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Rapidly rising rents squeeze millions in the middle class
Four in 10 middle-class renters pay 30% or more of their incomes toward housing each month, NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
IBM says AI business is rapidly growing, but that’s not enough to help the stock
IBM’s stock is falling despite a profit beat for the third quarter, as consulting revenue came in flat and infrastructure revenue declined.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico
Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.World - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane
Rafael made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday afternoon in western Cuba before weakening, the National Hurricane Center said.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations
Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Weighing the pros, cons of keeping Billy Napier as Florida endorses coach amid rapidly changing landscape
Napier has a sub-.500 record, and the highlights have been few and far between, but there are reasons to keep himSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
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Born in France but searching for a future in Africa
BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
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.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure
Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestoneBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Can AI help Africa close the development gap?
Machine learning could have transformative effects on developing economies and societies. But some fear a deepening digital divideBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa
South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
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Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma – study
Rapid urbanisation thought to be damaging adolescent health, as researchers say need for medication and diagnostic tests is urgent. Millions of teenagers in Africa are suffering from asthma with no ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Idris Elba: Why I'm planning a move to Africa
The British star is backing film projects across the continent and wants to be closer to the action.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition
Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under TrumpWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
A playwright in Africa hopes to break the cultural silence on rape
African playwright and actor Oliva Ouedraogo's “Queen” depicts the fictional journey of a girl who is raped by her stepfather on the night of his marriage to her mother, and decides to speak out ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 24 -
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England beat South Africa despite defensive errors
Watch highlights as England bounce back after Germany loss with a 2-1 win against South Africa in Coventry.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
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William returns to 'special place' Africa for prize awards
The awards event in South Africa will have emotional connections for the Prince of Wales.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing
David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
The New Investment Superpower Outflanking China and the U.S. in Africa
The tiny United Arab Emirates has invested billions in east Africa, where it is now emerging as a significant player, at times muscling out China and annoying the U.S.World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
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South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinetBusiness - Financial Times - October 13 -
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Negative stereotypes in international media cost Africa £3.2bn a year – report
Focus on conflict, corruption and poverty heightens perception of risk, raising interest on sovereign debt, authors say. . Africa loses up to £3.2bn yearly in inflated interest payments on ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...World - ABC News - October 17 -
South Africa smash three boundaries in three balls to close on victory
Watch as South Africa hit 14 runs off three balls, having gone 26 balls without a boundary during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Wolvaardt and Bosch's 'astounding' batting sends South Africa into World T20 final
Watch the best shots as Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch share a 96-run partnership to guide South Africa to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup ...Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Women’s T20 World Cup: holders Australia humbled by South Africa
South Africa, 135-2, beat Australia, 134-5, by eight wickets Champions stunned in semi as Bosch hits unbeaten 74 Anneke Bosch smashed a superb unbeaten 74 as South Africa powered past the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...Health - ABC News - October 17