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Insurgents breach Syria's second-largest city in a bid to reignite long-simmering war

BEIRUT — Islamist rebels breached neighborhoods in Syria’s second-largest city of Aleppo and clashed with government military forces after detonating two car bombs Friday.

Smog Will Shut Schools in Pakistan’s 2nd-Largest City for a Week

The city of Lahore reported hazardous levels of air pollution on Sunday. Pakistani officials have blamed India for some of it.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Detroit to become largest city in U.S. to accept cryptocurrency for taxes

City officials said payments will be made through a secure platform and managed by PayPal.

Who are the activists jailed in Hong Kong's largest national security trial?

They include prominent campaigners, former lawmakers and ordinary citizens who joined the pro-democracy movement.

Insurgents breach Syria's second-largest city Aleppo, fighters and a war monitor say

Insurgents have breached Syria’s second-largest city, Aleppo, and were clashing with government forces on the city's western edge on Friday, according to a Syria war monitor and fighters

World - ABC News - 7 hours ago

Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teens

Russian forces have struck a residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing three, including two teenage boys, and injuring scores of others

World - ABC News - October 31

Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women's hoops, Rockers once in league

Cleveland wants back in the WNBA game

Sports - ABC News - November 20

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

World’s largest coral found in the Pacific

The coral could be 500 years old and is bigger than a blue whale, scientists say.

Largest drug "super lab" in Canada's history is busted

Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."

World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia

The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.

World’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunch

AI data centre demands and renewable energy’s dispersed nature are driving equipment orders for power grid upgrades

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Thousands to attend UK's largest bonfire event

Up to 60,000 people attend Lewes Bonfire Night which takes place every year.

In Finland, Building One of the World’s Largest Cruise Ships

In a Finnish shipyard, the 250,800-ton sister of Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is in the final stages of construction. We got an inside look.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

World's largest autograph collection up for auction

Globetrotter Joseph Mikulec spent his life walking the earth, collecting the signature of just about everyone he met — from everyday civilians to world leaders. Now, what can be described as the ...

Largest November snowstorm in decades hits Colorado

After five days of nearly non-stop snowfall, Colorado faced its largest November snowstorm in decades. The snow stopped falling on Saturday after overnight blizzard-like conditions dumped several ...

The Most Dangerous Animal in Africa Isn't the Largest

World - Yahoo News - November 11

World’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands

Gigantic multicoloured organism is visible from space and has grown for between 300 and 500 years. The world’s largest known coral, visible from space, has been discovered in the waters of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Thitikul wins $4M, largest sum in women's golf

With a thrilling eagle-birdie finish, Jeeno Thitikul won a record-setting $4 million first-place check on Sunday by capturing the CME Group Tour Championship, an event that featured the largest ...

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

The shipping industry is wrestling with one of its biggest challenges — seafarer shortages

The shipping industry is contending with a shortage of seafarers, and it's fueling a troubling mix of fake resumes, accidents at sea, and higher freight rates.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years

Scores of people were killed after forces opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad overtook a Syrian military base, a monitoring group reported.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

EU fines world’s largest generic drugmaker Teva for hindering competition

European Commission says company abused ‘dominant position’ to ‘artificially’ extend patent protection of MS medicine Copaxone

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Canadian Police Say They Dismantled Country’s Largest Drug Lab

Federal officers in British Columbia seized drugs and chemical precursors that could produce about 96 million opioid doses, the authorities said.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Vanguard deposes BlackRock as provider of world’s 2nd-largest ETF

Inflows to VOO look set to smash records as observers predict it will soon overtake SPY to become the largest

World - Financial Times - November 5

Air Pollution in Pakistan’s Largest Province Leaves Hundreds Hospitalized

The authorities in Lahore, home to 13 million people and the country’s second-biggest city, have told half the work force to stay home.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Largest French newspaper on Trump win: 'End of an American world'

Le Monde, the largest French newspaper, is bemoaning Donald Trump's victory in the American presidential election this week. Trump's election "marks the end of an American era, that of an open ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Poland Brings Country’s Largest Gas-Fired Power Plant Online

World - Yahoo News - November 8

JPMorgan launches European version of JEPI, the largest active ETF

The manager has also launched JEPQ, another active US equity income ETF that has been hugely successful in the US

World - Financial Times - November 11

At least 15 inmates killed in a fight in Ecuador's largest prison

A fight among inmates has left 15 dead and 14 injured at Ecuador’s largest prison

World - ABC News - November 12

Swiggy's Shares Jump in India's Second-Largest IPO This Year

Shares of Indian startup Swiggy surged at its Mumbai debut, driven by strong institutional interest in the food and grocery delivery company.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Ecuador's largest and most dangerous prison riot leaves at least 17 dead

Authorities say the number of inmates killed in a riot in Ecuador’s largest and most dangerous prison has risen to 17, a day after the goriest prison episode under the watch of President Daniel ...

World - ABC News - November 13

X sees largest user exodus since Musk takeover

Users are exploring alternatives like Bluesky and Threads.

World's largest coral found 'hiding in plain sight' near Solomon Islands for 300 years

The world's largest coral has been discovered by a National Geographic expedition to the Solomon Islands.

NHTSA Fines Ford With Its Second-Largest Penalty in History for Delaying Recalls

The U.S. auto-safety agency said Ford failed to recall more than 600,000 vehicles with defective parts in a timely manner.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Russia Bombards Power Grid in One of War’s Largest Attacks, Ukraine Says

The attack lasted hours and involved around 120 missiles and 90 drones, officials in the country said. At least nine people were killed.

World - The New York Times - November 17

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