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Top stories - BBC News
Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action
The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Majority think CBS should release Harris's '60 Minutes' transcript
A majority of Americans believe CBS should release a full transcript of its recent "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Harris and think the network edited it to cast her in a favorable ...Yesterday -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Why Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur doesn't think the AI payoff will come from productivity
As CEO of one of the world’s largest industrial conglomerates, Honeywell’s Vimal Kapur doesn’t think about AI like most individuals.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
The return of family separation: Trump wants to deport the parents of American-born kids
It’s assumed that American-born children are immune to immigration enforcement — but this assumption is dangerously false.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Nobel economics prize for 2024 awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson
The winner of the award, officially the "Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel," receives $1 million.2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
How the Jaquez family built a Mexican American sports dynasty
The next generation of Jaquezes -- siblings Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos -- are upholding the family tradition while staying connected to their roots.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris: Trump is 'dangerous' for Black Americans
Vice President Harris is zeroing in on former President Trump’s history of racially charged comments in an effort to warn Black voters away from casting their ballots for him in November. In an ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
The Bill Russell Scale: How LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry can leap legends
Welcome to the fourth annual edition of The Bill Russell Scale, where we assess everyone's legacies based on how close their careers come to perfection.2 days ago - NBA -
World - The Guardian
‘More important than going to the moon’: Bill Nighy, James Norton and Thomasin McKenzie on their film about the birth of IVF
Accused of ‘playing God’, a trio of British medics persevered – and changed the lives of millions worldwide. The makers and stars of Joy explain why there were ‘many tears’ during filming. ‘It’s ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Why Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur doesn't think the AI payoff will come from productivity
Honeywell's CEO Vimal Kapur says the biggest issue that AI can solve in an industrial setting is a generational shortage of skilled labor.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Will the price of gold hit $3,000 in 2024? Here's what experts think.
The price of gold has surged so far in 2024. But will it hit the $3,000 mark this year? Here's what some experts think.2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Three things to know about Mets breakout star Jose Iglesias beyond his 'OMG' remix with Pitbull
The veteran Iglesias has been an undeniable force in the Mets' wild playoff run2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Trio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nations
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson commended for advancing understanding of inequality2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
A record-setting teen climber returns home to Nepal to a hero's welcome
A Sherpa teenager has returned to Nepal to a hero's welcome after becoming the youngest person to scale all the world’s 14 highest peaks2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
A record-setting teen climber returns home to Nepal to a hero's welcome
A Sherpa teenager has returned to Nepal to a hero's welcome after becoming the youngest person to scale all the world’s 14 highest peaks2 days ago -
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A week on the open Atlantic, hoping to reach Europe
The BBC follows one migrant's journey from Senegal to the Canary Islands2 days ago - US Open -
World - Financial Times
Why have Americans been moving closer to climate risk?
Pandemic-era migration has doubled the number of people in areas most vulnerable to extreme weather events2 days ago - Climate -
World - The Guardian
Craig Bellamy’s enthusiasm offers hope of bright future for Wales
New manager stresses the importance of players enjoying representing their country more than he did himself. It is Sunday afternoon in the Cowbridge Suite of the Vale Resort on the outskirts of ...3 days ago