IMF Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Cost-Of-Living Crisis, Demands Targeted Cash Transfers For Vulnerable Citizens

IMF Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Cost-Of-Living Crisis, Demands Targeted Cash Transfers For Vulnerable Citizens The IMF said targeted support would help reduce poverty and strengthen…

Firefighters receive 179 reports of people trapped in lifts after sudden voltage dip

Hong Kong firefighters have received over 200 reports of people trapped in lifts and falsely triggered fire alarms after a sudden drop in voltage along…

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Can Andy Burnham successfully undo the Brexit ‘madness’?

With election 3 weeks away, Hochul and Blakeman to square off in lone NY governor debate

The hourlong debate is the candidates’ best chance to sell their competing visions to New York voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election. [ more…

Thieves pull off Italy’s biggest-ever wine heist, stealing 30,000 bottles worth $5.8 million

Trump campaigns in Ohio to half-packed arena as pushback to his Russian diesel deal grows

Pay the Fine, Skip the Interest: NYC Targets $25M in Unpaid Tickets

City officials on Tuesday will kick off a new program to claw back up to $25 million in unpaid tickets, clearing some of the interest…

Brexit Turning Point as MPs Line Up to Make the Case for Rejoining the EU

Parliamentarians cite Russian interference and post-Brexit red tape, as Andy Burnham opens up a debate which Westminster has avoided for a decade

Colorado Forum taps Kelly Flenniken to lead influential civic organization

Colorado native Kelly Flenniken becomes the Colorado Forum’s next president as civic and business icon Gail Klapper steps away after 37 years.

This Colorado prison feels more like a college campus. The goal is for inmates to graduate — for good.

A new program at the Rifle Correctional Facility is part of an effort to give people nearing the end of their sentences more responsibility, autonomy…

NYC’s taxi union teams with Uber, hedge fund to demand healthcare 4 driver deaths

New York city's taxi workers want lawmakers to use a surcharge that goes to the MTA to pay for a health fund for drivers. […

We paid for our daughter’s education. Now we’re $92K in debt.

Scammers Are Stealing Millions From Food Stamp Recipients. Congress Could Fix It — but Won’t.

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Some Texas colleges get OK for new Workforce Pell that pays for job training

At least five Texas colleges are among the first in the country that can use the federal funding for jobs training.

On the issues: A Q&A with U.S. Senate candidates James Talarico, Ken Paxton and Ted Brown

Ken Paxton and James Talarico are in a close race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat, with Ted Brown also on the ballot. See where they…

Sundance ticket packages go on sale Thursday. Here’s what to know before you buy.

There are many ways to get a seat at a film screening during the upcoming Sundance Film Festival. Most of them require a bit of…

Farewell, Hot Girl Summer. Hello, Mr. Autumn Man.

Plus: Tafoya vs. Flanagan at MPR News this Friday; pumpkin spice weather; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Farewell, Hot Girl Summer.…

Minnesota State weighing plan to transfer money from two-year colleges to shore up struggling universities

Officials call it a 'stopgap' measure that should help as they address a $31.5 million systemwide deficit. An internal report warned 10 years ago that…

One Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

A right-wing conspiracy theory claiming that James Talarico, who has been off the campaign trail with the flu, was actually at a mental institution in…