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The secret economics inside the new Planet Money board game
From Nobel Prize-winning research to the Laffer Curve, Scabby the Rat, Veblen's peacock, and more — the economic ideas and inside jokes hiding throughout Planet Money's new board …
Scores dead in Colombia after powerful earthquake strikes west of country
Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and PereiraMore than 100 people died after a powerful earthquake struck wes…
Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake
At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court sentenced Assad along with his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a millio…
A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies
New research from the March of Dimes says more than half of U.S. counties have no labor and delivery hospitals. One Black midwife tries to make a difference for moms in Alabama.
Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.
Mongolia Says Russia Agreed to Send Emergency Fuel Supplies Amid Shortages
Russia accounts for up to 97% of Mongolia’s gasoline and diesel imports.
Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
Chinese auto parts deliveries to Russia up 15% over seven months, Kommersant reports
Imports of automotive parts and components from China to Russia climbed roughly 15% over the seven months from January to July, reaching $1.3 billion, according to the Russian bus…
A year in, thousands of armed troops have quietly become a fixture of D.C. life
The deployment is expected to cost in the billions after it was quietly extended until Inauguration Day of 2029.
The school year begins in LA with one big change: limited screen time
As educators in the nation's second-largest district prepare for the new limits on classroom screen time, some teachers say it will be a difficult adjustment.
Alabama holds second primary Tuesday, leading to confusion, concerns about low turnout
After Alabama redrew its congressional maps in May, voters in several districts saw their primaries pushed to August. Now, it's time to vote and there are concerns confusion will …
In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidates
A week after the Michigan primary, tests of progressive power will play out in the Midwest, raising questions of whether far left candidates can win come November or if the GOP ca…
Rosneft oil refinery catches fire in Russia’s Far East
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, in Russia’s Khabarovsk Krai, the state news agency TASS reported, citing the plant’s press service.
6 killed in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv overnight on August 11.
Ukrainian drones again strike Wildberries warehouse in Russia, killing one, injuring several
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Voronezh region, killing a local resident, Governor Alexander Gusev said.
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Voters in six states head to the polls Tuesday for high-profile primaries, Trump signals his strategy with Iran is shifting, 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in …
Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery
Monday's dron strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.
Heathrow says need for expansion ‘clear’ as it loses title of Europe’s busiest airport
West London airport reports 7.86 million passengers in July, compared with 8.15 million for IstanbulBusiness live – latest updatesHeathrow airport has argued “the case for expansi…
Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles, claims Zelenskyy – Europe live
Russian attacks on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least six people and injured 20, officials saidOvernight Russian attacks on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zapo…
Gangs using Airbnb-type rentals as drug stash houses, top Belgian official says
Flexible short-term bookings used to store and pack drugs and stash weapons and cash, says Ine Van WymerschAirbnb-type short-term rentals are being used as stash houses by crimina…
One Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Wildberries Logistics Center in Voronezh
The online retailer said it evacuated employees from the facility after a fire broke out during the overnight drone strikes.
Reclaiming the Backyard: ASEAN’s Realpolitik Push on Myanmar
A Thailand-led push to re-engage the country's military-backed government is an attempt to prevent the bloc's diplomatic marginalization.