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Giant wall of dust sweeps across central California
The huge dust storm - also known as a haboob - limited visibility and left many residents in the dark.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Dust tornado and lightning captured on camera in UAE
Drivers near the city of Sharjah stopped their cars to watch the spiralling spectacle.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Democrats' bet on a generation of liberal voters has backfired badly
Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Biden administration finalizes 'zero tolerance' lead paint dust standard
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the finalized version of a federal rule tightening standards for exposure to lead paint dust. The rule, which finalizes a proposal issued last June, ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
E.P.A. Toughens Requirements to Remove Lead Paint Dust Around Children
The new rules consider any detectable level of lead dust in a building a “lead hazard,” requiring property owners to pay for cleanup.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Joel Embiid’s Dust-Up Is a Symptom of a Larger Problem in Philadelphia
All the years of scrutiny may be getting to the 30-year-old former M.V.P., a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 5 -
Flattery, distraction and golf: world leaders dust off their Trump playbooks
Handling the US president-elect’s erratic personality seen as key to future relations with WashingtonBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
'Life turned to dust': Boys, 3, and, 5, swept out of dad's arms in Spanish floods
Brothers Izan, 5, and Rubén, 3, were dragged from their father's arms in Valencia's deadly floods last month.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep
Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer diesWorld - Financial Times - 16 hours ago -
Trump’s Tariff Plans Would Fuel Inflation, Janet Yellen Will Warn
The Treasury secretary criticized former President Donald J. Trump’s economic proposals in a speech.Business - The New York Times - October 17 -
Reeves looking at sweeping inheritance tax changes in Budget
UK chancellor considers extending ‘seven year rule’ on gift giving to 10 years among other reformsBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
HSBC chief Elhedery unveils sweeping overhaul of lender
Bank plans to separate east from west and split into 4 units to cut costs and simplify its businessBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
The Dodgers Are Seeking a World Series Sweep of the Yankees
No M.L.B. team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the Fall Classic.Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues
At least 95 people have died and more are missing after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Trump flips Arizona, sweeping battleground states
Donald Trump is projected to win the state of Arizona, clinching a major battleground state, according to Decision Desk HQ. Arizona is one of seven swing states that held the key to whether Trump ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Divided Arizona contends with Trump's sweeping border plan
The state is likely to be on the frontline of the president-elect's immigration policies.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
UK snow risk as Arctic air sweeps in
Much colder weather is set to arrive across the UK next week, bringing widespread frosts, plunging temperatures and for some areas, snow.Top stories - BBC News - 16 hours ago -
Breaking down Trump's sweeping education plans
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping education changes like eliminating the Department of Education and cutting back loan forgiveness programs ahead of taking office in January. The ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 hours ago -
US imposes strict limits on dust from lead-based paint to protect children
More than 30m homes are thought to contain lead paint, including nearly 4m where children under age of six live. Two weeks after setting a nationwide deadline for removal of lead pipes, the Biden ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Dust from California's lithium-rich Salton Sea worsening child respiratory issues: Study
Wind-strewn dust from California's lithium-rich, shrinking Salton Sea may be triggering respiratory issues in children who live nearby, a new study has found. Among the many symptoms — worse for ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Now that dust has settled from 3 big WR trades, who's winning?
Amari Cooper, DeAndre Hopkins and Davante Adams all went to different teams the past few weeks. Fantasy football analyst and neuroscientist Renee Miller investigates the fallout now that recency ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Yellen warns "sweeping, untargeted tariffs" would reignite inflation
Treasury chief Janet Yellen is warning that tariffs planned by former President Donald Trump will reignite inflation.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry
Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulatorBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Haaland’s flying volley lights up Manchester City’s rout of Sparta Prague
In the goalfest that is Erling Haaland’s remarkable career, the reverse-flick while airborne that beat Peter Vindahl while facing away from Sparta Prague’s goalkeeper is surely a glittering ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
CNN polling guru says battleground state sweep ‘more likely than not’
CNN polling guru Harry Enten said he believes a sweep of the main battleground states in the presidential election is “more likely than not,” even as polls show all seven of the big swing states ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held
The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
U.S. Officials Sweep Troubled Brooklyn Prison Where 2 Were Killed
Two inmates were fatally stabbed this summer at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center, where Sean Combs is awaiting trial in his sex-trafficking case.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Dodgers eye World Series sweep with, yes, a bullpen game
Relief pitcher improvisation has gotten the 2024 Dodgers this far. Tuesday night, it could get them a title.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Yankees avoid sweep with a slam-bang World Series Game 4
Los Angeles couldn't finish off New York as Anthony Volpe's grand slam highlighted a big night for the Bronx Bombers' bats.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours
Rescue workers are searching for missing people after Spain was hit by severe flooding.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Volkswagen profit plunges 42% in third quarter amid sweeping overhaul plans
German automaker Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a 42% drop in operating profit in the third quarter.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Diamonds rebound to avoid historic Silver Ferns clean sweep
Australia beat New Zealand 63-50 in game four of Constellation Cup World champs lose series 3-1 even as Sophie Garbin stars in Melbourne The Diamonds have roared back to clinch a consolation win ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers go on to win World Series
Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers StadiumTop stories - BBC News - October 31 -
England power past Samoa to clinch second successive series sweep
England 34-16 Samoa; hosts secure 2-0 series win George Williams leads from front in six-try success Mission accomplished for England in another thoroughly productive set of autumn ...World - The Guardian - November 2