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NBC News - Top stories
Hurricane watch ordered for Florida as Tropical Storm Helene moves closer
A hurricane watch and warnings of storm surges up to 15 feet high were issued Tuesday for almost all of Florida's western coastline as Tropical Storm Helene formed over the Caribbean Sea and heads ...1 hour ago - Florida -
CNBC - Business
Justice Department accuses Visa of debit network monopoly that affects price of 'nearly everything’
Visa and Mastercard have surged over the past two decades, reaching a combined $1 trillion market cap. That has attracted unwanted attention from regulators.2 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
How Hurricane Helene could impact Braves vs. Mets: What to know as potential storm heads toward Atlanta
The storm, labeled Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Wednesday2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden touts economic impact of green policies in New York
President Biden touted his administration’s record on climate and renewable energy in remarks Tuesday evening at Climate Week in New York. In his remarks, Biden did not name former President Trump ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - World
Zelensky Says Western Allies Must Allow Ukrainian Strikes Deep Into Russia
The leaders of Ukraine and Denmark said in a joint interview that allied nations must lift restrictions on arms, increase their production and help Ukraine build weapons inside the country.4 hours ago - Ukraine -
Financial Times - Business
Thames Water’s accelerating cash burn exacerbates debt woes
Utility must extend £530mn credit facility due in two weeks to have enough cash to last into 20256 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Wildfire burn scars impacting Western water availability by shifting the way snow melts: Study
As increasingly intense wildfires climb to higher elevations across the U.S. West, the burn scars they leave behind are shifting the way snow is melting, a new study has found. The accumulation of ...6 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
How the White Sox impacted October: Hidden ways the worst team in modern history changed MLB's playoff picture
Chicago's historically bad season has dramatically benefited a few playoff contenders8 hours ago - MLB -
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The Guardian - World
Russia-Ukraine war live: Thousands of lives will be lost if Kyiv denied permission to use western weapons in Russia, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine president expected to reiterate plea to use western weapons deep inside Russia when he meets Joe Biden. Russia plans to maintain defence spending at an historic high in 2025, Bloomberg News ...10 hours ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Wimbledon pump 100,000 litres of water from ground
More than 100,000 litres of water have been pumped out of AFC Wimbledon's flooded Plough Lane stadium.10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
New 'ghost shark' discovered in New Zealand waters
The elusive deep-sea fish, closely related to sharks and rays, is incredibly hard to spot or study.12 hours ago - New Zealand -
Inc. - Business
The Neuroscience of Using The Other Person's First Name: A Simple Way to Make Conversations More Engaging, Impactful, and Memorable
Why should you frequently sprinkle your conversation partner's first name into your talk? Science says there are plenty of reasons that benefit you both.13 hours ago -
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Financial Times - Business
Dither and deliver: Kyiv navigates Putin’s red lines — and western indecision
Potentially allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles on targets in Russia is latest in a series of ‘salami tactics’20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Californians who steal water from rivers will soon be subject to much steeper fines
Californians will soon be subject to a sharp rise in punitive fines for illegal diversions of water resources, after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill into law this weekend. Newsom on Sunday ...Yesterday - California -
CBS News - Top stories
6 things that impact mortgage interest rates (besides the Fed)
The Fed rate decisions are just one factor that drives mortgage rates. Here's what else can have an impact.Yesterday - Mortgage -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch: Aerial footage shows flooding on major road
The road is closed in both directions and a diversion is in place.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Adoption fraud was widespread for many South Koreans adopted into Western countries, AP finds
Some Korean children adopted into Western homes were kidnapped off the streets, new investigation finds.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Six English water companies accused of overcharging customers by up to £1.5bn
Groups allegedly under-reported the scale of their sewage pollutionYesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Tourism and Water Shortages on the Greek Islands: A Delicate Balance
As climate change brings water shortages to vacation hot spots, we look at Greece’s tourism-dependent islands, where residents sometimes compete with visitors for a dwindling supply.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Western nations join forces to break China’s grip on critical minerals
Coalition of 14 governments announces financing network for projects to provide raw materials required by tech industryYesterday - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Sen. Rubio says "real-world impacts" of immigration should get more attention
Sen. Marco Rubio argued on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there should be more attention placed on the effects that large numbers of migrants bring to small communities in the United ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Marco Rubio says "the dogs and cats thing" has gotten more attention than immigration impacts
As the GOP presidential ticket continues to spread false claims about immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" says "the ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Fake UK news sites ‘spreading false stories’ about western firms in Ukraine
Suspected Russian propaganda operation prompts calls to force UK-registered news sites to reveal ownership. Fake news websites registered in the UK and made to resemble trusted British outlets are ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
Wired - Tech
California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground
A new study finds that the state should replenish groundwater aquifers to sustain agriculture.3 days ago - California -
CBS News - Top stories
How Georgia's new ballot rule could impact the 2024 election
The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday to require each precinct to hand-count the amount of ballots on election night. Georgia's Republican secretary of state and many Democrats have said ...3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Fire, water and full moon: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.4 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Change to Nebraska electoral system could impact Harris' path to victory
A potential "winner-take-all" electoral system in Nebraska could alter the path to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more.4 days ago -
ABC News - World
Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release
Japan and China said Friday they have reached a deal toward resolving their disputes over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant ...4 days ago - China -
CBS Sports - Sports
NFL QBs scrambling at a historical rate: Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels making impact in running game
Rushing is up and passing is down -- that goes for QBs as well4 days ago - NFL -
Financial Times - World
Western philanthropies drum up climate finance ahead of UN meetings
African pledge comes as wrangling continues about how to fund the energy transition in developing countries4 days ago - Climate -
ABC News - World
'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West, Central Africa
As torrential rains sweep through Central and West Africa, floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the region4 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
China and Japan end dispute over Fukushima water discharge
China and Japan reached a consensus in August on the discharge of radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, the Chinese foreign ministry said Friday.4 days ago - China -
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The Guardian - World
‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating
The country, which has more 300 days of sunshine a year, has embraced rooftop systems that harness the sun’s energy. The Thriamvos company truck pulls up at noon outside the four-storey building in ...4 days ago