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How rising global heat connects catastrophic floods on 4 continents
At this time of year, that flood potential amped up by global warming can become especially evident.
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Walmart plans instant bank payments, cutting out card networks
Customers will soon have the option to pay directly from their bank accounts with instant transfers for online purchases.
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Here’s how rich each candidate is compared to the average American
Tim Walz is worth about $1 million – less than about 6 out of 10 adults in his demographic. JD Vance, who grew up in poverty, is now a multimillionaire.
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Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Separate teen accounts for those under 18 are part of an effort to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives.
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U.S. home sales fell in August despite easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market
The national median sales price rose 3.1% from a year earlier to $416,700. That’s the highest median price for August on records going back to 1999.
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Hezbollah leader vows retaliation against Israel for attacks on devices
The attacks targeting thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies have been widely blamed on Israel, heightening fears that exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israel will escalate into all-out war.
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House rejects government funding bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters
Lawmakers are not close to completing work on the dozen annual appropriations bills that will fund federal agencies during the next fiscal year, so they’ll need to approve a stopgap measure to prevent a partial shutdown.
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How Trump campaign has been forced to adapt to assassination threats
Campaign officials have been warned by the government about the possibility of poisoning threats. His team has gotten nervous about drones targeting him at golf courses and at outdoor venues after hearing briefings from the Secret Service.
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Teamsters will not endorse for president, in blow to Democrats
The nonendorsement comes 2 days after union leaders and members met privately with Vice President Kamala Harris so she could lay out her case for an endorsement.