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CBS News - Top stories
Most Americans support climate reforms. Why won't Congress deliver?
Research shows 70% of Americans think global warming will hurt future generations and 62% say Congress should do more about it. Why do many elected officials vote against efforts to combat climate ...3 hours ago - Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
Americans want Congress to do more for the climate, poll finds
Polls show the public wants Congress to do more about climate change, but many elected officials vote against ideas to address the problem. World leaders will meet in New York City Tuesday to ...3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Nearly 500 killed in Israeli strikes, Lebanon says, as fears of escalation grow – Middle East crisis live
Lebanese health ministry says more than 1,650 people injured; Israel says military moving into next stage of targeting Hezbollah combat structure. Israeli strikes leave hundreds dead in heaviest ...6 hours ago - Israel -
Politico - Politics
‘One pistol clip can change the balance of power’: Congress is wholly unprepared for a mass casualty event
Leaders of both parties have ignored pleas to prep.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
US Congress agrees to funding deal to avert shutdown in blow to Trump
Mike Johnson announces compromise after decoupling government funding from Trump-backed citizenship bill. US congressional leaders have agreed to a short-term funding deal in a move that averts a ...12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Congress races to avert shutdown ahead of looming deadline
Editor's note: This report has been updated to clarify the proposed additional Secret Service funding. The House and Senate are racing to complete the government funding process with the Sept. 30 ...17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Tourism and Water Shortages on the Greek Islands: A Delicate Balance
As climate change brings water shortages to vacation hot spots, we look at Greece’s tourism-dependent islands, where residents sometimes compete with visitors for a dwindling supply.18 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
World’s biggest banks pledge support for nuclear power
Financial institutions including BofA, Morgan Stanley and Goldman back COP28 goal of tripling capacity by 205023 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
What made the cut in Congress’s plan to avert a shutdown — and what didn't
Congressional leaders have struck a deal to keep the government open past a looming Sept. 30 deadline, after a previous effort to punt the funding fight into spring 2025 and attach a Trump-backed ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Congress Unveils Short-Term Spending Deal
Speaker Mike Johnson dropped his demands for proof-of-citizenship voting requirements to strike a deal that includes more money for the Secret Service and funds the government through Dec. 20.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Attacks on Hezbollah Alter Balance of Power in a Long-Running Fight
A focus on mutual deterrence had kept intermittent clashes along the Lebanon-Israel border from spiraling into a major war. That changed this past week.Yesterday - Israel -
Politico - Politics
Lobbyists exploit massive loophole to wine and dine lawmakers, aides at fancy getaways
Leading the way is the nonprofit Congressional Institute, which is run by veteran Republican staffers and funded by $3 million in annual dues from private interest groups.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Trump calls on Congress to ban sanctuary cities
Former President Trump, campaigning Saturday in North Carolina, said he would be calling on Congress to pass legislation banning sanctuary cities, if elected president. “As soon as I take office, ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Congress must roll back a key anti-innovation Biden-Harris policy
It's imperative that we eliminate barriers to getting life-saving treatments to patients more quickly.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
The history of the power lunch, without men
In the golden age of midday hedonism, some sisters were doing it for themselves2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
The Power of a Smaller Breast
Breast reduction is all the rage in cosmetic surgery. Are women asserting their independence or capitulating to yet another impossible standard of beauty?3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft in deal for Three Mile Island nuclear power to meet AI demand
Energy source enjoying renaissance as world looks to slash emissions and feed rapidly growing need3 days ago - Microsoft -
The Hill - Politics
Jill Biden: 'We have to have a peaceful transfer of power' in January
First lady Jill Biden emphasized the importance of a “peaceful transfer of power” in January in an article from NBC News that published Friday. “I think we have to vote. As Americans, you know, ...3 days ago -
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The Guardian - World
Children vaping and alcohol warning labels: takeaways from the World Cancer Congress
Event heard findings of research on advertising for tobacco products and estimates of economic cost of ovarian cancer. The World Cancer Congress 2024 , the biannual conference of the Union for ...3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
It’s almost too late to protect our elections from AI — Congress must act now
As AI becomes more widespread, the potential for electoral mischief will only grow.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress should block aid to Egypt
Sisi has consolidated power in the presidency and its security apparatus, gutting the state’s political parties and amending the constitution to enshrine his authority.3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen, sell power to Microsoft
The firm announced the 20-year deal would involve the restart of the plant's Unit 1 reactor, which was shut down half a decade ago.3 days ago - Microsoft -
The Guardian - World
Sydney Swans beat Port Adelaide Power to reach AFL grand final – live reaction
Updates from the cut-throat clash at the SCG Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email to Angus Here’s a fun fact: the Swans have played just two preliminary final fixtures at the SCG and they ...3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Jill Biden says 'we have to have a peaceful transfer of power' in January
First lady Jill Biden emphasized in an interview with NBC News that "we have to have a peaceful transfer of power," urging Americans to "come together" amid deep political divisions.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - World
Three Mile Island Plans to Reopen as Demand for Nuclear Power Grows
The infamous plant, closed since 2019, is getting a new lease on life after Microsoft agreed to buy its electricity to supply a growing fleet of data centers.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
MLS power rankings: Hollywood heavyweights trending in opposite directions
There’s a Scottish takeover in Vancouver, Christian Benteke continues to lead the way in DC and slapstick defending could cost LAFC a shot at a championship. Welcome back to the Guardian’s MLS ...3 days ago - MLS -
Inc. - Business
Transform Your Brand's Storytelling: The Power of Carousel Ads for Small Businesses
Discover how this versatile format can elevate your brand's narrative -- from showcasing sequential stories to highlighting key features -- and drive engagement like never before.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Chloe Fineman, Olivia Wilde, and More Gather at Chanel Through Her Lens Luncheon
Influential women in entertainment talked politics, fashion week and fall travel plans at a party to support emerging filmmakers.5 days ago