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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 -
Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt
In an interview with Bloomberg News, the GOP candidate denied his tariff plans would hike the deficit by $7.5 trillion, a widely accepted forecast among economists.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Walgreens Will Close 1,200 Stores as Pharmacies Try to Define a New Role
Drugstores are suffering in the post-pandemic retail arena, and are increasingly becoming ‘destinations to nowhere.’Business - Inc. - October 16 -
NCAA closes loophole that allowed Oregon to purposely induce late penalty in win
The NCAA football rules committee has issued guidance to close a loophole that allowed second-ranked Oregon to exploit an illegal substitution penalty late in its victory over Ohio State to take ...Sports - ABC News - October 16 -
Big Lots to close another 56 locations in 27 states. Here's where.
Big Lots plans to shutter more stores as part of the Columbus, Ohio-based discount retailer's Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role
Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Phillips 66 to Close Los Angeles Refinery in Fourth Quarter of 2025
The oil refiner said the unit’s long-term sustainability is uncertain and affected by market dynamics.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
When pubs and restaurants close, our culture is a casualty | Jay Rayner
Hospitality jobs have long kept struggling artists, actors and musicians going. When those gigs go, the arts are diminished too. Before Stanley Tucci was Stanley Tucci , he was just another ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Phillips 66 to close oil refinery after Newsom law
Phillips 66 announced Wednesday it will close its 650-acre oil refinery complex near the Port of Los Angeles by the fourth quarter of 2025, days after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a new law ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
North Korea redefines South as 'hostile state,' closing door on unity
North Korea has officially closed the door on peaceful unification with South Korea, designating its neighbor as a "hostile state," according to state-run media. The state-run Korean Central News ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
South Africa smash three boundaries in three balls to close on victory
Watch as South Africa hit 14 runs off three balls, having gone 26 balls without a boundary during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Google to block election ads after polls close on Election Day
Google announced it will block ads about the general election on Nov. 5 after the last polls close. “As we’ve done in the past, we will temporarily pause ads related to U.S. elections after the ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Oregon closes election phone line due to out-of-state misinformation
The Oregon secretary of state said it temporarily shut down an election phone line because the “system was overwhelmed” by out-of-state misinformation. The office said Thursday in a press release ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
The Gisele Pelicot Rape Trial Hits Painfully Close to Home in This French Town
The town of Mazan, where Gisèle Pelicot was drugged and raped by her husband and strangers, has been shaken by the revelations. “It feels a bit like it’s in our family,” one resident said.World - The New York Times - October 18 -
When Your Wedding Day Is Also Election Day (or Close to It)
Fall weddings are increasingly common. But what happens when your nuptials also take place close to a contentious election?Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18 -
"Blue Bloods" actors on show's success, their close-knit on-screen family
As "Blue Bloods" enters its final stretch of new episodes, the Reagan family continues to capture audiences. Star Tom Selleck and the cast discuss the show's lasting impact and the iconic family ...Entertainment - CBS News - October 18 -
FAA investigating mid-air close call in Austin, Texas
An American Airlines 737 and a Cessna 182 came within about 350 feet of each other in mid-air near the airport in Austin, Texas.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
ALCS Game 5: Yankees beat Guardians, head to first World Series since '09
After a thrilling victory, the Yankees await either the Dodgers or Mets in the Fall Classic.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
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‘The Substance’ Is a Hollywood Horror Film that Feels Too Close to Home
I’ve seen the ways that show business can warp a young woman’s self-perception. I’ve even fallen prey to some of them.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
‘Crikey, that was close’: Jeremy Clarkson reveals he needed heart procedure
Former Top Gear host, 64, says he had stent fitted for blocked artery after ‘sudden deterioration’ in his health. Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he had a heart procedure after waking up feeling ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
SA lose Kapp & De Klerk in consecutive balls as NZ close in on victory
New Zealand tighten their grip on the Women's T20 World Cup final with the dismissals of South Africa's Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk in consecutive balls.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
NFL Week 7 scores: Lions hand Vikings first defeat of 2024 on last-minute field goal
The NFC North heavyweights are all in action in the early window.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy as EU vote too close to call
Maia Sandu lashes out at ‘unprecedented’ interference by ‘foreign forces’ as results come inBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Moldova says 'Yes' to pro-EU constitutional changes by tiny margin
Moldovans vote narrowly to push on with EU membership and reject keeping close ties to Russia.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
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Events That Led to Close Call on Trump’s Life Were Preventable, Committee Finds
A House task force report included detailed accounts from law enforcement at the Butler, Pa., rally, including an officer who confronted the gunman.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Surprises, outliers, oddities: What to anticipate in the campaign’s closing days
Drawing on those and other lessons of presidential elections past, here are some reminders about what could command attention in the campaign’s endgame.Politics - The Hill - October 21
