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Top stories - NBC News
Yellow jackets swarm after North Carolina floods, prompting need for Benadryl and EpiPens
Flooding in North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Helene has stirred up yellow jacket colonies. Health officials said they have purchased Benadryl and EpiPens.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 -
Top stories - The New York Times
At the Debate, JD Vance Put a Lifetime of Spin to Use
Mr. Vance sanded down Donald Trump’s edges the way he often sharpens attacks for rally crowds — picking the facts that can deliver the most impact and discarding the rest.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
US troops deploy after Hurricane Helene
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story National Guard responds to Hurricane Helene The U.S. has deployed ...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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Top stories - The New York Times
Can I Still Use an Expired Covid Test?
The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here’s what to know.Yesterday - Covid -
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 -
Entertainment - ABC News
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Business - Financial Times
Anglo American chief says not ‘inevitable’ buyer will emerge after group slims down
Wanblad plays down prospects of new bid after failed BHP takeover attemptYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
The US needs a different perspective on Latin America
To ensure the intraregional trade flows that American prosperity relies on, the U.S. must prioritize partners in the region and provide them with a broader, attractive and fruitful relationship.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
US Navy shows destroyer firing interceptor at Iranian missile
The Department of Defense confirmed two U.S. naval ships intercepted and destroyed missiles launched by Iran on the eastern Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday. USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) and USS Cole (DDG-67) ...Yesterday - Iran -
World - Financial Times
Can transition finance get us to a greener future?
Helping investors navigate the complexities behind decarbonising hard-to-abate industries will be essential, given the need to attract more capitalYesterday -
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 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Could Trump Really Use the Justice Department to Lock Up His Enemies?
In a survey of 50 members of the D.C. legal establishment, many warn that Trump could follow through on his threats to prosecute his political adversaries.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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WATCH: US WWII bomb explodes at Japanese airport
A U.S. bombshell, likely dropped during WWII, exploded near a runway at a Japanese airport, causing nearly 90 flight cancellations.Yesterday - Japan -
World - The Guardian
Jamaica welcomes US move to clamp down on gun trafficking to Caribbean
Horace Chang, deputy PM of country with highest homicide rate, praises US attorneys generals’ support for legislation. Jamaica’s deputy prime minister has welcomed a campaign by the New York ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Palestinians’ approval of US leadership at record low: Gallup
The approval rating in Palestine of U.S. leaders has dropped to a record low, a new survey found. Just 5 percent of Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem approve of U.S. leadership, the ...Yesterday -
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 -
World - Financial Times
The US needs to act to avoid Eurosclerosis
Draghi’s report holds lessons for America on the dangers of overregulationYesterday -
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 -
Top stories - CBS News
Princess Kate and William say young cancer patient "inspired us both"
Getting a hug from the Princess of Wales wasn't even on 16-year-old Liz Hatton's bucket list.Yesterday -
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Top stories - CBS News
How Russia's use of glide bombs is impacting the war in Ukraine
In the war in Ukraine, the use of a weapon known as a glide bomb is helping Russia to make new gains. Officials say one of those bombs is responsible for a recent attack on an apartment building in ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
Politics - The Hill
Democratic senator worried Netanyahu trying to 'influence' US election
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) says he’s worried Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be trying to influence the U.S. presidential election by showing little interest in striking a peace deal ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
What a Middle East oil price shock could mean for US consumers
A worst-case scenario for the market could send prices spiralling into the triple digitsYesterday -
World - Financial Times
China’s WuXi explores sale of pharma units as US restrictions loom
Drugmakers have been targeted on national security grounds and could lose customers if Congress passes Biosecure ActYesterday - China -
Top stories - NBC News
Map: Less than 1% of residences covered by flood insurance in hard-hit North Carolina
The counties hardest hit by Hurricane Helene were also those with the lowest levels of flood insurance protection.Yesterday