German law easing gender, first name changes takes effect

Health secretary will vote against assisted dying law

The health secretary has told Labour MPs he can not back a change in the law because of the state of palliative care.

The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law

Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs.

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Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.

Judge partially blocks Texas transmission law

A federal judge on Monday struck down a section of a Texas law that gives state utilities the “right of first refusal” for building new electrical transmission lines. The law, SB 1938, made it ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Breaking down election law as Americans vote in 2024

The Supreme Court said Virginia can continue with removing about 1,600 people from its voter roll in what the State's Republican governor said is an effort to stop non-citizens from voting. CBS ...

Economists see UK cutting interest rates more substantially as inflation pressures ease

Economists at Goldman Sachs forecast the Bank of England's key rate falling to 2.75% by November, well below market pricing.

Business - CNBC - October 22

UFC 308 results, highlights: Khamzat Chimaev rolls through Robert Whittaker with ease, calls for title shot

Chimaev made it look easy in the co-main event of UFC 308, appearing to also injure Whittaker's jaw on his submission

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

America’s foreign policy has changed — and must remain changed

Global economic power has for too long been concentrated in the hands of large corporations and state-run enterprises

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change

Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life

As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change

A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21

The speech that changed the course of women's football

The story of how a science teacher from Oslo made a speech that would change the future of women’s football.

Review: Feminist artists cast a skeptical eye at the linking of gender and nature in new L.A. show

Artists explore the intersection between environmental ruin and sexism

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

Gender is going to be a huge factor in this election. Here’s what the data shows | Celinda Lake and Cate Gormley

Younger women are registering to vote at record rates – and tell pollsters that abortion rights are a crucial voting concern. The election for president ends in under a month, and voters in states ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Breaking down the the yawning gender gap dividing Gen Z: From the Politics Desk

The gender gap defining the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump extends to Gen Z voters, a new poll shows.

US presidential election updates: Polls show historic gender split between Trump and Harris voters

Kamala Harris has brushed aside suggestions her campaign is falling behind with male voters as Donald Trump appears in Nevada and Arizona. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free app ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Canary Black review – Kate Beckinsale kicks impeccably chic ass in gender-flipped Taken

Unaware he’s married to a spy, Beckinsale’s husband is kidnapped – cue the baddies demanding a secret file, fancy action sequences, lots of gunshots and a nice trenchcoat. French director Pierre ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Harris-Trump poll has closer look inside gender gap as Trump, Harris draw even

Just over a week out from the 2024 election, a CBS News poll finds the Trump-Harris race is essentially tied nationally and across the battleground states.

CBS News poll has closer look inside gender gap as Trump, Harris draw even

Nine days before Election Day, a new CBS News poll shows the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is as close as it's ever been, both nationally and in battleground states. Meanwhile, the ...

CBS News poll finds large gender gap between Harris, Trump supporters

New CBS News polling finds a 21-point gender gap in the presidential race, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading with women by 12 points while former President Donald Trump leading with men by ...

Grant Thornton mixed-gender event reveals full field while PGA Tour Champions adds team tournament

The three main U.S. tours now all have tournaments for teams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Texas attorney general sues second doctor under state's gender-affirming care ban

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing a second doctor of violating a state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The lawsuit, filed in a ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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