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How a congresswoman is using AI to speak up amid rare diagnosis
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia, who is retiring after this term, was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy. There is no cure for her condition, which has rapidly robbed her of ...October 17 -
Science - The New York Times
Highlights From SpaceX’s Starship Launch and Landing
The company achieved a major milestone during the fifth test flight of the vehicle, which could carry people to the moon and Mars, landing the rocket’s booster stage at a Texas launch site.October 17 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
China Considering Higher Tariffs on Car Imports
China said it may raise tariffs on imported internal-combustion-engine cars with large engines sizes, after the EU voted to increase import duties on China-made electric vehicles.October 17 - China -
Top stories - NBC News
TikToker Rachel Yaffe dies of rare liver cancer at 27
Rachel Yaffe, a 27-year-old TikTok star with a rare form of liver cancer, has died.October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
A rare look inside a giant panda nursery | 60 Minutes Archive
Once bound for extinction, giant pandas were saved by their one evolutionary advantage: they're adorable. Scott Pelley reported on their resurgence in 2019. This week, two giant pandas from China ...October 16 -
World - ABC News
China's leader makes rare visit to province facing Taiwan following major war exercises
China’s President Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to a province facing Taiwan, following military exercises mobilizing China’s navy, air force, missile force and land troops to simulate a blockade ...October 16 - China -
World - CBS News
Israel launches fresh round of airstrikes on Beirut
Despite U.S. concern over Israel's bombing campaign in Beirut, there were a series of strikes around Lebanon's capital Wednesday. The Israeli military says it is targeting Hezbollah strongholds, ...October 16 - Israel -
Sports - The New York Times
In N.H.L. Game, a Rare Goalie Play Makes History
Filip Gustavsson had never scored a goal at any level of hockey.October 16 -
Tech - GameSpot
All The Black Ops 6 Modes At Launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 officially releases on October 25, delivering 16 brand-new multiplayer maps, Treyarch's new omnimovement system, and a wide variety of game modes to play. There are ...October 16 -
Tech - GameSpot
All The Black Ops 6 Operators At Launch And How To Unlock Them
Suit up Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on October 25, and the game's multiplayer mode will have a roster of more than 20 operators to choose from at launch. This includes 12 soldiers from ...October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Ten potential candidates Posey might consider for Giants GM job
Alex Pavlovic highlights 10 potential candidates for the San Francisco Giants' general manager job.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
UK considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers
Starmer tells MPs that government is ‘looking at’ imposing curbs over ‘abhorrent’ comments on GazaOctober 16 - Israel -
Tech - Wired
Trumpcoin Launches With a Whimper
Investors scooped up only a small number of the Trump family's new World Liberty Financial crypto tokens after website reliability issues interfered with a launch event.October 16 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Lyft launches voter transportation initiative
Ride-hailing service Lyft announced that it will offer discounted rideshare, bike-share and scooters on Election Day, an initiative designed to increase transportation access for voters, according ...October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.October 16 - United Kingdom -
World - The New York Times
Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley
While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.October 16 -
Business - CNBC
The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives
Despite the hype around solid-state batteries, some analysts believe an alternative could serve as a bridge between these are traditional lithium-ion batteries.October 16 -
Tech - GameSpot
All The Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Maps At Launch
Maps galore Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on October 25 with 16 multiplayer maps at launch. Unlike 2023's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, the roster of maps for Black Ops at launch are ...October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Tom Kim could join likes of Tiger Woods by pulling off rare three-peat at 2024 Shriners Children's Open
Kim is listed as the favorite to win the Shriners Children's Open for the third straight yearOctober 15 - Golf -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
James Patterson Launches on Substack in Search of an Unfiltered Outlet
The bestselling author started the “Hungry Dogs” venture after finding it difficult to get opinion pieces published at major news organizations.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
How a rare type of mortgage is landing homebuyers a 3% rate
U.S. homebuyers are looking into mortgage assumption as a way to secure a sub-3% mortgage rate.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
UK considering EU-style common charging cable
The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.October 15 - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Israel is reportedly considering a limited counterstrike against Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the Biden administration it is willing to limit its counterstrike on Iran to military targets rather than oil or nuclear facilities, according to ...October 15 - Iran -
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 -
Top stories - BBC News
Girl’s life saved by pioneering rare diseases study
Diagnosis of Jaydi's genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. reportedly considering caps on exports of AI chips to certain countries
U.S. officials are considering capping sales of advanced AI chips to certain countries in the interest of national security, Bloomberg News reported Monday night.October 15 -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Fuji Soft to Consider Bain Capital's Offer
Fuji Soft said it would sincerely consider Bain Capital’s tender offer, which beat private-equity firm KKR’s offer, possibly setting the stage for a bidding war for the Japanese software developer.October 14 -
Science - The New York Times
NASA and SpaceX Launch Europa Clipper to a Jupiter Moon
The spacecraft lifted off Monday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, embarking on a nearly six-year journey to Jupiter.October 15 - NASA -
World - The Wall Street Journal
China Launches Sea and Air Drills Around Taiwan
The one-day military exercises followed a speech by Taiwan’s president last week that reaffirmed the island’s sovereignty.October 14 - China -
Top stories - CBS News
NASA launches Europa Clipper to probe Jupiter moon
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the ...October 14 - NASA -
Sports - ESPN
Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change
Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.October 14 - NFL -
Sports - ESPN
FIFA to consider transfer rules after Diarra trial
FIFA has said it will start negotiations with the sport's stakeholders on the transfer system after the European Union ruled that some aspects of it were unlawful.October 14 -
World - ABC News
In Denmark, 50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons have been unearthed, a rare discovery
Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletonsOctober 14 -
Tech - ABC News
PHOTO COLLECTION: Science SpaceX Starship Launch
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.October 13 - SpaceX -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jerry Jones: I'm not considering coaching change after "very concerning" loss
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones turned 82 on Sunday, but it wasn't a birthday to remember.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Murder investigation launched after man found shot
A man, believed to be in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene, said police.October 13