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ABC News - Tech
Israel-Hamas war latest: 14 killed, 450 wounded in second day of explosions in Lebanon
Lebanon’s health ministry says at least 14 people were killed and 450 others wounded by exploding electronic devices in multiple regions of the country8 minutes ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Sean Combs Is Denied Bail and Held at M.D.C., a Troubled Brooklyn Jail
The music mogul, who is charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, was denied bail and ordered held at a federal detention center. His lawyers are appealing.1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
What we know about firm linked to Lebanon pagers
BBC Verify has looked into a firm called BAC Consulting, which has been linked to the pagers' production.3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
From Taipei to Budapest: the mysterious trail of exploding pagers
Supply chain of devices involved in audacious attacks in Lebanon spans three continents4 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Funeral Is Held for 9-Year-Old Girl Killed in Pager Attack in Lebanon
“The enemy killed us using this small device!” mourners chanted at the funeral for Fatima Abdullah, a fourth grader.6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Hezbollah's exploding pagers made by Hungarian company, Taiwan firm says
A Taiwanese firm's name appeared on Hezbollah's pagers that blew up in Lebanon, but the company says they were made by a Hungarian partner.7 hours ago -
CBS News - World
Hezbollah's exploding pagers made by Hungarian company, Taiwan firm says
A Taiwanese firm's name appeared on Hezbollah's pagers that blew up in Lebanon, but the company says they were made by a Hungarian partner.7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Exploding pagers in attack on Hezbollah were made by a Hungarian company, another firm says
A Taiwanese company says another firm based in Hungary was responsible for manufacturing the pagers that exploded in an apparent Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.9 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
L&G to sell Cala Homes to buyout firms for £1.35bn
Deal forms part of financial group’s plan to slim down and focus on its main operations10 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
August inflation data takes BoE September rate cut off the table
Core and services inflation ticked up, though the overall direction of travel remains positive12 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on Thursday12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
Who made the exploding pagers? A messy global trail emerges behind deadly Lebanon blasts
Gold Apollo electronics manufacturer in Taiwan said that it did not make the pagers used by members of Hezbollah that exploded simultaneously across Lebanon.13 hours ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Marlboro owner sells UK inhaler firm over backlash
Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn.18 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Border encounters up slightly in August, but apprehensions remain low
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News ...19 hours ago -
CBS News - Entertainment
Sean "Diddy" Combs charged with sex trafficking, ordered held without bail
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.20 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Harry Kane scores 4 goals in Bayern's 9-2 rout of Zagreb and breaks a record that Wayne Rooney held
Harry Kane has scored four goals as he broke a record set by Wayne Rooney for the most goals by an English player in the Champions League20 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...Yesterday -
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Financial Times - Business
North Sea regulator threatens to name oil groups for decommissioning delays
Some operators have put off plugging wells in hope of passing on costYesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Ron DeSantis says Florida will investigate apparent Trump assassination attempt
Trump described the suspect as a “dangerous person” and praised the Secret Service for their protection.Yesterday - Florida -