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World - The Guardian
Harris holds rally in Georgia with Barack Obama and celebrities – live
Early voting totals have been breaking records in Georgia, with about 30% of the electorate having already cast a ballot. Tell us: is the looming election stressing you out? Don’t miss ...20 minutes ago -
Science - The New York Times
Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows
In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data.6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Wildfires are becoming faster and more furious in the US West
Fast-growing flames have been responsible for the lion's share of U.S. wildfire-related damage in recent years, despite being relatively rare occurrences, a new study has found. Nearly 90 percent ...4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Failure to launch: The US doesn’t need 4 more years of Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris owns the failure to keep NASA's Artemis program on-track and viable.8 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - NBC News
Putin using North Korean soldiers in Ukraine could solve one problem but create more
KAZAN, Russia — Once again the reality of war may be dictating the direction of global politics.13 hours ago - Ukraine -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Trump edges ahead of Harris in FT-Michigan Ross poll on economy
Also in today’s newsletter, Boeing machinists reject company pay offer and Tesla’s turnaround14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report Evacuations in certain parts of the ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Hurricane Kristy becomes a Category 3 storm away from land in the Pacific and will strengthen more, forecasters say
Hurricane Kristy becomes a Category 3 storm away from land in the Pacific and will strengthen more, forecasters sayYesterday -
Business - Inc.
Steve Jobs Used the 10X Rule to Motivate People and Become Exceptionally Persuasive. Here’s How It Worked
Steve Jobs knew it. Guy Kawasaki recognized it. Now, you can copy it.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Science Says People With High Emotional Intelligence Use 5 Words to Become Exceptional Leaders
A few simple words can raise your emotional intelligence, but it must be backed with action.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Aston Villa's Jhon Duran more than just a super sub: How former MLS star become Unai Emery's ace in the hole
The Colombian is on absolute fire off the bench but delivered as a starter on Tuesday in the Champions LeagueYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
More than 11,000 creatives condemn unauthorized use of content for AI development
At least 11,500 creative professionals — including Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore, author James Patterson and musician Thom Yorke — have signed an open letter calling for the prohibition of ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Hundreds more babies in US died than expected in months after Roe was overturned
Study shows roughly 247 more infant deaths per month in October, March and April following supreme court’s decision. In the 18 months after the US supreme court overturned Roe v Wade, leading more ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
World Series 2024: Shohei Ohtani is finally on baseball's biggest stage. Will he give us more fireworks?
The ultimate baseball spectacle — Ohtani and the L.A. Dodgers in the World Series against the New York Yankees — begins Friday.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests
Global heating particularly increasing risk of death from smoke inhalation in Australia, South America, Europe and parts of Asia. Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Pressley: Trump becoming more crude, unpredictable as a 'distraction'
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) said Sunday that former President Trump is becoming increasingly “crude” and “unpredictable” as the election nears. Pressley, in an interview on MSNBC’s “The Sunday ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Why the west should be paying more attention to the gold price rise
Buying of the precious metal reflects rising interest in alternatives to the dollar-based financial system3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Haberman says Trump's rhetoric becoming 'much more apocalyptic'
Former President Trump's language has shifted to become “much more apocalyptic” than at the start of the election, journalist Maggie Haberman said. “For whatever reason his language, and I think we ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
NFL pushes to build global audience with more games outside US
World’s richest sporting contest chases higher media and commercial revenues6 days ago - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
It's more dangerous to drive at night in these states than anywhere else in the US
Driving at night is dangerous no matter where you are in the U.S. It's harder to see and you're more likely to be sharing the road with fellow drivers who are either tired and could potentially ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Walking with breaks might use more energy, but dogs can’t stand it
Study finds that breaking up your exercise is more effective, but Tim Dowling remains to be convinced. Let me start by saying that I am not looking for ways to be more tired. I’m tired enough. ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas
Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties. These are not easy days for supporters of American democracy. But what twists my ...6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on GazaOctober 17 - Iran -
Business - Financial Times
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challengeOctober 17 -
World - The Guardian
Harris faces Fox News grilling as Trump stands by false claims about immigrants eating pet – US elections live
Vice-president’s interview with rightwing channel airs just hours after her Pennsylvania rally with senior Republicans. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
SpaceX Wants Starlink Data Speeds to be 10X Faster
The internet satellite network wants FCC permission to tweak some technical specs to achieve broadband-fast data speeds, which could change how remote businesses use the internet.October 16 - SpaceX -
World - The Guardian
US election briefing: Georgia shatters early voting record as more than 300,000 cast ballots
Harris speaks to Charlamagne tha God and Trump rallies in Atlanta with three weeks to go until polls open on 5 November in the US presidential election. Don’t miss important US election coverage. ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Fossil fuels could become cheaper and more abundant, says IEA
International Energy Agency says transition to clean energy means there will be a surplus of oil, gas and coal. Fossil fuels could soon become significantly cheaper and more abundant as governments ...October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says
A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Why has your Big Mac become so much more expensive?
Governments and business are trying to work out who to blame for cheapflationOctober 16 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Hawaii pushes Mountain West over minimum threshold for FBS conference status as school becomes full member
Hawaii has been a football-only member of the conference since 2012October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hawaii to become a full-time Mountain West member in 2026
Hawaii has been a football-only member of the conference while other sports played in the Big West.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests
Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
AAPI adults more likely to view legal immigration as asset to US: Survey
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Native Hawaiian adults are more likely than the rest of the U.S. population to view immigration as an asset to the country, a new survey found. ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Peugeot owner and VW call for faster switch to electric vehicles
Stellantis chief warns that longer transition to EVs is a ‘big trap’ at Paris motor show. Business live – latest updates Bosses at two of Europe’s biggest car manufacturers have called an ...October 14 -
Sports - ABC News
Jerry West becomes first three-time inductee as Carter and Billups enter basketball's Hall of Fame
Jerry West has made history by becoming the first three-time inductee to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of FameOctober 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
The story of the California couple mauled by chimps has become even more disturbing
St. James and LaDonna Davis spent 30 glorious years with a pet chimp they raised like a son. A horrific attack changed their lives, and then a man allegedly targeted their bank accounts .October 12 - California