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ABC News - Tech
A key employee says the Titan sub tragedy could have been prevented
A key employee who labeled a doomed experimental submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage testified Tuesday that the tragedy could have been prevented if a federal safety agency had ...32 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris calls ‘hateful rhetoric’ surrounding Springfield ‘a crying shame’
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Harris on Tuesday called the “hateful rhetoric” around Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio “a crying shame” and said her “heart aches” over the violence unfolding in ...1 hour ago -
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CNBC - Business
U.S. crude oil rises more than 1%, closes above $71 per barrel amid Fed rate cut optimism
The oil market is also bracing for the Fed's decision Wednesday on interest rates.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Vance calls out Democrats, media after apparent Trump assassination attempt
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) slammed Democrats and the media Tuesday over their rhetoric about former President Trump, just days after the former president faced a second apparent assassination attempt. ...1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Harris calls Trump after apparent assassination attempt
Vice President Harris called former President Trump on Tuesday for a quick conservation following the apparent second assassination attempt against him on Sunday. Harris expressed to Trump “that ...1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
Manchester City's Rodri claims players are 'close' to going on strike over jam-packed soccer calendar
Rodri played 62 games for club and country last season3 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Closed Nevada Courtroom Hosts Murdoch Succession Drama
News Corp. patriarch Rupert Murdoch, 93, wants to ensure eldest son Lachlan gets control of family trust, which has major stakes inFox News parent Fox and theWall Street Journal.3 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Rodri: Soccer players 'close' to strike over sked
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suggested players are "close" to going on strike because of concerns over their increasing workload.3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Rep. Bucshon calls vaccine access for children, elderly 'critically important'
Vaccine access of Americans, especially for children and the elderly, is “critically important,” Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) said Tuesday. “We need to get back to a normal place where we understand ...4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Berlin’s Watergate nightclub will close with New Year’s Eve last dance
Upmarket Kreuzberg club blames economic pressures, a pandemic hangover and Berlin’s dated image as factors leading to end of 22-year party. Berlin’s Watergate nightclub, one of the institutions of ...4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
EU's top diplomat warns 'tomorrow is already too late' for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
The European Union’s top diplomat is warning that every day that passes without a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war risks the lives of the hostages held by the militants and the lives of those in ...4 hours ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Rubio leads call to reimpose Trump steel tariffs on Mexico
A bipartisan group of senators is calling on President Biden to reinstate duties on Mexican steel to guard against Chinese backdoor access to the U.S. market. In a letter led by Sen. Marco Rubio ...4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
GameSpot - Tech
Nintendo Is Bringing Back Mario Kart Holiday Bundle, This Time With OLED Switch, Too
With the holiday season fast approaching, one of the best gifts you can get is a Nintendo Switch console. Several years after it was first released, the Switch is still a popular choice thanks to ...5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
England call up Mahmood for Australia ODI series
Lancashire pace bowler Saqib Mahmood is added to the England squad for the upcoming one-day international series against Australia.5 hours ago - Australia -
ABC News - Sports
Man City's Rodri: Top soccer players close to striking because of too many games
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says top soccer players are close to going on strike because of the number of games they are having to play5 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Florida State is college football's most disappointing team, and it's not even close
Few expected Florida State to run the table again in the Atlantic Coast Conference and coast into the expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff5 hours ago - College Football -
CBS Sports - Sports
WNBA Rookie Rankings: Caitlin Clark closing regular season at No. 1; looking back at Cameron Brink's hot start
With the regular season days away from its conclusion, this marks the final Rookie Rankings of 20245 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Players 'close' to striking over schedule - Rodri
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says players are close to striking in protest at an increase in fixtures.5 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Doctors Without Borders closes operations in Russia
Doctors Without Borders says it has closed its operations in Russia after 32 years6 hours ago - Russia -
MarketWatch - Business
‘It’s the story of my life’: Have I missed the boat on 5% CDs? I was too late to invest my $50,000 in the housing market.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut the benchmark rate on Wednesday.6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Teachers union to launch ads in battleground states calling out Trump, Vance
One of the nation's largest teachers unions is launching ads in battleground states to go after former President Trump and his GOP running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. The American Federation of ...7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Tuberville calls for Navy SEALs to protect Trump
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) suggested Monday that Navy SEALs be employed to protect former President Trump, as he lamented the security in place during the second apparent assassination attempt ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Manchester City’s Rodri warns players close to striking over volume of games
‘If it keeps this way we have no other option’ Midfielder believes 40-50 a season is ideal Rodri has said players are close to striking over the increased number of games, with the Manchester ...8 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Extremists attack a military training camp in Mali's capital and authorities close its airport
Mali's army says extremists attacked military training camp as explosions were heard in the area8 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft wants more ‘clarity’ over AI chip curbs to Middle East
Tech giant creates new AI institutes with UAE’s G42 as it awaits decision to lift US controls on chip shipments8 hours ago - Microsoft -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed rate-cut declares ‘mission accomplished’ on inflation — but is it too soon?
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Harris and Trump had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attempt9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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The Guardian - World
Europe is in thrall to the far right – that’s the result of appeasement by so-called moderates | Gordon Brown
France is the latest country to capitulate to the demands of a poisonous, populist narrative. We need a progressive fightback. In recent days, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has ...14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Azerbaijan accused of hypocrisy after calling for Cop29 global truce
Climate summit host positioning itself as peacemaker but is accused of ethnic cleansing and imprisoning opponents. The host country of this year’s UN climate summit, Azerbaijan, has been accused of ...15 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Bolivia's iconic ex-President Morales calls for anti-government march as political fight escalates
Evo Morales, Bolivia’s former president, has called on supporters to protest against current President Luis Arce18 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
DEA closing 2 offices in China even as the agency struggles to stem flow of fentanyl chemicals
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is closing two of its offices in China, a move that comes even as the agency struggles to disrupt the flow of precursor chemicals from the country that have ...18 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins
As freshers get settled in, a group of unis is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes in England.19 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
White House calls out Musk's Harris assassination 'joke' as 'irresponsible'
The White House called Elon Musk’s now-deleted “joke,” which questioned why “no one is even trying” to assassinate Vice President Harris, “irresponsible” in a statement Monday. “As President Biden ...21 hours ago