Soaring Temperatures and Profit Seekers Amplify Dangers on the Hajj
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World - The Guardian
White House blasts false claims about Hurricane Helene and relief aid
Statement comes as president urges Congress to pass disaster-relief package as costs soar amid devastation. The White House moved Saturday to quash claims that government officials control the ...10 hours ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
'Magical' flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperatures
A flotilla of hot air balloons ascended into a clear desert sky on Saturday to kick off a colorful mass ascension at the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta12 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Profiteers take over Gaza food trade as UN aid falters
War has led to private traders navigating black market and hiring armed guards to bring goods into strip21 hours ago - United Nations -
World - Financial Times
Profiteers take over Gaza food trade as UN aid falters
War has led to private traders navigating black market and hiring armed guards to bring goods into strip21 hours ago - United Nations -
Business - MarketWatch
Schwab leads list of banks expected to profit most in 2025 from Fed’s rate cuts
Analysts predict a reversal of two years of earnings declines for the banking industry.22 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Kyle Busch is in danger of snapping his NASCAR-record 19-year winning streak
Time is running out for Kyle Busch to stretch his remarkable winning streak to 20 consecutive NASCAR seasons with at least one victoryYesterday -
Business - CNBC
10-year Treasury yield soars after jobs report blows past expectations
In Friday's report, nonfarm payrolls grew by 254,000 in September, significantly exceeding economists' expectations.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
2-, 10-year Treasury yields see biggest weekly gains in up to 2 years after ‘supernova’ jobs report
Treasury yields recorded their biggest weekly advances in up to two years on Friday after September’s nonfarm-payrolls report produced far more new jobs than expected, erasing the likelihood of ...Yesterday -
World - Yahoo News
Italian minister proposes fresh taxes on arms makers’ windfall profits
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Top stories - BBC News
Recorded hate crimes in Scotland soar by 63% after law introduced
Police Scotland say more than 5,400 hate crimes have been recorded in the last six months.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
U.S. adds 254,000 jobs and unemployment declines, blowing away expectations
The U.S. added 254,000 jobs in September, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate fell from 4.2% in August to 4.1%.Yesterday -
World - Yahoo News
Brazil rolls out minimum tax on profits of multinational firms
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World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Union and bosses agree deal to end port strike
Also in today’s newsletter, Texas Stock Exchange pledges tougher standards than New York rivals and have we passed peak obesity?Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Dangerous e-motorbikes 'putting town under siege'
There are fears it is only a matter of time before somebody is killed by reckless riders.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Pollutionwatch: Dangers of adding rubbish to home fires
Tests show adding just 10% of waste to a wood burner indoors can double its particle pollution. It may be tempting to add cardboard, plastic, old clothing and other waste to your home fire to keep ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Springsteen calls Trump 'most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime,' backs Harris
Rock star Bruce Springsteen called former President Trump “the most dangerous candidate for president in" his lifetime and backed Vice President Harris in a video posted to his Instagram on ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Helene survivors face new dangers from contaminated water, mold
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The need for clean water after Helene With Hurricane Helene dissipated, the recovery process is underway. ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
OpenAI's for-profit shift
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story OpenAI moves away from nonprofit foundations The ChatGPT maker's plans to restructure as a for-profit ...2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Israeli strikes on Iran’s ‘oil island’ could send crude prices soaring
What worries oil traders the most as tensions build in the wake of Iran’s missile attack on Israel is a potential disruption to the flow of crude in the Middle East — and when it comes to Iran, ...2 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
California to see unusual October heat wave with record-setting temperatures
California is set to see an unusual October heat wave with a chance of record-setting temperatures in the coming days, the National Weather Service (NWS) said Wednesday. “Record-breaking heat will ...2 days ago - California -
Politics - The Hill
Melania Trump: ‘We are dealing with much more danger’
Former first lady Melania Trump weighed in on the state of former President Trump's bid for the White House in an interview Wednesday, while also reflecting on the recent assassination attempts on ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Why OpenAI is becoming a for-profit business
OpenAI’s plans to restructure as a for-profit business mark a significant departure from its roots as a non-profit research lab grounded in a commitment to build artificial intelligence (AI) to ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I fell asleep driving around London’: TV workers on fear, danger and fatalities in an industry in crisis
Accidents on set and road collisions suffered by exhausted crew are on the rise. But the demand for great shows continues. Are broadcasters pushing staff too far?. As a young female TV crew member ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Georgia can still make the College Football Playoff … but we see danger ahead
After a close loss to the Tide, the Bulldogs can probably sneak into the expanded 12-team playoff with two losses. But there's a catch.3 days ago - College Football -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
OpenAI's Complex Path to Becoming a For-Profit Company
Converting from a nonprofit happens rarely, especially for organizations this wealthy. OpenAI has two years to do so.September 29