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Congress passes temporary bill to avoid shutdown as lawmakers punt spending decisions to December

Times Union 

Congress has avoided a government shutdown just weeks before the Nov. 5 election. The House and Senate gave swift approval Wednesday to a bill that keeps federal agencies funded through Dec. 20. The Senate voted to approve the measure shortly after the House passed it earlier in the afternoon. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature. The funding bill generally funds agencies at current levels. Speaker Mike Johnson touted the measure as doing only what's absolutely necessary in a bid to win over conservatives. Читать дальше...

About one-third of youth are nearsighted — rising figure, new study says - Axios

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  1. About one-third of youth are nearsighted — rising figure, new study says  Axios
  2. 1 in 3 children worldwide is now nearsighted, study shows  CNN
  3. One in three children short-sighted, study suggests  BBC.com
  4. More than 740 million young people could be short-sighted by 2050, study finds  Euronews
  5. Myopia will affect 740m children and teenagers by 2050, research suggests  The Guardian

ISRAEL-KIBBUTZ SAAR-HEZBOLLAH-ROCKET ATTACK

BigNewsNetwork.com 

(240925) -- KIBBUTZ SAAR, Sept. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Israeli security forces work at the scene of a rocket attack in Kibbutz Saar, northern Israel, on Sept. 25, 2024. Cross-border fire continued on Wednesday, with Israeli forces heavily bombing the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley. Hezbollah responded by firing at least 40 ro

Barbados under thunderstorm and flood watches

Nation News.com 

A severe thunderstorm watch and a flood watch are in effect for Barbados overnight as a tropical waves moves into the area. A severe thunderstorm watch is issued when significant lightning activity is possible within the watch area and is valid from 6 p.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday, but may be terminated sooner if […]

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PBA: Rain or Shine survives Magnolia to take quarterfinals Game 1

Sports.inquirer.net 

Rain or Shine survived a flurry of long-range shots by Magnolia in the fourth quarter to eke out a 109-105 victory and open their best-of-five quarterfinal series in the PBA Governors’ Cup Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Elasto Painters bucked a 10-point fourth quarter deficit after the Hotshots launched two four-pointers and three triples,

Barcelona 1-0 Getafe: Blaugrana keep up 100% record in LaLiga

Soccer News 

Robert Lewandowski’s first-half strike proved enough as LaLiga leaders Barcelona overcame Getafe 1-0 on Wednesday. Hansi Flick’s side were wasteful at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, but ultimately got over the line to make it seven league wins out of seven matches to start the season. Barca were without a glut of stars due to injury, […]

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