Floods Put Spotlight

Spain’s deadly floods put spotlight on lack of climate preparedness

Also in this newsletter: European lawmakers open to simpler post-Brexit trade relations

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Orban’s Glitzy Office Development Puts Spotlight on Cronyism

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Drone attack on Israel puts spotlight on Iron Dome's limitations

Drones are becoming a deadly headache for Israelis. How can its air defence system stop them?

Curry injury likely puts spotlight on Warriors' heralded depth

No matter what the Golden State Warriors' roster looks like, any injury to Steph Curry is the nightmare scenario.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Bill Maher puts the fate of the Great Barrier Reef in the spotlight – but do the claims stack up? | Temperature Check

The Danish political scientist Bjorn Lomborg has told the US cable host its biggest threat is not the climate crisis, but do his claims stack up?. Great Barrier Reef’s worst bleaching leaves ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

FrieslandCampina in spotlight as China embarks on EU dairy probe

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Border security in spotlight in final stretch of presidential race

Immigration and border security are taking center stage in the final stretch of the presidential election, with two very different views from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Spotlight on success: inspiring companies making a difference today

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Every day, you may face challenges that can make life a little more difficult—whether it’s navigating crowded city streets or finding convenient ways to manage your health. ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Protesters stage sit-in at New York Stock Exchange to spotlight Gaza attacks

A group of protesters staged at a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange on Monday morning amid Israeli attacks in Gaza.

Justin Trudeau’s Accusations Spotlight Reach of India’s Intelligence Agencies

The Canadian prime minster’s accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Why the Menendez Brothers case is back in the spotlight, decades after their conviction

CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi discusses how a new generation is re-evaluating the Menendez Brothers' claims of emotional and sexual abuse. Decades after their conviction, the L.A. ...

The Auburn spotlight is now bright on Hugh Freeze. How will he respond?

A rocky start to the season and in-house spats have put Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze under a microscope as a brutal second half looms.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Harris says Trump is 'cruel' as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia

She put combating restrictions on reproductive care at the center of her pitch.

Trump and Harris campaigns spotlight religion in recent appeals to Christian voters

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris have focused on religion in recent days as they make their final appeals to Christian voters just weeks before the election. Thursday night’s Al ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

A Lake Show clown show? What to make of father-son moment

LeBron James and Bronny James made NBA history, sharing the court together for three minutes in a scene that can be viewed with sincerity or skepticism.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Beyoncé brings star power to Harris rally in Texas with abortion law in the spotlight

Singer says America is on the ‘brink of history’ as Kamala Harris said Trump would seek to make state’s abortion ban nationwide. Beyoncé on Friday lent her star power to Kamala Harris at a ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Michelle Obama returns to political spotlight for final sprint of 2024 campaign

Michelle Obama, who has made clear her dislike of partisan politics, is putting her considerable star power behind Kamala Harris and against Donald Trump.

"Oprah Daily" spotlights the mental load women carry in new wellness class

Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.

North Korea, in the Spotlight Over Ukraine, Launches a Long-Range Missile

The launch, into waters west of Japan, came shortly after the United States and South Korea criticized the North for sending troops to join Russia’s war.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

America’s Flooding Problem

We explain how the country is responding in three different ways to disasters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

AI Slop Is Flooding Medium

The blogging platform Medium is facing an influx of AI-generated content. CEO Tony Stubblebine says it “doesn’t matter” as long as nobody reads it.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".

Flood situation in France gradually easing

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

Video clips show trail of destruction after Spanish floods

At least 158 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain.

Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain

In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

Shanghai puts a stop to spooky season

Police in Shanghai are cracking down on Halloween festivities, amid concerns that revelers will once again turn up in costumes considered politically sensitive.

Rally Backlash Puts Trump on the Defensive

Also, North Korean troops were deployed to help Russian forces. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

SEC picks, odds in Week 8: Georgia's clash with Texas draws spotlight, Alabama must sharpen up vs. Tennessee

It's time for another top-five game in the SEC, where must-see showdowns have become the norm

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Worker allegations against MrBeast show spotlight the workplace culture problems on YouTuber sets

Allegations of poor working conditions on YouTuber MrBeast’s new Amazon Studios show have pushed some people who work with creators to call for more safety oversight on their sets.

Harris says Trump is 'cruel' as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia during early voting

Vice President Kamala Harris says Republican former President Donald Trump was “cruel” for how he talked about the grieving family of a Georgia mother who died after waiting 20 hours for a hospital ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 19

LSU women's basketball 2024-25 season preview: Aneesah Morrow ready to step into Angel Reese's spotlight

Morrow and Flau'Jae Johnson are aiming to get the Tigers back to the national championship

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Fear The Spotlight Review - Blumhouse's First Video Game Is Best Enjoyed As An Intro To Horror

Blumhouse Productions is arguably the biggest name in Hollywood horror today. The studio's ubiquitous logo appears before what feels like every other theatrically-released horror movie. It's clear ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

DHS finds 600 migrants with possible ties to Venezuelan gang thrust into campaign spotlight

The Department of Homeland Security has identified more than 600 migrants in the U.S. who have possible connections to a notorious Venezuelan gang.

NASCAR Crash Course: Tyler Reddick's heroics launch Michael Jordan's legal battle into championship spotlight

Jordan's 23XI Racing is suing NASCAR for alleged anti-competitive practices

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Cooper Flagg has long faced the spotlight as a top NBA prospect. It's time to do it at No. 7 Duke

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is preparing for a season of high expectations and attention on his every move

Sports - ABC News - 18 hours ago

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation

World - ABC News - October 14

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