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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 ...5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Electric vehicles are suddenly the best deal in the used-car market as sellers confront plummeting prices
The average monthly payment on used electric vehicles, which are now cheaper than hybrids and gas-engine cars, is approaching affordable levels for middle-income households.7 hours 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.8 hours 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.10 hours 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.20 hours ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Top stories
Security Firm Linked to Top Adams Aide Won Millions in N.Y.C. Business
The company received a $154 million contract to provide “emergency fire watch services” to the New York City Housing Authority. The firm was once owned by the deputy mayor for public safety.20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
US soldier Travis King sentenced for desertion after fleeing into North Korea
Private was sentenced to 12 months of confinement and dishonourably discharged from army but has been released because of time already served. A US soldier who fled into North Korea last year has ...20 hours ago - North Korea -
BBC News - Top stories
US soldier who fled to North Korea sentenced for desertion
With time already served, Travis King was released by the military court, his legal team says.21 hours ago - North Korea -
ABC News - Sports
Brett Favre to appear before US House panel looking at welfare misspending
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is scheduled to appear before a congressional committee examining how states are falling short on using welfare to help families in need21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
US anticipates announcement to cut back troops in Iraq next week
A long-expected deal to reduce U.S. troop presence in Iraq will likely be announced next week, two administration officials said Friday. The agreement with Iraq, which would reduce American troops ...22 hours ago - Iraq -
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The Hill - Politics
Florida Republican clashes with former US Ambassador over Venezuela sanctions
Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) criticized the former US ambassador to Nicaragua over oil and gas policy in Venezuela in a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing on Friday. “You’re sending a very ...Yesterday - Florida -
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.Yesterday - 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.Yesterday - Covid -
Financial Times - Business
US drug ‘gatekeepers’ face FTC antitrust lawsuit over insulin prices
Complaint alleges pharmacy benefit managers owned by CVS, Cigna and UnitedHealth are keeping prices highYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Poland arrests Kremlin critic accused of directing attack on Navalny aide
Four suspects held in ‘multi-threaded’ probe into assaults against Russian dissidents as rift opens in opposition ranksYesterday - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
Canada’s tariff on China’s electric vehicles is all about US politics
It sends a message to the U.S. that Canada is willing and able to close Fortress North America to Chinese trade and investment, which is key if the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is to be renewed in ...Yesterday - China -
VentureBeat - Tech
What Hamster Kombat is teaching us about game marketing | The DeanBeat
Marketing is changing, thanks to Hamster Kombat, a tapping mini-game on Telegram that has been downloaded more than 300 million times.Yesterday -
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 monthYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Congress should block aid to Egypt
Sisi has consolidated power in the presidency and its security apparatus, gutting the state’s political parties and amending the constitution to enshrine his authority.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
If US Senators are openly Islamophobic, what hope is there? | Representative Ilhan Omar
Senator Kennedy’s remarks were just the tip of the iceberg. It is incumbent upon all of us to call out hate speech when we see it. On Tuesday, Senator John Kennedy told the only Muslim American ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
US and Taiwan seek to strengthen drone supply chain to keep out China
Co-operation would be part of wider western ‘de-risking’ because of security fears over Chinese productsYesterday - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Best behind-the-ear, or BTE hearing aids, of 2024
Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids can be easier to handle with a better battery life than other hearing aid types.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Doctors and first responders are among those who still use pagers
Electronic pagers that were status symbols in the 1990s are used for communication precisely because they are old schoolYesterday -
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Financial Times - World
Oprah, Swift and Clooney: do celebrity endorsements matter in the US election?
While A-listers come out for presidential candidates, experts say they may not move the dial on polling dayYesterday -
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 capitalsYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Lammy seeks emergency boost to aid cash to offset cost of migrant hotels
Foreign secretary fears domestic drain on development funding will hinder efforts to project UK on global stageYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Disney to Stop Using Slack Following Hack That Exposed Company Data
The company said in a memo that most of its businesses would stop using the tool by the end of this year.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Steve From ‘Blue’s Clues’ Was Here for Us All Along
The former star of a beloved children’s show survived the rumors of his own demise and then found a new home on social media. He is still ready to listen.2 days ago