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‘We built Brazil’: how descendants of enslaved Africans have helped shape the country
A new book explores the way Black people are playing a transformative role in the fight for equality despite centuries of enslavement and continued neglect. “A cook for a small family is needed. ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
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In Watches, the Shape Is the Thing
After decades of classic round contours, geometric, Brutalist and frankly fantastical forms have stolen the spotlight.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18 -
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DC Entertainment Is Changing the Shape—and Scrollability—of Comics
DC has cut a deal with GlobalComix, a company that optimizes comics to be scrolled vertically. Everyone from Batman to The Joker is headed to this platform with big designs on the TikTok generation.Tech - Wired - October 15 -
How historical turning points shaped the United States
Throughout American history, the nation has looked to its presidents to lead us. All presidents have faced challenges, but a handful have made momentous decisions that defined what kind of ...Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
How the U.S. Election Could Shape the Future of Golf
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are likely to respond in different ways to the deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
How the U.S. Shaped Israel's Attack on Iran
The airstrikes that unfolded met Washington’s expectations while dealing Iran a punishing blow.World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
US election: The other races that could shape America
Beyond the president, Americans will also choose governors, representatives, and senatorsTop stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
How redistricting challenges shape some 2024 ballots
By Wednesday, 57 million Americans had voted early in the 2024 election, some of whom did so in brand-new congressional districts. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains how redistricting legal ...Top stories - CBS News - 13 hours ago -
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Netherlands mulls sending rejected African asylum seekers to Uganda
Critics say plan mooted by coalition government led by Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom party is ‘totally unfeasible’. The Dutch coalition government, headed by Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Taiwan again rejects South African demand to move its representative office
Taiwan has rejected South Africa’s demand that it move its representative office in the country from the capital, Pretoria, to the commercial center of JohannesburgWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
South Carolina to build state's first individual monument honoring an African American
South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on its Statehouse lawn, honoring Robert Smalls.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Giant African rats join crackdown against illegal wildlife trade
Wily rodents deployed to sniff out illicit flows of rhino horns, elephant tusks and pangolin scalesBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
How Kamala Harris’s Economic Plan Has Been Shaped by Business Leaders
The vice president has repeatedly incorporated suggestions from business executives into her economic agenda.Business - The New York Times - October 16 -
Intel, AMD Create Advisory Group to Shape Future of X86 Architecture
The two companies and other technology giants will work together to shape the future of the x86 chip as the landscape transitions to dynamic artificial-intelligence workloads.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
How culture and social media are shaping the 2024 presidential race
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Organised crime has taken on a different shape in Latin America
The US and Europe must partner with the region to dismantle bigger and stronger criminal enterprisesWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
7 key forces shaping the final days of the election: From the Politics Desk
The national and battleground state polls have revealed several important dynamics that have defined the 2024 campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
How U.S.-Mexico border cities, immigration are shaping the 2024 election
Omar Villafranca is traveling the southern border and talking to locals as part of the new CBS News series, "Border Towns." Around 58% of voters say immigration will be a big factor in their vote ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
CNBC Poll: Voters say personal finance is in better shape than the economy
CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman joins Meet the Press NOW to dissect the latest CNBC poll, which shows former President Donald Trump with an edge on the economy over Vice President ...Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Turd-shaped monument 'honoring' Jan. 6 mob installed on National Mall
A sarcastic statue dedicated to Jan. 6, 2021, insurrectionists was unveiled in front of the Capitol on Thursday morning. The piece features a bronze shaped pile of poop resting atop a desk with ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Late Lawsuit Could Shape Political Ad Wars in Final Days of Campaign
House Democrats are suing to stop Republicans from using a legal loophole to bolster their Senate candidates.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
How Harris, Trump could shape Middle East policy
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story How Harris, Trump could shape Middle East policy Escalating wars in ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Women on how abortion shaped their vote
It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.Top stories - BBC News - 23 hours ago -
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Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
African football’s governing body found to have $16m in expenses missing from accounts
Auditors’ review said to have shown missing expenses It would put losses for year to 30 June 2023 at $25.4m The Confederation of African Football’s audit and compliance committee has claimed ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
'You can't show weakness' - why African leaders maintain secrecy around their health
There is a long history of African leaders hiding or lying about their health to keep rivals at bay.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
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Kamala Harris says this lesson from her mom shaped her career—why parenting experts say it’s essential for success
Growing up, Vice President Kamala Harris's mother taught her to approach conflict with agency and accountability. The lessons have shaped her career, she says.Business - CNBC - October 13 -
Is swing state business in better shape than it was four years ago? Here’s what the data says
Was the Biden or Trump administration better for the business climate in swing states? Here's what the data from CNBC's annual Top States study says.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
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Elections, hurricane damage and more: Here are four factors that will shape holiday shoppers' purchases
A deal-hunting mindset, volatile weather and election distraction could influence holiday spending this year.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Beyond ace Gerrit Cole, Yankees’ 2024 World Series rotation is taking shape
The Yankees have only announced Gerrit Cole as their Game 1 starter for their upcoming World Series matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the remainder of the plan is taking shape behind the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22
