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ABC News - Health
UN nations endorse a 'Pact for the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk
The U.N. General Assembly has approved a blueprint to bring the world’s increasingly divided nations together to tackle 21st-century challengesYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel and Hezbollah urged to step back as UN warns of 'catastrophe'
Israel says it will continue military action, as the UN chief raises the risk of Lebanon becoming "another Gaza".Yesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Russia isolated at UN summit after surprise bid to derail pact
Country’s attempt to defer adoption of ambitious ‘pact for the future’ to reform institution rejected 143 votes to seven. Russia was left badly isolated at a high-profile UN summit in New York when ...Yesterday - Russia -
The New York Times - Top stories
Controversies Erupt as Trump and G.O.P. Make Critical Push to Voters
A Republican who reportedly called himself a “Black Nazi,” a false story about migrants eating cats and dogs, and a feud with Taylor Swift bring back a sense of chaos.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: Iran arrests 12 people for ‘collaborating with Israel’
Hezbollah deputy leader says confrontation with Israel now ‘open-ended battle of reckoning’. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi , has been speaking to the media in New York ahead of the UN ...2 days ago - Iran -
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NBC News - Top stories
Erik Menendez’s wife Tammi shares statement criticizing Netflix series as ‘dishonest portrayal’
Erik Menendez is slamming Netflix’s show “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” based on the 1989 murder of Jose and Kitty Menendez, as “awful lies” and a “horrible narrative,” in a ...2 days ago - Netflix -
The Guardian - World
UN chief calls on Sudanese paramilitary leader to end siege of North Darfur city
António Guterres ‘gravely alarmed’ by RSF assault on al-Fashir as EU foreign policy chief warns of another genocide. The UN secretary general, António Guterres, is “gravely alarmed” at reports of a ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Biden expected to make one of his final major speeches at UN
President Biden is expected to make one of his final major speeches on the world stage when he gathers with leaders from across the globe in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Among ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Hezbollah, Israel exchanged heavy fire as conflict intensifies
Israel and the militant group Hezbollah have exchanged heavy fire as the conflict in the region intensifies. “Dozens of rockets hit Israel which destroyed homes, cars and communities,” Israel ...2 days ago - Israel -
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ABC News - World
Kenyan president visits Haiti as it grapples with future of international efforts to fight gangs
Kenya’s President William Ruto has arrived in Haiti2 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Spurs' Ange on Solanke critics: 'Do some yoga'
Ange Postecoglou has called for patience from anyone rushing to judge Dominic Solanke after his £65million move from Bournemouth.3 days ago -
ABC News - World
What to know about the growing conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah
This week saw a dizzying escalation in the nearly yearlong conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah3 days ago - Israel -
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Inc. - Business
How to Manage Conflict on Your Leadership Team
Turn conflict into a catalyst for innovation and growth by embracing it as an opportunity to discover new solutions and perspectives.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
UN chief António Guterres to seek world leaders’ backing for vision of the future
Pact covering wars, AI, climate crisis and inequality has been watered down, say critics. The UN’s secretary general, António Guterres, will try to persuade world leaders to extend their horizons ...3 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
8 firefighters hurt, 2 critically, in fire truck rollover crash
Eight firefighters were injured when the fire truck they were driving in rolled over as it returned from battling the Airport Fire wildfire in Southern California.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Critics Fear Tax Subsidies for Carbon Capture Won’t Be Checked
Some activists are questioning whether the federal government can accurately verify a tax program for facilities that store planet-warming gases.3 days ago -
ABC News - Health
Delaware governor draws criticism from fellow Democrats for vetoing doctor-assisted suicide bill
Democratic Gov. John Carney has vetoed a bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
UN pleads against further violence after Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah leader
IDF airstrike on Beirut that killed at least 14 causes fears of escalation into even more devastating conflict. Middle East crisis live: latest updates Further violence between Israel and ...3 days ago - Israel -
ABC News - World
Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, UN rights expert says
A U.N. human rights expert says that gang violence is spreading across Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission targeting criminals remains underfunded and understaffed4 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
4 new broadcast dramas, reviewed: Our critic on which shows are worth your time
Four dramas. Four networks. 'Matlock,' 'High Potential,' 'Brilliant Minds' and 'Rescue: HI-Surf' showcase the variety, and the ongoing appeal, of broadcast television.4 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.4 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Amid criticisms of BMI, body roundness index emerges as an alternative
Body roundness index takes into account a person's hips and waist measurements.4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Poland arrests Kremlin critic accused of directing attack on Navalny aide
Four suspects held in ‘multi-threaded’ probe into assaults against Russian dissidents as rift opens in opposition ranks4 days ago - Russia -
GameSpot - Tech
James Cameron Claps Back At People Who Criticize The Dialogue In His Movies
By any financial measure, James Cameron is the most successful director in the history of Hollywood. That's not an exaggeration, because Cameron's Titanic was the highest grossing movie of all time ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Western philanthropies drum up climate finance ahead of UN meetings
African pledge comes as wrangling continues about how to fund the energy transition in developing countries4 days ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
The US and all nations must respect the UN resolution against Israeli occupation | Kenneth Roth
The UN’s resolution this week has dramatically changed the legal context of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory. The United Nations general assembly’s resolution on Wednesday advanced a ...4 days ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
How USAGM officials misused taxpayer resources to attack their critics
USAGM officials have been using taxpayer funds to provide legal and logistical assistance to outside individuals to smear media critics, including British academics who wrote a book about Michael ...4 days ago -
Inc. - Business
5 Brain Strategies to Dramatically Reduce Conflict and Boost Your Leadership, Backed by Neuroscience
An innovative solution to an age-old problem that holds leaders back.4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Canada opens new critical minerals hub in push to end China’s dominance
Saskatchewan facility marks small step in drive to challenge Beijing’s control of processing rare earths4 days ago - China -
ABC News - Tech
UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global ...4 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Cowboys' Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb shaking off rust ahead of critical Week 3 matchup vs. desperate Ravens
The All-Pros are still getting reacquainted after Lamb's holdout4 days ago - NFL -
The New York Times - Top stories
Common Ground, and Conflict, Between 2 Stars of Land Art
A retrospective pairing Teresita Fernández and Robert Smithson shows they share sympathetic, deep engagement with geology and civilization.September 17