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This climate startup is challenging Tesla in the race to electrify big rigs
Unlike its rivals, California-based Range Energy is focused on electrifying trailers, not tractors.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Startup Wonder Buys Grubhub From Just Eat Takeaway for $650 Million
The European parent company of the popular food delivery app company had sought to leave the U.S. market since 2022.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Inside the Billion-Dollar Startup Bringing AI Into the Physical World
Physical Intelligence has assembled an all-star team and raised $400 million on the promise of a stunning breakthrough in how robots learn.Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
200 Years Later, Still Trying to Define the Midwest
From the geographic boundaries to the values and friendliness, people have debated what defines the region essentially since it was labeled the Midwest. It has taken on a renewed urgency this ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Hospital to try and recoup £95K from fraud nurse
A hearing will determine if Tanya Nasir will have to pay back any of the nursing wages paid to her.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
'Kids will be trying that in the playground' - Haaland goal hailed
Erling Haaland's "amazing" acrobatic backheel volley for Manchester City against Sparta Prague on Wednesday left many of those who saw it live "speechless".Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Foden: Still trying to recover from 'burnout'
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has admitted feeling burnt out at the end of last season has contributed to his slow start to the new campaign.Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
Man dies while trying to cross Channel to UK
Forty-year-old has cardiac arrest after boat carrying 50 people deflates shortly after leaving France. A 40-year-old man died on Sunday trying to cross the Channel from northern France to the UK.. ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Harris Is Trying to Win Voters by Laying Out the Alternative
Also, Teri Garr found the soul in memorable ditsy blondes. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Looking for a Last-Minute Loan? Try Shopify
Shopify Capital might come in handy over the holidays for the 2 million businesses that use the e-commerce platform.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
How Trump Is Trying to Win Gen Z Men
Young men in recent years have become more politically conservative. But will they vote? Kellen Browning, a New York Times reporter covering the 2024 election with a focus on Nevada and Arizona, ...Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
The former PwC partner trying to reinvent the West Midlands
Richard Parker narrowly beat Andy Street in the mayoral contest, but is setting himself apart from his predecessorWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Trump is not expected to try to fire Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve watchers don’t think that President-elect Donald Trump will seek to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his post before the central bank chief’s term ends in mid-2026.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Australia beat England with last-gasp try
England's autumn campaign drifts further off track as Australia win a barnstormer of a game 42-37 thanks to a last-gasp try.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Biden Officials Try to Reassure COP29 Climate Talks
Negotiators at the summit in Azerbaijan fear that the return of Donald Trump will sap momentum for global climate action.Science - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth
The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Iran Told U.S. It Wouldn't Try to Kill Trump
The written communication last month came after the Biden administration warned Tehran against attempts on Trump’s life.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 hours ago -
College Football Playoff Rankings projection: Indiana replaces Iowa State, Texas' fall disrupts at-large order
Oregon isn't the only Big Ten unbeaten making noise in the College Football Playoff conversation.Sports - CBS Sports - October 22 -
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Key mediator Egypt proposes a 2-day Gaza cease-fire and the release of 4 hostages
Egypt’s president says his country has proposed a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas during which four hostages held in Gaza would be freedWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Protesters in Israel disrupt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech marking Oct. 7 attacks, chanting 'shame on you!'
Protesters in Israel disrupt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech marking Oct. 7 attacks, chanting 'shame on you!'World - ABC News - October 27 -
Middle East crisis live: Iran ‘not seeking war’, president says; protesters disrupt speech by Netanyahu
One killed and at least 29 injured after truck hits bus stop in Israel; protesters shout ‘shame on you’ as Israeli PM speaks at memorial ceremony for victims of Hamas attack. See all our Middle ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
U.S. oil posts worst day in two years after Israel spares Iran crude facilities
Oil prices lost ground on Monday after Iranian energy facilities were spared during an Israeli attack over the weekend.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China
A report distributed by the US Department of Homeland Security warned that financially motivated cybercriminals are more likely to attack US election infrastructure than state-backed hackers.Tech - Wired - October 28 -
Trump's policy priorities suggest legal chaos would return with him
Trump’s impulsive leadership style and frequent controversial pronouncements played a complicating role in the administration’s many court battles during his time in office.Politics - NBC News - October 30
