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The Guardian - World
Old tensions in New Caledonia: curfews and colonialism resurface on anniversary of French takeover
Police stationed across territory and curfews tightened over concern of new outbreaks of violence after months of deadly unrest. New Caledonia was on edge on Tuesday, with fears tensions could ...2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. sending more troops to Middle East as tensions increase
The U.S. is sending more troops to the Middle East as American citizens in Lebanon are being told to leave the country. Charlie D'Agata has details.6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices fall after Iran’s president says country is prepared to ease Middle East tensions
Oil futures ended lower Monday, giving up earlier gains, after Iran’s president told reporters the country was prepared to ease tensions in the Middle East if Israel takes the same actions.10 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Pentagon to Send More U.S. Troops to Middle East as Tensions Rise
Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, declined to say exactly how many troops were deploying, citing operational security.11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'We just had to flee': Fear and tension in Lebanon under deadly Israeli bombardment
Thousands have fled southern Lebanon while others say they are leaving the capital Beirut.11 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - Top stories
Israel hits 800 targets in Lebanon as strikes increases against Hezbollah
The Israeli military expanded its Lebanon campaign with hundreds of airstrikes on Monday, as the border conflict with Hezbollah threatened to explode into a larger war.12 hours ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Pentagon sending additional troops to Middle East as tensions escalate
The U.S. is sending a "small number" of ground troops to the Middle East as a larger war between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to break out, the Pentagon announced Monday. Defense Department press ...13 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
FBI report shows decrease in violent crime, increase in vehicle theft in 2023
Violent crime and property crime decreased in 2023, according to data released by the FBI on Monday, while the year saw a rise in car thefts.15 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Spiral in Week of Attacks: What to Know
Exploding pagers, a major Israeli strike in Beirut and Hezbollah attacks deep inside Israel have brought the two sides closer than they’ve been in years to a full-scale war.16 hours ago - Israel -
Financial Times - Business
Reeves paves way for capital spending increase
Speech at Labour party conference fuels debate over future of chancellor’s borrowing rules16 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Tensions escalate as Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes
Fears of a wider war are growing after Israeli forces carried out a wave of airstrikes in Lebanon over the weekend following a barrage of missiles fired at Israel by Hezbollah. NBC’s Richard Engel ...19 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - Tech
The number of rhinos is slightly up but poaching has increased too
The rhino population across the world has increased slightly but so have the killings, mostly in South Africa, as poaching fed by huge demand for rhino horns remains a top threatYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Harris increases polling lead nationally, but battlegrounds still tight
Vice President Kamala Harris has increased her lead over former President Donald Trump in a new national poll from CBS News. The battleground states remain tightly contested, however, as both ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Increase in Shelter Beds, Tent Crackdown Sees Reduction in San Francisco Homeless Encampments
While homelessness has not been reduced, the problem is now less visible.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Renewed ‘austerity drive’ will make racism worse, says Diane Abbott – Labour conference live
Labour delegates expected to vote on motion opposing winter fuel payment cuts tomorrow. Starmer vows to protect public services from fresh austerity Labour heads to conference in a spin ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
UK breast cancer patients smoking after radiotherapy increase lung cancer risk – study
Non-smokers have 1% chance of treatment leading to lung cancer, while figure is between 2% and 6% for smokers. Breast cancer patients who continue to smoke after having radiotherapy are at much ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Wendy Sherman says escalating tensions in Middle East are ‘quite serious’
Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Hezbollah are “quite serious.” “I see the state of play as quite serious,” she said ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Why Remote Workers Are At Increased Risk of Neuropathy and How to Mitigate It
The sedentary lifestyle of remote work has its downsides.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Kirby says U.S. diplomatic efforts continue in the Middle East amid rising tensions
White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said the U.S. is doing “everything we can" to prevent an "all-out war" between Israel and Hezbollah.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Has C.J. Stroud altered game plan for NFL GMs? Why the Texans QB has increased pressure to win immediately
Stroud's success has teams hunting even harder for a franchise QBYesterday - NFL -
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The New York Times - World
Middle East Crisis: Hezbollah Targets Israel in Overnight Retaliation for Week of Israeli Attacks
The latest uptick stoked fear of a broader war in the region. Hezbollah’s response came after a week in which Israel carried out a series of audacious attacks, killing some of the group’s top ...2 days ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Sunday shows preview: Election Day inches closer; Middle East tensions at ultimate high
Candidates are gearing up with less than 50 days to go until Election Day. Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are at an all-time high following a series of explosions in Lebanon this week, ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Bureau of Prisons says it's adding staff and making fixes at jail where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is held
The Bureau of Prisons has increased staffing at the federal jail in New York City where Sean “Diddy” Combs is incarcerated amid criticism of poor conditions and violence3 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices log weekly gains after Fed rate cut, rising Middle East tensions
Oil futures booked solid weekly gains, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s large interest-rate cut and a renewed rise in tensions in the Middle East.3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden weighs in on Israel, Hezbollah tensions after new strikes in Beirut
President Biden commented on the prospects of a cease-fire deal in the Middle East as Israel trades attacks with the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon. This comes as more details emerge of a ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Beirut doctor on treating injuries from device explosions as Israel-Hezbollah tensions boil over
The Israeli military on Friday said it conducted a "targeted strike" in Beirut, Lebanon, after a night that saw dozens of airstrikes in one of Israel's most intense bombardments against the ...3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire as tensions escalate
Israeli forces carried out a strike against Hezbollah in Beirut on Friday, shortly after the Lebanese militant group fired more than a hundred rockets toward Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...3 days ago - Israel -
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The Guardian - World
‘Horrendous’: rise in tourism stokes local tensions in Lake District town
Cumbria police are objecting to plans in Bowness-on-Windermere for a new bar amid residents’ complaints about antisocial behaviour – but some don’t see a problem. Even on a weekday afternoon, at ...3 days ago -
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ABC News - Entertainment
French cult film 'La Haine' returns as hip-hop musical
The critically acclaimed French film “La Haine” is being adapted into a musical show nearly three decades after becoming a classic3 days ago - France -
Financial Times - Business
Private equity firms seek new terms to increase payouts on deals
Lenders are pushing back on ‘high-water ebitda’ provisions and most have been excised from terms4 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Warner Music Increases Layoff Plans
The entertainment conglomerate now expects to cut its workforce by 13%, or about 750 employees—up from a 10% reduction.4 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Diamond League track and field meets increase prize money to highest level for 2025
The Diamond League will increase prize money almost one-third from previous years.5 days ago