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How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military?
The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities
Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
WATCH: Trump, Harris prepare for election night
ABC News contributor Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and former RNC staff member Cassie Smedile talk about the candidates’ campaign strategies.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access
Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Sarah McBride will be the 1st openly trans member of Congress, ABC projects
Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, ABC News projects.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
WATCH: Trump: 'We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible'
Former Pres. Trump addressed supporters on Election Night: “This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all-time.”Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Biden congratulates Trump, invites him to meeting at White House
President Joe Biden spoke on the phone with former President Donald Trump on Wednesday and "congratulated him on his victory," the White House said in a statement.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
WATCH: Chaos ensues after racoon crashes through LaGuardia Airport ceiling
Chaos ensued at the Spirit Airlines counter inside LaGuardia Airport in New York after a raccoon came crashing through a ceiling panel.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Convicted Jan 6. rioter seeks pardon based on Trump's victory
Moments before a convicted Jan. 6 rioter was sentenced Thursday, he sought a full pardon. He claimed President-elect Donald Trump’s victory vindicated his actions.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Judge rules Biden's program for undocumented spouses is illegal
On Thursday, Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled in favor of the Republican-led effort to dismantle the Biden administration's programTop stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
The 'Deathonomics' Powering Russia's War Machine
Facing heavy losses in Ukraine, Russia is offering high salaries and bonuses to entice new recruits. In some poor regions, a military wage is as much as five times the average.World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Wall Street banks enjoy bumper fees as debt issuance and deals activity rebound
Morgan Stanley rounds off strong earnings seasonBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts
Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Consumer Fears of Credit Card Delinquency Rise
A monthly New York Fed survey finds that while people felt generally positive about inflation, income, and jobs, fear of failing to make debt payments rose to a four-year high.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Cost of upgrading six miles of A9 rises to £308m
The total cost of the dualling project was originally estimated to cost £197m.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Adam Azim using 'superpower' ADHD in boxing rise
Junior welterweight contender Adam Azim has said that having ADHD is like having a superpower as a professional boxer.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
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Home insurance premiums to keep rising in ‘difficult year’
Insurers are attempting to stem persistent losses on their underwritingWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
‘It’s natural, it’s real, it’s raw’: the rise of birth photography
Pictures taken in the delivery room could be triggering for those who go through trauma, but for Chloë Hamilton inviting a photographer into the delivery room was a way to connect with her child. ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Polio is rising in Pakistan ahead of a new vaccination campaign
Polio cases are rising ahead of a new vaccination campaign in Pakistan, where violence targeting health workers and the police protecting them has hampered years of efforts toward making the ...World - ABC News - October 21 -
Polio is rising in Pakistan ahead of a new vaccination campaign
Polio cases are rising ahead of a new vaccination campaign in Pakistan, where violence targeting health workers and the police protecting them has hampered years of efforts toward making the ...Health - ABC News - October 21 -
'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
InterContinental Hotels' Revenue Per Available Room Rises
The group said it expected to close out the year in line with market expectations after third-quarter revenue per available room rose on year.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
How a Knack for Provocation Fueled Mark Robinson’s Rise
Recklessness has characterized Mr. Robinson’s online persona, his personal life and his rocky campaign for governor in North Carolina.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Lloyds beats earnings forecasts as lending rises
Mortgage book grows as customers take advantage of fall in interest ratesBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Deutsche Bank warns of rising bad loan provisions
German lender posts record third-quarter profits but tells investors to brace again for credit risksBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Hermes Sales Rise 11% Despite Luxury Slowdown
Hermes reported a rise in sales for the third quarter but looking ahead, it cautioned about global economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainties.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24 -
Fortescue Iron Ore Shipments, Costs Rise
The company reiterated an annual production forecast of between 190 million and 200 million tons for the year through June 2025.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Barclays profits rise 23% as dealmaking returns
UK bank lifts guidance for net interest incomeBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
NatWest profits rise by a quarter as lending and deposits grow
Bank also sets aside £245mn in provisions for bad loans, higher than expectations of £173mnBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', vows minister
Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Silverstone to upgrade infrastructure as F1’s popularity rises
Home of British Grand Prix builds new infrastructure with facilities to foster next generation of racersBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
The Rise of Kamala Harris Is Atypical and Distinctly American
The rise of Kamala Harris, the tenacious child of high-achieving immigrants, is atypical. But her story is also distinctly American.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Bus fare cap in England rises to £3
Keir Starmer announces 50% increase from next yearWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says
The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Lung cancer on the rise in nonsmoking Asian women
While lung cancer rates have been declining for decades, it's still the deadliest form of cancer. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Puerto Rican voters rise as key bloc in 2024
Puerto Rican voters have shot to center stage in national elections, marking a major shift for an electorate that was largely overlooked for a century. The voting bloc is at the center of national ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Is uncontrolled immigration the cause of rising crime in the US?
It may never be possible to know what impact uncontrolled immigration is having on crime rates in the United States. But that doesn’t mean that the next administration can’t find ways to identify ...Politics - The Hill - October 29
