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The Hill - Politics
More Americans getting their news from TikTok: Research
A growing share of U.S. adults regularly get their news from TikTok, a trend driven by a surge in the platform’s popularity among adults under 30, according to a new analysis from the Pew Research ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Steward Health CEO pleads the Fifth ahead of contempt vote
The embattled head of Steward Health Care told lawmakers he is invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and will not comply with a congressional subpoena. In a letter sent ...Yesterday -
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Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Sisters tell of years searching for health answers
Annika and Sarah say they spent years navigating different appointments before getting a diagnosis.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans sink IVF bills. Again.
Presented by Plan B One Step — Republicans derided the bill as a show vote {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Republicans sink IVF bills. Again. In a repeat of this past June, ...2 days ago - Republican Party -
The Hill - Politics
Klobuchar, Warner press tech leaders to take action against election-related disinformation
Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.) sent a letter to major tech leaders on Tuesday, urging them to take "decisive action" against disinformation related to the 2024 general ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
9/17: CBS News 24/7 Episode 2
Sean “Diddy” Combs indicted for racketeering and sex trafficking; Pager explosions apparently targeting Hezbollah cause deaths, injuries in Lebanon and Syria.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Rep. Horsford introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) has introduced the Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act to eliminate federal taxes on tips and subminimum wages for tipped workers.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans block Senate Democrats' IVF bill
Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bill that would have created a right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and mandated that insurance plans cover the practice, deriding the vote as a ...2 days ago - Republican Party -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump floats nixing the SALT cap. Voters in these 6 states would benefit the most.
The cap on state and local tax deductions was a centerpiece of the former president’s 2017 tax-reform law.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Superbugs could kill 40 million by 2050: Research
Superbugs that are increasingly resistant to infections could kill up to 40 million people between now and 2050, according to new research published in the journal The Lancet. During that time ...2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Gov. Newsom signs AI-related bills regulating Hollywood actor replicas and deep fakes
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed bills that offer actors more AI protections and address AI-generated false content in political ads.2 days 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, ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
The Galaxy Ring tracks your health in style: Hands-on review
Learn about the powers and capabilities of the new Galaxy Ring -- a wearable health and fitness tool.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Marlboro maker sells asthma inhaler group at discount after health backlash
Philip Morris pivot from tobacco to healthcare with purchase of Vectura sparked opposition from doctors2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Taliban’s curbs on women add to risk of polio outbreak, health officials warn
Regime suspends polio campaign across Afghanistan over security concerns and women’s role in vaccination drive. Afghanistan is at risk of a polio outbreak, health officials have warned, after the ...2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
The Plucky Squire: Where To Find Tumba
The Plucky Squire is a quirky little title with a lot of unique characters to meet and clever mechanics to uncover. As you progress through one of the game's later chapters, you'll find yourself ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
9/17: CBS News 24/7 Episode 1
Sean "Diddy" Combs indicted on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering; Millions of Americans struggling to afford a starter home.2 days ago -
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The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Harris blames Trump for Georgia abortion-related death: ‘It’s what we feared’
Harris points to Trump’s anti-abortion policies in what was reported as a rare ‘preventable’ abortion-linked death. Kamala Harris blamed Donald Trump ’s policies and condemned state abortion ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
GameSpot - Tech
Overwatch 2 Gets Exclusive Game Pass Benefits Starting Today
As of today, one of the top hero shooters of all time, Overwatch 2 , is available on Game Pass. Activision Blizzard is offering some enticing incentives to get Overwatch 2 players from other ...2 days ago - Video Game -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attempt2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Harris blames reports of pregnancy-related death in Georgia on ‘Trump Abortion Bans’
Vice President Harris on Tuesday blamed former President Trump for Georgia’s restrictive abortion law after a new report that found an abortion-related death in the state was “preventable.” ...2 days ago - Abortion -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts might not benefit tech the most
Technology stocks benefit the most from low interest rates, conventional market wisdom says. But that might not hold true this cycle.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategy2 days ago - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, 29, and her mom died within 24 hours of each other
Just one day after Boston Ballet principal soloist Michaela Mabinty DePrince died at the age of 29, her adoptive mother also passed away from an unrelated illness.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Malnutrition crisis threatens child health gains, warns Bill Gates
Foundation says about 40mn children are at risk of stunted growth as climate change worsens food security2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime2 days ago - United Kingdom -
CBS Sports - Sports
Rams have injury crisis after being NFL's healthiest team in 2023; how slew of ailments impacts Matt Stafford
Is a 36-year-old Stafford safe behind patchwork OL while throwing to less experienced receivers?2 days ago - NFL -
GameSpot - Tech
Get Up To 24 Warhammer 40,000 Books For Just $18 At Humble Bundle
If you're looking for a way to dive head-first into Warhammer 40,000's expansive library of novels, then Humble's new Tales Of The Space Marines Chapters 2024 Book Bundle will get you a massive ...3 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Carolina Panthers bench QB Bryce Young amid the 2023 No. 1 overall pick's rough start to the season, AP source says
Carolina Panthers bench QB Bryce Young amid the 2023 No. 1 overall pick's rough start to the season, AP source says3 days ago - NFL