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The Guardian - World
Would you row across the Atlantic with someone like me? I certainly wouldn’t | Adrian Chiles
If you were risking your life in the middle of the ocean, you’d want your shipmate to be a cheerful problem-solver. That’s me out of the running. Here are three of my favourite uses of figures of ...2 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Body discovered near site of Kentucky interstate shooting believed to be suspect
Kentucky State Police announced Wednesday night that the body discovered in the woods earlier in the day is believed to be suspect Joseph Couch.6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
AI-powered Windows laptops: Our hands-on review
Just what is AI doing in these new Windows machines? We found out exactly what Microsoft Copilot+ PCs actually do.12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Unlawful care homes ‘profiteer’ from at-risk kids
Placing children with complex needs in care threatens to bankrupt some councils, the Family Court is told.13 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Chiefs' Kelce on slow start: 'I put that on me'
Travis Kelce, who has four catches for 39 yards in the Chiefs' first two games of the season, blames the slow start to his season on himself.13 hours ago - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
Amazon wants staff back in the office 5 days a week. Your boss isn’t likely to follow suit.
For all of Amazon’s clout, its plans likely won’t motivate many other businesses to follow with their own five-day in-person workweek, according to some workplace experts.16 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
JD Souther, singer who co-wrote Eagles classics like 'New Kid in Town,' dies at 78
JD Souther, the singer, songwriter and actor who co-wrote some of the biggest hits of the Eagles, like “New Kid in Town” and “Best of My Love,” and had a long solo career that included the top 10 ...17 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Kansas cult accused of forcing kids to work 16-hour days without pay
Prosecutors said the group, which was labeled a cult by a federal judge in 2018, beat children and imposed severe dietary restrictions.21 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
It’s the Last Day of the All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale
All-Clad cookware is the best you can buy—and it has a price tag to match. This sale will stretch your dollars.21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Senators, parents ramp up pressure on House to pass Kids Online Safety Act
Senators and parents are ratcheting up pressure on House lawmakers this week to push forward with legislation aimed at increasing children’s digital safety and privacy as a House committee prepares ...21 hours ago -
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'Please save me': The Indians duped into fighting for Russia
Dozens of Indian men have been discharged from the Russian army and are making their way home.23 hours ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
A moment that changed me: my dad helped me with everything – then suddenly he was gone
To lose a parent when you are disabled is a particular kind of grief. When my father died, my sense of safety was ripped away. On a cloudy Monday morning in March 2003, my father came into my room ...Yesterday -
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Burrow praises his 'inspirational' kids in final podcast
In an interview recorded before his death Rob Burrow says his children gave him the drive to fight his MND.Yesterday -
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Kansas cult leaders convicted of forcing children to work 16-hour days without pay
Six members of a Kansas cult were convicted in a scheme to house children in overcrowded facilities and force them to work up to 16 hours a day without pay.Yesterday -
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What Harris Must Do to Win Over Skeptics (Like Me)
It’s not enough to be “Not Trump.”Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day October 2024
We’ve got tips to help you find real deals on Amazon’s Big Deal Days on October 8 and 9.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Kansas cult leaders convicted of making children work 16-hour days without pay
Prosecutors say the group beat children as young as eight years old and imposed strict rules on what they did and ate. Six members of a Kansas -based cult have been convicted in a scheme to house ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
This Constitution Day, let's commit to revitalize civics education in schools
Constitution Day, celebrated on Sept. 17, is not widely recognized, despite the importance of the document in shaping our country. We need civic education in schools to develop informed patriots.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Emma Raducanu overcomes error-strewn display to claim first win in 48 days
Forty-eight days after Emma Raducanu’s last victory on the tour, she finally has another – and both wins happened to come against the same opponent: 22-year-old American college graduate Peyton ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Our presidential candidates are shamefully silent on the fentanyl crisis
Fentanyl was only briefly mentioned in last week’s presidential debate, and then only in the context of the border crisis.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Doctors Without Borders closes operations in Russia
Doctors Without Borders says it has closed its operations in Russia after 32 yearsYesterday - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Instagram teen accounts and posts to be made private by default
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Our Reporter on Trump and a New Era of Political Violence
The latest apparent assassination attempt against Donald J. Trump indicates how much the American political landscape has been shaped by anger stirred by Mr. Trump and against him. Peter Baker, ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Maybe our opinion doesn't matter - Alisson
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says players are not being listened to about workloads and that maybe their "opinions don't matter".2 days ago -
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Autistic boy's parents spend £60 a day on taxis
Father Matthew accuses Birmingham City Council of "punishing the most vulnerable children".2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Diane Abbott: PM treated me as a 'non-person'
The Labour MP speaks to the BBC about the fallout after a Tory donor made racist comments about her.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan
The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination. Tinder’s new consent education program represents the dating app’s latest effort to ...2 days ago -
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Workers tell of £3 an hour jobs in Leicester's garment factories
A BBC investigation hears from one sewing machine operator who says "no one was paying more" and she was desperate for money.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
'Coward!': Families face officers in Uvalde school shooting for first time
Families attended a court hearing for Pete Arredondo and Adrian Gonzales, charged for failing to confront a gunman who killed 19 children and 2 teachers.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Elizabeth Higgins Clark and Lauren Pomerantz Discuss Marriage, a Miscarriage and Grief
Elizabeth Higgins Clark and Lauren Pomerantz endured quite a bit of grief after their 2018 wedding. Despite times of doubt, loneliness and loss, their relationship remained strong.4 days ago