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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.

Dust tornado and lightning captured on camera in UAE

Drivers near the city of Sharjah stopped their cars to watch the spiralling spectacle.

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?

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 Washington

Business - 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.

FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep

Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer dies

World - Financial Times - 14 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 reforms

Business - 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 business

Business - 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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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

Flooding in central France submerges rail and road links

Torrential rains and flooding have submerged roads and railways in central France, disrupting transportation in the region

World - ABC News - October 17

2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Preview: Central Division

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus previews the Central Division ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia

The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.

Science - The New York Times - October 23

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gather in central London

Anti-racism counter-protesters and Justice for Chris Kaba campaigners also take to capital’s streets. Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters have gathered in central London for a protest which the ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Tram derails and crashes into shop in central Oslo

At least four people injured including the driver in ‘surreal’ incident that caused panic in Norwegian capital. A tram has careered into a store in central Oslo after coming off its rails, in an ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Trump’s victory sets up traps for central banks

The incoming president is likely to attack the Fed if it seeks to counteract his policies or if inflation takes off again

World - Financial Times - November 7

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.

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

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.

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.