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ABC News - World
Cyprus' top court sacks the government's chief accountant over misconduct
Cyprus’ top court has ordered that the government's comptroller general be removed from his post for alleged misconduct and interferences in the works of judiciary15 minutes ago -
NBC News - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election ‘politically beyond stupid’
A vote on a stopgap funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown is expected to fail in Congress, a consequence that does not sit well with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. ...46 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
Dutch government led by hard right asks for formal opt-out from EU migration rules
The new Dutch government dominated by the far-right party of Geert Wilders has officially asked the European Union for an exemption from its migration obligations1 hour ago - Netherlands -
The New York Times - World
Bangladesh, Struggling to Restore Order, Gives Army Policing Powers
Public disorder has continued in the country, weeks after its autocratic leader was driven out by protests. Many police officers have still not returned to work.1 hour ago -
ABC News - Sports
FIFA teams up with UN health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion
FIFA has teamed up with the World Health Organization for a campaign to educate the soccer industry about the risks of concussion injuries2 hours ago -
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The Hill - Politics
'Just the facts': Seeking to provide the public with the government data they need
Making government data more accessible and easier to understand: That's the standing goal for Poppy MacDonald. MacDonald, a former news executive, now leads "USA Facts,” a nonpartisan, nonprofit ...3 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Reeves orders crackdown on government use of consultants
Chancellor seeks to save £1bn on external contracts as part of spending review ahead of UK Budget9 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Netanyahu Considers Firing Defense Minister Gallant in Government Shakeup
Dismissing the minister, Yoav Gallant, would remove a frequent critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a time of mounting tensions with Hezbollah.9 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three landmark bills Tuesday to crack down on political deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election11 hours ago - California -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs bills to protect actors, performers from AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Tuesday that aim to protect actors and performers from having their names, images and likenesses copied by artificial intelligence without ...12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Rwanda plan was un-British, says ex-PM John Major
The former Tory leader criticises the previous government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.12 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Gavin Newsom signs bills to help provide AI protections for actors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Tuesday aimed at protecting actors and other performers from unauthorized use of their digital likenesses.13 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...15 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson outlines economic plan under Trump if GOP controls government in 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday outlined his economic agenda for the first 100 days under a second Trump administration — a plan that assumes Republicans will win unified control of ...15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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The US and UN condemn the killing of an environmentalist in Honduras
The U.S. State Department and other global leaders have denounced the slaying of another environmental leader in rural Honduras16 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Georgia governor passes executive order blocking NCAA from enforcing NIL rules for in-state schools
The order would only apply until a uniform set of rules is finalized16 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
John Cena Signs On For Mattel's Matchbox Movie
After making a cameo in Barbie as a merman version of Ken, WWE wrestler-turned-actor John Cena has set up his next Mattel movie... and he'll get to use his legs this time. Cena will star in a movie ...16 hours ago - Entertainment -
NBC News - Top stories
Crypto spending on 2024 election hits $190 million, led by Winklevoss twins
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are the biggest individual crypto donors this election cycle, giving a combined $10.1 million, or slightly over $5 million each, according to Federal Election ...16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election 'politically beyond stupid'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is warning colleagues that it would be “politically beyond stupid” for Congress to stumble into a government shutdown a few weeks before Election Day, ...17 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consent17 hours ago - California -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lucas Raymond Discusses Contract Negotiations After Signing 8-Year Deal
Lucas Raymond wanted a long-term contract with the Red Wings, and he got his wish. Here's what he had to say about the negotiation process.18 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Jalen Hurts vocal leader after Eagles' latest collapse: 'Jalen led everything ... no coach said a word'
'We know what we did was on us,' Reed Blankenship said after the 22-21 loss18 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consent18 hours ago - California -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Gov. Newsom signs AI-related bills regulating Hollywood actor replicas and deep fakes
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed bills that offer actors more AI protections and address AI-generated false content in political ads.18 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election
Thousands of activists and opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the capital, Dhaka19 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
With no sign of Kentucky shooting suspect, police strategy shifts
Kentucky officials are redirecting resources from their search for the suspect in a highway shooting to focus on protecting surrounding communities.19 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Napheesa Collier's stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA
Napheesa Collier has raised her play even higher after helping the United States win its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
The Sims movie involving Margot Robbie confirmed
A rumoured adaptation of the hit videogame is confirmed by its makers and Amazon MGM studios.21 hours ago - Entertainment -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Sean Combs abused women during 'freak offs' involving male prostitutes, drugs, violence, feds allege
Here is what we know about the sweeping indictment against Sean "Diddy" Combs.21 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
New details reveal what led up to the deadly implosion of Titan submersible
A former engineering director at Oceangate, the company that made the Titan submersible, testified Monday that the vessel had multiple problems for years before making its fatal attempt to reach ...22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
O'Reilly: Trump should ask Harris to co-sign anti-hatred letter
O'Reilly thinks Donald Trump should call on Kamala Harris to co-sign a letter to "tamp down" on political hatred.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Signs grow of escalation with Hezbollah as Israel sets new war goal
Israel has a new war goal, adding to mounting signs that the conflict could soon expand to the country's north as it warned the U.S. that “military action” would likely be the only way to address ...Yesterday - Israel -
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Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian ruleYesterday -
ABC News - World
UN rights experts decry worsening repression in Venezuela in wake of contested election result
Independent U.N. human rights experts say Venezuela’s government has intensified the “harshest and most violent mechanisms of its repressive apparatus” in the wake of the disputed July presidential ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Ten new signings to watch in the Women's Super League
BBC Sport picks out 10 new Women's Super League players who you should keep an eye on in the 2024-25 season.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Red Wings sign Raymond for 8 years, $64.6 million
The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond, 22, the fourth pick of the 2020 NHL draft who has blossomed into one of the club's best players, to an eight-year contract worth $64.6 million on ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in AfghanistanYesterday - Afghanistan