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Brazil aims to deflect criticism over Amazon deforestation

In July, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro dismissed global concerns about fires raging in the world’s largest rainforest, saying “The Amazon is Brazil’s, not yours.” Now, the far-right president’s government has a new message: Everything’s fine, and the rainforest is open for private investment. After facing international criticism for steeply rising deforestation in the Amazon, Brazil’s […]

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LEADING OFF: Astros on verge of clinch, Cards baffling Cubs

Sports / En Sound Media

A look at what’s happening around the majors Saturday: TEXAS ONE-STEP The Astros can clinch a third straight AL West title with a win over the Angels or a loss by Oakland. Houston has won six straight games and is already assured a postseason spot, and it’s getting shortstop Carlos Correa in the swing of

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U.S. Agreement With El Salvador Seeks to Divert Asylum Seekers

Politics / En Sound Media

Guatemala’s Constitutional Court ruled that lawmakers in the capital, Guatemala City, needed to approve the policy before it could be carried out, and that has yet to happen. The administration has also failed to get Mexico to sign such an agreement. Human rights advocates say it makes no sense to ask migrants to seek protection

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From Underwear to Cars, India’s Economy Is Fraying

Finance / En Sound Media

TIRUPUR, India — When Alan Greenspan ran a consulting firm and wanted to know where the economy was headed, he would often look at sales of men’s underwear as a guide. Mr. Greenspan, who later served as chairman of the Federal Reserve, believed that when times were tough, men would stop replacing worn-out underwear, which

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Here’s What HuffPost Readers Are Buying This Week

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. HuffPostHere’s what HuffPost readers are buying this week. Many of our readers seem to be getting an early start on holiday shopping and browsing fall fashion trends, according to data on what HuffPost readers have purchased this week. The HuffPost Finds team

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Kim Kardashian Says The Last Time She Saw O.J. Simpson Was ‘Emotional’

Entertainment / En Sound Media

Kim Kardashian revealed that things got “emotional” the last time that she and her sisters saw their old family friend, O.J. Simpson, at a nightclub in Miami. Kardashian said she was in Florida with sisters Kourtney and Khloe when they ran into the former NFL star, who was acquitted in the 1994 murders of ex-wife

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Indians beat Phillies 5-2, remain tied for 2nd AL wild card

Sports / En Sound Media

The Indians are thriving under the pressure of playoff-race baseball. Philadelphia? Not so much. Carlos Carrasco got his first save in five years, and Cleveland beat the Phillies 5-2 Friday night to remain tied with Tampa Bay for the second AL wild card at 91-63. Cleveland trails AL Central-leading Minnesota by four games. “It’s what

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In Shadow of Ukraine Scandal, White House Hosts Second State Dinner of Trump Era

Politics / En Sound Media

During that visit, the two leaders made a show of how much they seemed to personally like each other, even though Mr. Macron had made it clear he had hoped to sway Mr. Trump against pulling the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal. In the end, their performative bonding proved unable to preserve

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US opens probe of steering problems, welds in Jeep Wranglers

Finance / En Sound Media

U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints of steering problems in about 270,000 SUVs made by Fiat Chrysler. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it granted a consumer’s petition asking for a probe into 2018 and 2019 Jeep Wranglers. The agency says more than 3,500 owners have complained to the company and government about frame

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You Can Borrow From Your 401(k) With No Penalty ― But Should You?

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

Now that the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates again, things are looking up for prospective homeowners. Mortgage rates are on their way back down, making now a prime time to become a homeowner. The only problem? You might not have the cash on hand for a down payment. Your own retirement savings could be

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