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Gender wage gap widens for the first time in 20 years

Pay gap between men and women working full-time widened in 2023 for first time in 20 years, USCB data shows.

Mexico’s Ex-Security Chief Sentenced to 38 Years for Cartel Bribery

The stiff penalty was the potentially final step in the stunning downfall of the former official, Genaro García Luna, who has gone from the heights of power to imprisonment.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Cortez, Florida, recovers from 4 hurricanes in 2 years

Cortez, Florida, has faced four hurricanes in the last two years, including Hurricane Milton one week ago. The entire state is still working to recover, as thousands remain without power. CBS News ...

Sewage illegally dumped into Windermere over three years, BBC finds

United Utilities failed to report 100 million litres of illegal discharges, analysis of its data shows.

Tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise €64bn a year – study

Levy rising by €100 for each return flight after the first in a year could cut emissions by 21%, report says. A “jet-setter” tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could slow global heating and raise ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Negative stereotypes in international media cost Africa £3.2bn a year – report

Focus on conflict, corruption and poverty heightens perception of risk, raising interest on sovereign debt, authors say. . Africa loses up to £3.2bn yearly in inflated interest payments on ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

GPS data from suspect's car leads to body of girl missing for a year

Police had been searching for the 15-year-old — referred to only as "Lina" in media — since her mysterious disappearance last year.

Unity's new CEO pitches 'fundamentally different company' after rough year

Unity CEO Matt Bromberg, who joined in May, is overseeing his first big product launch since taking over the gaming software company.

Business - CNBC - October 17

A couple's lost wedding film is returned after more than 50 years

Bill and Aileen Turnbull had only seen their 1967 wedding film once before it was lost. This year, a man in Scotland found the footage and sent them a link to watch it again—over half a century later.

Here’s Why NASA Sidelined Boeing’s Troubled Space Capsule for a Year

The space industry is changing, making more room for private companies. SpaceX is a big player, but some startups are trying to be part of plans for the International Space Station’s replacement.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Vistra’s stock has quadrupled in a year. Here’s why it’s not too late to buy.

Vistra’s stock is J.P. Morgan’s top pick among independent power producers, even though its shares have already rocketed more than fourfold over the past 12 months.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Entain Raises Full-Year Guidance After Results Exceed Expectations

Ladbrokes owner Entain raised its full-year guidance and reported third-quarter results that exceeded its own expectations, helped by growth in the U.S.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

How Israeli Military Trainees Found and Killed Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

A unit from the Israeli military encountered Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, while on an operation in southern Gaza, Israeli defense officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

The 80-Year-Old Basketball Hall of Famer Thriving on the Pickleball Court

“I’m out there for one reason and one reason only: I’m out there to win,” Rick Barry said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

Universal Studios to Open Fourth Theme Park Next Year

Universal Epic Universe will open to visitors on May 22 and up its competition with Disney.

Business - Inc. - October 17

15-year-old Kansas football player's death is blamed on heat

Outdoor conditioning while a heat advisory was in effect during the humid summer left 15-year-old football player Ovet Gomez Regalado pale and asking for water

Health - ABC News - October 17

Celebrating 100 years: Bruins unveil special edition sweater

The look will be worn against the Montreal Canadiens on Dec. 1 and combines elements of the past with a vision for the future.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Teen tobacco use falls to 25-year-low, CDC reports

American teen tobacco use has fallen to a 25-year-low, according to new data analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that was ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Postcard from Greece . . . meeting the 100-year-old guru of hotel design

Nicos Valsamakis created Delphi’s modernist Amalia hotel in the 1960s — and is still going strong

World - Financial Times - October 18

Dad's WW2 fork found 84 years after last meal

World - Yahoo News - October 18

North Dakota woman gets 25 years for fatally poisoning boyfriend

Ina Kenoyer believed Steven Riley Jr. was about to come into a large inheritance and had planned to break up with her, authorities say.

Pro-Palestinian college protests lose some steam in new academic year

The pro-Palestinian protests that roiled university life last year have been much quieter in the first few weeks of the fall semester, as a combination of activist turnover, fatigue and new rules ...