Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall
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CNBC - Business
Nike CEO John Donahoe is out, replaced by company veteran Elliott Hill
Nike CEO John Donahoe will retire from the company in October. He will be replaced by company veteran Elliott Hill.7 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Nike taps company veteran as new CEO, and shares rally
Elliott Hill will replace John Donahoe as chief executive next month, following months of struggles for the athletic-wear giant.24 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Why a recession still worries this stock-market veteran, despite the Fed’s rate cut
David Rosenberg: Best bets are long-term Treasury bonds and gold, plus utilities, real estate, financials and dividend-paying growth stocks.1 hour 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 ways1 hour ago - Abortion -
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 ...4 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.4 hours ago -
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The Hill - Politics
Stein rejects debate with Robinson in NC governor's race
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) has rejected a debate with Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) in their gubernatorial race, citing the many controversial statements the GOP nominee has made ...5 hours ago -
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 ...6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Officer's affair with younger colleague 'abused position of trust'
Daniel Greenwood would have been sacked had he not already resigned, a misconduct panel finds.6 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.6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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 ...9 hours ago -
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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 ...11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Race Across the World was 'exhausting' say winners
The final episode, broadcast on Wednesday, was watched by an average audience of 3.7 million.11 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 ceremony13 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Special ops veteran examines Lebanon explosions
For the second day in a row, handheld electronic devices exploded across Lebanon. Lebanese health officials say at least 20 people were killed and hundreds injured Wednesday as walkie-talkies and ...21 hours ago -
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 ...22 hours ago -
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 -
GameSpot - Tech
CoD: Warzone And MW3 Patch Notes For Season 6 Detail MW2 Gun Buffs And Shorter BR Ranked Play Season
Call of Duty's Season 6 update is now live in both Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone , and the patch notes detail all the big changes for this new season. Season 6 makes adjustments to multiplayer ...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 -
Financial Times - World
Westminster’s big two and the new race for political space
The UK’s duopoly of Labour and Conservatives has never looked more vulnerableYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
House passes bill to plug $3B VA budget shortfall
The House on Tuesday passed an emergency bill to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn millions of veterans’ benefits are ...Yesterday -
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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 New York Times - Tech
How A.I., QAnon and Falsehoods Are Reshaping the Presidential Race
Three experts on social media and disinformation share their predictions for this year’s chaotic election.2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Major Helldivers 2 Patch Will Make Players Feel More Powerful, Bugs Much Squishier
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has deployed a new update, one that makes sweeping changes to virtually every aspect of the game. In the hefty patch notes, Arrowhead describes how it aims to make ...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 -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Presidential Horse Race
Taking polls seriously can bring enormous benefits. The past few years have been a case study.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Alsobrooks leads Hogan in Maryland Senate race: Poll
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) holds a lead over former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), according to a new The Hill/DC News Now/Emerson College poll released on Tuesday. ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
I haven’t had sex with my partner since his affair. We still share a bed – but I want more
I deserve a love life, whether it’s with him or someone else. How can I get over the way he’s treated me?. My partner and I have been together for more than 20 years. We loved each other and our ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Kenny Bednarek’s Headbands Help Him Stand Out Among Sprinters
Kenny Bednarek isn’t as flashy as some runners, but his Olympic medals, and a vast collection of anime-themed headbands, make him stand out.4 days ago -