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ABC News - Top stories
Helene live updates: Track the storm's path as it nears Florida landfall
Helene is taking aim at the Florida Panhandle, where it's forecast to make landfall as a hurricane on Thursday.18 minutes ago - Florida -
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 ...33 minutes ago - Florida -
The Guardian - World
Israel escalation based on risky belief it can bomb Hezbollah into a ceasefire
With no diplomatic ‘off-ramp’ the stage is set for more strikes and counter-strikes from an opponent unlikely to bend the knee . It is now clear that last Tuesday’s exploding pager operation was ...1 hour ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Tropical Storm John Pummels Mexico’s Pacific Coast
John made landfall in the state of Guerrero as a Category 3 storm on Monday. It then weakened to a tropical storm, bringing heavy rain and the threat of flooding.2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Two die in mudslide as Hurricane John makes landfall in Mexico
Tropical storm intensified to category 3 hurricane before weakening as slow pace threatens severe flash flooding. Two people have died after former hurricane John barreled into Mexico’s southern ...4 hours ago - Mexico -
The Guardian - World
Tropical Storm Helene prompts state of emergency in 61 Florida counties
Storm developing over Caribbean could become category 4 hurricane by Thursday as some Florida counties evacuate. Tropical Storm Helene has developed over the Caribbean and is forecast to strengthen ...6 hours ago - Florida -
The New York Times - Top stories
Storm That Could Threaten Florida Takes Shape in the Caribbean
The chances that Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine will turn into Hurricane Helene and affect the Gulf Coast later this week are increasing.7 hours ago - Florida -
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Financial Times - Business
Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon in escalating violence
IDF hits Beirut suburbs and Hizbollah fires on northern Israel as world leaders warn against slide into war9 hours ago - Israel -
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BBC News - Top stories
Jeremy Bowen: Israel feels it has weakened Hezbollah but escalation still risky
Israel's allies and critics believe the way to cool this crisis is to get a ceasefire in Gaza - but no agreement is in sight.22 hours ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Florida eyeing storm that could become Hurricane Helene
Florida's Gulf Coast is bracing for the potential of a significant hurricane landfall later this week, as a possible tropical storm that could ultimately become Hurricane Helene is organizing in ...23 hours ago - Florida -
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The New York Times - World
Why Israel Is Escalating Attacks Against Hezbollah in Lebanon: News Analysis
Israel’s intensifying strikes show how determined it is to stop Hezbollah’s cross-border attacks — and how far it is from achieving that goal.Yesterday - Israel -
NBC News - Top stories
Tensions escalate as Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes
Fears of a wider war are growing after Israeli forces carried out a wave of airstrikes in Lebanon over the weekend following a barrage of missiles fired at Israel by Hezbollah. NBC’s Richard Engel ...Yesterday - Israel -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Israel escalates bombardment of Lebanon
Also in today’s newsletter, major financial groups back nuclear power, and Big Read on TrumponomicsYesterday - Israel -
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 -
The Hill - Politics
Wendy Sherman says escalating tensions in Middle East are ‘quite serious’
Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Hezbollah are “quite serious.” “I see the state of play as quite serious,” she said ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Lammy urges ‘guts’ in ongoing US talks over Ukraine using missiles in Russia
In remarks apparently directed at White House, UK foreign secretary says Kyiv’s allies need to show ‘nerve’. The UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, has indicated that delicate negotiations with the ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel and Hezbollah trade heavy fire as cross-border strikes escalate
In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli troops also raided the offices of the satellite news network Al Jazeera, ordering the bureau to shut down.2 days ago - Israel -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Deion Sanders apologizes after Baylor-Colorado ends with premature field storm
A Colorado ending so nice they stormed the field twice.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
On Ukraine's Snake Island, the Heart of the Battle for the Black Sea
The Wall Street Journal was granted rare access to the island, which has been at the center of Ukraine’s efforts to challenge Russian power in the area.2 days ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - Top stories
Severe storms may lead to flooding, tornadoes from Plains to Midwest
Thunderstorms are in the forecast across parts of the central United States as a summer-like pattern continues to deliver hot temperatures and scattered severe weather.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Bali says enough as tourists crowd ‘island of gods’
Indonesia considers moratorium on development of hotels, villas, nightclubs and beach clubs3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel strikes Beirut despite U.S. warning against escalation
Tensions are escalating in the Middle East after the Israeli military carried out a strike in Lebanon's capital Friday. The IDF claims the attack targeted a senior Hezbollah commander. BBC ...3 days ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Microsoft's Three Mile Island deal
Presented by TerraPower — The Pennsylvania plant is the site of a 1979 partial nuclear meltdown {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Microsoft strikes deal to reopen ...3 days ago - Microsoft -
ABC News - Top stories
Key Hezbollah leader, commanders killed in strike on Lebanon, Israel says
As tensions remained high Friday between Hezbollah and Israel, international leaders called for both sides to seek paths to de-escalate the conflict.4 days ago - Israel -
ABC News - Top stories
Strong storm flips over RVs in Oklahoma and leaves 1 person dead
Authorities say one death has been reported following a strong storm that moved through part of Oklahoma4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire as tensions escalate
Israeli forces carried out a strike against Hezbollah in Beirut on Friday, shortly after the Lebanese militant group fired more than a hundred rockets toward Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...4 days ago - Israel -
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CBS News - Top stories
Israel conducts "targeted strike" in Beirut after U.S. warns against escalation
The White House earlier warned both Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against "escalation of any kind" following pager and walkie talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah members.4 days ago - Israel -
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The Guardian - World
Experience: We’re the caretakers of an uninhabited Irish island
There’s a colony of 2,000 seals with sharks, dolphins and whales nearby. My partner Darren and I had been teaching in Celbridge, in County Kildare, for three years before we took a career break. ...4 days ago