2 h. ago Arctic commission describes research needs in terms of military and community ‘security’

Arctic commission describes research needs in terms of military and community ‘security’  Alaska Beacon

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3 h. ago Fire burns as many as a dozen homes in San Diego County community

Fire burns as many as a dozen homes in San Diego County community  Los Angeles Times

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3 h. ago Religious groups hold a Community and Democracy vigil in Washington

Religious groups hold a Community and Democracy vigil in Washington  Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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4 h. ago Democrats share image of alleged Trump letter in Epstein 'birthday book'

The committee issued a subpoena in late August for information from the estate.

Politics

5 h. ago Elise Stefanik: Kathy Hochul Shows ‘Pattern of Insensitivity’ with Recent ‘Liquor Store’ Remark at Black Church

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) rebuked New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) after Hochul told a predominantly African American church audience not to “run to the liquor store” with state inflation rebate checks, marking the second time the governor has faced backlash for comments directed at the Black community. The post Elise Stefanik: Kathy Hochul Shows ‘Pattern of Insensitivity’ with Recent ‘Liquor Store’ Remark at Black Church appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

5 h. ago Accelerated glacier melt is threatening Europe's villages, rivers and economies

Temperatures in Europe are increasing at twice the average global rate. As glaciers in the Swiss Alps disappear, Europe's biggest rivers are losing a crucial source of their summer water flow.

Events

6 h. ago A record number of shipwrecks have been discovered in the Great Lakes in recent years

NPR's Juana Summers talks with maritime archaeologist Tamara Thomsen about the record number of shipwreck discoveries in the Great Lakes in recent years, including two just in the last several months.

Politics

6 h. ago The French government collapses after PM François Bayrou loses confidence vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote in parliament after nine months in office. The far-left and extreme-right joined other parties to stop his plans to cut the budget deficit.

Politics

6 h. ago How rolling back the Texas Dream Act is affecting thousands of students

Thousands of students without legal status are back in Texas university classrooms, but this time having to pay as foreign students, after the in-state tuition law was halted by a June court ruling.

Politics

6 h. ago Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his kids, cementing his conservative media empire

The owner of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and dozens of other media properties has settled a legal fight with three of his own children over who would control his companies after his death.

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6 h. ago Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his children to seal fate of his media empire

The owner of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and dozens of other media properties has settled a legal fight with three of his own children over who would control his companies after his death.

Politics

6 h. ago Hawaiian Airlines and Honolulu Community College initiate aviation tech development program

Hawaiian Airlines and Honolulu Community College initiate aviation tech development program  Alaska Airlines

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6 h. ago New SNAP rules could result in 2.4 million people losing benefits each month

The Agriculture Department has started to issue guidance on how states should implement new work requirements for people who get food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Politics

6 h. ago Supreme Court okays ICE raids in LA and the firing of an FTC member

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume immigration raids in Los Angeles. Chief Justice John Roberts also temporarily barred lower courts from reinstating a member of the FTC.

Events

6 h. ago Estate of Jeffrey Epstein gives Congress 'birthday book' allegedly signed by Trump

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the book included a tawdry drawing and note that appeared to include President Trump's signature. Trump had previously denied its existence.

Politics

6 h. ago How a small Vermont town is protecting its water from hackers

NPR's Jenna McLaughlin got an inside look at how one small Vermont town is protecting its water from hackers.

Technology

7 h. ago Some gerrymandering opponents are pivoting their strategies after Trump's map push

After President Trump sparked congressional redistricting fights in Texas, California and Missouri, some advocacy groups are pivoting their strategies against partisan gerrymandering.

Politics

7 h. ago The school shooting industry is worth billions – and it keeps growing

The efforts to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multi-billion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products, even as gun violence experts say that won't address the root of gun violence.

Events

7 h. ago Thousands of protesters in Italy show support for aid flotilla for Gaza

As dozens of boats set sail in the largest civilian attempt to break Israel's naval blockade on the Gaza Strip, protesters in cities across Italy are holding "ground support" events for the flotilla.

Politics

8 h. ago Bill Belichick statue at Gillette? Here’s what more than 1,000 readers said.

“He never did anything to endear himself to the fans – why would we want to be reminded of that?” The post Bill Belichick statue at Gillette? Here’s what more than 1,000 readers said. appeared first on Boston.com.

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