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World - The New York Times
Live Updates: Israel Strikes Across Lebanon as Attacks Expand
Israel’s attacks against Hezbollah had largely been concentrated in the south and near Beirut. But Hamas, an ally of Hezbollah, said an Israeli strike in northern Lebanon had killed one of its ...1 hour ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Ben Stokes confident England have characters who can take the heat
Pressure will be on inexperienced bowling lineup as tourists aim to repeat triumph of 2022. Last month as much rain fell on Bedfordshire as Multan has in a year. The city gets about 2mm in an ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
For small cities across Alabama with Haitian populations, Springfield is a cautionary tale
Many small Alabama cities have been beset by the same polarizing debate that thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight after former president Donald Trump promoted debunked misinformation about ...3 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
In California, heat and dry conditions make arson a more potent threat
In California, nearly half the acres burned this year were due to blazes allegedly ignited by arson. The damage shows how climate change is exacerbating the danger of arson.3 hours ago - California -
Business - MarketWatch
‘A disaster for us’: How a carbon-credit pioneer allegedly stole millions of dollars by cooking the books
A program to distribute environmentally friendly stoves in developing countries turned into a scheme to steal carbon credits and bilk investors, prosecutors said.9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Marathon runner secures world record after completing global challenge
Andy Tomlinson took 938 days to complete the six World Marathon Majors - Berlin, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Tokyo and London11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.22 hours ago -
World - Yahoo News
IT glitch causes chaos across German airspace
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World - The New York Times
Gender Identity Changes Must Be Recognized Across E.U. Borders, Court Rules
A man who changed his name and gender identity in Britain successfully challenged to have them legally recognized by Romania. “I’m representing everyone who is affected.”Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
Solar flares may cause faint auroras across top of Northern Hemisphere
Solar storms may cause faint auroras across fringes of the northern United States this weekendYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Dead heat gets even hotter for Harris
Kamala Harris' campaign is facing pressure as polls tighten, and her recent actions such as visiting the southern border, giving an economic speech, and holding a softball interview suggest that ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Phoenix smashes heat records for 10 straight days as sweltering temps grip West
A scorching streak in Phoenix has set new daily records for 10 straight days during an October heat wave sweeping much of the West.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Fan's spilled drink on RB Brown deemed accident
The NFL has determined that a drink-spilling incident involving a fan and Bengals running back Chase Brown was an accident.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
South Carolina sets Nov. 1 execution as state ramps up use of death chamber
South Carolina has set a date of Nov. 1 date for its next execution as the state ramps up use of the death penalty after a 13-year pauseYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Israel hits Beirut in wave of airstrikes across Lebanon
Israel carried out a wave of air-strikes across Lebanon Thursday night with explosions rocking Beirut's southern suburbs, including one close to the international airport as the IDF continues its ...Yesterday - Israel -
Sports - CBS Sports
Mets stun Brewers to advance to NLDS with Pete Alonso home run; Kirk Cousins sets records in Falcons comeback
If the last three days are any indication, October is going to be wild sports monthYesterday - MLB -
World - ABC News
Death threats assail Brazil's trailblazing trans candidates as they campaign
Nearly 1,000 transgender politicians are running Sunday in every one of Brazil’s 26 statesYesterday - Brazil -
World - The Guardian
Barack Obama to campaign for Harris across battleground states next week
The former US president will campaign for Kamala Harris, starting in the crucial battleground state Pennsylvania that could decide the election. Former president Barack Obama will crisscross the ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats
Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades. Plant cover across the Antarctic peninsula has soared more than tenfold over the last few ...Yesterday - Climate -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Hodinkee, the Watch Site, Is Sold to Watches of Switzerland
Neither Benjamin Clymer, its founder, nor the Watches of Switzerland Group would disclose terms, but they stressed that coverage would continue to be independent.Yesterday -
World - Yahoo News
Record-setting number of transgender candidates risk their lives in Brazil
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Top stories - CBS News
Israeli airstrikes intensify across Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Iran will pay for its missile attack earlier this week on his nation. As the region braces for Israel's response, CBS News foreign correspondent ...Yesterday - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
October heat wave sets dozens of records in California and Arizona
More than 50 new heat records were set on Wednesday, as an October heat wave continues to bake California and Arizona.2 days ago - California -
Politics - The Hill
Walz to attend 'Million Muslim Votes' summit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will attend a Muslim American advocacy group's summit on Thursday in an effort to turn out voters as Vice President Harris works ...2 days ago -
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
Palestinians’ approval of US leadership at record low: Gallup
The approval rating in Palestine of U.S. leaders has dropped to a record low, a new survey found. Just 5 percent of Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem approve of U.S. leadership, the ...2 days ago -
Tech - Wired
As Wildfires Rage, California’s Insurance Market Is in Crisis
Providers are offering fewer and fewer policies because of costlier climate-fueled fires, homeowners moving into riskier areas, and outdated regulation of the insurance industry.2 days ago - California -
Politics - The Hill
Everything is getting politicized in heated Trump-Harris battle
Disaster response, the Secret Service and a city of 60,000 people in Ohio all have become fodder for an increasingly heated campaign season, underscoring how once nonpolitical events and people are ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Wildfires are burning through humanity’s carbon budget, study shows
Forests around world being changed from carbon sinks into carbon sources, making it harder to slow global heating. Wildfires are burning through the carbon budget that humans have allocated ...2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Maui officials reveal the cause of deadly Lahaina wildfire
A report from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found that broken power lines caused the deadly August 2023 wildfire in Maui.2 days ago