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CNBC - Business
How a U.S. crackdown on cheap Chinese imports could help Amazon but challenge Meta
The White House wants to close a trade loophole exploited by Chinese discount retailers.3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Russia gripped by human rights crackdown, says UN
A UN investigation found evidence of increased police brutality and repression since February 2022.6 hours ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Tanzania opposition leaders arrested amid crackdown on dissent
Protest had been planned against alleged disappearances and killings of government critics by security forces. Police in Tanzania have arrested three leaders of the main opposition party in a ...6 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Cards Against Humanity Is Suing Elon Musk For $15 Million
Cards Against Humanity, LLC--publisher of the raunchy card game of the same name--has announced plans to sue Elon Musk after the spacefaring billionaire allegedly dumped waste from SpaceX's ...6 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Financial Times - World
Germany’s SPD holds off far right in Brandenburg election
Preliminary result shows Olaf Scholz’s party narrowly fending off AfD15 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The chemicals boss standing up to Germany’s far right
Evonik chief Christian Kullmann pulls no punches when it comes to the AfD17 hours ago -
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.22 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Cards Against Humanity Sues SpaceX for Trespassing and Land Damage
The lawsuit said SpaceX stored construction materials on its land without seeking permission.23 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Dozens of arrests made in UK crackdown against gangs exploiting Irish border
Home Office brands operation targeting people smugglers a success after cash and false ID documents seized. More than 30 people have been arrested across the UK in a Home Office crackdown against ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Unions and Labour still wrangling over workers' rights
The unions are behind Labour's plans to boost workers' rights but can't agree on the details.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Germany's chancellor Scholz escapes far-right win in home state - exit polls
The chancellor's hopes of a second term are bolstered as his SPD is set to defeat the far right in Brandenburg.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Rayner wants 'fairer' Right to Buy scheme for taxpayer
Housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa calls for the "damaging" policy to be axed altogether.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Macron unveils new right-wing French government
The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.Yesterday - France -
ABC News - Tech
Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over alleged trespassing in Texas
The maker of the popular party game Cards Against Humanity is accusing Elon Musk’s SpaceX of trespassing on and damaging a plot of vacant land the company owns in TexasYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Cards Against Humanity game sues Musk's SpaceX for trespassing
Cards Against Humanity (CAH) is suing Elon Musk's SpaceX for $15 million after it allegedly left construction equipment and destroying property on CAH land in Texas. The complaint, which was ...Yesterday - SpaceX -
CBS News - Top stories
Elon Musk's SpaceX sued by Cards Against Humanity over alleged trespassing in Texas
The company is asking for $15 million in damages, which it says includes a loss of vegetation on the land.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Human Case of Rare Mosquito-Borne Illness Reported in New York State
A person in Ulster County has been hospitalized with Eastern equine encephalitis, health officials said. It is the first confirmed human case of the disease recorded in the state since 2015.2 days ago - New York -
The Guardian - World
Wildlife biologist Diane Boyd: ‘Wolf and human societies have intriguing parallels’
The grey wolf expert on the incredible distances the predators travel, why dogs are a kind of dumbed down wolf – and her most hair‑raising close call. The grey wolf (Canis lupus) has generated fear ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Chelsea progressing in the right direction - Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says his side are progressing in the "right direction" following their 3-0 win against West Ham at the London Stadium.2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
'She should be alive today' — Harris spotlights woman's death to blast abortion bans and Trump
For the first time since she ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris has given a speech focused squarely on abortion rights2 days ago - Abortion -
ABC News - Top stories
State reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade
New York state reported its first case of eastern equine encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Harris targets male voters in reproductive rights push
Vice President Kamala Harris made stops in Georgia and Wisconsin Friday, delivering a reproductive rights message with male voters in mind. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang ...2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
NBC News - Top stories
Texas pipeline fire is out, vehicle and human remains are found
A fire that erupted from a Texas natural gas pipeline that was struck by a vehicle died down and was extinguished Thursday, the city of Deer Park said.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
Michel Siffre, 85, Dies; Descended Into Caves to Study the Human Mind
He was a pioneer in chronobiology, the study of how our bodies understand the passage of time.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk's SpaceX for allegedly trespassing on Texas land
The games company Cards Against Humanity says that Elon Musk's SpaceX has been storing construction materials on its land without permission.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Did central banks get the inflation crisis right?
Policymakers are lowering rates and signalling new confidence that a ‘soft landing’ is possible. But few are ready to declare victory3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Pager attack used well-worn spy tactic to inflict new devastating human toll
The attack on Hezbollah via exploding pagers this week, widely believed to be conducted by Israel, was a novel use of a well-trodden spy tactic.3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
You can buy the latest iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods right now
Shop the latest iPhone 16, AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10 models online or at Apple locations worldwide.3 days ago - Apple -
CBS News - Top stories
Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Civil Rights Groups Push Back on Anti-DEI Efforts
A collective of 19 organizations reminded top U.S. companies to maintain DEI programs is not only ethically right, but also beneficial to their businesses.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Far-right AfD looking to make German history in Brandenburg state election
Attention is focused on regional vote this Sunday that could determine the fate of the national government. Björn Höcke shielded his eyes from the bright lights as he peered from the stage into the ...3 days ago - Germany -
The Guardian - World
‘The whole human condition is encased in the story’: why Beatles films just keep coming
Midas Man and One Hand Clapping are just the latest in a stream of movies telling a story we seemingly can’t get enough of. The Beatles broke up in 1970 but – as far as the film industry is ...3 days ago -
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Financial Times - Business
The Big Question: when should workers gain full employment rights?
This week, the FT wants to know your view on Labour’s plan for workplace reforms in the UK3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon says workers need to be in the office. Most of Silicon Valley disagrees.
Chief executive Andy Jassy brushes off disgruntled staff with tough five-day office mandate3 days ago -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
2024: The year without a right answer in Round 1 of fantasy football drafts
Andy Behrens checks in on the year-to-date production of the consensus first-round picks in fantasy drafts. Spoiler alert, it's not pretty.4 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Relevent to Manage Bundesliga Media Rights in the Americas
The DFL, Germany’s top professional soccer organizer, is partnering with Stephen Ross’ Relevent Sports to expand the visibility of the Bundesliga and second-level Bundesliga 2 in North and South ...4 days ago