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What is assisted dying and could the law change?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
The Quest to Save Koshihikari Rice From the Effects of Climate Change
Scientists in Japan are mining DNA to try to make the country’s famous Koshihikari rice resistant to heat, after a broiling summer ravaged the crop.Business - The New York Times - October 22 -
Paxton accuses Texas doctor of providing gender-affirming care in violation of state law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Thursday sued a doctor in Dallas, accusing her of providing gender-affirming care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of the state’s law. Paxton ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Gender wage gap widens for the first time in 20 years
Pay gap between men and women working full-time widened in 2023 for first time in 20 years, USCB data shows.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Parents told us of suicide plan at Christmas due to lack of assisted dying law
Tom Marshall's parents took their own lives, but he says a law change may have helped them.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
HSBC Announces Restructuring and Names First Female C.F.O.
The restructuring of Europe’s largest lender comes as it looks to cut costs and navigate a diplomatic minefield across its sprawling operations.Business - The New York Times - October 22 -
Disney Names James Gorman Chairman, Sets ‘Early 2026’ for C.E.O. Change
In a board shake-up, James Gorman, a director in charge of planning for a successor to the chief executive, Robert A. Iger, will become chairman on Jan. 2, 2025.Business - The New York Times - October 21 -
Georgia judge blocks ballot hand count rule from taking effect before election
A new Georgia election rule that would require a hand count of ballots on election night will not take effect before November’s contest, a state judge ruled. In a decision late Tuesday, Fulton ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
The Satanic Temple is taking on the Christian right. It may be effective – it’s definitely fun | Arwa Mahdawi
Recognized as a religion by the IRS, the group uses the religious right’s tactics, and their victories, against them. The devil works hard, but the Republican party works harder. Not a day seems to ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86
Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama.Top stories - The New York Times - October 14 -
HSBC embarks on major restructuring, names first female CFO
HSBC has unveiled a major overhaul, announcing a new geographic setup, consolidated operations and a new CFO — the lender's first female finance chief.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Trump refers to CNN's Anderson Cooper by a woman's first name
Former President Donald Trump is referring to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper by a woman's first nameEntertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Trump refers to CNN's Anderson Cooper by a woman's first name
Donald Trump has repeatedly referred to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper with a woman’s first name as the Republican presidential nominee focuses his closing message on a hypermasculine appeal to men.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Steelers' Wilson takes first-team reps in practice
Russell Wilson took first-team reps in Wednesday's practice, but Mike Tomlin remained mum when asked about who will start Sunday's game vs. the Jets.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Georgia students protest 'dehumanizing' voting law that criminalizes handing out water
ATLANTA — In the latest public rebuke of Georgia’s controversial 2021 voting law, dozens of Black students and activists marched through the heart of historic Morehouse College on Saturday in an ...Politics - NBC News - October 19 -
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro: Law enforcement should 'take a look at' Elon Musk voter payments
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Sunday that tech mogul Elon Musk’s plan to give money to registered voters in Pennsylvania is “deeply concerning” and “it’s something that law enforcement could ...Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
First Elon Musk changed Twitter to X — then he made it a MAGA haven
As Musk has quickly become one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters, he has transformed X into a MAGA mouthpiece.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Caitlin Clark becomes first rookie in 16 years named to All-WNBA first team
Clark is first rookie named to first team since 2008 Lynx’s Collier, Aces’ Wilson named to team unanimously Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named to the All-WNBA first team on Wednesday, ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Anti-abortion activists set up outside clinic ‘safe zones’ on first day of new law in England
Pro-choice campaigners welcome CPS guidance that ‘silent prayer’ is among the activities prohibited within the 150-metre buffer area. Anti-abortion activists have been taking up positions just ...World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago -
Victims of Maine's deadliest shooting take first step toward suing the Army
Lawyers for 100 survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history have begun the formal process of suing the Army for failing to act to stop the shooter, a reservist.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
LeBron and Bronny James Take the Court as Lakers Teammates in an N.B.A. First
The two became the first father-son duo to play in a regular season together, as M.L.B.’s Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. watched on.Sports - The New York Times - October 23 -
Deion Sanders takes Colorado to bowl eligibility for first time in eight years
In the grand scheme of things, it's not all that hard to become bowl eligible in today's NCAA.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
Cowboys vs. 49ers: Dak Prescott's comeback bid falls short as San Francisco holds off Dallas, 30-24
The 49ers have had their struggles too, but got back to 4-4 with the win. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are going the other way.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
JJ Redick takes the blame as Lakers lose for first time this season
Lakers coach JJ Redick points out a couple of missteps he made in the second quarter of narrow loss to the Suns.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
Does Thomas Tuchel taking the England job and Mauricio Pochettino leading USMNT mean a change in men's soccer?
Are top men's coaches looking to the international game more as the soccer landscape shifts?Sports - CBS Sports - October 17 -
Emma Hayes names USWNT roster for first matches since winning gold at the Olympics
Forward Trinity Rodman will miss a trio of upcoming matches for the U.S. women’s national soccer team as she continues to recover from a back injurySports - ABC News - October 17 -
‘Ours is a fight for the future’: Harris and Obama share stage for first time at Georgia rally
Democratic nominee appears on campaign trail with ex-president for first time, targeting Black voters in Atlanta. ‘Fascist’, ‘conman’, ‘cheat’: what 11 Trump staff say about him now US ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
A moment that changed me: I first heard Oasis at 14 – and they gave me the swagger to come out
Definitely Maybe spoke to me as a working-class Glasgow teenager and gave me hope. Be Here Now brought it all crashing down. I was visiting my brother at RAF Chivenor in 1994, where he was based as ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
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How to Close the Gender Health Gap
Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.Tech - Wired - October 22 -
America’s Cup 2024: New Zealand take 4-0 lead over Britain in first-to-seven series – as it happened
Though the contest was the closest of the regatta, the result was the same: a New Zealand victory, and they now lead Great Britain 4-0 in a race to seven. GB’s Matt Gotrel, known as Shrek – ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
JJ Redick takes blame for first Lakers loss, but his flawed roster had just as much to do with Phoenix's win
Redick is now 3-1 as coach of the LakersSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
Boeing Eases Cash Crunch as Strikers Dig In Deeper
The troubled planemaker arranged a $10 billion credit agreement with a group of banks while union workers showed no sign of ending their walkout.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
More prisoners freed early to ease overcrowding
Some 1,100 prisoners will be released as ministers launch a review of sentencing that could see new types of punishment outside of jails.Top stories - BBC News - October 22
