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Israel launches strikes on Hezbollah in wake of device explosions
The threat of a wider war is looming over the Israel-Lebanon border after two consecutive days of explosions across Lebanon and in Syria.29 minutes ago - Israel -
ABC News - World
Oktoberfest tightens security in wake of deadly knife attack in western Germany
Oktoberfest has tightened security at the beer festival in the wake of a deadly knife attack in western Germany last month4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
Inside The Manner – a new hotel to call home in Manhattan
It’s like the pad of a sophisticated old friend8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘A long way to go’: in revolution’s wake, questions linger over direction of the new Bangladesh
After the giddy public highs following Hasina’s departure, the interim government has admitted that weight of expectation is enormous . Like so many of Sheikh Hasina’s political rivals, Amir ...16 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Bond market gets a Fed wake-up call after pricing in a recession
Long-term yields rose even though the Federal Reserve took a big bite out of interest rates on Wednesday. Here’s why.20 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Wake Forest adds series with Oregon State, says canceling Ole Miss game was 'the right business decision'
Lane Kiffin said Wake Forest had violated an "unwritten rule" in canceling the 2025 matchup.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Wake Forest replaces canceled trip to Ole Miss with home-and-home series vs. Oregon State
Wake Forest has announced future football games against Oregon StateYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Schumer calls out Trump for 'selective amnesia' on SALT
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called out former President Trump on Wednesday for pledging ahead of an event on Long Island, N.Y., to restore the state and local tax (SALT) ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Late Night Calls Out Violence Against Trump
“Not only is it morally wrong, but you’re also just giving him more things to brag about,” Ronny Chieng said on Tuesday’s “Daily Show.”Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
111 Former G.O.P. Officials Back Harris, Calling Trump ‘Unfit to Serve’
The signatories of a letter endorsing the Democratic vice president included former members of Congress, defense secretaries, C.I.A. directors and other national security officials.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former Sabres Forward Calls It a Career
This former Buffalo Sabres forward has officially announced his retirement.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Maternity scandal trust faces accountability call
Campaigners are concerned nobody at the trust has been "investigated, sanctioned, or dismissed".Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Jose Altuve ejected for removing shoe and sock while arguing non-call
You ever get so mad you take your shoe off to make a point?Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Harris calls Ohio bomb threats ‘crying shame’ in talk with Black journalists
National Association of Black Journalists panel also addresses Gaza and economic opportunity for Black men. On Tuesday, Kamala Harris was interviewed by a panel of three National Association of ...Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lane Kiffin slams Wake Forest for violating 'unwritten rule'
Wake Forest suddenly canceled the back half of a home-and-home series with Ole Miss that was scheduled for next season.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Kiffin: Wake's game buyout broke 'unwritten rule'
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated "an unwritten rule" by buying its way out of next year's matchup, leaving the No. 5 Rebels, who defeated the Demon Deacons 40-6 Saturday in ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Harris calls ‘hateful rhetoric’ surrounding Springfield ‘a crying shame’
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Harris called the “hateful rhetoric” around Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, “a crying shame” and said Tuesday that her “heart aches” over the threats of ...Yesterday -
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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. ...Yesterday - 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 ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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 ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: White House holds briefing in wake of second Trump assassination attempt
Please note: This event has been delayed, and is now scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is set to hold the press briefing Tuesday as the Biden ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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 ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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.2 days ago - Australia -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated an ‘unwritten rule’ by buying out 2025 game
The Rebels are now in search of another major-conference opponent.2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated an 'unwritten rule' in buying out 2025 game
Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated “an unwritten rule” by buying its way out of next year’s matchup, leaving the Rebels in search of another major-conference opponent2 days 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 ...2 days 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 ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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 shipments2 days ago - Microsoft -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attempt2 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
UN rights experts decry worsening repression in Venezuela in wake of contested election result
Independent U.N. human rights experts say Venezuela’s government has intensified the “harshest and most violent mechanisms of its repressive apparatus” in the wake of the disputed July presidential ...2 days ago -
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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 ...2 days ago -
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.2 days 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 ...2 days ago