Congress approaches fiscal new year with plenty of noisemakers
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Is there a new Patriot Way? How Jerod Mayo approaches coaching
The first-time head coach differs from Bill Belichick when it comes to team culture. Plus, what are Robert Kraft's expectations for Mayo?11 minutes ago -
ABC News - Health
Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about women’s rights to abortion access and reproductive care in new and surprising ways53 minutes ago - Abortion -
CBS Sports - Sports
Cowboys' Dak Prescott disagrees with Tom Brady's approach to WR mistakes: Better to 'keep the guy's head up'
Brady said on the call he wouldn't go back to Jalen Brooks after the wideout's mistake led to a pick58 minutes ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Steward CEO target of Congress contempt measures
Presented by Plan B One Step — A Senate committee investigating the bankruptcy of hospital chain Steward Health Care voted on Thursday to hold the company’s CEO in contempt of Congress {beacon} ...1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Fall is approaching, but mosquito season isn't over
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'That's how we want to play' - Brook happy with England's approach
Harry Brook says he is not concerned by England's batting failures in the first ODI against Australia, but former England skipper Sir Alastair Cook disagrees.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump’s cap for credit-card interest rates wouldn’t pass Congress, analyst says
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday promised to cap interest rates for credit cards, but a veteran analyst predicts the plan wouldn’t get the congressional approval that it ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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CNBC - Business
Wall Street hits records — here are the winners and the losers after the Fed rate cut
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Harrison J. Goldin Dies at 88; New York City Comptroller in Fiscal Crisis
He weathered the storm as the city’s chief financial officer for 16 years and jousted with Mayor Koch in a public feud and a losing primary bid to replace him.6 hours ago - New York -
The Hill - Politics
Congress passes $3B bill to plug VA shortfall amid concerns about veterans' checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are ...6 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Favre to testify at Congress on welfare funds
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre will testify during a congressional hearing about the need for welfare reform Tuesday.6 hours ago -
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The best Halloween decorations at Walmart this year
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The Hill - Politics
Senate panel votes to hold Steward Health CEO in contempt of Congress
A Senate panel investigating the bankruptcy of hospital chain Steward Health Care voted on Thursday to hold the company's CEO in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena and refusing to appear ...8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
After Trump Assassination Attempts, Congress Debates Secret Service Funding
Virtually everyone on Capitol Hill agrees that the Secret Service needs to do a better job. But Democrats and Republicans are at odds over whether to increase the agency’s budget.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Bank of England presses pause on rate cuts, highlights 'gradual approach'
The decision to hold comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off its own monetary easing with an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut.9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress approaches fiscal new year with plenty of noisemakers
House Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to pull the six-month stopgap continuing appropriations bill due to lack of votes, raising questions about a possible putsch by Republicans to remove him from ...12 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
28 Years Later: Danny Boyle’s New Zombie Flick Was Shot on an iPhone 15
Next summer’s horror blockbuster is the biggest release yet to be shot with iPhones—and not even Apple’s latest model.12 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — How will Congress avert a shutdown now?
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) funding gamble didn’t pay off. A diverse group of House Republicans on Wednesday torpedoed Johnson’s proposal for a six-month government funding bill, dealing an ...13 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
New Elvira 'XXPerience' celebrates 40 years of sexy, spooky, hilarious nights at Knott's Scary Farm
It's hard for Cassandra Peterson, known to most as the quick-witted and sexy, antihero Elvira, to narrow down her favorite moments from four decades of live stage shows at Knott's Scary Farm.13 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race have been recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony15 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Social Security will run out of money in 8 years. Is anyone paying attention?
The most important issue that nearly everyone is ignoring21 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
House votes down Speaker Johnson's funding plan as shutdown deadline approaches
The House on Wednesday voted down Speaker Mike Johnson's funding plan with 14 Republicans voting against it and two others voting present.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn veterans' and survivors' benefits ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race have been recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremonyYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Telehealth is a lifeline for opioid use disorder. Congress must save it.
In a country where just 1 in 4 people in need of treatment services receive any, expanding access to buprenorphine via telehealth is the best way to connect more people to lifesaving care.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Veterans wait 30 years on average for the U.S. to acknowledge toxic exposures, new report says
Army Staff Sgt. Mark Jackson kept a daily journal, documenting how he became permanently sickened while stationed at the Karshi-Khanabad Air Base in Uzbekistan in 2003.Yesterday -
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CBS Sports - Sports
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Major shakeup in top 10 as unexpected 2-0 teams have plenty of reason for optimism
Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings after Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season2 days ago - NFL -
GameSpot - Tech
"Large Scale" Playtests For New Battlefield Will Start Early Next Year
More details about the next entry in the Battlefield franchise have been revealed during a recent EA Investor's presentation , with a "large scale community-driven testing program" for the game ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Congress mulls new Secret Service funding after apparent attempt on Trump's life
Congress is considering boosting funding for the Secret Service after an apparent second assassination attempt on Donald Trump.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Berlin’s Watergate nightclub will close with New Year’s Eve last dance
Upmarket Kreuzberg club blames economic pressures, a pandemic hangover and Berlin’s dated image as factors leading to end of 22-year party. Berlin’s Watergate nightclub, one of the institutions of ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break through
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit political campaigns and outside political groups from using artificial intelligence to misrepresent the views ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
New data show Congress’s crusade against remote work is a mistake
The Office of Management and Budget report shows that federal agencies are exceeding the administration's 50 percent in-office goal for telework-eligible employees, with 61 percent of work hours ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Doctor left bedbound for four years by long Covid
Becky Williams, a doctor from Leeds, says patients like her have been “left to rot”.2 days ago - Covid -
Financial Times - World
Revolut prepares for India launch next year
Fintech has not previously offered app or currency cards in country despite having 4,000 staff present2 days ago - India