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Journalists work in dire conditions to tell Gaza's story, knowing that could make them targets
Read full article: Journalists work in dire conditions to tell Gaza's story, knowing that could make them targetsMinutes after journalists converged on the site of an Israeli strike in Gaza, cameraman Ibrahim Qannan began a live broadcast.
Georgia's police use water cannons to push back protesters trying to storm presidential palace
Read full article: Georgia's police use water cannons to push back protesters trying to storm presidential palaceGeorgia's police have used water cannons and pepper spray to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace.
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects
Read full article: Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projectsLithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used to store power for electrical grids, but some localities are concerned about fire risks.
Germany's Munich Airport reopens after second closure in less than 24 hours due to drones
Read full article: Germany's Munich Airport reopens after second closure in less than 24 hours due to dronesGermany’s Munich Airport has reopened after authorities shut it down for the second time in less than 24 hours after two confirmed drone sightings.
Hungary clings to Russian oil and gas as EU and NATO push to cut supplies
Read full article: Hungary clings to Russian oil and gas as EU and NATO push to cut suppliesHungary remains firm in maintaining its supplies of Russian oil and gas, even as the European Union accelerates efforts to cut Russian energy imports.
Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visasIn what appears to be the first major challenge to the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications, a coalition of health care providers, religious groups, university professors and others filed a federal lawsuit Friday to stop the plan.
Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies view of hiring and the US economy
Read full article: Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies view of hiring and the US economyFrom Wall Street trading floors to the Federal Reserve to economists sipping coffee in their home offices, the first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30 a.m. eastern, as everyone awaits the Labor Department’s monthly jobs report.
Supreme Court will consider overturning Hawaii's strict ban on guns on private property
Read full article: Supreme Court will consider overturning Hawaii's strict ban on guns on private propertyThe Supreme Court says it'll take up its latest gun rights case and consider striking down strict regulations on where people can carry firearms in Hawaii.
Silicon Valley leader who navigated the internet's boom and bust sees another wild ride with AI
Read full article: Silicon Valley leader who navigated the internet's boom and bust sees another wild ride with AIFormer Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers learned all about technology’s volatile highs and lows as a veteran of the internet’s early boom days during the late 1990s and the ensuing meltdown that followed the mania.
Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats
Read full article: Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure DemocratsWhite House budget director Russ Vought says the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, expanding funding fights that have targeted Democratic areas during the government shutdown.
Apple and Google block apps that crowdsource ICE sightings. Some warn of chilling effects
Read full article: Apple and Google block apps that crowdsource ICE sightings. Some warn of chilling effectsApple and Google blocked downloads of phone apps that flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents, just hours after the Trump administration demanded that one particularly popular iPhone app be taken down.
Nvidia and Fujitsu agree to work together on AI robots and other technology
Read full article: Nvidia and Fujitsu agree to work together on AI robots and other technologyU.S. technology company Nvidia and Fujitsu, a Japanese telecommunications and computer maker, have agreed to work together on artificial intelligence to deliver smart robots and a variety of other innovations.
Parents of two college students killed in a Tesla allege design flaw trapped them in the burning car
Read full article: Parents of two college students killed in a Tesla allege design flaw trapped them in the burning carLawsuits filed Thursday by parents of two college students killed in a Tesla crash say they were trapped inside as the car burned and filled with smoke because of a design flaw that makes it difficult to open the doors in fires.
OpenAI now worth $500 billion, possibly making it the world's most valuable startup
Read full article: OpenAI now worth $500 billion, possibly making it the world's most valuable startupOpenAI could now be the world’s most valuable startup, ahead of Elon Musk’s SpaceX and TikTok parent company ByteDance, after a secondary stock sale designed to retain employees at the ChatGPT maker.
FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives
Read full article: FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservativesFederal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from some abortion opponents aligned with President Donald Trump.
Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris
Read full article: Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed HarrisThe Trump administration has announced the cancellation of $7.6 billion intended for clean energy projects across 16 states.
Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks up for second straight week, to 6.34%
Read full article: Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks up for second straight week, to 6.34%The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the second straight week following a string of declines that had brought down home borrowing costs to the lowest level in nearly a year.
Federal shutdowns usually don't do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this one
Read full article: Federal shutdowns usually don't do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this oneShutdowns of the federal government usually don’t leave much economic damage.
Musk reports Tesla sales jump after months of boycotts, but experts suspect more pain is in store
Read full article: Musk reports Tesla sales jump after months of boycotts, but experts suspect more pain is in storeTesla reported a surprise increase in sales in the third quarter as the electric car maker likely benefited from a rush by consumers to take advantage of a $7,500 credit before it expired on Sept. 30.
Quiet hiring: Is your company shifting employees into new positions without formal job postings, promotions?
Read full article: Quiet hiring: Is your company shifting employees into new positions without formal job postings, promotions?Quiet hiring is when companies shift current employees into new roles, often without a formal job posting or promotion.
European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mount
Read full article: European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mountFrench President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must take a tougher approach on Russia by shooting down drones the violate European airspace and boarding Moscow's shadow fleet ships.
Berkshire Hathaway to pay $9.7 billion for OxyChem, potentially Warren Buffett's last big deal
Read full article: Berkshire Hathaway to pay $9.7 billion for OxyChem, potentially Warren Buffett's last big dealBerkshire Hathaway is buying Occidental Petroleum’s chemical division for $9.7 billion in what may be one of the last big deals of Warren Buffett.
Behind bars but not silenced: Veteran Turkish columnist perseveres through 'prison journalism'
Read full article: Behind bars but not silenced: Veteran Turkish columnist perseveres through 'prison journalism'Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli has been imprisoned, but his reporting continues through a YouTube channel.
Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover
Read full article: Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeoverPepsi has a new challenge: Keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting.
Fired Surface Transportation Board member sues Trump over his dismissal ahead of rail merger review
Read full article: Fired Surface Transportation Board member sues Trump over his dismissal ahead of rail merger reviewA former Democratic member of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board has filed a lawsuit challenging his dismissal by President Donald Trump.
The federal shutdown will cut off vital economic data, including Friday's jobs report
Read full article: The federal shutdown will cut off vital economic data, including Friday's jobs reportThe government shutdown will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy.
After accomplishments in politics, media, former CNN chief Tom Johnson makes mental health his cause
Read full article: After accomplishments in politics, media, former CNN chief Tom Johnson makes mental health his causeAfter a career as a presidential aide, publisher of two newspapers and CNN president, Tom Johnson has plenty of stories to swap.
Walmart plans to remove artificial colors and other food additives from store brands by 2027
Read full article: Walmart plans to remove artificial colors and other food additives from store brands by 2027Walmart says it plans to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other food additives from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027.
US takes a stake in company operating one of world's largest lithium mines in Nevada
Read full article: US takes a stake in company operating one of world's largest lithium mines in NevadaThe U.S. government is taking a minority stake in Lithium Americas, a company that is developing one of the world’s largest lithium mines in northern Nevada.
Firm linked to UK lingerie tycoon must repay $163 million for breaching COVID contracts
Read full article: Firm linked to UK lingerie tycoon must repay $163 million for breaching COVID contractsA British High Court judge has ruled that a company linked to a lingerie tycoon must repay the government more than 121 million pounds.
Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride, a three-row SUV comparison from Edmunds
Read full article: Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride, a three-row SUV comparison from EdmundsNearly identical under the metal, the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride have been leaders in the three-row SUV class since their introductions in 2020.
Wall Street sets more records, but bond yields drop following discouraging data on the job market
Read full article: Wall Street sets more records, but bond yields drop following discouraging data on the job marketU.S. stocks rose to more records as Wall Street still doesn’t seem to care much about the latest shutdown of the U.S. government.
Civil rights agency drops a key tool used to investigate workplace discrimination
Read full article: Civil rights agency drops a key tool used to investigate workplace discriminationThe U.S. civil rights agency responsible for enforcing worker rights will stop investigating complaints about company policies that don’t explicitly discriminate but may disproportionately harm certain groups.
FTC sues Zillow and Redfin over deal it accuses of supressing competition in rental ads
Read full article: FTC sues Zillow and Redfin over deal it accuses of supressing competition in rental adsThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing Zillow and Redfin, accusing them of an illegal deal to suppress competition in online rental advertising.
OpenAI's Sora joins Meta in pushing AI-generated videos. Some are worried about a flood of 'AI slop'
Read full article: OpenAI's Sora joins Meta in pushing AI-generated videos. Some are worried about a flood of 'AI slop'OpenAI has launched a new social media app called Sora, aiming to capture the audience of short-form video platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivity
Read full article: FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivityThe Federal Communications Commission voted to end discounts for library and school Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs on Tuesday, drawing criticism from lawmakers and librarians who say the move will make it more difficult for people who are low-income or live in rural areas to access the internet.
Georgia farmers will get $531M in Hurricane Helene aid, but the deal's not done yet
Read full article: Georgia farmers will get $531M in Hurricane Helene aid, but the deal's not done yetGeorgia farmers are still waiting for aid after Hurricane Helene, even as other states finalize agreements.
Family’s attorney questions Universal’s response to roller coaster injuries after man’s death
Read full article: Family’s attorney questions Universal’s response to roller coaster injuries after man’s deathAttorney Ben Crump has announced that multiple people have contacted the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, a 32-year-old man who died from blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe on September 17, to share similar stories.
Patrick Zalupski’s group closes on its purchase of the Tampa Bay Rays
Read full article: Patrick Zalupski’s group closes on its purchase of the Tampa Bay RaysMajor League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays have new owners after a group led by real estate developer Patrick Zalupski closed its purchase of the team.
National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire Tuesday, halting new policies and some home loans
Read full article: National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire Tuesday, halting new policies and some home loansAuthorization for the largest residential flood insurance program in the U.S. is set to expire at the end of Tuesday.
Family's attorney questions Universal's response to roller coaster injuries after man's death
Read full article: Family's attorney questions Universal's response to roller coaster injuries after man's deathAttorney Ben Crump has announced that multiple people have contacted the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, a 32-year-old man who died from blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe on September 17, to share similar stories.
US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market
Read full article: US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job marketU.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans’ pessimism over inflation and the weakening job market grew again.
US job openings barely budged in August at 7.2 million
Read full article: US job openings barely budged in August at 7.2 millionU.S. jobs openings were essentially unchanged million last month amid economic uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade policies and an impending government shutdown.
How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it
Read full article: How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing itMore online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.
Lin-Manuel Miranda gave millions to Puerto Rican artists after Hurricane Maria. He's pledging more
Read full article: Lin-Manuel Miranda gave millions to Puerto Rican artists after Hurricane Maria. He's pledging moreLin-Manuel Miranda and his family have helped Puerto Rican arts recover after Hurricane Maria.
Judge suspends Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobs
Read full article: Judge suspends Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobsA federal judge has agreed to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the agency that oversees Voice of America.
YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle lawsuit over Trump's account suspension after Jan. 6 attack
Read full article: YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle lawsuit over Trump's account suspension after Jan. 6 attackGoogle’s YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark bill creating AI safety measures
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark bill creating AI safety measuresCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law legislation aiming to increase transparency and prevent AI models from being used to cause catastrophic harms.
A new policy on access at the Pentagon has journalists and the Trump administration at odds
Read full article: A new policy on access at the Pentagon has journalists and the Trump administration at oddsNew rules that limit the access of journalists in the Pentagon and appear to condition entry into the building on agreement to restrictions have led to a standoff between the press and the Trump administration's defense department.
Progressive nonprofits condemn Trump's targeting of George Soros and his foundations
Read full article: Progressive nonprofits condemn Trump's targeting of George Soros and his foundationsDozens of progressive nonprofits condemned President Donald Trump’s general attacks on his political opponents and a specific report of a potential investigation into billionaire George Soros’ philanthropy.
Charlie Javice sentenced to 7 years in prison for fraudulent $175M sale of financial aid startup
Read full article: Charlie Javice sentenced to 7 years in prison for fraudulent $175M sale of financial aid startupThe 33-year-old founder of the startup student financial aid company Frank has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison.
Silvia Fenturini Fendi gives up creative control of family's fashion house after centennial show
Read full article: Silvia Fenturini Fendi gives up creative control of family's fashion house after centennial showSilvia Venturini Fendi is stepping down from her creative role at her family's fashion house to become honorary president.
Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plants
Read full article: Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plantsThe Trump administration said it will open 13 million acres of federal lands for coal mining and provide $625 million to recommission or modernize coal-fired power plants.
Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films
Read full article: Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made filmsPresident Donald Trump is slapping a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States – a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.
CSX railroad replaces CEO after investor pressure and poor performance as Union Pacific merger looms
Read full article: CSX railroad replaces CEO after investor pressure and poor performance as Union Pacific merger loomsCSX railroad replaced its CEO less than two months after an investment fund urged it to either find another railroad to merge with to better compete with the proposed transcontinental Union Pacific railroad or fire outgoing CEO Joe Hinrichs.
Missile attack on cargo ship off Yemen wounds 2 and prompts crew to abandon vessel
Read full article: Missile attack on cargo ship off Yemen wounds 2 and prompts crew to abandon vesselOfficials say a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels set a Dutch-flagged cargo ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden, wounding two mariners.
Video gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billion
Read full article: Video gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billionElectronic Arts, the maker of video games like “Madden NFL,” “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is being acquired by an investor group including Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund in the largest private equity-funded buyout in history.
Treasury chief says wars and tariffs are harming the UK's economic outlook
Read full article: Treasury chief says wars and tariffs are harming the UK's economic outlookBritain’s Treasury chief has warned that global challenges from wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, along with U.S. tariffs, have worsened the U.K.'s economic outlook.
58M pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled because wood pieces may be inside
Read full article: 58M pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled because wood pieces may be insideAbout 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because wood pieces may be embedded in the batter.
Star-studded Global Citizen Festival reminds attendees of their power with million-dollar pledges
Read full article: Star-studded Global Citizen Festival reminds attendees of their power with million-dollar pledgesGlobal Citizen surpassed its fundraising goals at its annual music festival in New York’s Central Park.
Moldova's pro-EU party takes decisive lead in election fraught with Russian interference claims
Read full article: Moldova's pro-EU party takes decisive lead in election fraught with Russian interference claimsMoldova’s pro-Western ruling party has taken a decisive lead to win a critical parliamentary election that was overshadowed by Russian interference claims.
Gabon awaits results in its first legislative and local elections after the 2023 military coup
Read full article: Gabon awaits results in its first legislative and local elections after the 2023 military coupThe oil-rich central African nation of Gabon has voted in its first legislative and local elections since a 2023 military coup ended a 50-year-old political dynasty.
Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy
Read full article: Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energyPrivate investment firms that are helping finance America’s artificial intelligence race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the local utilities that deliver electricity to regular customers — and the servers that power AI.
Trump's trade battle with China puts US soybean farmers in peril
Read full article: Trump's trade battle with China puts US soybean farmers in perilAmerican soybean farmers are worried about where they're going to sell their crops and whether they'll lose money this year because China hasn't bought any for months.
What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crash
Read full article: What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crashIt is now significantly harder for non-U.S. citizens to obtain a commercial driver’s license under new rules the Transportation Department has imposed.