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The Guardian - World
Hurricane Helene live updates: at least 20 killed as hurricane center warns of ‘historic and catastrophic flooding’
Death toll continues to rise in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas as Hurricane Helene tears into the US south-east. Multiple people killed as deadly storm hits south-eastern US The National ...25 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
European shares close at record high; luxury giants rally on China stimulus
European markets closed at a record high Friday, as stocks tracked higher on news of China's stimulus blitz and investors assessed fresh inflation data.38 minutes ago - China -
NBC News - Top stories
The politics of tariffs are complicated. A Democrat just introduced a bill to make Trump's proposals law.
Former President Donald Trump calls himself a “tariff man” and says the taxes on imported goods “are the greatest thing ever invented,” so it’s no surprise Vice President Kamala Harris has attacked ...46 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Why China stocks are now a buy for U.S. investors
Unusual action for the S&P 500, a hot bond market and interviews with acting HUD secretary and AT&T’s chief operating officer55 minutes ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
China nuclear sub sank in its dock, US officials say
The submarine sank earlier this year, in a major setback for the Chinese military, say US defence officials.1 hour ago - China -
CBS Sports - Sports
Who would win MLB MVP? Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr. making their case
What if Major League Baseball didn't split the awards by league?1 hour ago - MLB -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Song Binbin, China's Most Famous Red Guard, Dies at 77
She epitomized the deadly fervor of the Cultural Revolution and later apologized for her actions. In the U.S., she was considered just a scientist.1 hour ago - China -
MarketWatch - Business
China stimulus wasn’t enough to convince retail investors to buy Chinese stocks
This week, the Chinese government unveiled a slew of stimulus measures to boost its economy and get national GDP to an annual growth target of 5%.1 hour ago - China -
GameSpot - Tech
Blizzard Is Reportedly Trying To Make A StarCraft Shooter, Again
StarCraft has largely been dormant since Blizzard stopped updating StarCraft II in 2020 to focus on the future of the franchise. But now, there's a report that Blizzard is taking another stab at ...2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress’ failure to pass the farm bill reflects a long history of hunger as a political tool
The farm bill, which includes funding for food stamps, is set to expire on Sept. 30 but is likely to be delayed due to political jockeying over work requirements and the end of expanded COVID-19 ...2 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
REA makes fourth offer for Rightmove and repeats call for talks with board
Australian bidder says its latest offer values UK property listings group at £6.2bn3 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 college football Week 5 picks against the spread, odds, lines, key trends: Vegas expert makes picks
Legendary Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall has studied the trends and found the best betting values during the Week 5 college football schedule3 hours ago - College Football -
CBS News - Top stories
Hurricane Helene makes landfall over Florida's Big Bend area as a Category 4 storm
Hurricane Helene brought maximum sustained winds up to 140 mph and catastrophic storm surges up to 20 feet along Florida's Big Bend region as it made landfall Thursday as a Category 4 storm. At ...4 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
This UPS driver is making $22,000 less than last year in a shift shakeup
Otis Keys II, a 41-year-old father of four, has had to work fewer hours after the new Teamsters contract raised his pay. But he still calls himself “blessed.”4 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
3 dead in Georgia after Hurricane Helene makes landfall
At least three people have been confirmed dead in Georgia as a result of Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, about 1 million people are without power and remain under a flash flood emergency. NBC’s Priya ...5 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
China's Nuclear-Submarine Mishap Points to Challenge of Catching Up With U.S.
Building a potent nuclear submarine force would help China tighten control over its peripheral waters and improve its ability to seize Taiwan.6 hours ago - China -
MarketWatch - Business
REA Group makes improved offer to buy U.K.’s Rightmove for $8.3 billion
REA Group’s new offer would give Rightmove’s shareholders a “mix and match” facility, that would let them pick a more cash-heavy deal6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Hurricane Helene hits Florida
Also in today’s newsletter, AI start-up revenues surge and Argentina’s rising poverty rate8 hours ago - Florida -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
From winless in 603 days to making history in China
After ending the longest losing streak for 52 years, China's Zhang Shuai makes history at the China Open by stunning US Open semi-finalist Emma Navarro.8 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Maisy Stella of ‘My Old Ass’ on Her Rise to Fame
Maisy Stella stars in “My Old Ass,” a new coming-of-age film. After years as a child actor, she says it was going to high school that helped her prepare.8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
China Stocks Soar in Biggest Single-Week Jump Since 2008
Economic stimulus moves triggered a broad rally in trading in Shanghai and Shenzhen.8 hours ago - China -
Wired - Tech
China’s Plan to Make AI Watermarks Happen
New Chinese regulation attempts to define how AI content labeling should work and stamp out AI-generated disinformation.10 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Weekly quiz: How did Pesto the baby penguin make a splash?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Allen makes 147 after saying table should be 'burned'
Mark Allen makes a 147 maximum break at the British Open, having previously said the tables at the tournament should be "burned".10 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
China’s bumper stimulus leaves consumers wanting more
Struggling homeowners highlight Beijing’s challenge in reigniting consumer confidence11 hours ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Florida, about 10 miles away from Perry. The Category 4 storm is now expected to head north through Georgia, where it will carry dangerous winds and flooding ...12 hours ago - Florida -
Financial Times - Business
China’s most advanced nuclear submarine sank in shipyard, says US
First vessel of new Zhou class was being prepared for sea trials12 hours ago - China -
CNBC - Business
China's industrial profits plunge by 17.8% in August from a year ago
China's industrial profits plunged by the most in more than a year, National Bureau of Statistics data showed Friday.12 hours ago - China -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Week 4 preview: Jayden Daniels encore? Andy Dalton revenge game? + Make or break RBs | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Welcome to our weekend preview show where we get you ready with everything you need to know heading into Sunday and Monday's action. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to share 3 burning fantasy ...13 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida as powerful category 4 storm
Surge could rise to as much as 20ft in some spots after huge storm strengthened as it careened across Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Helene made landfall along the Florida coast on Thursday night as a ...13 hours ago - Florida -
ABC News - Top stories
How climate change is making Florida's Big Bend more vulnerable to tropical threats
Hurricane Helene is heading straight for one of the regions most vulnerable to the impact of hurricanes: Florida's Big Bend.17 hours ago - Climate -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
John Leguizamo's PBS series 'American Historia' unravels Latino history and triumph
"American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos" explores Latino history and the consequences of omitting the past. The three-part PBS series begins airing Sept. 27.18 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Longest-Tenured Captains in NHL History
Who are the longest-tenured captains in NHL history?18 hours ago - NHL -
The Guardian - World
China’s newest nuclear submarine sank in dock, US officials confirm
Loss of state-of-the-art vessel in May or June is setback to Chinese push for naval parity with US. China’s efforts to achieve maritime military parity with the US have suffered a serious blow ...20 hours ago - China -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fellow No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford says Caleb Williams makes plays that 'blow you away as a quarterback'
Stafford struggled during his rookie season and sees similarities in Williams' situation21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Senate GOP campaign arm makes ad buy in Nebraska Senate race
Senate Republicans’ campaign arm is getting involved in one of Nebraska's Senate races with an ad boosting Sen. Deb Fischer (R), the incumbent who is polling only a bit ahead of her independent ...21 hours ago -
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NBC News - Top stories
Helene weakens to a Category 1 hurricane after making landfall in Florida
Helene intensifies into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it nears FloridaYesterday - Florida -