large interest rate cuts if data worsens
Comments from policymakers follow report showing US economy added fewer jobs than expected2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Fed Governor Waller backs interest rate cut at September meeting, open to larger move
Waller on Friday backed an interest rate cut at the upcoming policy meeting, noting the importance of supporting a weakening jobs picture.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Wired - Tech
X Is Working With a GOP Consulting Firm
Targeted Victory’s largest client is the Republican National Committee. It’s now fielding inquiries for X about Elon Musk’s standoff with Brazil.2 days ago