Defence group RTX to pay $950mn to resolve US charges over Qatar bribes
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Mexican official who led war on drugs jailed for 38 years for accepting bribes
Genaro Garcia Luna was accused of taking millions of dollars from the Sinaloa cartel for shielding members. Genaro Garcia Luna, the official who for several years led Mexico’s fight against the ...2 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Mexico’s ex-public security chief sentenced to 38-plus years in US for taking cartel bribes
NEW YORK (AP) — The man once heralded as the architect of Mexico’s war on drug cartels was sentenced to more than 38 years in a U.S. prison on Wednesday for taking massive bribes to aid drug ...3 hours ago -
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Ex-Mexico drug czar gets 38 years in U.S. prison for taking cartel bribes
Genaro García Luna was convicted of taking millions of dollars in bribes to protect the violent Sinaloa cartel that he was supposedly combating.3 hours ago -
Health - ABC News
What to know about shaken baby syndrome as a Texas man could be first in US executed over it
A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the U.S. under a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Lawmakers press Boeing to resolve monthlong strike
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Lawmakers press Boeing to resolve monthlong strike Democratic lawmakers in ...4 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Defence group RTX to pay $950mn to resolve US charges over Qatar bribes
Prosecutors said the company paid $30mn to a cousin of the Qatari Emir to facilitate weapons sales5 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
RTX subsidiary Raytheon to pay more than $950 million to settle foreign bribery, export control fraud probes
The huge legal settlement by Raytheon related to bribery in Qatar, and to defrauding the Pentagon in regard to the Patriot Missile systems.5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Washington lawmakers press Boeing, union to resolve monthlong strike
Four Democratic lawmakers from the state of Washington this week urged Boeing and the union representing striking machinists around Seattle and Portland, Ore., to resolve the labor dispute. Around ...6 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccer
England’s national team will have a foreign coach for the third time after hiring German Thomas Tuchel7 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Victor Wembanyama sues Texas man over unauthorized use of NIL to sell merchandise
A Texas man has been using Wembanyama's likeness on merchandise despite rejections from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office7 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Hacker Charged With Seeking to Kill Using Cyberattacks on Hospitals
The US has accused two brothers of being part of the hacker group Anonymous Sudan, which allegedly went on a wild cyberattack spree that hit hundreds of targets—and, for one of the two men, even ...8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Ikea shelves, books by politicians, even a whole celeriac: in defence of middle-class fly-tipping | Zoe Williams
If it comes from a good home, it’s not rubbish – it’s more of an impromptu car boot sale. Social hypocrisy rules!. One experiences politics through direct encounters with the state, and since the ...10 hours ago -
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Business - Financial Times
London Underground workers to strike over pay
Aslef and RMT unions announce series of walkouts in November13 hours ago -
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London Tube drivers to strike over pay
London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay.14 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs at defence and space unit
Planned reductions are a response to cost increases and stiffening competition15 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
EU markets watchdog pushes for extra cyber defences in new crypto rules
Esma asks for amendment to tighten regulation with demand for external audits of defences against hackers22 hours ago - European Union -
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Son charged with murdering renowned British war photographer father
British photojournalist Paul Lowe was found fatally stabbed on a hiking trail in California.23 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Tom Brady and partner Tom Wagner to pay over $200 million for stake in Las Vegas Raiders
Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, will own 10% of the Las Vegas Raiders along with his business partner.Yesterday - NFL -
Entertainment - ABC News
Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images used in streaming series
Hunter Biden is reviving a lawsuit that accuses Fox News of illegally publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming seriesYesterday - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Man charged at Trump rally threatens lawsuit
The Las Vegas man arrested for gun possession at former President Trump’s Coachella Valley rally said he would sue the Riverside County sheriff's office for “lying” about his actions in a Monday ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
US threatens Israel with arms shipment suspensions over Gaza conditions: Reports
The Biden administration is telling Israeli officials to take immediate measures to address the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip or risk cutting off access to key U.S. military assistance. ...Yesterday - Israel -
World - ABC News
Qatar's ruler says his nation will vote on abandoning legislative elections after just one poll
Qatar’s ruling emir says his small, energy-rich nation will hold a referendum on ending a short-lived experiment in electing members of the country’s advisory Shura CouncilYesterday -
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Tom Brady and partner Tom Wagner to pay over $200 million for stake in Las Vegas Raiders
National Football League owners approved Tom Brady as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday.Yesterday - NFL -
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UK considering EU-style common charging cable
The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Democratic groups launch $2.5M ad buy attacking Republicans over reproductive access
Two Democratic groups are launching a $2.5 million ad campaign that aims to put Republicans on the spot over reproductive access as the 2024 election comes down to the wire. Progress Action Fund ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Israel grapples with shortage of air defence missiles
Also in today’s newsletter, Nvidia share price hits new record and tensions rise on the Korean peninsulaYesterday - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Israel races to supply anti-missile shield
Intense war demands have left the IDF relying on the US to fill gaps in air defencesYesterday - Israel -
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Lilly Ledbetter remembered for equal pay activism
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of equal pay for women, died over the weekend at 86. President Barack Obama posted a tribute saying Ledbetter "never set out to be a trailblazer or a household name, she ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
India and Canada expel top diplomats over murder accusations
Canada accuses Indian government agents of involvement in "violent acts" aimed at intimidating Canadian Sikh separatists.2 days ago - India -
Politics - The Hill
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, an activist for equal pay whose legal fight against her employer paved the way for the Fair Pay Act, has died. She was 86. Ledbetter worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
US intervention points to growing concerns over Israel’s air defences
After Hezbollah drone strike, any tit-for-tat strikes with Iran could pose a bigger problem still for Israel’s defences. Middle East crisis – live updates As Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah ...2 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
US raises concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan
The United States said it is “seriously concerned” about Chinese military drills near Taiwan on Monday. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. is concerned by the joint military ...2 days ago -
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Salmond family pay tribute to 'devoted and loving' man
The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence.2 days ago -
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Man posed as utility worker charged with murder over home invasion as police hunt second suspect
A man who was caught on camera posing as a utility worker to gain entrance to a Michigan house on Friday has been charged with murdering a man in a "gruesome" attack and tying up his wife, ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Flood defences 'in worst state on record'
The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".3 days ago