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North Korea launched a new, more advanced intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday, with Kim Jong Un calling the miss...
11/01/2024

North Korea launched a new, more advanced intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday, with Kim Jong Un calling the missile test an "appropriate military action" against Pyongyang's "rivals."

Thousands of North Korean troops are likely to join Russian action against Ukraine

Kamala Harris slammed Donald Trump Thursday for vowing to "protect the women" of America "whether the women like it or n...
11/01/2024

Kamala Harris slammed Donald Trump Thursday for vowing to "protect the women" of America "whether the women like it or not."

Harris and Trump are trading gender attacks in the final days before the election

11/01/2024

Americans earning the least amount of money are the loneliest, according to a survey from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The survey found that 29% of people earning less than $30,000 report feeling lonely, compared to 19% of people earning between $50,000 and $100,000 and 18% of people earning more than $100,000.

Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election with false charges. Now one of his lawyers from that effort, Cleta Mitc...
11/01/2024

Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election with false charges. Now one of his lawyers from that effort, Cleta Mitchell, is laying the groundwork for a similar push in 2024 — only this time Trump's allies have "mounted a much more coordinated attack on the system," Eric Lutz said at Vanity Fair.

Cleta Mitchell aided Donald Trump's efforts in 2020. She's back.

The frequency of mass shootings in the U.S. has led to an increase in the number of Americans who support stricter gun l...
11/01/2024

The frequency of mass shootings in the U.S. has led to an increase in the number of Americans who support stricter gun laws.

While Kamala Harris has reiterated her support for a new assault weapons ban, she has yet to unveil any new proposals related to the issue.

How would the Glock-owning Democratic nominee approach America's contentious gun debate?

Striking Boeing workers "should vote yes" on a labor agreement and "return with a mission to revitalize one of the great...
11/01/2024

Striking Boeing workers "should vote yes" on a labor agreement and "return with a mission to revitalize one of the great American manufacturers, which has been plagued by quality and safety problems," says Thomas Black.

Read more of the day's best columns here.

Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

As we enter into the holiday season, you may feel tempted to splurge in the moment and worry about your finances later. ...
11/01/2024

As we enter into the holiday season, you may feel tempted to splurge in the moment and worry about your finances later. But will it be worth it?

The reality is that "with interest rates near an all-time high, leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments," said CNBC. Here are four tips to keep your financial fears in check this gift-giving season.

Between travel, gifts and seasonal sales, it will be tempting to stretch your budget

Open enrollment begins today for 2025 health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
11/01/2024

Open enrollment begins today for 2025 health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

Mike Johnson promises big changes to the Affordable Care Act if Trump wins the election

The week's best photos: A spooky donation, a shirt-shredding rally, and more
11/01/2024

The week's best photos: A spooky donation, a shirt-shredding rally, and more

A spooky donation, a shirt-shredding rally, and more

"With the end in sight" of the 2024 election, "there's plenty to worry about," The Boston Globe says on Friday's front p...
11/01/2024

"With the end in sight" of the 2024 election, "there's plenty to worry about," The Boston Globe says on Friday's front page.

Read more of today's newspapers.

A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages

Stroll through misty glens and wade into icy lochs on a trip to Perthshire, Scotland. The Highlands is not a one-size-fi...
11/01/2024

Stroll through misty glens and wade into icy lochs on a trip to Perthshire, Scotland. The Highlands is not a one-size-fits-all destination — you'll be able to craft your itinerary based off personal interests.

Make your own magic in this gateway to the Highlands

A Florida mother has filed a lawsuit against Character. AI and Google after her son's obsessive attachment to an AI-gene...
11/01/2024

A Florida mother has filed a lawsuit against Character. AI and Google after her son's obsessive attachment to an AI-generated chatbot led him to committing su***de.

The lawsuit not only underscores the "growing influence and severe harm" that generative AI chatbot companions can have on young people, but it's also a "wake-up call for parents," who should be "vigilant about how their children interact with these technologies," said James Steyer, the founder of Common Sense Media.

A Florida mom has targeted custom AI chatbot platform Character.AI and Google in a lawsuit over her son's death

Business hasn't been good for a lot of big chain restaurants lately, and many have closed as a result. Reportedly next o...
11/01/2024

Business hasn't been good for a lot of big chain restaurants lately, and many have closed as a result. Reportedly next on the battered list of family favorites declaring bankruptcy: TGI Fridays.

Red Lobster was the first. TGI Fridays might be next.

In today's Morning Report: Gender gaffes, Pyongyang provocations and Obamacare opening https://trib.al/515NjBD(📸 Scott O...
11/01/2024

In today's Morning Report: Gender gaffes, Pyongyang provocations and Obamacare opening https://trib.al/515NjBD

(📸 Scott Olson / Getty Images)

The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday gave Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) permission to purge some 1,600 people from state ...
10/31/2024

The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday gave Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) permission to purge some 1,600 people from state voter rolls days before the election, overruling two lower courts that had ordered the voters to be reregistered.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin is purging some 1,600 people from state voter rolls days before the election

With the 2024 presidential election under a week away, these battleground states may determine what direction the race f...
10/31/2024

With the 2024 presidential election under a week away, these battleground states may determine what direction the race for the White House goes.

These seven states could end up deciding who wins the White House this year

Egypt was recently certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization after a nearly 100-year effort."This certific...
10/31/2024

Egypt was recently certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization after a nearly 100-year effort.

"This certification of Egypt as malaria-free is truly historic, and a testament to the commitment of the people and government of Egypt to rid themselves of this ancient scourge," said the WHO.

It was a century-long effort

Fracking "has become essential to the nation's energy supply and can't be eliminated," says Daniel Yergin.Read more of t...
10/31/2024

Fracking "has become essential to the nation's energy supply and can't be eliminated," says Daniel Yergin.

Read more of the day's best columns here.

Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.8% annual rate from July through September, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, i...
10/31/2024

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.8% annual rate from July through September, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, in the final major update on U.S. economic health before an election where voters rate the economy as their top issue.

It grew at a solid 2.8% annual rate from July through September

American cities have too much empty office space and not enough affordable housing, but there may be a solution: 'adult ...
10/31/2024

American cities have too much empty office space and not enough affordable housing, but there may be a solution: 'adult dorms.' These would be "tiny, tiny, apartments," Andrea Riquier said at USA Today. Not only would residents benefit from these types of dwellings, the economy would as well.

'Micro-apartments' could relieve office vacancies and the housing crisis

At least 95 people are dead in eastern and southern Spain and more are missing after torrential rainfall Tuesday and yes...
10/31/2024

At least 95 people are dead in eastern and southern Spain and more are missing after torrential rainfall Tuesday and yesterday caused the country's worst flooding since 1996. The death toll was expected to rise. https://trib.al/G0q8CVj

(📸 David Ramos / Getty Images)

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10/31/2024

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The Los Angeles Dodgers used some of "that ol' blue magic" to "rally from five-run deficit" to win the World Series 7-6,...
10/31/2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers used some of "that ol' blue magic" to "rally from five-run deficit" to win the World Series 7-6, "in stunning fashion," the Los Angeles Times says on Thursday's front page.

Read more of today's newspapers.

A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages

It's no surprise that Donald Trump is already claiming voter fraud in the 2024 election. He did it in 2016 when he won t...
10/31/2024

It's no surprise that Donald Trump is already claiming voter fraud in the 2024 election. He did it in 2016 when he won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote, and again in 2020 when he made false claims of victory after losing on both counts.

Officials are 'rattled' by threats of prosecution ahead of the 2024 election

Last year's big shakeup with federal financial aid left some worried about how this year will go. If you're hoping to se...
10/31/2024

Last year's big shakeup with federal financial aid left some worried about how this year will go. If you're hoping to secure student loans for the 2025-2026 school year, here's what you need to know about the updated FASFA application process.

The FAFSA application process is no longer running the way it did before last year's big shakeup

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