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CBS News - Top stories
How climate change affects communities in New Jersey and Colorado
One of the main points of discussion for world leaders meeting at this week's United Nations General Assembly is climate change. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Joe Holden and CBS News Colorado ...3 hours ago - Climate -
CNBC - Business
Justice Department accuses Visa of debit network monopoly that affects price of 'nearly everything’
Visa and Mastercard have surged over the past two decades, reaching a combined $1 trillion market cap. That has attracted unwanted attention from regulators.4 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
US antitrust lawsuit accuses Visa of using dominance to shut down rivals
Payments company had ‘web of exclusionary agreements’ to shore up $7bn-a-year debit business, justice department says5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Federal Reserve interest rate cut already affecting some prices
The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut announcement has already affected the prices of some mortgage rates and credit card interest rates. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi ...6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
DOJ accuses Visa of debit monopoly that affects price of 'nearly everything'
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday sued Visa, the world’s biggest payments network, saying it propped up an illegal monopoly over debit payments by imposing “exclusionary” agreements on ...6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
US sues Visa for monopoly on debit-card use affecting ‘price of nearly everything’
Government claims firm stifles competition by threatening merchants with high fees and pays off potential rivals. The US Department of Justice has sued Visa, accusing one of the world’s largest ...6 hours ago -
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ABC News - Entertainment
US-Apple-Books-Top-10
Apple Books charts for week ending Sept. 2311 hours ago - Apple -
The Hill - Politics
Severe obesity increasing in US: Research
Severe obesity is becoming a bigger problem in the United States, according to new data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The data found that the prevalence of ...12 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
Severe obesity is on the rise in the US
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S. About 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity15 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Pentagon ups US troops to Middle East
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon ups US troops to Middle East The U.S. is sending a “small ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Company behind global IT outage to face questions in US
Cancer delays, holidays ruined, businesses out of pocket - the CrowdStrike outage examined.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Russia and Iran using AI to influence US election: DNI
They can "quickly and convincingly tailor synthetic content," an official said.Yesterday - Iran -
The Hill - Politics
US adversaries using AI to enhance disinformation effort ahead of election
The intelligence community warned Monday that foreign adversaries are using artificial intelligence (AI)to enhance ongoing disinformation efforts. An official with the Office of the Director of ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Ban sought for Chinese, Russian tech used in autonomous vehicles on US roads
The U.S. Commerce Department is seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with Chinese and Russian software and hardware with the stated goal of ...Yesterday - Russia -
Financial Times - Business
US proposes banning Chinese software and components in vehicles
Move prompted by fears Beijing could collect data on American drivers and hack internet-connected carsYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
US to ban Chinese tech in cars
Officials say they are worried the technology could allow enemies to "remotely manipulate cars".Yesterday - China -
The Hill - Politics
The US needs a Project 2025 for the climate
The November election is a chance for voters to bring national energy policy back in line with reality.Yesterday - Climate -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Did ‘The West Wing’ Do to Us?
As Aaron Sorkin’s political fantasy turns 25, its romance has aged better than its politics.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
There are no easy answers for US Steel
Nippon’s proposed acquisition faces some legitimate pushbackYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lions use ball-control offense to beat Cardinals
Detroit improves to 2-1 on the season.2 days ago - MLB -
The New York Times - Top stories
Meredith Monk’s Antidote to What Divides Us
“Indra’s Net,” coming to the Park Avenue Armory, shows off the polymathic Monk’s artistry as she enters her 60th season as a performer and creator.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Fallout of Israel's reported attack using Hezbollah pagers
This past week's attacks in Lebanon involving electronic devices used by Hezbollah (a group designated by the U.S. as a terrorist organization) has led to thousands injured, dozens fatally. ...2 days ago - Israel -
Wired - Tech
4 Useful Slack Features You May not Be Using Yet
From Canvases to Lists, learn how to use some of these recently added—but still not widely known—Slack features.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘A break from the heat’: Americans most affected by climate crisis head midwest
Unbearable heat and worsening storms prompt residents of states such as Florida to move elsewhere. As a Rust belt town of 65,000 people in eastern Indiana , Muncie may not be the most exciting ...2 days ago - Climate -
Financial Times - World
How resilient is the US consumer?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
How a U.S. Ally Uses Aid as a Cover in War
The United Arab Emirates is expanding a covert campaign to back a winner in Sudan’s civil war. Waving the banner of the Red Crescent, it is also smuggling weapons and deploying drones.3 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
'They are going to kill us' - Alcaraz criticises schedule
Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz says "probably, they are going to kill us in some way" as he criticises the congested tennis calendar.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Whooping cough cases on the rise in the US, CDC says
Whooping cough cases have gone up in the U.S. compared to last year, according to new statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week. There have been 14,569 ...3 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
“Her own benefits are lower than what she would get under my benefits.”3 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
'Showman' Soto (knee) delivers in pinch for Yanks
Juan Soto was pulled out of the lineup against the Athletics after reporting soreness and swelling in his left leg. He came on as a pinch hitter in the 10th, hitting an RBI double in a 4-2 win.3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Arizona Supreme Court rules those affected by database error can still vote
The court's decision comes after officials uncovered a database error that for two decades mistakenly designated the voters as having access to the full ballot.4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices
The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.4 days ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Business
Nasal Flu Vaccine Is Approved for At-Home Use
The F.D.A. authorized AstraZeneca’s treatment to be given outside a health care setting, although it will still need a prescription.4 days ago - NASA -
The New York Times - Top stories
Covid Showed Us That the Truth Is a Matter of Life or Death
I am deeply troubled by the growing distrust of science in our society, just at the time when its insights are most needed.4 days ago - Covid -
ABC News - Health
US will let more people take methadone at home
The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month4 days ago -
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Financial Times - World
Lunchtime gossip used to fuel the City. It’s time for a comeback
Lack of time, elbow room and alcohol have created a problem in the world’s business capitals4 days ago