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ABC News - Sports
French soccer star Wissam Ben Yedder stays free ahead of trial on charges of sexual assault
French soccer star Wissam Ben Yedder will stay free ahead of his trial on charges of sexual assault while intoxicated, one of his lawyers told The Associated PressYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Will the U.S. elections impact crypto markets? Insiders weigh in
Crypto insiders on Wednesday downplayed the importance of of the U.S. presidential race on the market at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
Israel, blamed by Hizbollah for Tuesday’s attack, has long used telephones and their successors to track and kill enemiesYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams ahead of playoff elimination race at Bristol
Watkins Glen winner Chris Buescher and Spire Motorsports showed that those outside the playoffs still have much to race for in these final weeks of the season.Yesterday - NASCAR -
BBC News - Top stories
US election: Do celebrity endorsements work?
Can Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Elon Musk swing the vote for Harris or Trump?Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
‘If they don’t die, our infantry will’: Ukraine’s pivotal battle for Donetsk
Russian forces are gathering on Pokrovsk, a logistics base and transport hub, after months of slow, brutal advance. The Russian soldiers sent to storm Ukrainian positions arrived at a graveyard. ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Suspicious packages sent to election officials across US
Colorado's secretary of state says the poster of the letters called themselves the "US Traitor Elimination Army".Yesterday -
The New York Times - Tech
California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.2 days ago - California -
The Hill - Politics
Andy Harris elected as new Freedom Caucus chair
Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) was elected Tuesday night as the new chair of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, three members told The Hill, officially replacing Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) after he lost ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How to navigate polls as Election Day draws nearer
With just 49 days until Election Day, what is the best way to look at polls and see how they capture likely voters? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto explains.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Still reeling from crisis, Sri Lanka holds pivotal election
It’s Sri Lanka's first election since it saw mass protests that triggered its worst economic crisis.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
3 Meals: Nevada voters on key election issues
In CBS Mornings' "Three Meals" series, Adriana Diaz sits down with Nevada voters to discuss key issues in the upcoming election.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Former governors press for election certification by federal deadline
Former governors pressed for election certification by the federal December deadline, saying the process "is not open to debate" in a Tuesday letter addressed to current governors. “The voters in ...2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Richard Branson, business leaders renew call to end ‘inhumane’ death penalty ahead of scheduled executions
In a new video campaign, the Virgin Galactic founder called on business leaders to “be a voice for change” and sign the Business Leaders’ Declaration Against the Death Penalty.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Mail voting faces significant challenges ahead of November
Election officials are warning that mail voting could face delays and disruption if the U.S. mail delivery system fails to fix persistent issues ahead of November’s contests. In a recent letter to ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Chris Mason: Lib Dems aim to turn election success into influence
The party is celebrating the election of 72 Lib Dem MPs - but turning this into influence won't be easy.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Bitcoin climbs above $60,000 ahead of Fed rate decision
Bitcoin reclaimed $60,000 on Tuesday as investors awaited details on the Federal Reserve's rate cutting plans.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Cash was king — but these bonds are outperforming ahead of Fed rate cuts
A popular ‘T-bill and chill’ trade is about to become a lot less cool as the Fed starts lowering interest rates.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
OceanGate CEO put profits over safety ahead of Titan's fatal voyage, ex-employee says
In a desire to get a working submersible to the Titanic wreck site as fast as possible, the Titan was built at a risk to safety, with cost-cutting measures and poor engineering permitted by CEO ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Prosecutors seeking to keep Sean Combs in prison ahead of trial
Federal prosecutors are urging a Manhattan court to keep defendant Sean “Diddy” Combs in detention ahead of his trial, calling him a flight risk and a “significant risk” to obstruction of justice. ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election
Thousands of activists and opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the capital, Dhaka2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Bitcoin jumps while Dow falls ahead of the Fed’s interest-rate decision
Bitcoin jumped Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s key rate decision on Wednesday, as traders expect the central bank policymakers to deliver the first interest-rate cut in four years.2 days ago - Crypto -
ABC News - World
Budapest and Poland's Wroclaw reinforce their river banks ahead of more flooding
Soldiers have dropped sandbags from military helicopters to reinforce river embankments and evacuated residents as the worst flooding in years spreads across Central Europe2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto looks ahead after gambling suspension, trying season
The Ottawa Senators are glad to have Shane Pinto ready for the beginning of the season2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Why aren’t we treating cybersecurity as an election issue?
Cyberattacks, election interference, human trafficking and more - why aren't we talking about cybersecurity in the 2024 presidential election?2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Will two assassination attempts alter the election?
It is impossible to gauge this morning whether an assassination attempt in July and an apparent thwarted attempt Sunday directed at former President Trump will change the presidential race. Yet, it ...2 days ago -
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ABC News - Sports
Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons
Saquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eagles’ win in their home open2 days ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Where the 2024 race stands 50 days from Election Day
Monday marks 50 days until Election Day 2024. Peggy Collins, Washington bureau chief for Bloomberg News, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, join "America Decides" to discuss the ...3 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Unique names adorn entry lists ahead of Bristol weekend
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and Xfinity Series will each feature fun names behind the wheel at Bristol Motor Speedway. Rising sprint-car star Corey Day will make his NASCAR national series ...3 days ago