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World - Financial Times
China’s show of force in massive military exercises alarms Taiwan
Taipei wants other democracies to push back harder against BeijingOctober 17 - China -
Politics - The Hill
Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom
Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they attempt to keep up with the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) without derailing their highly ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Pentagon confirms 'incursions' of unauthorized drones over Air Force base
The Pentagon has confirmed a number of “unauthorized” drone flights last year in restricted airspace over a Virginia base that houses the nation’s most advanced fighter jets. The Wall Street ...October 16 -
Business - Inc.
Anguilla’s .ai Web Address Makes the Tiny Island Money in the AI Boom
Registrations from artificial intelligence company websites let the Caribbean territory tap a rich vein of revenue from a digital gold mine.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits
Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.October 16 -
World - Financial Times
Hong Kong’s IPO market could benefit from robo-vehicle boom
If Horizon reaches its $696mn target, it would be the city’s largest initial public offering this yearOctober 16 -
World - Financial Times
‘It’s boom time’: Renewable growth is faster in the global south than in rich countries
Energy consultancy RMI says emerging economies could overtake rich nationsOctober 16 -
World - ABC News
New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce
Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed to cut ties to abusive spouses more quickly after lawmakers unanimously voted Wednesday to exempt them from a mandatory two-year ...October 16 - New Zealand -
Tech - ABC News
How the tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla has turned the AI boom into a digital gold mine
The artificial intelligence boom is providing an unusual windfall for Anguilla, a tiny island in the CaribbeanOctober 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
Two beaten-up home-goods brands are joining forces. This one’s stock is rallying.
Shares of the Container Store Group Inc. surged after hours on Tuesday after the struggling storage retail chain said it had secured the backing of home-goods seller Beyond Inc., the company that ...October 16 -
Business - MarketWatch
The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control
Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...October 15 -
Business - The New York Times
Chinese Automakers Show Force at Paris Auto Show
Weeks after Europe imposed additional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, the country’s car companies were defiant at France’s leading auto event.October 15 -
Top stories - ABC News
Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners
California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slaveryOctober 15 -
World - Financial Times
The boom in home schooling
Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ways of learningOctober 15 -
Top stories - ABC News
Sending a THAAD air defense system to Israel adds to strain on US Army forces
U.S. Army leaders say the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel and roughly 100 soldiers to operate it will add to strains on the Army’s air defense forcesOctober 14 - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israeli attacks on UN forces in Lebanon must stop, say UK, Italy, France and Germany
Benjamin Netanyahu claims Israeli military did its utmost to avoid harming Unifil personnel while striking Hezbollah fighters. More now on the Hezbollah strike on an IDF training base we reported ...October 14 - Israel -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Kevin Stefanski says no one is forcing him to play QB Deshaun Watson: 'Deshaun gives us the best chance to win'
Deshaun Watson is still the starting QB, and that's all Kevin Stefanski has to say about that.October 14 - NFL -
World - ABC News
Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt's backing
A regional partnership for Nile River basin countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources has come into force despite the notable opposition of EgyptOctober 14 -
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World - ABC News
China deploys record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill in warning to Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the drills a provocation.October 14 - China -
World - The Guardian
Oysters are back on British menu – but will red tape stifle the shellfish boom?
Dispute over use of invasive species could hit production at seafood farms. You can see them on the specials boards of new restaurants and on chalkboards propped outside bars and pubs. Foodie ...October 14 -
World - Financial Times
UK farmers forced to cut food production to stay viable, warns NFU
Terrible harvest and falling subsidies force businesses to embrace greener alternatives, says Tom BradshawOctober 14 - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
China is holding large-scale naval and air force exercises circling Taiwan and outlying islands
China is holding large-scale naval and air force exercises circling Taiwan and outlying islandsOctober 13 - China -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Booms and Busts: Fantasy football's biggest surprise in Week 6 could end up being a one-hit wonder
Scott Pianowski takes a closer look at Sean Tucker's shocking game, which nearly no fantasy managers benefited from, and more from Week 6.October 13 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Jim Harbaugh heart issue forces Chargers to briefly use interim coach in Week 6 game vs. Broncos
Harbaugh said his absence was due to an irregular heartbeat he has been dealing withOctober 13 - NFL -
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 -
Top stories - NBC News
Born into war: Babies are an unstoppable force in Gaza
At Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, around 30 to 40 babies are born each day in the region’s sole maternity ward. Islam Al-Qanou arrived at the hospital nine months pregnant and completely alone. ...October 4