Why are a rising number of young Britons out of work?
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World - ABC News
Africans recruited to work in Russia say they were duped into building drones for use in Ukraine
Russia is recruiting young African women to work at a factory producing drones for use in Ukraine amid a labor shortage4 hours ago - Ukraine -
World - ABC News
Africans recruited to work in Russia say they were duped into building drones for use in Ukraine, AP investigation finds
Africans recruited to work in Russia say they were duped into building drones for use in Ukraine, AP investigation finds4 hours ago - Ukraine -
World - Financial Times
Rise of the ‘mega trial’ fuels fee bonanza for London’s top lawyers
Social media promotion and increase in US-style funding leads to more complex and costly cases4 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Why are a rising number of young Britons out of work?
A record 35% of people aged 18-24 were classed as ‘inactive’ this year, driven by a mental health crisis4 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
HSBC targets senior bankers in cost-cutting plan
New chief Georges Elhedery is working on restructuring that could save as much as $300mn4 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Portugal seeks to become low-tax haven for young people
Centre-right government bets on 10 years of tax breaks to stop brain drain4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘The glass ceiling for dogs had been broken!’ Herbie the cockapoo on his years working for Sunak and Starmer
While John Crace was writing political sketches for the Guardian, his dog Herbie was building a career in Westminster. We obtained an exclusive extract from his new memoir. Much to my surprise, I ...4 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Meet the Mets’ Playoff Pumpkin, a Good-Luck Charm That Seems to Be Working
First baseman Pete Alonso picked up a cute and carvable souvenir on a recent trip to Milwaukee. Fans are pinning their postseason hopes on the lucky gourd.4 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Why Pennsylvania could hold the keys to the White House
The Keystone State is the lynchpin of the swing-state electoral firewalls for both campaigns.5 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Utah coach hasn't ruled out pulling plug on QB Cameron Rising for 2024 season: 'But we're not there yet'
The Utes star quarterback has played just one complete game in Utah's last 19 outings6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Debris swirls through air, storm surge rises in Sarasota
The storm surge flooded the first floor of a parking garage in Sarasota where NBC News’ Tom Llamas is reporting. Debris is flying around and the water is continuing to rise.6 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Here’s Why Hurricane Milton Is Sucking Water Out of Tampa Bay
The effect is called a reverse storm surge, but it won’t last, and the water could come rushing back.6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Fort Myers mayor says water is ‘slowly rising and flooding streets’
Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson spoke with NBC News after losing power. Anderson said it’s “relatively calm” compared to what he expected but the water is slowly rising in the streets.7 hours ago -
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 road7 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Nobel Prize in chemistry honors 3 scientists who used AI to design proteins — life's building blocks
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper who discovered powerful techniques to predict and even design novel ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Wildlife numbers fall by 73% in 50 years, global stocktake finds
Global wildlife populations have shrunk by an average of 73% in the past 50 years, data shows.7 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Afghan accused of plotting terror attack worked as CIA guard, officials say
An Afghan man arrested on charges of planning a terrorist attack on Election Day worked as a security guard in Afghanistan for the Central Intelligence Agency, sources told NBC News.8 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
‘Joy’ Is Working for Harris, but Can It Close the Deal?
The vice president needs to speak with voters directly.8 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Biden and Netanyahu have spoken - Jeremy Bowen considers what we learned
The US fears getting dragged into a war with Iran, while some Israelis want to deal it a body blow, Jeremy Bowen writes.9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - NBC News
Why Kamala Harris is facing criticism for owning a Glock
Vice President Kamala Harris revealed this week that she owns a Glock — a weapon that is restricted for purchase in California amid an ongoing court battle over the state’s gun laws.10 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - ABC News
How rising oil prices could impact the election, according to experts
Oil prices have surged in recent weeks as conflict escalates in the Middle East.10 hours ago -
Health - ABC News
Officials work to protect IV supplies in Florida after disruptions at North Carolina plant
Federal officials are working to move IV bags out of the path of Hurricane Milton, which is threatening another manufacturer of IV fluids even as hospitals nationwide are still reeling from ...10 hours ago - Florida -
Business - MarketWatch
Why doesn’t America’s healthcare system work for older people?
Americans die the youngest and live the sickest lives among residents of 10 nations surveyed, new research shows.10 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Why You Should You Care About Witchfire
From the minds behind games like Bulletstorm and the Vanishing of Ethan Carter comes Witchfire, a game that blends the two while adding in a bunch of new ideas. The game is out now in early access ...11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Mortgage applications drop 5.1 percent as rates rise despite Fed cuts
Mortgage applications dipped earlier this month as rates have been on the rise following a strong September jobs report. Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly ...11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Top stories - ABC News
Why Milton is already a hurricane for the record books
While it's still hours away from making landfall and has yet to cause any damage, Hurricane Milton is already rewriting the record books, officials said.12 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Why Tampa Is So Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton
Tampa, Florida is the most vulnerable US city to hurricane damage. Delays to floodwater defenses and relentless development only made the situation worse.13 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Why there is silence on Ten Hag's Man Utd future
A six-hour Manchester United board meeting concluded on Tuesday with Erik ten Hag still in position as the club's manager. Why has there been no comment on his future from the club?14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast — and why more storms may do the same
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in the Tampa, Fla., region after undergoing a rapid intensification this week that saw it become the third-fastest storm on ...14 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
This Move by Adobe Will Help Creators Get Credit for Work Used by AIs
The software powerhouse plans to release a free app to ensure creative types aren’t overlooked with their work finds its way into AI-generated content.14 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Bathroom break at work? Swiss court upholds watchmaker's rule to do it on your own time
A court in Switzerland has ruled that a manufacturer was justified in telling workers: If you need a bathroom break, clock out and take it on your own time15 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Georgia suspends Colbie Young after WR arrested on misdemeanor charges of battery, assault on an unborn child
Young is in his first season with the Bulldogs after transferring from Miami16 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves' Budget plan to spend billions more won’t stop tax rises
Reeves is planning to change borrowing rules to free up billions more in spending for big projects in the upcoming Budget.16 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
"Mornings Memory": Revisiting 90s tech and the rise of satellite phones
In today's "Mornings Memory," we take a trip back to the 90s when clunky cell phones were the norm.17 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Nintendo Announces Alarmo Alarm Clock, Only Works With Switch 2 In Our Dreams
After months of anticipation, rumors, and speculation, Nintendo has finally announced a new piece of hardware coming to its lineup in 2025. It's not the successor to the Switch, however: It's ...18 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Continental Rises on Outlook Reassurance
Continental shares rose after the company reassured analysts that its full-year guidance remains in reach despite a weak car market and challenges in its ContiTech division.21 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Chiefs are 5-0 despite Patrick Mahomes having his career-worst numbers
If you'd been told before the season that the Chiefs would win their first five games, you'd think Patrick Mahomes was having another great season.Yesterday - NFL -