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New NATO Secretary General hosts defence ministers for first time

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Global water cycle off balance for 'first time in human history': Report

The world’s water cycle is out of balance ”for the first time in human history,” according to a new report. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water, which is made up of global experts, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Japan’s Inflation Slows for First Time Since April Ahead of BOJ

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Alec Baldwin returns to host Saturday Night Live for the first time since Rust trial

The actor opened the show in a sketch parodying Kamala Harris' interview on Fox News.

NFL Week 7: A bad time to be a first-place team

Of the eight division leaders entering the weekend, four — the Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings — left it as losers.

Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020

A projected 5 percent drop in this year’s freshman class follows a number of disruptions last year, including persistent failures with the FAFSA form.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Tua Tagovailoa practices for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 2

Tua Tagovailoa practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 2, and the Dolphins are aiming for him to start Sunday against Arizona

Sports - ABC News - October 23

‘Fascinating’: Tove Jansson’s Moomins notes to be published for first time

Handwritten notes about characters’ traits and voices to be published in 80th-anniversary edition of The Moomins and the Great Flood. As a cult series of 20th-century children’s books, the Moomins ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

UPS beat on revenue for the first time in 2 years, even as online sales slowed

UPS’s stock jumps toward a three-month high after earnings beat expectations, with revenue topping forecasts for the first time in nine quarters.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Hungary’s opposition overtakes Orbán’s party for first time in decades

Tisza upstart catches up with ruling Fidesz party months after it was founded, opinion polls show

World - Financial Times - October 24

Washington Post not endorsing presidential candidate for first time in decades

The Washington Post will not be endorsing any candidate for president this year, the newspaper's publisher announced Friday. In a note to readers, Post publisher William Lewis said the outlet would ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Washington Post says it will not endorse candidate for first time in 30 years

Newspaper condemned for ‘chicken-shit’ decision on White House race as staffers say they are ‘deeply concerned’. For the first time in over 30 years, the Washington Post announced on Friday its ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Many North Carolina students return to class for first time since Helene

When Hurricane Helene hit, 459 schools in 28 North Carolina districts were affected. Schools in five of those districts remain closed.

How Diana's trips to homeless shelters changed Prince William

Prince William sets out the personal motivation behind Homewards, his project to tackle homelessness.

Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Deion Sanders takes Colorado to bowl eligibility for first time in eight years

In the grand scheme of things, it's not all that hard to become bowl eligible in today's NCAA.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Tove Jansson murals, with hidden Moomins, seen for first time in Helsinki show

Paradise exhibition focuses on public works for factory walls, hospitals and nurseries – long before Moominmania took hold. A white, hippo-like snout, matched in bulbosity by a well-padded paunch, ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany

The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Harris seeks to energize first-time voters as election nears

Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to visit every battleground state in the final week before the election as she places special focus on women and first-time voters. "CBS Evening News" ...

JJ Redick takes the blame as Lakers lose for first time this season

Lakers coach JJ Redick points out a couple of missteps he made in the second quarter of narrow loss to the Suns.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices

Opera Philadelphia is lowering ticket prices to make opera more relevant and accessible. The move is drawing in some first-time audiences and boosting revenue. Scott MacFarlane goes backstage to ...

Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Boeing, Strikers Meet for First Time Since Last Week’s Contract Rejection

The two sides come together with a push from the Labor Department as the strike stretches to a seventh week.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Vapes to be taxed for first time as tobacco and wine duty rise

New levy on e-cigarettes, which have soared in popularity, will take effect in 2026

World - Financial Times - October 30

H5N1 bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, the Agriculture Department said Wednesday.

Chinese factory activity expands for first time in six months

Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus focused on struggling local governments next week

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Chinese EV maker BYD's quarterly sales overtook Tesla's for the first time

The milestone comes amid tough competition in China, the world's largest auto market, as well as higher tariffs on imports of Chinese EVs into the EU.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Charli XCX to host "Saturday Night Live" for the first time

Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.

DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time

DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time starting November 1 when the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period begins.

Charities, universities and GPs warn NI tax rise will hit jobs and services

Funding boost will be wiped out by cost of meeting higher employer levy, say contracted service providers and education bodies

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Rachel Reeves defiant after historic tax and spend Budget

Verdict of markets will be critical for UK chancellor’s plans to increase government borrowing