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Indonesia swears in Prabowo Subianto as the country’s eighth president
Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated Sunday as the eighth president of the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation.Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
NHS 'transformation' - and country reacts to Hoy's diagnosis
Labour's new plans for the NHS appear on several fronts, alongside images of Sir Chris Hoy following his terminal cancer diagnosis revelation.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
What to Know About the BRICS Summit and the Countries Involved
The group, which seeks to rebalance the global order away from the West, will meet on Tuesday. Here’s a primer.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
Biden calls for investigations into country of Georgia's election results
President Biden on Tuesday called for the government in the country of Georgia to investigate all election irregularities, holding back recognition of the claimed victory by the ruling party ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Renting a car abroad? These are the countries that intimidate drivers the most
A survey of 2,000 drivers from 10 countries shows that motorists are the most nervous to drive in India, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Prosecutors in country of Georgia probe alleged election "falsification"
Georgia has launched a probe into the alleged "falsification" of its parliamentary elections after the pro-Western opposition said the vote was "stolen."Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
What we learned: We answered the big questions
Can the 49ers make a run? Can Jameis Winston save the Browns? Reporters react to all the action.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Atari Super Pocket Preorders Live At Amazon - 50 Built-In Games, Cartridge Slot, Only $60
Super Pocket Atari Edition $60 | Releases October ...Tech - GameSpot - October 13 -
The world’s second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital after the first opened in Las Vegas
The world’s second Sphere will be built in the capital of the United Arab Emirates after the opening of the first in Las VegasWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
The world’s second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital after the first opened in Las Vegas
The world’s second Sphere will be built in the capital of the United Arab Emirates after the opening of the first in Las VegasEntertainment - ABC News - October 16 -
Serious Fraud Office probes £112mn hotel built by leading UK trade union
Birmingham project commissioned by Unite has been valued at way below its construction costBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Jan. 6 rioter who allegedly built a 'Trump' billboard used to assault cops is arrested
WASHINGTON — A man who federal authorities say built a giant pro-Trump billboard that the mob used as a battering ram against police officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Takeaways from AP story on Ukrainian schools built underground to guard against bombs and radiation
Most of the Russian weapons that hit the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia kill in an instant: the drones, the ballistic missiles, the glide bombs, the artillery shellsTech - ABC News - 14 hours ago -
Kamala Harris says this lesson from her mom shaped her career—why parenting experts say it’s essential for success
Growing up, Vice President Kamala Harris's mother taught her to approach conflict with agency and accountability. The lessons have shaped her career, she says.Business - CNBC - October 13 -
Is swing state business in better shape than it was four years ago? Here’s what the data says
Was the Biden or Trump administration better for the business climate in swing states? Here's what the data from CNBC's annual Top States study says.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
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Elections, hurricane damage and more: Here are four factors that will shape holiday shoppers' purchases
A deal-hunting mindset, volatile weather and election distraction could influence holiday spending this year.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Beyond ace Gerrit Cole, Yankees’ 2024 World Series rotation is taking shape
The Yankees have only announced Gerrit Cole as their Game 1 starter for their upcoming World Series matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the remainder of the plan is taking shape behind the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
The Man Who Shaped China’s Strongman Rule Has a New Job: Winning Taiwan
Xi Jinping’s top adviser, Wang Huning, is credited with shaping the authoritarianism that steered China’s rise. But can he influence Taiwan?Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Americans in Puerto Rico can't vote for US president. Their anger at Trump is shaping the race
Residents say a speaker calling Puerto Rico garbage before a packed Donald Trump rally in New York was the latest humiliation for an island territory that has long suffered from mistreatmentWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
‘I have little faith in the world right now’: My husband died after a long illness and our joint bank account was frozen. How could this happen?
“Am I still the joint owner of this account?”Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago -
Killing of Japanese Boy Leaves Chinese Asking: Is This My Country?
Angry at what they view as China’s state-led xenophobia, taught in schools and prevalent online, some people are taking action, even at personal risk.Business - The New York Times - October 14 -
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...World - ABC News - October 14