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World - ABC News
Chagos islanders displaced for a US military base protest a deal on their future made without them
Islanders who were forced to leave their remote Indian Ocean home to make way for a U.S. military base half a century ago protested outside the U.K. Parliament on Monday1 hour ago -
World - The New York Times
Athens Democracy Forum: Young Activists on What Drives Them
Six young people from around the world who attended the Athens Democracy Forum spoke about what drives them and the challenges they face.2 hours ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Nicholas Alexander Chavez plays Lyle Menendez and a priest on TV. He's hungry for what's next.
Nicholas Alexander Chavez has had an exciting few weeks with the debut of his first two roles in prime-time shows3 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hurricane Milton Is a Storm for the Record Books. Here’s What May Come Next.
The storm has rapidly intensified over the last few days.3 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
What to know about FEMA disaster relief ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall
In the wake of Hurricane Helene's damage and ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, FEMA has faced criticism and misinformation surrounding its disaster response.3 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What Kamala Harris says her tax plans mean for voters
The economy has weighed heavily on voters' minds as the Nov. 5 presidential election nears. Vice President Kamala Harris shares her plans.4 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
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Business - CNBC
Chinese travelers trickle back to a Taiwanese island, mere miles from the mainland
Tourism has slowly started to resume on Kinmen, a remote Taiwanese island 1.8 miles from China that once thrived on visitors from the mainland.5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane Milton threatens Florida: What to know
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Hurricane Milton threatens Florida: What to know Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a ...6 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Waiver wire: What WR options are out there to replace Nico Collins?
Eric Moody highlights the players fantasy managers should consider adding off the waiver wire for Week 5, including Jalen Tolbert and Caleb Williams.6 hours ago -
World - ABC News
More than 230 migrants reached the Greek island of Crete from North Africa over the weekend
Greek authorities say more than 230 migrants crossed the Mediterranean in small boats from North Africa to Greece’s southern island of Crete over the weekend7 hours ago -
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Top stories - NBC News
What the 2024 polls show with four weeks to go
With four weeks to go until Election Day, the 2024 polls continue to show a presidential race that remains on a knife’s edge — and well within the margin of error.8 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
What a 10-year Treasury yield above 4% says about the economy
Bond traders began the week by continuing to sell U.S. government debt as Friday’s outsized job gains for September continued to sink in and a brighter outlook pushed the benchmark 10-year yield ...8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Suddenly, all MPs know where the Chagos Islands are and what’s best for them | John Crace
Many who last week couldn’t have got within 500 miles of Mauritius on a map now can’t bear it taking the archipelago. What a difference a week makes. Just last Wednesday, you could have put money ...9 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane Milton now Category 5, threatens Florida: What to know
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm Monday as Floridians brace for yet another major storm to make landfall this week. The storm comes less than two weeks after Hurricane ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What to know about the Supreme Court's new term
The Supreme Court convened Monday for its new term and released a list of cases that have been rejected by the justices for now, including a case out of Texas on the state's abortion ban. CBS News' ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.9 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
What is a storm surge, and what is the threat from Hurricane Milton?
Storm surges often pose great danger when hurricanes such as Milton hit – here’s what you need to know. Just two days before Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida, it rapidly ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Sue Gray and Keir Starmer... What Went Wrong?
Downing Street chief of staff leaves role less than 100 days after election.10 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
What to know before buying an Amazon Alexa speaker
Which Amazon Alexa speaker is the best? A tech expert weighs in on the Alexa-enabled device. Shop the Amazon Echo Dot, Pop, Studio, Show and more.10 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Shanahan reveals what Purdy did wrong on Cards' game-clinching blitz
The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers with a tactical move in Week 5, and quarterback Brock Purdy did not make a quick enough decision.10 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Falkland Islands and Gibraltar status non-negotiable, says Lammy
UK foreign secretary says a deal over control of the Chagos Islands will not impact other overseas territories.10 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
For retirees, here's what to do with required withdrawals when you don't need the money
For some retirees, the deadline to take required withdrawals from retirement accounts is approaching — and those who don't need the money have options.12 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
When Does Silent Hill 2 Remake Release On Xbox? Here's What We Know So Far
Konami's Silent Hill 2 remake launches on October 8 for PlayStation 5 and PC--but when might the game come to Xbox, if it does at all? We don't have all the answers as of yet, but there is a strong ...12 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
We Challenged 2 Founders to Pitch a New Business in Just 5 Minutes. Here’s What Happened
The co-founders of Inc. 5000 honoree Boardsi take the Build-a-Biz challenge and end up with a new lifestyle brand for seniors.12 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
A Blockchain Entrepreneur and a PR CEO Build a Hiring Platform for Gamers. What Could Go Wrong?
Amore Philip of Apples & Oranges Public Relations and Durai Appadurai of BONbLOC are tasked with helping gamers find employment.12 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Changes coming to Mega Millions next year: What to know about better odds, $5 tickets
Mega Millions is set to undergo some big changes next year. Here's what we know.13 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
What Is the Best Size For a Purse? Big vs. Small Handbags
A reader wonders if it’s better to carry a small bag or a large one. Our critic explains the relationship between purse size and power.19 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NFL winners and losers: Cleveland is throwing away the season with stubbornness
There's no sugarcoating it — Deshaun Watson is incapable of leading an NFL offense right now. So why is Kevin Stefanski still marching him out there?Yesterday - NFL -
Business - Inc.
What I Learned About Bananas Is Bananas
The port strike might be over for now, but there was never a need for the banana panic that came out of it. America’s favorite fruit was weeks away from disappearing from grocery store shelves.3 days ago