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Editorial Roundup: United States 09/11/2024 01:08pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Sept. 6 The Washington Post on Chinese subterfuge in the U.S. Evidence ��� including a bombshell indictment this week of a senior New York political figure ��� is mounting that China is not content to run a police state just at ho Workers at UK's biggest steel plant get better severance deal ahead of green transition 09/11/2024 12:06pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Britain's government unveiled on Wednesday details of a new support package for workers who face losing their jobs at the country's biggest steel plant ahead of its transition to a greener way of production. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said workers at the Port Talbot Steelwo US Postal Service squeeze on shipping consolidators could raise consumer costs 09/11/2024 12:01pm • The U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday that it is ending discounts that shipping consolidators such as UPS and DHL use to get packages to the nation's doorsteps, in a move meant to help the Postal Service slow losses but that could see the higher costs passed on to consumers. Consolidators move abou College football picks: Welcome to rivalry weekend in September for divorced Pacific Northwest foes 09/11/2024 11:42am • Welcome to rivalry weekend in September. As college football fans adapt to the new world order brought on by conference realignment and playoff expansion, among the changes are a pair of rivalries that used to cap off regular seasons now taking place before summer ends. Despite a nasty divorce last IOC move on election rules puts up legal hurdles to Coe running for top Olympic job 09/11/2024 11:28am • GENEVA (AP) ��� In a move by the IOC that apparently could block Sebastian Coe as an expected presidential candidate, the Olympic governing body has clarified its complex election rules before a deadline Sunday to enter the race. A letter was published Wednesday after being sent by the International Movie Review: Two ideas compete for the soul of 'My Old Ass' but sweetness finally wins 09/11/2024 11:26am • They say tripping on psychedelic mushrooms triggers hallucinations, anxiety, paranoia and nervousness. In the case of Elliott, an 18-year-old restless Canadian, they prompt a visitor. ���Dude, I'm you,��� says the guest, as she nonchalantly burns a 'smores on a campfire next to a very high and stunn The UK will hold an inquiry into a notorious slaying during Northern Ireland's Troubles 09/11/2024 11:10am • LONDON (AP) ��� The British government said Wednesday it will hold a public inquiry into the killing of Pat Finucane, a lawyer whose 1989 slaying raised questions of collusion between U.K. security forces and Loyalist paramilitaries in Northern Ireland. Finucane, who had acted for Irish Republican A 'Focused on the future': DC-area residents, politicians react to presidential debate 09/11/2024 11:00am • In a city whose business is politics, it was no surprise that people packed D.C.-area bars and restaurants to watch Tuesday's presidential debate. Hundreds at The Admiral restaurant and bar in Dupont Circle were glued to 15 big screen TVs to witness Vice President Kamala Harris battle against Frankie Beverly, lead singer and founder of Maze, dead at 77 09/11/2024 10:49am • (CNN) — Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze gave the world an anthem that will forever be tied to cookouts and good times, died on Tuesday, his family announced.He was 77.Beverly���s family posted a statement on the band���s social media accounts, which began: ���Grieving the loss of a lov Albania's former prime minister Sali Berisha is formally charged with corruption 09/11/2024 10:46am • TIRANA, Albania (AP) ��� Former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha on Wednesday said he was formally charged with corruption in connection with a property deal, describing the move as politically motivated. In October, prosecutors publicly put him under investigation for allegedly abusing his post Pope travels from one of the world's poorest countries to one of the richest: Singapore 09/11/2024 10:44am • SINGAPORE (AP) ��� Pope Francis flew to Singapore on Wednesday for the final leg of his trip through Asia, arriving in one of the world���s richest countries from one of its poorest after a record-setting final Mass in East Timor. After a brief farewell ceremony, Francis, the Vatican delegation and Sports on TV for Sept. 16 - 22 09/11/2024 10:00am • Adv14 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Sept. 16 BOWLING 7 p.m. FS1 ��� PBA Playoffs: Semifinal 1, Portland, Maine 9 p.m. FS1 ��� PBA Playoffs: Semifinal 2, Portland, Maine NFL FOOTBALL 8:15 p.m. ESPN ��� Atlanta at Philadelphia ESPN2 ��� Atlanta at Philadelphia As Trump and Harris spar, ABC's moderators grapple with conducting a debate in a polarized country 09/11/2024 09:59am • The ABC News moderators were great. No, actually they were a ���disgraceful failure." They cut off Kamala Harris too much. No, actually they corrected Donald Trump unfairly. Such is the contentious tenor of the times in 2024's campaign season. And so it went Tuesday night at Trump's and Harris' fir Manchester United's losses rise despite a year of record revenues 09/11/2024 09:40am • MANCHESTER, England (AP) ��� Manchester United reported losses of 113.2 million pounds ($148 million) in its latest accounts Wednesday for the year ending June 30, despite record revenues of 661.8 million pounds ($866 million). The Premier League club, which was subject to a partial buyout from Bri Edmunds: 5 game-changing vehicles you'll want to know about 09/11/2024 08:28am • If you���re thinking about buying a new car but don���t need one right away, now is a great time to show a little patience. Generally, waiting until the fall of winter can create an opportunity to purchase an all-new or significantly updated vehicle. The 2025 model year is jam-packed with big update