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The Hill - Politics
5 things to know about the UN meetings in New York
Foreign dignitaries will descend on New York City beginning Tuesday for this week’s United Nations General Assembly, tackling topics including the powder keg situation in the Middle East and ...8 hours ago - New York -
ABC News - Tech
At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future — and actually make it happen
The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a “Pact for the Future” to meet the challenges of the 21st century10 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Potential hurricane could hit Gulf Coast this week: What to know
A potential hurricane -- which would be named Helene -- is churning in the Caribbean and is forecast to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Thursday.11 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Everything To Know
It’s been over a decade since the last time we set out as Link in a new 2D Legend of Zelda game (I refuse to acknowledge the existence of TriForce Heroes), but the next installment in the top down ...11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
UN general assembly to open amid fears of all-out war in Middle East
Diplomats trying to prevent escalation in Israel-Hezbollah conflict amid bombing campaign in Lebanon. The 79th United Nations general assembly is to open on Tuesday morning amid a massive bombing ...14 hours ago - United Nations -
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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 2022.17 hours ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Russia-Ukraine war live: Images suggest Russia’s new intercontinental ballistic missile suffered major test failure
Expert analysis shows crater about 60 metres wide at launch silo for Sarmat missile test. Relations with Russia should be reconsidered after its war in Ukraine is over, French President Emmanuel ...17 hours ago - Russia -
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The New York Times - World
Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Spiral in Week of Attacks: What to Know
Exploding pagers, a major Israeli strike in Beirut and Hezbollah attacks deep inside Israel have brought the two sides closer than they’ve been in years to a full-scale war.18 hours ago - Israel -
NBC News - Top stories
Everything you need to know about the Walmart Holiday Deals event
Walmart is offering deals on holiday gifts, seasonal products, everyday essentials and more during Walmart Holiday Deals. These are all the details about the October savings event.19 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
World leaders gathering in New York for UN General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy
It's not a great moment in world affairs right nowYesterday - New York -
ABC News - World
As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis
As world leaders discuss the future of efforts to wrangle the gangs strangling Haiti, Haitians are expressing hopelessness over an international response to the tide of violenceYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
On Chicago’s South Side, White Sox Fans Know Misery. But Not Like This.
The baseball team tied the modern day record for losses on Sunday, dropping a 120th game. In the team’s most loyal neighborhood, some people couldn’t bear to watch.Yesterday - MLB -
ABC News - Health
UN nations endorse a 'Pact for the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk
The U.N. General Assembly has approved a blueprint to bring the world’s increasingly divided nations together to tackle 21st-century challengesYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel and Hezbollah urged to step back as UN warns of 'catastrophe'
Israel says it will continue military action, as the UN chief raises the risk of Lebanon becoming "another Gaza".Yesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Russia isolated at UN summit after surprise bid to derail pact
Country’s attempt to defer adoption of ambitious ‘pact for the future’ to reform institution rejected 143 votes to seven. Russia was left badly isolated at a high-profile UN summit in New York when ...Yesterday - Russia -
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The Guardian - World
UN chief calls on Sudanese paramilitary leader to end siege of North Darfur city
António Guterres ‘gravely alarmed’ by RSF assault on al-Fashir as EU foreign policy chief warns of another genocide. The UN secretary general, António Guterres, is “gravely alarmed” at reports of a ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
The W.N.B.A. Playoffs Have Arrived. Here’s Everything to Know.
The most-hyped regular season since the league’s inception delivered excitement from start to finish, but the real drama is just getting started.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
What to Know About One of the Biggest Games of the Premier League Season
Manchester City and Arsenal have dominated the league in the last two seasons.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Biden expected to make one of his final major speeches at UN
President Biden is expected to make one of his final major speeches on the world stage when he gathers with leaders from across the globe in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Among ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
ABC News - World
Kenyan president visits Haiti as it grapples with future of international efforts to fight gangs
Kenya’s President William Ruto has arrived in Haiti2 days ago -
The New York Times - Science
2024 Fall Equinox: What to Know About the Start of Astronomical Autumn
During an equinox, places around the globe experience nearly equal amounts of daytime and nighttime. The second occurrence this year happens on Sunday.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
What to know about the growing conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah
This week saw a dizzying escalation in the nearly yearlong conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah2 days ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
UN chief António Guterres to seek world leaders’ backing for vision of the future
Pact covering wars, AI, climate crisis and inequality has been watered down, say critics. The UN’s secretary general, António Guterres, will try to persuade world leaders to extend their horizons ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
UN pleads against further violence after Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah leader
IDF airstrike on Beirut that killed at least 14 causes fears of escalation into even more devastating conflict. Middle East crisis live: latest updates Further violence between Israel and ...3 days ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
3 big HELOC benefits to know as interest rates drop
A home equity line of credit can be particularly advantageous for borrowers now as interest rates drop. Here's why.3 days ago -
ABC News - World
Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, UN rights expert says
A U.N. human rights expert says that gang violence is spreading across Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission targeting criminals remains underfunded and understaffed3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
5 things to know about Mark Robinson, the GOP candidate embroiled in controversy
North Carolina gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson has been the center of attention following a bombshell report released by CNN that linked that state's GOP lieutenant governor to an account that ...3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
NFL offenses aren't scoring as much. Nobody knows exactly why.
NFL teams are currently averaging 21.4 points per game, the fifth straight year the scoring average has decreased and the fewest points per game total since 2006.3 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 countries3 days ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
The US and all nations must respect the UN resolution against Israeli occupation | Kenneth Roth
The UN’s resolution this week has dramatically changed the legal context of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory. The United Nations general assembly’s resolution on Wednesday advanced a ...3 days ago - Israel -
ABC News - Tech
UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global ...4 days ago