03.10.2024 4:14Skyrocketing home prices force many to drastically alter their life plans Reno, Nev., like many American communities, has seen home prices rise drastically, putting the dream of home ownership out of reach for many people. Some are even being forced to delay having children. NBC News' Shannon Pettypiece reports on how the Trump and Harris campaigns would deal with the crisis.03.10.2024 4:38
EU proposes to delay landmark anti-deforestation law by 12 months -
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BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) -- The European Commission said it would propose delaying implementation of a law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation by a year on Wednesday, following calls from industries and governments around the world.The law has been hailed as a landmark in the fight against climate change, but countries and industries from Brazil to Malaysia say it is protectionist and could end up excluding millions of poor, small-scale farmers from the EU market.03.10.2024 4:39Deadly Maui wildfire was sparked by downed power lines, investigation finds The Maui wildfire that killed more than 100 people last year and destroyed Lahaina, Hawaii, was caused by downed power lines, investigators found.03.10.2024 4:39Nightly News Full Broadcast (October 2nd) Judge releases filing with new details in Trump election interference case; Israel prepares for response to Iranian missile attack, officials say; Biden, Harris tour storm-ravaged regions in the Southeast; and more on tonight’s broadcast.03.10.2024 4:47Popular TikTok creator Mr Prada arrested Popular TikTok creator Terryon Thomas, known as Mr Prada to nearly 4 million followers, has been arrested.03.10.2024 5:00Walz Spoke of Gun Violence Affecting His Son. Here’s an Account of the Shooting. At Tuesday’s debate, Gov. Tim Walz said that his son, Gus Walz, witnessed a shooting at a community center. A volleyball coach said Gus helped other young players to safety.03.10.2024 5:08North Korean defector crashes stolen bus in failed bid to return home Defectors seeking to cross back into North Korea from the South are rare, though many struggle to adapt to life in their democratic, capitalist neighbourA North Korean defector living in South Korea has been detained after ramming a stolen bus into a barricade on a bridge near the heavily militarised border, in a failed attempt to return to his isolated homeland.The man – who fled to the South in 2011 – ignored warnings from soldiers to stop while attempting on Tuesday to drive through the Tongil Bridge in Paju, just south of the heavily fortified demilitarised zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas, according to media reports citing South Korean provincial police. Continue reading... ... 03.10.2024 5:27Four Takeaways From Jack Smith’s Brief in the Trump Election Case The special counsel provided new details that help flesh out how Donald Trump sought to remain in power, while setting out his argument for the case to survive the Supreme Court’s immunity decision.03.10.2024 5:33In Israel, Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, Is More Bitter Than Sweet On Rosh Hashana, many Israelis longed for a return to normalcy after a year of escalating wars for the country.03.10.2024 5:41Maybe Voters Want a Break From the Endless Combat A glimpse at a different approach in North Carolina.03.10.2024 5:44Mexiko: Soldaten erschießen sechs Migranten im Süden des Landes Offenbar verwechselten sie die Insassen eines Lastwagens mit Bandenmitgliedern: Mexikanische Streitkräfte haben im Süden des ... 03.10.2024 5:46After Helene Flooding, FEMA Aid Is Arriving. But Some Are Still on Their Own. Six days after Hurricane Helene, North Carolina was getting help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and others. But officials still faced obstacles reaching some areas.03.10.2024 5:48Lahaina Inferno Emerged From Smoldering Remnants of Quelled Fire Federal investigators have concluded that hidden embers remained from a morning fire in the Hawaii town of Lahaina. They reignited later into a fire that destroyed much of the town.03.10.2024 6:00‘I haven’t come back’: Freed from Hamas, former hostages cope with life after Oct. 7 During its attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, members of Hamas and other militant groups kidnapped around 250 hostages. Among them were Aviva Siegel, Moran Stela Yanai, Ilana Gritzewsky and Agam Goldstein-Almog, four women who were released during a temporary cease-fire in November 2023. Here they share with NBC News how life has changed for them since the start of the war.03.10.2024 6:08Supply chain disruptions could benefit these stocks, Goldman Sachs says "Higher levels of geopolitical tensions in recent years have ... structurally increased supply chain complexity," the bank says, naming stocks set to benefit.03.10.2024 6:08A private island for $1,000 per night — for those who are willing to get there Pinang Island is a rustic eco-resort that opened two years ago in Indonesia. But traveling to the remote island often requires three flights and a boat ride. 03.10.2024 6:24Jack Smith Lays Out New Evidence in Trump’s Jan. 6 Case Judge Tanya Chutkan made public portions of a filing by prosecutors setting out their argument for why the case should go forward despite the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity.03.10.2024 6:30Nordkorea: Überläufer will zurück über die Grenze und baut Unfall mit geklautem Bus Üblicherweise fliehen Menschen aus dem verarmten Nordkorea nach Süden. In diesem Fall war es andersrum: Ein Mann ist bei seinem ... 03.10.2024 6:36FEATURE: Regret, conflict troubled scientists after Los Alamos test Tensions were running high at the Trinity site in the early morning hours of July 16, 1945 on the outskirts of Alamogordo, in the western U.S. state of New Mexico.
After a thunderstorm delayed the testing of the world's first nuclear weapon, another "sun" suddenly lit up the night sky -- a flash so brilliant it could not be viewed with the naked eye, accompanied by a powerful explosion unleashing radiation that spread out in all directions across the desert landscape.
Read full story here03.10.2024 6:50Bird flu outbreak kills dozens of tigers in Vietnam zoos The H5N1 virus killed 47 tigers, three lions and a panther at the My Quynh safari park and the Vuon Xoai zoo, according to state mediaForty-seven tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in south Vietnam due to the H5N1 bird flu virus, state media reported.The deaths occurred in August and September at the private My Quynh safari park in Long An province and the Vuon Xoai zoo in Dong Nai, near the capital Ho Chi Minh City, the official Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported on Wednesday. Continue reading... ... 03.10.2024 7:01Longing for human connections draws Japanese youth to Tora-san series An iconic Japanese movie series about a traveling salesman ill-fated in love is capturing the hearts of Japan's Generation Z youth, apparently drawn by a longing for closer human relationships.
Titled in English "It's Tough Being a Man," the series, which in August celebrated the 55th anniversary of the release of its first film, chronicles the travails of Tora-san (played by Kiyoshi Atsumi) and his heartfelt but often-stormy dustups with other characters in the drama about Tokyo life in an era still rich in human connections.
Read full story here03.10.2024 7:15David Banks, N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor, Moves Up His Departure The chancellor, who previously announced that he would step down at the end of December, will instead leave the job on Oct. 16. Melissa Aviles-Ramos, a top deputy, will succeed him.03.10.2024 7:16
Vietnam has second thoughts on zero tolerance for drunk driving -
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HO CHI MINH CITY -- Vietnam's zero-tolerance policy for drunk drivers might become a bit more tolerant next year.With brewers' revenue plunging, Hanoi is proposing to slash fines on drivers who have been drinking, regardless of how little, thus easing the beer industry's ongoing hangover from a law that took effect in 2020.03.10.2024 7:18
Yen falls to 1-month low on PM Ishiba's dovish remarks; stocks jump -
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TOKYO -- The Japanese yen sank to the lower 147 range against the dollar on Thursday, its lowest point in a month, after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's comments that the country is not ready for more interest rate increases.The yen was also weighed down by stronger-than-expected September U.S. private-sector employment data.03.10.2024 7:25Melania Trump positioniert sich offenbar klar gegen Donald Trumps Abtreibungspolitik Im Wahlkampf könnte das für reichlich Zündstoff sorgen: Melania Trump spricht sich laut »Guardian« in ihrem neuen Buch deutlich ... 03.10.2024 7:29A Storm, a Strike and War Abroad Pose Challenges for Harris Scenes of striking workers, hurricane devastation in the Southeast and missiles over Israel represent a rare moment of turbulence for Kamala Harris.03.10.2024 7:39Did Apple Just Kill Social Apps? Some app makers worry that a subtle change to the iPhone’s contact-sharing permissions could make it hard for them to get the fast growth they need to compete.03.10.2024 7:49Mexican Military Fatally Shoots Six Migrants The country’s defense ministry said the military officers who opened fire might have mistaken the migrants for cartel members.03.10.2024 7:53Göppingen in Baden-Württemberg: Ein Toter und zwei Verletzte nach Schüssen in Innenstadt In einer Bar im Zentrum von Göppingen sind Schüsse gefallen. Laut Polizei gab es ein Todesopfer und mehrere Verletzte. Der ... 03.10.2024 7:54
Singapore ex-minister Iswaran sentenced to a year in jail -
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SINGAPORE -- Singapore's high court on Thursday sentenced former Transport Minister S. Iswaran to a year in jail in a bribery case that has gripped a country known for clean government.Holders of high office "set the tone for public servants in conducting themselves in accordance with high standards of integrity and must be expected to avoid any perception that they are susceptible to influence by pecuniary benefits," Judge Vincent Hoong said, reading the verdict.03.10.2024 7:55Football: Clinical Marinos dismantle Ulsan 4-0 for 1st ACL Elite win Yokohama F Marinos secured their first win in the Asian Champions League Elite on Wednesday by hammering Ulsan HD 4-0 at home in their second league-stage match.
Marinos, who were beaten 7-3 away to another South Korean side, Gwangju FC, in their opener two weeks ago, bounced back with a gutsy display as they kept their first clean sheet in eight games across all competitions.
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Thais spend freely after digital wallet turns into cash handout -
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BANGKOK -- Bangkok taxi driver Witaya Prasertphand is among the many Thais who took advantage of the government's signature digital money stimulus falling well short of its grand ambitions.The ruling Pheu Thai party had intended that recipients of the 10,000 baht ($305) handouts spend the money on food, nonalcoholic drinks and consumer products bought in accredited stores, and only within their electoral districts. They would be technically barred from using it to pay debts. Currently, Thai household debt is worth more than 90% of GDP. Страницы: 284285286287288289290291292293294295296297298299300301302303304305306307308309310311312313314315316317318319320321322323324