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A Test of Independence for an Ultramarathon Runner With Autism
A man with autism, his devoted mother and a seemingly endless race. A story of resilience and love.Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago -
Families 'left in lurch' on child autism diagnoses
Support services are failing to meet high demand, says the Children's Commissioner for England.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Weaponised autism and the extremist threat facing children
The UK’s ‘Prevent’ initiative was set up to identify young people prone to radicalisation. Are we now in danger of criminalising vulnerability?World - Financial Times - October 18 -
How to Track Runners in the NYC Marathon
Spectators can use an app to track runners in real time on race day.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Autistic girl faces 'frustrating' one-year wait to get tooth out
Maisie's father says his daughter's toothache is putting her off food and taking her out of school.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
UK government pledges better treatment of people with autism and learning disabilities
Long-awaited mental health bill will end use of prison cells for people experiencing severe mental illnessWorld - Financial Times - 23 hours ago -
‘I’m not going to move for two weeks’: Belgian trio set ultramarathon world record
Merijn Geerts, Ivo Steyaert and Frank Gielen run 738km Belgium win Backyard Ultra world championship The Belgian ultrarunners Merijn Geerts, Ivo Steyaert and Frank Gielen set a Backyard Ultra ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
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An independent journalist arrested on treason charges in Belarus
An independent journalist in Belarus has been arrested on treason charges, the latest move in a relentless crackdown on news media by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s governmentWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Harris courts moderate and independent voters at town hall
During a town hall Wednesday, Vice President Harris took questions directly from undecided voters. She vowed to bring change to the country, but at times failed to provide specifics when asked ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
From fantasy to Freud, Bloomsbury’s independence has worked
UK publisher has broadened revenues beyond its bestsellers JK Rowling and Sarah J MaasBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Geopolitical tensions and energy independence: Is NANO Nuclear the answer?
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the debate over energy, the effect on climate is certainly important, but so is the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy availability. Some experts believe nuclear ...Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago -
Iowa Poll's independent women rattle Trump supporters
The latest Des Moines Register poll showing skyrocketing enthusiasm for Vice President Harris among Iowa's independent women set off alarm bells for former President Trump and his allies, as both ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Who Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania independents are voting for
Early 2024 election exit polls revealed which presidential candidate independent voters in the battleground states of Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania are voting for. CBS News chief ...Top stories - CBS News - 22 hours ago -
Trump over-performing with independent voters in Pennsylvania
Independent voters will be a crucial voting bloc this election, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading nationally among them. However, in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, former President ...Top stories - NBC News - 20 hours ago -
Girl with suspected autism faces 12-match ban for asking transgender opponent: ‘Are you a man?’
A girl footballer with suspected autism is facing a ban of up to 12 matches for asking an adult transgender opponent: “Are you a man?”Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
Armani Williams, NASCAR driver with autism, seeking to connect with and inspire others through racing
Williams is making his second start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend at Homestead-MiamiSports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk Over ‘Robotaxi’ Imagery
Alcon Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” said it had denied a request to use images from the movie but that Mr. Musk did so anyway.Business - The New York Times - October 21 -
‘Blade Runner 2049’ producer sues Tesla, Elon Musk for copyright infringement
The production company behind the sci-fi movie “Blade Runner 2049” is suing Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. for copyright infringement, claiming an image from the movie was improperly used to promote ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images
Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk over AI image
A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market ...Tech - ABC News - October 22 -
What Do Marathon Runners Think About for 26.2 Miles?
Running a marathon can take the mind on its own strange and sometimes unpredictable journey.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
From an Olympian to a 45-race veteran: the hopes of New York Marathon runners
On Sunday more than 50,000 runners will run a 26.2-mile route from Staten Island to Central Park. The New York City Marathon is seen as the toughest world major for a reason. New York is a city ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
A Runner Shares an Inside Look at the New York City Marathon
A 15-time finisher of a course that traverses through all five boroughs writes about relishing the race from within it.Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
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Alex Salmond, Scottish first minister and independence champion, 1954-2024
Political heavyweight whose turbulent career culminated in 2014 referendum defeatBusiness - Financial Times - October 13 -
Alex Salmond: Champion of independence leaves a fractured political legacy
Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
Alex Salmond normalised concept of Scottish independence as he led SNP to power
Former first minister established party as a political force but questions later emerged about influence he wielded. Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK ...World - The Guardian - October 13 -
China holds military drills around Taiwan to warn against independence
China conducted large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan on Monday, in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's national day speech that China has no right to represent Taiwan.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
China deploys record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill in warning to Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the drills a provocation.World - ABC News - October 14 -
Salmond’s death leaves Scottish independence cause further adrift
SNP battling multiple fronts despite John Swinney’s optimism he can win the 2026 Holyrood electionsBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Independent report on Trump shooting says Secret Service needs fundamental reform
An independent panel tasked by President Biden to review the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is calling for the Secret Service to undergo fundamental reform. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Independent report outlines several failures by Secret Service in Trump rally shooting
An independent bipartisan panel released a report Thursday that examined the Secret Service failures that led up to the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Harris tries to win over undecided and independent voters in key battleground states
As the 2024 campaign enters its final stretch, Vice President Kamala Harris is focusing on former President Donald Trump's policies and in Michigan, she made an attempt to win over the state's Arab ...Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
Election forecaster moves Nebraska Senate race slightly toward independent challenger
An election forecaster moved Nebraska’s contentious Senate race slightly toward Sen. Deb Fischer’s (R) challenger, Independent candidate Dan Osborn. Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted the Senate contest ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Independent Senate candidate Osborn criticizes ‘two party doom loop’
Over the past few weeks, independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn has shaken up what many thought was a predictable race in Nebraska.Top stories - ABC News - October 27 -
Shadowy groups seek to hurt House GOP incumbent by boosting independent challenger
A Democratic-aligned PAC and two other shadowy groups in a competitive House district are seeking to boost the chances of an independent candidate running against Republican incumbent Rep. Jen ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Fischer fends off independent rival in Nebraska Senate race
Sen. Deb Fischer (D-Neb.) is projected to win reelection, surviving a surprise challenge from independent candidate Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Fischer, a ...Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago -
Republicans hang onto Nebraska Senate seat, defeating independent challenger
GOP Sen. Deb Fischer has won re-election after facing a competitive challenge from independent Dan Osborn, NBC News projects.Politics - NBC News - 18 hours ago -
Three tests for Britain’s Budget
Reeves must stabilise the economy, and pave the way for higher growthBusiness - Financial Times - October 27
