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How 2024 election interference is intensifying

The misinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 elections are reportedly expected to increase on Election Day and the days to follow. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down ...

Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting

Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.

World - The New York Times - November 1

AstraZeneca shares fall as China probe intensifies

Investigation of group’s China chief Leon Wang comes after several employees were found guilty of fraud

World - Financial Times - November 5

Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico

Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

World - CBS News - November 6

Pelosi blames Biden for election loss as finger pointing intensifies

The powerful Democrat says the party might have beaten Donald Trump if the president had "gotten out sooner".

Trump ramps up attacks as battle for undecided voters intensifies

With Election Day just over two weeks away, the fight for every last undecided vote in battleground states is intensifying. Former President Donald Trump kicked off his closing arguments today, ...

Intelligence community expecting intensified foreign influence efforts ahead of election

The National Intelligence Council released a security update warning Americans about foreign election interference on Tuesday. “Foreign actors — particularly Russia, Iran, and China — remain ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Indigenous Australian who confronted King Charles III says she won't be 'shut down'

An Indigenous senator has intensified her criticism of King Charles III, again accusing the British monarch of complicity in the “genocide” against Australia’s First Peoples and declaring she will ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Indigenous Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe intensifies criticism of King Charles III

An Indigenous senator has intensified her criticism of King Charles III, again accusing the British monarch of complicity in the “genocide” against Australia’s First Peoples and declaring she will ...

World - ABC News - October 23

King Charles acknowledges 'painful' slavery past as calls for reparations intensify

King Charles said the Commonwealth should acknowledge its “painful” history, as African and Caribbean nations push for reparations for Britain’s role in transatlantic slavery.

Turkey cracks down on Kurdish separatists after Ankara attack

Police detain 176 as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vows to eliminate ‘terrorism at its source’

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Alleged Chinese influence campaigns intensify worries about U.S election meddling

Recent reports of Chinese actors allegedly targeting prominent campaigns and candidates is raising concerns China is stepping up efforts to meddle in the U.S. election up and down the ballot. A ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Fight intensifies over Florida ballot measure that would guarantee abortion rights

Next week, Florida voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution, through a ballot measure that's opposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Maersk chief predicts intensifying trade tensions after US elections

Increasing gap between export growth from China and west could lead to increasing hostilities, says Vincent Clerc

World - Financial Times - October 31

Rafael intensifies into a Category 2 hurricane as it barrels toward Cuba

Rafael intensifies into a Category 2 hurricane as it barrels toward Cuba, forecasters say

World - ABC News - November 6

Hurricane Rafael intensifies to category 3 as battered Cuba braces for new storm

More than 70,000 people reportedly evacuated and military mobilised with hurricane close to making landfall. Hurricane Rafael has intensified into a category 3 hurricane as it nears the coast of ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane

Rafael made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday afternoon in western Cuba before weakening, the National Hurricane Center said.

Russia blasts Ukraine with more aerial attacks as part of an intensified campaign

Officials say Russian missiles, bombs and drones have battered three regions of Ukraine in targeted nighttime attacks

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses

The surge in fighting occurs as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the conflict.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Israel Intensifies Strikes in Lebanon Amid Push for Cease-Fire

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has deepened in recent days despite diplomatic efforts to move toward a temporary truce.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Taking Time

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

World - The New York Times - November 2

Middle East crisis live: explosions in Beirut after Israeli warning of imminent strikes

The IDF said it would focus on buildings belonging to a Hezbollah-run banking system. At least 42,603 Palestinian people have been killed and 99,795 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since 7 ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Boeing takes a hit

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Boeing posts $6B loss ahead of union vote On Wednesday morning, Boeing reported ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

States take leading role on AI

The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, November 1, 2024 LEADING THE DAY States take leading role on AI as Washington lags Image © Getty Images State lawmakers across the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

WATCH: Chris Martin takes a tumble

Fans gasped as Coldplay front man Chris Martin tumbled into an open trapdoor while on stage in Australia. Martin got up and continued the show.

"The Dish Recipe": Exciting take on broccoli

In today's "Dish Recipe," New York Times Cooking shares a 20-minute broccoli dish that packs surprising flavor and could make even the fussiest eaters ask for seconds.

With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist

In 79 A.D., a volcanic eruption engulfed a town’s residents. They weren’t all who scientists thought, newly extracted genetic material suggests.

Science - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Take the ‘Death Stairs’ if You Dare

A Facebook page, which began among a few friends, has grown into a popular photo collection of hazardous stairs.

World - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Morning Report — Break a political deadlock? Take risks.

In today’s issue: Vice President Harris insists she’s the underdog in the presidential race. This week, she’s campaigning that way. Underdogs, when hemmed in, take risks. And sitting for a Fox News ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

WATCH: Singer takes a tumble during concert

Olivia Rodrigo shocked fans in Melbourne, Australia, after she fell into a hole on the stage. She later posted on social media, saying she was doing fine after the incident.

My Employee Takes Credit for the Whole Team’s Work

And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - October 15

‘We’ve got a real problem’: Starmer takes on the regulators

Solution may lie in new pandemic-inspired unit

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz In Texas’ tight and acrimonious Senate race, there ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Steelers' Wilson takes first-team reps in practice

Russell Wilson took first-team reps in Wednesday's practice, but Mike Tomlin remained mum when asked about who will start Sunday's game vs. the Jets.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

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