Bill Lucy, Pioneering Labor and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 90
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NBC News - Top stories
Netanyahu says Israel has 'every right' to strike at Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. He called Hezbollah "the quintessential terror ...Yesterday - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Congress’ failure to pass the farm bill reflects a long history of hunger as a political tool
The farm bill, which includes funding for food stamps, is set to expire on Sept. 30 but is likely to be delayed due to political jockeying over work requirements and the end of expanded COVID-19 ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Judge Dale Ho, Who Is Presiding Over Eric Adams Case, Fought for Civil Liberties
Judge Dale E. Ho, who will oversee the case, has a sterling educational pedigree and a history of pointed remarks as a civil rights lawyer.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
I’m chatty, outgoing and friendly. But ‘extrovert’ doesn’t feel right to me
Making friends and communicating is a joy to me – but my outspokenness can also be a thin veneer masking anxiety. About 10 years ago, I took the Big Five personality test, known for being brutally ...Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Maggie Smith, 'Harry Potter' and 'Downton Abbey' actor, dies at 89
The Oscar-winning actor, known for her roles as Violet Crawley in 'Downton Abbey' and no-nonsense Professor McGonagall in the 'Harry Potter' films, died Friday.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Oscar-Winning Harry Potter Star Maggie Smith Dies At 89
Dame Maggie Smith, the two-time Oscar-winning actor best known for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movie franchise and the acid-tongued Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Surviving Spouses May Not Be Responsible for Partners’ Medical Bills
A call from a debt collector may add to the challenges that bereaved people are already dealing with. But spouses “should not assume that they have to pay.”Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Martial arts coach, 19, dies in mountain climb fall
Phil Zhu was visiting Snowdonia with his two younger brothers when he slipped on rocks.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
'Voice of snooker' Everton dies aged 87
Tributes are paid after renowned snooker commentator Clive Everton dies at the age of 87.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
'Rape me, not my daughter' - women tell BBC of sexual violence in Sudan's civil war
The BBC hears horrific accounts of rape from women trapped in the conflict between the army and the RSF.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Austrian far right set for comeback with nod to Nazi past
Voters on Sunday could make the once scandal-ridden Freedom Party largest force in national parliamentYesterday -
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The Guardian - World
Israel accused of breaking global labor law by withholding Palestinian worker pay
Unions say ‘blatant’ violations of international wage protections have tipped many into extreme poverty. Ten trade unions have accused Israel of breaching international labor law by holding back ...Yesterday - Israel -
The New York Times - World
What to Know About Austria’s General Election and the Far-Right Freedom Party
Austrians will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new Parliament, with the Freedom Party in position to potentially form a far-right government for the first time since World War II.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump’s Huge Civil Fraud Penalty Draws Skepticism From Appeals Court
A five-judge New York appellate panel questioned both the size and validity of a judgment of more than $450 million against Donald J. Trump at a hearing.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former NBA player, G League coach Joe Wolf dies at 59
Wolf remains one of the best high school basketball players is Wisconsin's history.Yesterday - NBA -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs bills protecting earnings of child influencers, content creators
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a pair of bills on Thursday that would protect the earnings of child influencers and expand existing law to better financially shield minors working as ...2 days ago -
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The Hill - Politics
Justice Department probe finds Mississippi police force violated residents' civil rights
An investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) found that a police department in the majority-Black city of Lexington, Miss., discriminated against Black people and sexually harassed women, as ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Ballykelly woman dies after car collides with bus
Joyce Taggart, 84, was driving the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
GOP rift opens over Social Security bill push
Presented by NFIB — A bipartisan effort to force a vote on legislation that includes reforms for Social Security is exposing some rifts in the House GOP conference. {beacon} Business & Economy ...2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Where will Bill Belichick coach in 2025? Cowboys, Giants, Jaguars lead potential landing spots
Looking at where Belichick might end up in 20252 days ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Environmentalists urge Biden to veto chips permitting bill
Click through for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden may approve chips bill despite green objections A bill that would weaken federal ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
An Impending Labor Strike Could Impact Your Supply Chain
Experts say that business owners need to be prepared for logistical disruptions -- now and in the future.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Biden signs three-month funding bill to avert US government shutdown
Stopgap bill, passed by House and Senate with bipartisan majorities, extends funding until December. Joe Biden signed a three-month government funding bill on Thursday, averting an imminent ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Southwest Airlines Pitches New Vision for Budget Pioneer in Activist Battle
The budget-travel pioneer is doing away with some hallmarks of the no-frills model that made it an industry icon, as it fends off an activist investor.2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Right-wing network Newsmax settles Smartmatic defamation lawsuit
The network and the voting machine equipment company reached a confidential settlement just as jury selection was scheduled to begin ahead of their expected trial.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Lawmakers scramble to reach last-minute deal to save farm bill
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "G.T." Thompson (R-Pa.) is meeting with congressional leaders on agricultural policy Thursday to try to secure a last-minute deal on passing the farm bill. ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Bipartisan border bill would help the economy, bring migrants into the workforce
Gradually opening possibilities for more authorized immigrant workers to fill holes in the labor market ultimately serves American citizens.2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
The 65 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (October 2024)
Inside Out 2, Con Air, and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump's lawyers ask court to toss $489 million civil fraud ruling
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are asking an appeals court to toss a $489 million ruling in his civil fraud case in New York. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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