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Scott Kingery traded after nearly a decade in Phillies organization
Nearly a decade after being drafted in the second round and 6½ years after signing one of the most unusual contract extensions in baseball history, Scott Kingery's time with the Phillies came to an ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1 -
Voters will decide on nearly 150 ballot measures. Here are the ones to watch.
Voters across the country are set to decide on nearly 150 ballot measures next week that will shape the future of a wide variety of policy issues in their states.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
In Early Voting Period, Nearly 75 Million Have Cast Ballots
Nearly 75 million people have cast early ballots, making their voices heard amid worry about the process, the outcome and democracy itself.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
How Nick Sirianni nearly turned a blowout win into a catastrophe
The Eagles made Sunday’s game against the Jaguars much harder than it had to be, and a handful of bizarre coaching decisions were the main reason.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say
A coalition of over 100 organizations has reported that nearly 20,000 individuals were displaced from informal housing in Paris and surrounding areas during preparations for the 2024 Summer OlympicsWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
Kroger to pay nearly $1.4 billion to settle opioid lawsuit claims
Supermarket chain Kroger has finalized a nearly $1.4 billion agreement to settle the majority of the claims made by states, counties and Native American tribes that accused the company of helping ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Nearly all of US states are facing droughts, an unprecedented number
More than 150 million people and 318m acres of crops are affected by droughts after summer of record heat. Every US state except Alaska and Kentucky is facing drought , an unprecedented number, ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Trump Media shares surge as Trump wins presidential election
Shares of former President Donald Trump's media company jumped as he won the contentious presidential election.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Colorado is paying Deion Sanders nearly $30M. That's a major bargain
Coach Prime hasn't just turned the Buffaloes into a winning program. He's been big business for the school., including the "Flutie Effect."Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6 -
Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon – report
Warming climate has caused rivers used for transport to dry up, leaving children with little food, water or school access, says Unicef. Two years of severe drought in the Amazon rainforest have ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women and children, UN says
A UN agency verified victims from a six-month period and said it found international law violations.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Nearly 70% of deaths in Gaza were women and children, UN says
Israel is rejecting a new United Nations report on the early months of the war in Gaza that says 70% of those killed were women and children. Meanwhile, Israel is warning its citizens to avoid ...Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
GM recalls nearly 500,000 pickup trucks and SUVs. Here's what to know.
Faulty transmission control valve can fail and cause rear wheels to lock up, increasing risk of crash, according to General Motors.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Notre Dame's restoration surplus of nearly $150M will be used for future preservation
Nearly $1 billion in donations were pledged within days of the fire that ravaged Paris' Notre Dame cathedral five years agoWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
EU slaps Meta with nearly 800M euro fine for 'abusive' Marketplace practices
European Union regulators hit Facebook parent Meta with a fine of nearly 800 million euros on Thursday for what it calls “abusive practices” involving its Marketplace online classified ads businessTech - ABC News - November 14 -
After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
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Gold Watch, a Gift From Titanic Survivors, Sells for Nearly $2 Million
The gold watch was given to the captain of the Carpathia, the ship that responded to the Titanic’s distress call and rescued hundreds of people.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
An Assassin's Creed Game From Nearly A Decade Ago Is Getting A 60fps Patch
Assassin's Creed Syndicate , first released back in 2015, will soon be playable at 60fps on current-generation hardware via a free update, Ubisoft announced . The update will roll out on November ...Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago -
Biden Asks Congress for Nearly $100 Billion in Disaster Aid
The president said the aid was “urgently needed” as emergency programs face funding shortfalls amid the devastation after Hurricanes Helene and Milton and a string of other natural disasters.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Chicago owed nearly $20 million in police overtime for special events
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Iraq launches its first national census in nearly four decades
Iraq has begun its first nationwide population census in decades in a step aimed at modernizing data collection and planning in a country long impacted by conflict and political divisionsWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it's losing games in 2024
Florida State's current recruiting class is shaping up to be as much of a debacle as anything that’s happened on the field for the Seminoles over the past three monthsSports - ABC News - Yesterday -
Nvidia’s revenue nearly doubles as AI chip demand remains strong
US chipmaker reassures investors seeking signs of the strength of boom that has made it world’s most valuable companyBusiness - Financial Times - 18 hours ago -
Spain Looks to Grant Residency to Nearly 1 Million Migrants
The government said a new rules could give legal status — and work permits — to about 300,000 people a year over the next three years to address gaps in the labor market.World - The New York Times - 53 minutes ago -
Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it’s losing games in 2024
Florida State's current recruiting class is shaping up to be as much of a debacle as anything that’s happened on the field over the past three months.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Harris ad shows a Texas woman who lost baby and nearly died from sepsis amid strict abortion ban
A striking new Kamala Harris campaign ad campaign that seeks to highlight increasingly perilous medical care for women since the fall of Roe tells the story of a Texas woman named Ondrea who got a ...Health - ABC News - October 23 -
Biden administration to award nearly $250 million to develop 30,000 affordable housing units
The effort comes as the federal government seeks to rein in high housing prices ahead of the presidential election in November.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Apple and Goldman Sachs Must Pay Nearly $90 Million Over Apple Card Inquiry
The penalties and customer refunds stem from an investigation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into Apple Card, which Goldman issues.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
New Harris ad shows Texas woman who nearly died from infection amid abortion ban
A new series of ads from Vice President Harris’s campaign hit at former President Trump for his recent claim that he will be a “protector” of women by highlighting the dangerous medical situations ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sportSports - ABC News - October 23 -
Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipes
The Environmental Protection Agency didn't ensure that states submitted accurate estimates of the number of lead pipes they hadHealth - ABC News - October 23 -
World Series ticket prices are the second-highest ever—a Yankees home game could run you nearly $5,000
It will cost more than $3,800 to see Shohei Ohtani play in his first World Series.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
We're trimming a bank stock on tear since earnings, booking nearly a 100% profit
This sale does not reflect any change in our long-standing positive view on the bank and the job the CEO is doing.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
NFL announces Week 7 fines: 49ers' Trent Williams docked nearly $12K for punch that got him ejected
Here are the fines that the NFL has handed out from Week 7Sports - CBS Sports - October 26 -
Dallas Stars nearly squander three-goal lead, hang on for 4-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks
Matt Duchene scored on a third-period power play and added an empty-netter in the final seconds as the Dallas Stars hung on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2Sports - ABC News - October 26