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The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: Israel launches more strikes on Beirut as six people reported dead from earlier attack
Blasts heard in Lebanese capital where air attack earlier on Friday, reportedly targeting Hezbollah leader, left more than 90 people injured. The Israeli military said drones and rockets crossed ...9 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
At least 40 people killed by Hurricane Helene in US south-east – latest updates
Death toll continues to rise in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas; Helene downgraded to tropical depression. Multiple people killed as deadly storm hits south-eastern US The National ...12 minutes ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Hurricane Helene live updates: 43 dead across the South
Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Thursday night as a massive Category 4 hurricane -- the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Big Bend on record.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Business
Nuclear Power Is the New A.I. Trade. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Artificial intelligence’s hunger for energy has set off a boom in utility stocks and may lead to the reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, our columnist says.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
More than 3 million without power after Helene landfall
More than 3 million Americans in the Southeast reported power outages related to Hurricane Helene on Friday, with states on the eastern seaboard from Florida to Virginia reporting more than 100,000 ...2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
The Most Colorful College Football Kicker in the Country
Why Minnesota’s kicker Dragan Kesich is one of one: “He’s the most interesting guy I’ve ever met in my life.”3 hours ago - College Football -
CNBC - Business
The U.S. wants to triple nuclear power by 2050. America's coal communities could provide a pathway
The U.S. needs to add 200 gigawatts of nuclear power, a senior official at the Department of Energy said.4 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Helene ravages the Southeast, killing at least 22 and leaving millions without power
Hurricane Helene killed at least 22 people and left millions without power across the Southeast, officials said.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
General Atlantic nears £800mn deal to buy UK’s Learning Technologies
London-based group is ‘minded to recommend’ the 100p per share offer from private equity group7 hours ago -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
The NBA Starting Lineup Power Rankings: Can any team top the Celtics' first five?
Within all 30 teams is a hierarchy. Here's a look at each franchise's starting lineup.9 hours ago - NBA -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Israel’s Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly amid rising tensions in the Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Friday morning, as tensions in the Middle East continue to flare. His speech comes just a day after ...10 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Stevie Nicks releases song inspired by fight for abortion rights: ‘Don’t let them take your power’
Fleetwood Mac singer addresses American women in The Lighthouse, encouraging them to make a stand as abortion rights dominate US election campaigning. Stevie Nicks has released a forthright new ...13 hours ago - Abortion -
NBC News - Top stories
Former defense minister set to lead Japan amid efforts to counter China's growing power
Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s new prime minister after the governing Liberal Democratic Party elected him as its new leader on Friday.14 hours ago - China -
CNBC - Business
Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning ruling party leadership election
Ishiba defeated economic security minister Sanae Takaichi in a runoff, after the two won the most votes in the first round in a crowded field of nine candidates.15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Chess: India win double gold as new generation dominates at Olympiad
India won the Open and Women’s Olympiads in Budapest, while for the first time in history no European team reached the podium in either event. India’s domination of the 188-team Budapest Olympiad ...16 hours ago - India -
The New York Times - World
What to Know About Austria’s General Election and the Far-Right Freedom Party
Austrians will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new Parliament, with the Freedom Party in position to potentially form a far-right government for the first time since World War II.19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
AI start-ups generate money faster than past hyped tech companies
New data from payments group Stripe suggest artificial intelligence groups are making revenues at an unprecedented rate19 hours ago - Artificial Intelligence -
The Guardian - World
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida as powerful category 4 storm
Surge could rise to as much as 20ft in some spots after huge storm strengthened as it careened across Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Helene made landfall along the Florida coast on Thursday night as a ...19 hours ago - Florida -
ABC News - World
Haiti says it supports a UN peacekeeping mission to fight the country's violent gangs
The president of Haiti’s transitional presidential council says he supports a U.N. peacekeeping mission to fight gang violence still overwhelming authorities21 hours ago - United Nations -
CBS News - Top stories
Southeast braces for powerful Hurricane Helene
Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida's Big Bend area as a major hurricane, bringing with it the risk of serious flooding to the Southeast. Jason Allen has the latest.23 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Google says Gemini-powered automations coming to Workspace next month
Google said it plans to roll out agents slowly through Workspace as Gemini begins to show productivity gains for customers.Yesterday - Google -
The New York Times - Top stories
Zelensky’s Star Power Fades on Capitol Hill
As the war drags on, Ukraine’s president receives a quieter welcome in Washington and faces angry questions from some Republicans.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Sports
In His ‘Office,’ Bryce Harper Advises the Next Generation of M.L.B. Hitters
Opponents have started to see a different version of the Phillies’ star.Yesterday - MLB -
CBS News - Top stories
Boar's Head plants nationwide now part of law enforcement investigation, USDA says
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Group of Five Power Rankings: James Madison vaults into top three after historic upset of North Carolina
A look at the hottest Group of Five teams across college football heading into Week 5Yesterday