Sugar Rationing Lowered Diabetes and Hypertension in British Children

British data shows that children conceived and born during a period of sugar rationing were less likely to develop diabetes or high blood pressure later in life.

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The Polls Show a Dead Heat, but They Don’t All Tell the Same Story

Either way, it’s too close to make a prediction.

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How would Harris's presidency differ from Biden's?

At The Ellipse in Washington DC, we spoke with democrat supporters about their hopes for change under Kamala Harris.

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Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day

The deluge flooded streets, breached rivers and destroyed crops along the Mediterranean coast. There could be more rain still to come.

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Actress Teri Garr, star of Young Frankenstein, dies

The Oscar-nominated actress is known for her roles in hit movies including Young Frankenstein and Tootsie.

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TSMC Chips Ended Up in Devices Made by China’s Huawei Despite U.S. Controls

The U.S. government has tried to keep Chinese companies from obtaining certain advanced technologies, but concerns have been growing that some products may have been routed to Huawei.

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'It's rough out here': Why Trump and Harris should listen to this mum of seven

Inflation and high prices are primary concerns for Sin City's voters ahead of the 5 November vote.

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Why I’m Voting

Editorial members reflect on their personal stakes in the 2024 election

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California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.

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The Rise of Kamala Harris Is Atypical and Distinctly American

The rise of Kamala Harris, the tenacious child of high-achieving immigrants, is atypical. But her story is also distinctly American.

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The New York Times Editorial Board Endorses Kamala Harris for President

Kamala Harris has demonstrated care, competence and respect for the Constitution — the fundamental qualities necessary for high office.

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Penny Hires

The courtroom presence of Jo-Ellan Dimitrius illustrates the pressure on the 12 people who will decide if Daniel Penny is guilty of manslaughter for choking a man on a New York subway train.

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E. Coli Outbreak Widens to 75 Cases Linked to McDonald’s

Health officials say that recalls of onions — the suspected source of the contamination — would help lessen the risk to consumers. Other major fast-food chains have also stopped offering onions.

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What's next for the Menendez brothers?

A district attorney will argue for the brothers' resentencing on Friday - but freedom is still a long way off.

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As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri

Two people sharing a home caught the virus without known exposure to animals. More than 30 human cases have been reported in the United States.

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Would Harris's price gouging plan really help US consumers?

The Democrat has proposed a federal ban in certain circumstances - economists are divided on whether it would work.

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A Feathered Murder Mystery at 10,000 Feet

Scientists say they have observed one of the highest-altitude acts of bird predation ever recorded.

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Suspected drunk driver 'almost struck' Kamala Harris motorcade

The suspect who "almost struck a vehicle" had no recollection of entering the highway after driving the wrong way, arrest report says.

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Julia Hawkins, Centenarian Sprinter, Dies at 108

She took up running after her 100th birthday at the encouragement of her children, and went on to set two world records in the 100-meter dash.

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New Stroke Recommendations Call Out Risks Unique to Women

In a first, the guidelines link poor pregnancy outcomes to stroke and call on doctors to exercise greater vigilance.

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US Attorney: 'Prepare to trade that casting couch for a bed in federal prison'

Breon Peace says the case against Mike Jeffries and his British partner should serve as a warning to other powerful people.

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What We Know About the Gangway Collapse That Killed 7 in Georgia

Disaster struck at the end of an annual cultural celebration on Sapelo Island. Twenty people went into the water, including seven people over the age of 70 who died.

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Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Buying Up Print Newspapers

David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing.

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The farmers targeted by false claims and threats over Harris ad

Two Pennsylvania farmers have been targeted by false claims and threats after appearing in a Kamala Harris advert.

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2 Dead, Hundreds Rescued in ‘Historic’ New Mexico Floods

Roswell, N.M., received nearly a third of its annual rainfall total in just a few hours on Sunday. Rescue efforts were ongoing with more storms in the forecast.

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Sister Sally Butler, Nun Who Blew the Whistle on Sex Abuse, Dies at 93

In the 1960s, she worked with priests to serve residents of housing projects in Brooklyn. Decades later, she learned that those priests had been abusing young boys.

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How to Watch the New York Mets, Liberty and Jets Games Tonight

The Mets and the Liberty will each look to secure a crucial championship win, while the Jets will bring together two stars in an effort to reverse a losing streak.

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Michael Valentine, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies at 74

An engineer who loved to drive fast, he helped build an industry-altering device that made its debut after the national speed limit of 55 m.p.h. became law.

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Frozen Waffle Products Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk

Some products were sold under the brands of major retailers like Kroger, Price Chopper and Walmart. No illnesses so far have been linked to the waffles.

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N.Y. Judge Reverses Quintuple Life Sentence and Frees Walter Johnson

Judge Frederic Block said his ideas about punishment had evolved since he sentenced Walter Johnson to five life terms in 1997. At age 90, he decided to take action.

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‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on front line of conspiracies

Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.

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Four takeaways from Harris's combative first Fox interview

During a 25-minute sit-down, the US vice-president and the host frequently interrupted each other.

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Richard V. Secord, Middleman in Iran-Contra Scandal, Dies at 92

A war hero and a former Air Force general, he denied wrongdoing for his role in the Reagan-era shipment of arms to Iran to support Nicaraguan rebels.

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Trump Preaches to His Women’s Choir

Remaining persuadable voters are unlikely to be swayed by this late-breaking swerve toward the center.

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Judge Extends Sentence for Former County Official Convicted in Las Vegas Journalist’s Murder

Robert Telles was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for the murder of Jeff German. On Wednesday, a judge added eight years to that minimum.

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Substitute Teacher Reenacted George Floyd Murder at Minnesota High School

Students said the teacher, who claimed to be a police officer, also said “police brutality isn’t real.”

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Could Weight-Loss Drugs Help Get People Back to Work? The U.K. Wants to Find Out.

The British government announced a multimillion dollar pharmaceutical partnership with Eli Lilly, including a trial that will study the impact of a weight-loss drug on work and productivity.

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Canada Expels Indian Diplomats, Claiming They Were Part of a Criminal Network

Canadian officials said the Indian government was involved in criminal activity, including homicide and extortion, to intimidate Sikh separatists. India, in return,kicked out Canadian diplomats.

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N.J. Transit Train Hits Tree on Track, Killing 1 and Injuring 23

A light rail train traveling south from Trenton collided with a chunk of tree, killing the train’s operator.

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Moment Nasa spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life

It is set to arrive in 2030 - and what it finds could change what we know about life in our solar system.

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Fisher-Price Recalls ‘Snuga Swings’ Linked to Five Infant Deaths

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall, which one of its commissioners said was “doomed to fail.”

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'The tornado was inside our house' - Florida reels after Milton

Florida resident whose home was hit by a tornado is at a loss over what to do next.

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Former U.S. Soldier Is Sentenced to 14 Years for Planning to Help ISIS

Pvt. Cole Bridges pleaded guilty in 2023 to charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and attempting to murder U.S. military service members.

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Alex Salmond, Scotland’s Former First Minister, Dies at 69

Mr. Salmond had led the Scottish National Party twice, guiding it from a fringe political group into a powerful electoral force in Britain.

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Will Social Security Be There for Millennial and Gen-Z Workers?

Despite fears about long-term solvency, millennials and Gen Z workers have a major stake in the program.

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A Wrestling Match Over Control of the Chrysler Building in Manhattan

Legal maneuvers and an empire in tatters leave the ownership of the once grand Manhattan skyscraper up in the air.

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Residents of a Mobile Home Park Join Forces to Buy Their Community

The residents are the first in the state of Maine to successfully utilize a new law making it easier for them to compete with investors and gain ownership of the land their homes sit on.

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TD Bank Pleads Guilty and Pays $3 Billion to Settle Money-Laundering Case

The penalty was the largest ever imposed by U.S. officials on a bank for violating anti-money laundering laws, and regulators imposed a cap on TD’s ability to accept new deposits.

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Watch: Floridians assess hurricane damage after harrowing night

The deadly storm brought tornadoes, floods and storm surges, destroying homes and leaving millions without power.

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Watch: Residents prepare as outer bands of Milton hit Florida

A tornado has touched down in southern Florida as the state prepares for the "deadly and catastrophic" storm.

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India’s Elections Offer Mixed Results for Modi

Two closely watched elections, in Haryana and the turbulent Jammu and Kashmir, kept the surprises coming after this summer’s shocking national outcome.

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Is the Election Affecting Your Relationships? Tell Us About It.

If this political season is influencing your marriage, friendships or dating life, for better or worse, we want to hear about it.

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A Hundred Years’ War for Our Time

Peace in the Middle East seems more elusive than ever, with Oct. 7 setting off a battle over not just land but the narrative itself.

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Georgia Supreme Court Restores State’s 6-Week Abortion Ban

The ban will resume while the court considers an appeal to a decision that had briefly allowed greater access to abortions in the state.

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Trump's proposals would add $4tn more to US debt than Harris's - study

Both candidates would add trillions to the national debt if their proposals were enacted, according to a new analysis.

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2 Boys Charged in Assault on Former New York Gov. David Paterson and Stepson

The boys, 12 and 13, were charged with gang assault, according to the police. Two adults who were involved in the attack have not been caught, the police said.

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'It didn't have to happen': Wife of man killed at Trump rally struggles with loss

Corey Comperatore was killed in the Trump rally assassination attempt. His wife is furious at the security failures that led to his death.

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Canada's top court upholds passenger protection rules for flight disruptions

Sixteen international airlines had challenged federal rules over compensations for flight delays and lost luggage.

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Fake 'Kamala Harris ad' used AI voice and UK department store advert

BBC Verify analysed a false post claiming to show a pro-abortion campaign ad that has widely circulated on social media.

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Our Housing Crisis Has Its Roots in the Financial Crisis

Well-meaning regulations and reforms intended to prevent another financial crisis has pushed millions of affordable homes out of the reach of everyday buyers and into the coffers of investors.

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What Happens Next in Hunter Biden’s Criminal Cases

The president’s son now confronts a daunting and uncertain process that could result in serious time behind bars when he is sentenced in his tax and gun cases in mid-December.

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What Dockworkers Are Pushing For in the Port Strikes

The union representing thousands of striking dockworkers is pushing for bigger wage increases than port operators have offered, and a ban on automation.

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Hundreds missing as Helene death toll rises to 135

Catastrophic flooding decimated towns, destroyed roads and cut off power in the US's south-east.

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