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ABC News - World
A 10-year-old Japanese student stabbed near his school in China has died
Officials in Tokyo say a 10-year-old Japanese student attending a Japanese school in southern China who was attacked the day before has died, asking Beijing to provide details of the stabbing and ...6 minutes ago - China -
The Guardian - World
Tokyo demands answers over fatal stabbing of 10-year-old Japanese boy in China
It is unclear if the suspect targeted the boy because he was Japanese, but there is concern that the incident could trigger a further deterioration in ties. Japan’s foreign minister, Yoko Kamikawa, ...2 hours ago - China -
CBS Sports - Sports
WNBA playoffs: Breaking down every scenario for the No. 8 seed with the Dream, Mystics and Sky still alive
Atlanta, Washington and Chicago are vying for the last playoff spot on the final day of the regular season3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
US health system ranks last compared with peer nations, report finds
Despite Americans paying nearly double that of other nations, the US fares poorly in list of 10 countries. The United States health system ranked dead last in an international comparison of 10 peer ...4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
US has worst healthcare system among wealthy nations, survey says
The United States healthcare system was deemed the worst overall in a new analysis of 10 similar nations by a leading health research nonprofit. "Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing ...4 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
The U.S. health care system is failing, a startling new report finds
The U.S. ranks as the worst performer among 10 developed nations in critical areas of health care, according to a startling new report from The Commonwealth Fund.4 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Film Room: Is Saints' success sustainable? Why is scoring way down otherwise? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
It's Thursday and 'Fantasy Film Room' is back with Nate Tice and Matt Harmon. The duo dives into the Saints offensive explosion in the first two weeks of the season and examine if what they're ...4 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
NBC News - Top stories
Nebraska man who posed as high schooler sentenced to at least 85 years for sex crimes
A 27-year-old Nebraska man who posed as someone a decade younger and attended high school for more than 50 days was sentenced to at least 85 years in prison in connection with sex crimes charges, ...7 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs gets a break amid legal woes as judge dismisses $100-million judgment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs won't have to pay $100 million to an inmate as a judge tosses out last week's default judgment. He still faces a sex-trafficking indictment.8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Why the Fed cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday after introducing several rate hikes throughout the pandemic. Martin Baccardax, chief markets correspondent for ...8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Despite the Fed's first interest rate cut in years, it may be too soon to refinance your mortgage. Here's why
The Federal Reserve just made its first interest rate cut, which can influence mortgage rates. But it still may be too soon to refinance your mortgage.13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Sanders: Trump should 'tone it down'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday said that former President Trump should "tone it down" in an interview on MSNBC, following a post on X by Trump that blamed Democratic rhetoric for ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
What's behind Julio Rodríguez's down year (at least by his standards)? Three problems for Mariners slugger
Scott Servais called him 'a young superstar maturing' in spring training. That hasn't quite worked out so far14 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
28-year-old made 15 offers, went $65,000 over asking price and still got rejected: The housing market is ‘a slap in the face’
To afford a home in many American cities, first-time buyers increasingly need to be wealthy or rely on family help, and they are losing hope.17 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
What's happened to passing offenses in the NFL? Breaking down the possible reasons for dip in QB efficiency
Examining the striking early-season dip in passing efficiency in the NFL17 hours ago - NFL -
ESPN - Sports
How will quad system impact the 2025 women's NCAA tournament?
There's a new system in place to evaluate and help select the 68-team field. We break it down.18 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Funeral Is Held for 9-Year-Old Girl Killed in Pager Attack in Lebanon
“The enemy killed us using this small device!” mourners chanted at the funeral for Fatima Abdullah, a fourth grader.19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Post Office boss to step down from role next year
The chief executive had already stepped back from front-line duties to prepare for the Horizon IT inquiry.19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An 8-Year-Old Ohio Girl Takes a Solo Drive to Target in Family’s SUV
A missing girl and reports of an erratic driver turned out to be related, with police officers in Ohio finding the girl safe, and enjoying a drink.20 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Britain's CEO of scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year
The chief executive of Britain’s scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year21 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Pennsylvania ballots are almost ready. Here's why they look different this year.
Voters in the key battleground of Pennsylvania may notice their ballots look different this year, as the state prepares to deploy a new design in the general election for the first time this year ...22 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
We have to keep Commonwealth Games going - Kenny
Dame Laura Kenny has called on cities to step up for the 2030 Commonwealth Games after Glasgow became hosts for the 2026 edition.22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois and boxing’s broken mandatory challenger system
Boxing’s power brokers have again chosen short-term gain over the long-term health of the sport by marketing Joshua-Dubois as a fight for the world heavyweight championship. On Saturday Anthony ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
2-year-old who walked out of her family home after bedtime killed in car accident
Police in Michigan are investigating after a car hit and killed a toddler who appeared to have left her home after being put to bed on Friday.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: GOP could keep some IRA credits
Presented by TerraPower — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for repealing "wasteful Green New Deal tax credits" but also said Republicans could keep some Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK plans shake-up of welfare system to tackle working-age inactivity
Minister says system leaves too many Britons ‘on the scrapheap’ ahead of autumn white paperYesterday - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
WWI shipwreck likely found, solving "107-year-old maritime mystery"
An old shipwreck, believed to be the SS Tobol, has been uncovered off the northeast coast of Scotland.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
12-year-old boy stabs and injures six children at a school in Portugal
A 12-year-old boy at a school in Portugal has stabbed and injured six other children in an extremely rare episode of school violence in the countryYesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Juventus 19-year-old Yildiz breaks Del Piero's record with 1st goal of revamped Champions League
Juventus 19-year-old Kenan Yildiz has scored the first goal of the revamped Champions LeagueYesterday - UEFA Champions League -
ABC News - World
12-year-old boy youngest to be sentenced over UK riots
A 12-year-old boy who threw stones at police during rioting outside a mosque has become the youngest person to be sentenced so far over far-right riots that erupted in England this summerYesterday - United Kingdom -
CBS Sports - Sports
Eagles collapse: Why Philadelphia may have been better off going for it on 4th down instead of kicking FG
The Eagles surprisingly gave the Falcons a better chance to win, despite extending their leadYesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy Basketball 2024: Power forward tiers for all drafts breaks down the elite options at the position
The Power forward position has an interesting outlook in 2024Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Florida sheriff releases mug shot of 11-year-old charged with making school shooting threat
A Florida sheriff released the mug shot and video of an 11-year-old child charged with a felony for allegedly making a written threat of a mass shooting.Yesterday - Florida -
ABC News - Sports
Panthers QB carousel keeps on spinning as 36-year-old Andy Dalton gets set to start vs. Raiders
The Carolina Panthers had hoped that Bryce Young would put an end to their ever-churning quarterback carousel when they selected him No. 1 overall last yearYesterday - NFL -
NBC News - Top stories
8-year-old girl takes car on 25-minute joyride to Target
An 8-year-old Ohio girl is home safe after she took her mother’s car and drove to Target 25 minutes away as her family and police searched for her. According to a Bedford Police Department service ...Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
Burning Man Is Over, but Regional Burns Keep the Party Going Year-Round
If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Burning Man’s vibes—or if you’re looking for “Burning Man Light”—you can attend one of many regional burns around the world.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
National Grid blames old computer systems for sidelining batteries
Britain’s network operator overlooks batteries up to 30% of the time when they are cheaper, company admits2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
TikTok in court over U.S. ban: Breaking down the legal arguments
TikTok faced a key court hearing Monday in its lawsuit to block a law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. early next year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford is in ...2 days ago - Tiktok