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World - The Guardian
Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests
Researchers say stand-up working could increase chance of developing swollen veins and blood clots. They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Pushing Buttons: With the safety of Roblox under scrutiny, how worried should parents be?
Millions of children play on this platform accused of having reams of troubling content and users, but there are hundreds of better alternatives that serve kids’ curious minds. • Don’t get ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Fungi could be given same status as flora and fauna under conservation plan
Exclusive: proposal to Cop16 could see ‘funga’ get global legal consideration distinct from flora and fauna. A new era of mycelial conservation could begin this month when the UK and Chile propose ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Mass bird deaths in botulism outbreak are linked to climate crisis
More than 94,000 birds have died at Tule Lake wildlife refuge in northern California, its worst recorded epidemic. An ongoing outbreak of botulism, a bacterial illness that causes muscle paralysis, ...October 16 - Climate -
World - ABC News
Hereditary nobles have sat in Britain's Parliament for centuries. Their time may be up
British lawmakers are voting on a bill to strip hereditary aristocrats of the right to sit and vote in the House of Lords after more than 700 yearsOctober 15 -
World - The New York Times
Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Warns it May Cut Israel’s Military Aid
Plus, an investigation into China’s panda breeding program.October 15 - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into the agency’s handling of violations at a Boar’s Head plant that led to a multi-state listeria outbreak, ...October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control
Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...October 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
Parasitic outbreak in North Carolina traced to undercooked bear meat, CDC says
A gathering in North Carolina last year resulted in 10 probable cases of a parasitic infection from undercooked bear meat, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Worried about missing credit card payments? 4 things to do now
More Americans are worried about missing their credit card payments. If you're one of them, take these steps now.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."October 15 -
Health - ABC News
USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak
U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems tied to a deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head deli meat ...October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
New research suggests undiagnosed ADHD may be more common in U.S. adults
A new survey reveals that 25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have discussed it with a doctor. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains the ...October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Will weight-loss drugs help jobless get back into work?
Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Mark Cuban: Business leaders worried about Trump 'retribution' or 'vengeance'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban said on Monday he thinks business leaders fear “retribution” and “vengeance” from former President Trump and are therefore not criticizing the Republican nominee ...October 15 - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
New Global Research Suggests It May Be Time to Retire ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Skills
To boost chances for long term growth, companies need to reconsider their skills development system.October 15 -
World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.October 15 -
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Politics - NBC News
Steve Kornacki: Biggest obstacle for Harris may be President Biden
NBC News National Correspondent Steve Kornacki is at the big board to analyze a brand new NBC News poll on the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris, and ...October 14 - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
Waller skeptical of more big Fed rate cuts amid worries a strong economy could reignite inflation
A key voter on the Federal Reserve said the surprising strength of the economy suggests the central bank should “proceed with more caution” in cutting U.S. interest rates to make sure inflation ...October 14 - Federal Reserve -
World - The Guardian
Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...October 14 - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Martin Wolf on the UK economy: ‘Why I’m worried’
The FT’s chief economics commentator on how the UK can escape its low-growth trapOctober 14 - United Kingdom -
Business - MarketWatch
Outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and avian flu underscore need for reset of pandemic preparedness, report says
A new report warns world leaders that they are not fully prepared for the next global pandemic.October 14 -
World - ABC News
China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy
China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the world's second-largest economyOctober 14 - China