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Closing arguments in battle for Congress focus on abortion and immigration

Both parties are zeroing in on different issues as they make their closing arguments in the battles for the House and Senate, with Democrats leaning into abortion and Republicans focusing on ...

Politics - NBC News - 15 hours ago

Biden announces $600 million for Florida hurricane relief

President Biden traveled to Florida on Sunday, where he announced more than $600 million in aid to help recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mr. Biden has asked Congress to return ...

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

CR Beverage Prepares Near $650.0 Million Listing

The Chinese beverage company is testing investor interest in its business, taking advantage of growing risk appetite for new equity offerings in Hong Kong.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Biden Announces $425 Million in Aid to Ukraine

President Biden spoke by telephone to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine about the security package, which includes munitions, armored vehicles and other weapons.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Netflix Adds 5 Million Subscriptions in Quarter

The additions helped lift revenue to $9.8 billion during the period, a 15 percent increase from the same period last year.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma – study

Rapid urbanisation thought to be damaging adolescent health, as researchers say need for medication and diagnostic tests is urgent. Millions of teenagers in Africa are suffering from asthma with no ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Is Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway legal?

Elon Musk announced Saturday he is giving away $1 million daily through Nov. 5 to swing state voters who sign a petition for his pro-Trump political action committee. Musk has already committed at ...

$375 million UFC settlement gets first approval

A $375 million settlement to end a decade-long lawsuit between UFC fighters and the promotion has received preliminary approval from a Nevada judge.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Georgia Powerball ticket wins $478 million jackpot

A winning ticket for Wednesday's Powerball drawing was sold at a Georgia convenience store — netting the lucky buyer a $478 million jackpot.

100 Million People Involved in UnitedHealth Hack

The scale of the hack makes it the worst healthcare data breach in the country.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Trump, Rogan interview tops 38 million views

Podcaster Joe Rogan's interview of former President Trump has earned nearly 40 million views on YouTube in just three days. A YouTube video of the full nearly three-hour conversation had topped 38 ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Rapidly rising rents squeeze millions in the middle class

Four in 10 middle-class renters pay 30% or more of their incomes toward housing each month, NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows.

FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers

The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.

Trump-backed crypto coin misses $300 million sales target, raises less than $12 million

Trump-backed token sale misses project targets one day into launch.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games

The Dodgers’ 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen

Sports - ABC News - 6 hours ago

Historic Jersey Shore amusement park closes after generations of family thrills

A beloved boardwalk amusement park at the Jersey shore is shutting down

Entertainment - ABC News - October 13

Historic Amusement Park to Close After Nearly 100 Years

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City staple, fell victim to the pandemic and Superstorm Sandy.

Business - Inc. - October 13

Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day

Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples Day, is a federal holiday. Here's what is open and closed on Monday, Oct. 14.

Part of Hong Kong zoo closed after 8 monkeys found dead

Officials in Hong Kong are investigating the deaths of eight monkeys in the region's oldest zoo, including 3 critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarins.

Is the stock market open on Columbus Day? Are banks and post offices closed?

Monday is both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and many services will be closed or running with modified hours

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

List: Here are the nearly 500 Big Lots stores that have or will be closed this year

Since filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, Big Lots has slated nearly 500 stores for closure - some of which have already closed their doors for good.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live

Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Why SoFi’s stock is on track for its highest close of the year

A new partnership helps validate SoFi’s underwriting model at a time some when investors are concerned about the lending business.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Nvidia closes at record as AI chipmaker's market cap tops $3.4 trillion

Nvidia shares closed at an all-time high on Monday as the chipmaker continues to ride a massive wave of demand for its artificial intelligence chips.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Dow adds 200 points for first close above 43,000

The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to fresh records Monday as investors awaited the next batch of key corporate earnings.

Harris, Trump descend on Pennsylvania in closing weeks of 2024 race

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump descended on Pennsylvania on Monday. The Keystone State is one of the most crucial battleground states for both candidates this ...

Close fight in the trenches: A look at the ground game in the presidential race: POLL

A narrow edge in voter contact by Kamala Harris’ campaign at the national level fades to parity in the battleground states.

Walgreens says it will close 1,200 stores by 2027, as earnings top estimates

The drugstore chain Walgreens said it plans to close roughly 1,200 stores over the next three years, which includes 500 closures in fiscal 2025 alone.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over next 3 years

Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.

Disney World's Iconic Big Thunder Mountain Ride Will Close For An Entire Year

Disney World's popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride will temporarily close this coming January, and the attraction won't open again until 2026. The extended closure for the Magic Kingdom ride ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over the next three years

Walgreens said Tuesday it plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years as it seeks to further downsize its footprint amid flagging sales and changing consumer behavior.

Toronto Raptors 2024-25 season preview: Are they close to finding a direction?

Breaking down Toronto's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India's southern IT hubs

Schools, colleges and government offices have shut in parts of southern India as heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding

World - ABC News - October 16

"Mysterious black balls" close 2 popular beaches in Australia

A local mayor says the balls littering two beaches in the Sydney area could be "tar balls," which form when spilled oil clumps together with debris in the water.

Walgreens to close approximately 1,200 stores over three years

Pharmacy giant Walgreens announced its plan to close around 1,200 stores over the next three years as retail sales decline. Walgreens has also been dealing with other challenges, including rising ...

Civilians trapped in northern Gaza amid airstrikes and reports of close-quarters combat

Israel says it has killed more than 50 Hamas fighters and denies it aims to remove people permanently from area. Tens of thousands of civilians are still trapped in Jabalia in northern Gaza by a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

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