California Fire Outlook Grows More Worrisome after Heat Dries Out Tall Grass Fed by Winter Rain
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Manhunt for gunman as 'vehicles fired upon' in Kentucky
It is not known if there are any fatalities, and the public are warned not to approach the person of interest.13 minutes ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Notre Dame's good vibes disintegrate after another inexplicable home loss, so how many more will be tolerated?
Losing at home as a massive favorite has happened more than once under coach Marcus Freeman27 minutes ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Yellow weather warning for UK as more rain and thunder on way
Officials warn areas of heavy, possibly thundery, rain may cause flooding and disruption.38 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
California woman found in wilderness 12 days after going missing
A woman was found in the Northern California wilderness on Friday, 12 days after going missing, officials said.52 minutes ago - California -
BBC News - Top stories
I saw athlete running towards me on fire after attack, neighbour tells BBC
Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire.2 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Tax the rich to fund winter fuel', and Oasis go global
Sunday's headlines include the latest on cuts to winter fuel payments and Oasis taking their tour stateside.3 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Line Fire forces evacuation in California town
Officials in San Bernardino County, California, issued an evacuation after a brush fire spread to over 7,000 acres.3 hours ago - California -
ABC News - World
Israelis surge into the streets again in protest as the toll in Gaza grows
Israelis have turned out for another large protest amid anger at the government.4 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - Top stories
Heavy rains to hit the Gulf as tropical depression conditions rise
In the western Gulf of Mexico, there is now a 50% chance for the development of a tropical depression in the next 48 hours, and a 70% chance over the next week.4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Sunday shows preview: Election heats up ahead of Trump, Harris debate
The 2024 presidential election is heating up ahead of the ABC News debate, set for Sept. 10, between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Harris arrived in Pittsburgh on Thursday where ...4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Sports
Caitlin Clark Doesn’t Need to Change. But She Has a Chance to Grow.
For a brief moment, the W.N.B.A rookie failed to compete to the fullest extent, a columnist for The Athletic writes.5 hours ago -
ABC News - World
21 children are now known to have died in Kenya school fire
Officials say the number of children who were burned to death in a school dormitory in central Kenya has risen to 217 hours ago -
Yahoo News - World
WATCH: Baby panda twins more than double weight after birth
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MarketWatch - Business
The stock market is stumbling because investors suspect a Fed mistake
Investors fear, but don’t know for sure, if a long-awaited Federal Reserve rate cut has been left too long.9 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu on 'shooting the moon,' casting Ariana Grande and growing 9M tulips
“Musical” has been a dirty word in marketing some recent song-and-dance studio films, but there’s no avoiding it in bringing “Wicked” to the big screen10 hours ago -
Yahoo News - World
Kenya probes school fire cause as death toll rises
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BBC News - Top stories
Roads closed as fire rages in town centre
Residents are advised to close doors and windows near the blaze in a derelict building on Park Lane.11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Terrific fielding' - Stone runs out Karunaratne
Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne is run out for nine after "terrific fielding" from England's Olly Stone on day two of the third Test at The Oval.11 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
The Battle to Ban Screens From School Now Includes Chromebooks and Tablets
After working to ban phones in the classroom, parents are now seeking a return to pencil and paper.12 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Kane: Euro heartache 'fire in belly' to win '26 WC
Harry Kane has admitted he is yet to fully get over England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain but vowed to use the disappointment as "fire in my belly" to win the 2026 World Cup.13 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Kenyan police to begin DNA testing to identify victims of boarding school fire
Investigation ramps up into blaze that killed 17 boys in dormitory, as president declares three days of national mourning. Kenyan police stepped up their investigation on Saturday into a fire at a ...14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
UPS faces backlash from extreme heat incidents: ‘I got flowers and that was it’
Driver Chris Begley’s death in August underscores a list of alleged heat-related incidents across Texas. Neysa Lambeth was in Florida caring for her ailing father on 23 August 2023 when she ...15 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Jobs Slowdown Frustrates Investors Who Wanted Certainty on the Fed
Revisions and other distortions mean monetary policy outlook remains hazier than Wall Street would have liked.16 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening?
Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be done. But real barriers remain.16 hours ago - California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Fired From 600 Miles Away, a Russian Missile Devastates a Ukrainian Family
Kyiv is pleading for more air defenses to protect against strikes like the one that killed Yaroslav Bazylevych’s wife and three daughters.21 hours ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Brazil's Lula fires human rights minister accused of sexual misconduct
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has fired Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida following reports he was involved in sexual misconductYesterday - Brazil -
ABC News - Sports
Nationals vs. Pirates postponed by rain, doubleheader set for Saturday
A game between the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed because of rain in the forecastYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Earth hits second consecutive summer heat record
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story World sees record hot summer for second consecutive year Summer temperatures broke records again in 2024, according to the ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
3 Recruiting Trends Heating up in the Cooling Labor Market
New survey shows the status of AI in recruiting, the talent shortage, and evolving job boards.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
U.S. job market slows, but it's not yet a 'three-alarm fire,' economist says
The labor market has shown unambiguous signs of cooling, economists said. Recession could follow if the trajectory continues.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed officials leave door open for large interest rate cuts if data worsens
Comments from policymakers follow report showing US economy added fewer jobs than expectedYesterday - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Politics
Latino evangelicals are a growing voter bloc as parties vie for their support
A national effort is underway to rally evangelical voters around Harris, signaling the Democrats’ intent to try to peel off Latino evangelicals from Trump’s base.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
For the Fed, a Sign That the Job Market Is Cooling but Not Cracking
Fed officials are hurtling toward a rate cut this month, but Friday’s jobs data left their options open on the size of that reduction.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 18 Students
At least 70 students are still unaccounted for, although officials urged people not to jump to conclusions about their fate.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Fed Governor Waller backs interest rate cut at September meeting, open to larger move
Waller on Friday backed an interest rate cut at the upcoming policy meeting, noting the importance of supporting a weakening jobs picture.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Entertainment
Resources are out there for LGBTQ+ travelers looking to stay safe
Do LGBTQ+ tourists have a green book-like system for staying safe while traveling in these politically precarious timesYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Feds Investigate Airlines' Frequent Flier Points Programs
The Department of Transportation orders the four biggest U.S. carriers to explain their customer loyalty programs, acting on concerns that frequent rule changes make it costlier for fliers to ...Yesterday - Travel