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New York City Lets Haitian Workers Go After Loss of Protected Status
The New York Times - 8 Aug 2026 01:14
Officials said that dozens of Haitian workers for the city would lose their jobs, but warned that the number could easily reach the hundreds.
Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation
The New York Times - 8 Aug 2026 01:06
The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trumps pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.
Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal
The New York Times - 8 Aug 2026 00:50
Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.
Fifth heatwave of the year likely next week as temperatures could hit 35C
BBC - 8 Aug 2026 00:37
As temperatures start to rise again over the weekend, many parts of England and Wales will enter into the fifth heatwave of the year, as Simon King explains
Remains of 56 people found decomposing at Chicago funeral home
The Guardian - 8 Aug 2026 00:31
Officials describe deplorable conditions at home run by pair linked to crematory closed due to mishandled remainsThe remains of 56 people were found improperly stored and decomposing on Thursday at a Chicago funeral home...
He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home
BBC - 8 Aug 2026 00:29
For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.
New Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman could begin rehab assignment this weekend
Boston - 8 Aug 2026 00:10
Bostons big-time trade deadline acquisition may not be far away from joining the red-hot Sox. The post New Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman could begin rehab assignment this weekend appeared first on Boston.com.
A Spurned Schumer Reaches Out to the Left
The New York Times - 8 Aug 2026 00:04
In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.
'I ran because I knew I would die': Russian drones target medics in Ukraine
BBC - 8 Aug 2026 00:02
Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.