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11/03/2024: Election Truth; Unintended Consequences; The Land of Novo

First, how Georgia election officials fight voting misinformation. Then, a look at the consequences of Texas' strict abortion laws. And, meet the Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy.

Degradation of land is threat to human life, Saudi government says

Deputy environment minister calls for urgent action as Riyadh prepares for global summit on issue next month. The degradation of the world’s soils and landscapes is threatening human life, and ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

NFL trade deadline: Commanders land four-time Pro Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore in deal with Saints

Washington acquires a star defender for its secondary

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Runway fire breaks out at Sydney Airport after emergency landing

An engine failure on a passenger plane taking off from Sydney, Australia on Friday prompted the aircraft to circle before a safe emergency landing, the airline Qantas said

World - ABC News - November 8

Where is the land of opportunity voters were promised? Not in Trump’s America.

After billions of dollars in campaign spending by the two major-party candidates, it mostly came down to the price of a loaf of bread.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album lands her 99 career Grammy nominations

The Grammys released their nominations for the 2025 awards on Friday. Beyoncé led the pack, garnering 11 nods for her album "Cowboy Carter." Entertainment Tonight correspondent Cassie DiLaura joins ...

UK landed estates warn Budget tax changes will ‘kill off’ business

Owners of historic houses hit out at changes to inheritance tax and national insurance

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes struck by gunfire in Haiti

Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended after a Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while attempting to land there.

Spirit Airlines flight hit with gunfire trying to land in Haiti

A Spirit Airlines flight diverted to the Dominican Republic after it was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti. One flight attendant was injured by flying debris, according to their union. ...

Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in 'Wicked' has an element of magic to it

Ethan Slater, best known for his Tony-nominated starring role in Broadway's “SpongeBob SquarePants” brings his talent to the big screen in the musical adaptation of “Wicked," out Nov. 22

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

Israel demolishes village at the heart of Bedouin minority's struggle over land

Israeli authorities have completed the demolition of a village at the heart of a yearslong struggle by the members of its Arab Bedouin minority against relocation plans

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Alaska Airlines flight from Dulles makes emergency landing at LAX

The pilot declared an emergency landing as a precaution after a tire blew out during take-off. No one was injured.

Welcome to Lauscha, home of the Christmas ornament

Julia Jeuvell of Choosing Keeping explores the German birthplace of the bauble

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

How Trump's plan to expand drilling, logging on federal land could be thwarted

President-elect Donald Trump has ambitious goals for utilizing U.S. federal lands for extraction of oil and other resources.

Missing skydiver found dead miles from intended landing spot in Louisiana

A skydiver was found dead in northwestern Louisiana over the weekend after his parachute failed to deploy, authorities said.

Alabama lands No. 5 CB Taylor after Michigan flip

Four-star recruit Ivan Taylor, ESPN's No. 5 cornerback in the 2025 class, flipped his commitment from Michigan to Alabama on Monday night.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Dangerous levels of lead in Syracuse water threaten health crisis

Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over high levels of lead in its water, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke to residents about the dangerous exposure.

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal's water supply

The Panama Canal Authority is reaching out to communities that could be impacted if the Indio River is dammed to make a new reservoir ensuring the water supply needed to operate the Panama Canal

World - ABC News - October 23

Indonesia says it drove Chinese coastguard ships out of disputed waters

Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims and muscular enforcement actions have been creating friction in South China Sea

World - Financial Times - October 24

Alarming amounts of lead found in Syracuse, New York, drinking water

Through a new report, officials have discovered that Syracuse, New York, has some of the highest levels of lead found in drinking water in decades. Some people want it declared an emergency, but ...

Asheville Tap Water Is Restored, but Not Drinkable, After Hurricane Helene

People in the storm-hit area can resume flushing toilets and taking showers, but the water is often yellow or brown. Officials are asking for patience with repair efforts.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Thames Water seeks up to £3bn in emergency loans from creditors

New debt would involve 9.75% interest charges as utility group seeks to stave off nationalisation

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Thames Water Proposes $3.9 Billion Funding Deal to Continue Operations

The U.K. water company said the deal would enable the debt-laden company to continue with its planned investment and maintenance of its infrastructure.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Man survives monthlong ordeal in US park on a mushroom, berries and water

Robert Schock recounts how he ‘really felt … close to death’ after being lost in North Cascades national park for 30 days. A man ingested a mushroom, berries and water to survive getting lost for ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

S&P downgrades Thames Water debt further into ‘junk’ territory

Decision comes after troubled UK utility reached tentative deal on £3bn of emergency financing

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Jim Trotter says his Nick Bosa column was "watered down" by The Athletic

You can disagree with Jim Trotter regarding his views.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Waters seizes opportunity, catapults Warriors to win vs. Pelicans

Lindy Waters III provided all the oomph the Golden State Warriors needed in their 124-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.