Why Lawmakers Ignore Human Rights Abuses in India’s Sugar Fields
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AP PHOTOS: Artisans in India’s Assam state make colorful mud idols of Hindu gods for Durga Puja
Kanchan Paul is deep in concentration as he paints the right eye on a clay idol of the Hindu goddess Durga. He stands on a plastic stool and leans in toward the 8-foot-tall figure. It is delicate ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The Influence of the US Far Right on Ireland Is Growing
Former KKK members, the founder of the antisemitic Goyim Defense League, and a QAnon promoter are all advising Irish far-right communities, which are increasingly looking to the US for inspiration.Yesterday -
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WATCH: Portion of Tropicana Field roof torn off
A portion of the roof at the Tropicana Field stadium in St. Petersburg was torn off amid high winds from Hurricane Milton.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
AP PHOTOS: Human towers rise skyward in Spain's Catalonia as part of cultural pride
Dozens of people squeeze together, pressing as tight as they can get. The stronger the foundation they build, the less likely their human tower will collapse. As children and others climb, they ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
65 more women tell BBC of sexual abuse by ex-Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed
One says he personally stalked her while others say they were hired as domestic staff and sexually exploited.Yesterday -
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Wind from Hurricane Milton tears apart roof of Tampa's Tropicana Field
Hurricane Milton damaged the roof of Tropicana Field, home to MLB's Tampa Bay Rays. NBC News' Bill Karins provides a forecast for Tampa and other parts of Florida.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
MLB playoffs 2024: Francisco Lindor sends Mets to the NLCS, eliminates Phillies with grand slam in NLDS Game 4
With one monumental swing, New York's shortstop lifted the Mets to a 4-1 victory and a celebration at Citi Field.Yesterday - MLB -
World - The Guardian
Saudi Arabia narrowly fails in bid to win a seat on UN human rights council
The country had faced a campaign from rights groups who accused it of being ‘unfit to serve on the Human Rights Council’. Saudi Arabia narrowly failed in its bid to win a seat on the United Nations ...Yesterday - United Nations -
Top stories - BBC News
Tornadoes add to deadly threat across the region
Multiple twisters have been reported - including on a popular interstate as cars were on the roadYesterday -
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Kylie Minogue on 'nasty' critics and how she kept every supportive cancer letter
The pop star discusses backstage tensions, a surprise duet with Madonna and her love of word games.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Wyden calls for investigation of youth residential treatment centers over 'rampant abuse'
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate youth residential treatment facilities operated by multiple national health care companies, alleging evidence of ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Human trafficking charges against Stagecoach tycoon are dropped
Dame Ann Gloag said the "malicious allegations" have been a devastating threat to her legacy.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Ratan Tata, former chairman of India’s oldest conglomerate Tata Sons, has died at age 86 in a hospital, his company says
Ratan Tata, former chairman of India’s oldest conglomerate Tata Sons, has died at age 86 in a hospital, his company saysYesterday -
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The science behind why people think they're right when they're so, so wrong
There may be a psychological reason why some people aren’t just wrong in an argument — they’re confidently wrong, according to a study in the journal Plos One.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Post Office battling to win trust of staff after IT scandal, CEO admits
Nick Read says state-owned company ‘not getting through to everybody’ as workers continue to report problemsYesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NASCAR: How the playoff field stacks up heading into the final race of the second round
William Byron is the only driver with a guaranteed spot in the third round ahead of Sunday's race at the Charlotte Roval.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Italy’s single women fight for the right to IVF
Currently the government only permits heterosexual, married women to undergo treatmentYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Haiti gangs luring more kids into crime and abuse as killings continue
As an official says 115 people were killed in one small town, rights advocates warn Haiti's criminal gangs are luring more children into crime and sexual abuse.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Jenrick and Badenoch to contest Tory leadership after Cleverly knocked out
Badenoch topped the fourth ballot of MPs on 42 votesYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Human Rights Campaign launching ad blitz for Harris, other Democrats
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its Equality Votes political action committee are launching a multimillion-dollar digital ad blitz aimed at reaching "equality voters" for the Harris-Walz ticket in ...2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
USC coach Lincoln Riley curious why officials 'ignored' replay rule on critical play in loss at Minnesota
Riley explained why USC was miffed about the overturned call which gave Minnesota the lead2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Senator urges DOJ to investigate youth treatment centers after probe uncovers 'rampant abuse'
The Department of Justice should investigate major operators of youth residential treatment facilities for civil rights violations and fraud, Sen. Ron Wyden argued.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
India denounces ‘stifling’ EU carbon tax on imports
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman says tariffs to be imposed in 2026 will impede energy transition2 days ago - European Union -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Baie-Comeau Waives Right Winger Kirill Evstigneev
The Baie-Comeau Drakkar have placed right winger Kirill Evstigneev on waivers. Evstigneev, 18, had 0 points across two games this season. The Belarussian-born Canadian joined the Baie-Comeau ...2 days ago -