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Harris dunks on Trump, Vance at Flint rally with an assist from Magic Johnson
Vice President Kamala Harris dunked on former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, on the auto industry at her rally in Flint, Michigan.4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Iran's supreme leader makes new threats against Israel
Iran's supreme leader appeared at Friday prayers in Tehran and said Iran would not hesitate to attack Israel again after this week's missile barrage. The civilian death toll grew in Lebanon as ...7 hours ago - Israel -
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Stellantis files lawsuit against UAW over threats to strike
Stellantis has filed a lawsuit against the United Auto Workers union in a continued battle over their 2023 bargain agreement and the UAW's threat to strike.7 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
How open-source LLMs enable security teams to stay ahead of evolving threats
Open-source LLMs are revolutionizing cybersecurity, serving as a strong catalyst for increasing innovation.8 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Stellantis files federal lawsuit against UAW union over strike threats
Stellantis is suing the United Auto Workers, escalating a monthslong battle between the trans-Atlantic automaker and American union, CNBC has learned.9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Most people hit by Hurricane Helene do not have flood insurance
Outside of Florida, roughly 99% of homeowners that sustained flooding are not covered, Insurance Information Institute estimates.9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why many Helene flooding victims don't have flood insurance
FEMA says only 4% of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance and many of those affected by Helene flooding are just discovering they don't have coverage for their homes. USA Today money reporter ...9 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Zillow adds climate risk data to home listings as threats rise
More than 80% of buyers now consider climate risk when purchasing a home, according to a survey by Zillow.10 hours ago - Climate -
Sports - ABC News
Bills WR Khalil Shakir, DT Austin Johnson and safety Taylor Rapp ruled out against Texans
The Bills are already missing suspended pass rusher Von Miller10 hours ago - NFL -
World - ABC News
Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants
Flooding in northern Thailand has forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ground, with members of the animal world under similar threat11 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Bosnia Balkans flooding rains
A severe overnight rainstorm in the Balkans left several towns and villages flooded. Record summer temperatures had caused a drought that hampered the absorption of floodwaters.12 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Hochul: Reports of multiple bomb threats against synagogues 'not credible'
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said the multiple bomb threats against synagogues that were reported Friday were “not credible” and that she has directed the New York State Police to coordinate with ...12 hours ago -
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Business - Inc.
Safety Regulator Starts Probe Into 360,000 Ford SUVs Over Braking Issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration inquiry covers some Ford Edge crossovers from model years 2015-2017.13 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Asheville’s Tourist-Friendly River Arts District Battered by Floods
Breweries, galleries and restaurants beloved by visitors are in ruins, and their owners fear the area may not recover.13 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
What Game Theory Tells Us About the Threat of an Israel-Iran War
Each side must predict how the other will react to avoid mutual destruction.13 hours ago - Israel -
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Urban Institute's Andrew Rumbach on urgent need for updated flood planning
With less than 1% of homes in Western Carolina carrying flood insurance, outdated maps and unrecognized risks like landslides leave residents vulnerable. Urban Institute's Andrew Rumbach joins "CBS ...14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Senate Democrats press DOJ to prosecute Boeing executives over passenger safety
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Boeing executives in a letter Wednesday, accusing the company of ...15 hours ago -
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Severe flooding in Thailand forces evacuation of elephant sanctuary
BANGKOK — A well-known elephant sanctuary in Thailand appealed for help on Friday after torrential flash floods forced the evacuation of about 100 elephants.15 hours ago -
World - ABC News
At least 14 people killed in floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, local official says
At least 14 people killed in floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, local official says19 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Death threats assail Brazil's trailblazing trans candidates as they campaign
Nearly 1,000 transgender politicians are running Sunday in every one of Brazil’s 26 states19 hours ago - Brazil -
World - The Guardian
Florida man rescues neighbors on surfboard after Helene floods island city
Marty Thomas’s heroics on Indian Rocks Beach one of few uplifting stories after storm kills at least 200 people. A man living in a Florida island city that was inundated with Hurricane Helene ’s ...21 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - The New York Times
For Companies in China, Pulling Out of Xinjiang Poses ‘Messy Dilemma’
Beijing’s investigation of the parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, which stopped buying goods from Xinjiang, has put global firms in a difficult position.Yesterday - China -
Business - The New York Times
Senators Urge Justice Dept. to Hold Boeing Executives Accountable for Safety
In a letter, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal criticized the Justice Department after continued episodes with the company’s planes.Yesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
GPT-4o: OpenAI’s shield against $40B deepfake threat to enterprises
Identifying potential deepfake multimodal content is one of the benefits of OpenAI's design decisions that together define GPT-4o.Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Krathon Storm Brings Flooding and Landslides to Taiwan
Two people have been killed and more than 10,000 evacuated, the authorities said. The drenching rain brought damage and widespread power outages from the storm, downgraded to a depression.Yesterday - Taiwan -
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Politics - The Hill
California officials, tribal leaders celebrate the removal of long-disputed Klamath dams
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday announced the completion of final efforts to remove the state's massive and controversial Klamath dams. The elimination of these barricades — the ...Yesterday - California -
Politics - The Hill
Rudy Giuliani’s daughter: Trump an existential threat to women, trans and gay people
Caroline Rose Giuliani, the daughter of Rudy Giuliani, a former New York City mayor and attorney to former President Trump, is sounding alarm bells over the possibility of a second Trump term. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
New NFL kickoff rules: Have they increased return rates and player safety so far?
Here's what we've learned after seeing the dramatic new special teams rules in action for a month.Yesterday - NFL -
World - The Guardian
How bad will flooding get by 2100? These AI images show US destinations underwater
Sea levels along the US coastline could rise as much as 12in from 2020 to 2050 due to climate crisis, scientists warn. Floods affecting much of the south-east US show the destructive force of ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Giuliani's daughter: ‘The biggest threat to our country is Trump’
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's (R) daughter said she thinks the biggest threat to America is former President Trump. Caroline Giuliani has spoken out in recent days about her father’s ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...Yesterday