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ABC News - Top stories
Genetic analysis of animals in Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19's origin
Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people26 minutes ago -
ABC News - Health
A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19's origin
Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people26 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
The best Halloween decorations at Walmart this year
Be the creepiest house on the block with scary good Halloween decor from Walmart.3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Genetic samples suggest Covid’s market origins
A team of scientists say it is "beyond reasonable doubt" the Covid pandemic started with infected animals.3 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Yanks, 'better' than a year ago, return to playoffs
After spending last year sitting at home when the postseason arrived, the Yankees wrapped up their place in the playoffs with a 2-1 win over the Mariners in 10 innings.3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
High-grade masks may have been no better than surgical masks, Covid inquiry hears
UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.7 hours ago - Covid -
The Hill - Politics
Congress approaches fiscal new year with plenty of noisemakers
House Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to pull the six-month stopgap continuing appropriations bill due to lack of votes, raising questions about a possible putsch by Republicans to remove him from ...7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Migration to Northern Ireland at 15-year high
The number of people coming to live in Northern Ireland was 30,500 while 23,000 people left.9 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Traffic pollution down in first year of Glasgow LEZ
Some areas within the city centre are still breaching the legal limits for NO2 pollution.9 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Emails Suggest Cuomo Undersold His Role in Altering Covid Report
Andrew Cuomo said he could not recall seeing or revising a New York State Health Department report on how the state handled the early stages of the pandemic.11 hours ago - Covid -
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Financial Times - World
The Fed’s first rate cut in 4 years
The US central bank trims interest rates by half a percentage point14 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Nebraska man who posed as high schooler sentenced to at least 85 years for sex crimes
A 27-year-old Nebraska man who posed as someone a decade younger and attended high school for more than 50 days was sentenced to at least 85 years in prison in connection with sex crimes charges, ...18 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Trump’s Derision of Haitians Goes Back Years
Former President Donald J. Trump’s false comments about pet-eating Haitian immigrants are the latest in a pattern of attacks against people from the Caribbean nation.20 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Treasury-bill rates tumble after Fed delivers biggest interest-rate cut in years
Yields on Treasury bills maturing in up to three months tumbled on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut and signaled the likelihood of additional ...21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases were reported in Virginia.23 hours ago - Covid -
BBC News - Top stories
UK soldier buried in Netherlands 80 years after death
Hundreds gather to pay their respects to Pte Henry Moon at the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Letby hospital didn't show families full report
The mother of twin boys told the Thirlwall Inquiry she had only seen the unredacted version this week.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Sisters tell of years searching for health answers
Annika and Sarah say they spent years navigating different appointments before getting a diagnosis.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF
Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization, arguing that the vote is an election-year stunt after Democrats forced a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
ABC News - Top stories
Senate to vote again on IVF fertility protections in election-year push
The Senate will vote for the second time this year on legislation to establish a nationwide right for in vitro fertilization2 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Trout says move away from CF possible next year
Angels star Mike Trout, working his way back from two knee surgeries, acknowledged that a move away from center field could be in his future.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.2 days ago - Covid -
CBS News - Top stories
Sexual harassment at work is as common today for women as 5 years ago
Despite some workplace gains, many women continue to experience sexual harassment and bias, a McKinsey and LeanIn study finds.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
North Carolina town hit with record rainfall: "Once every 1,000 years"
Several North Carolina towns saw historic rainfall Monday. One street in particular recorded more rain than the area has likely seen in 1,000 years.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2024 — the shortlist
Judges of the £30,000 annual prize select the year’s most compelling and enjoyable title2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
8-year-old girl takes car on 25-minute joyride to Target
An 8-year-old Ohio girl is home safe after she took her mother’s car and drove to Target 25 minutes away as her family and police searched for her. According to a Bedford Police Department service ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Errors meant Covid jab given to clot victim - report
Inquiry finds mistakes meant AstraZeneca vaccine was given to the 27-year-old, who died days later.2 days ago - Covid -
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Wired - Tech
Burning Man Is Over, but Regional Burns Keep the Party Going Year-Round
If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Burning Man’s vibes—or if you’re looking for “Burning Man Light”—you can attend one of many regional burns around the world.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Doctor left bedbound for four years by long Covid
Becky Williams, a doctor from Leeds, says patients like her have been “left to rot”.2 days ago - Covid -
The Guardian - World
People are getting ‘stuck’ in insecure work for years, says UK thinktank
Work Foundation says ‘juggling unpredictable pay and hours’ keeps staff from upskilling and finding new jobs. ‘I don’t do a monthly shop any more’: life with unpredictable working hours ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Revolut prepares for India launch next year
Fintech has not previously offered app or currency cards in country despite having 4,000 staff present2 days ago - India -
ESPN - Sports
Red Wings sign Raymond for 8 years, $64.6 million
The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond, 22, the fourth pick of the 2020 NHL draft who has blossomed into one of the club's best players, to an eight-year contract worth $64.6 million on ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Democracy declined for 8th straight year around the globe, institute finds
An organization promoting democracy says last year had the worst decline in credible elections and parliamentary oversight in almost a half-century2 days ago