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Top stories - BBC News
Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch
Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.6 days ago -
World - ABC News
An American was reportedly kidnapped from a southern Philippine town and a search is underway
Philippine police say a search is underway after four gunmen reportedly abducted an American national, who was shot in the leg as he tried to resist before being spirited away by speedboat6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
An American was reportedly kidnapped from a southern Philippine town
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine police said Friday it has launched a search after gunmen reportedly abducted an American national, who was shot in the leg as he tried to resist before ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Home Office hires 200 staff to clear huge backlog of UK modern slavery cases
More than 23,000 files were left open by the last government, says minister, with delays of up to four years in assigning victim status. The Home Office has recruited 200 staff to clear a backlog ...October 18 - United Kingdom -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
After treating LPGA players, staff to Korean BBQ, Lydia Ko in position for another win
Ko is seeking her third consecutive LPGA Tour title this week in South Korea.October 17 -
Tech - ABC News
Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'
Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.”October 17 -
Top stories - The New York Times
AI, Aging and Shifts Globalization Will Shock the American Economy
The combination of an aging work force, artificial intelligence and shifts in globalization will challenge America in ways not seen in decades.October 17 -
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World - Financial Times
Unequal school funding hobbles the American dream
The next administration must act on disparities in education resources and teaching quality that choke social mobilityOctober 17 -
World - The Guardian
Meta fires staff for ‘using free meal vouchers to buy household goods’
Facebook and Instagram owner reportedly dismisses about 24 workers for abusing $25 meal credit system. Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has reportedly fired about 24 staff at its Los ...October 17 -
World - ABC News
Australia gives 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine
Australia will give 49 of its aging M1A1 Abrams tanks to UkraineOctober 17 - Ukraine -
Business - Financial Times
Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits
Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergentOctober 17 -
World - The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Australia to send 49 Abrams tanks to Kyiv
Zelenskyy details victory plan and heads to Nato meeting; Biden to visit Germany; calls to punish North Korea for sending troops. What we know on day 967. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...October 16 - Ukraine -
Tech - GameSpot
Overwatch 2 Season 13 Patch Notes Bring Big Changes To Sombra, Tank Updates
Overwatch 2 Season 13, Spellbinder, is now live, and brings with it a number of significant tweaks to the game's roster of heroes. As detailed in the official patch notes , the hero who received ...October 16 - Video Game -
World - The Guardian
University in Lisbon suspends plans for course on racism taught by all-white staff
Nova university programme criticised for only having white instructors and for some of its content, such as session on ‘does racism really exist?’. A top university in Lisbon has suspended plans to ...October 16 -
Business - Inc.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Thinks Micromanaging Is Underrated
What the founder and CEO really meant in that infamous ‘Founder Mode’ speech.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
James Patterson hopes to 'get people thinking' beyond 'themselves' with 'American Heroes'
James Patterson says in these politically divided times, Americans have "never needed heroes as much as they do right now.” The best-selling author is bringing readers stories of bravery in his new ...October 16 -
Business - CNBC
Weekly mortgage demand tanks 17%, after interest rates hit the highest level since August
Mortgage interest rates rose last week for the third straight week, hitting the highest level since August.October 16 - Mortgage -
Politics - The Hill
Media bias is a great disservice to the American public
The media's bias in the upcoming election has undermined their credibility with a large swath of the country, leading to a lack of trust in the media and a threat to democracy.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
‘Operating in the Stone Age’: NHS staff’s daily struggle with outdated tech
Plans to digitise health service must first tackle ‘flip a coin’ nature of equipment across UK, say medical staffOctober 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
DETROIT — A growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their vehicles are worth, according to a report Tuesday from Edmunds.com.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Phillies extend manager Rob Thomson, retain full coaching staff despite NLDS exit vs. Mets
Phillies manager Rob Thomson's contract has been extended through the 2026 seasonOctober 15 - MLB -
Sports - ABC News
Safe! Florida Aquarium's stingrays ride out Milton in MLB Rays' ballpark tank
Seven cownose stingrays are safely in a Florida Aquarium habitat after riding out Hurricane Milton in a touch tank at Tropicana Field, home of MLB’s Tampa Bay RaysOctober 15 - Florida -
Top stories - BBC News
Prison gangs: ‘I've chopped people, attacked staff, hidden drugs’
The BBC finds gang warfare in jails is rife, and lack of space makes it difficult to keep rivals apart.October 15 -
Tech - GameSpot
Bandai Namco Cancels Multiple Games, Lays Off Staff - Report
In a year flush with video-game-company layoffs and restructuring, Bandai Namco has reportedly canceled several titles including games featuring One Piece and Naruto licenses. In addition to ...October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
NBA tanking rankings: Eight teams in best position to sag for Duke star Cooper Flagg
The race for Cooper Flagg is about to begin, and these eight teams are on the hunt for ping pong ballsOctober 15 - NBA -
World - Financial Times
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mineOctober 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris: Trump is 'dangerous' for Black Americans
Vice President Harris is zeroing in on former President Trump’s history of racially charged comments in an effort to warn Black voters away from casting their ballots for him in November. In an ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
Sports - CBS Sports
Fantasy Football Rankings Risers and Fallers: Tank Dell's stock on the rise with Nico Collins out, more
Early risers and fallers heading into Week 7 rankings and projectionsOctober 14 - Fantasy Football -
Top stories - CBS News
Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: China launches large military exercises near Taiwan
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs strong dollar, says adviser, and EY delays start dates for recruitsOctober 14 - China -
Top stories - BBC News
UN says Israeli tanks forced entry into base in south Lebanon
It comes as PM Netanyahu demands the peacekeeping force leave the area.October 13 - Israel -
World - The Guardian
UN mission says Israeli tanks forcibly entered base in southern Lebanon
Unifil seeks explanation from IDF for ‘shocking violations’ while Netanyahu urges peacekeepers to withdraw. The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has said two Israeli tanks destroyed a gate and ...October 13 - Israel -