Judges’ role in assisted dying bill criticised as ‘rubber stamping’

The Papers: 'Two thirds back assisted dying' and 'Putin ready to cripple Britain'

The upcoming vote on legalising assisted dying and the rising threat of Russia leads several papers.

The Papers: 'Budget will put us off hiring' and 'Cabinet assisted dying split'

The ongoing fallout of the Budget's tax rises and upcoming debate over assisted dying lead the front pages.

'Hardest decision of my career': MPs wrestle with assisted dying choice

As Friday's assisted dying bill vote approaches, MPs explain how they are approaching their decision.

On assisted dying, are we really any good at predicting survival?

Forecasting the last seven days of life is harder than the final 24 hours; beyond that, things become shakier still

World - Financial Times - 15 hours ago

Palliative care ‘postcode lottery’ casts shadow over assisted dying debate

Critics of proposed legislation argue for better end-of-life care ahead of vote on Friday

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Esther Rantzen urges MPs to vote on ‘vital issue’ of assisted dying

TV presenter says subject may not be debated in parliament for another decade if legislation does not pass. UK politics live – latest updates Esther Rantzen , whose terminal cancer diagnosis ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

Gordon Brown says daughter’s death showed value of ‘good’ dying over assisted dying

Former PM, whose daughter died when she was 11 days old, says debate is moving too fast and calls for commission on palliative care . • Gordon Brown: We need better end-of-life care, not assisted ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Canada judge halts medically assisted death of woman in rare injunction

Court order blocks Vancouver physician Ellen Wiebe from euthanizing Alberta resident due to lack of physical ailment. A British Columbia judge has issued a rare, last-minute injunction barring a ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

'I might be dead before a decision is made': Terminally-ill people on assisted dying

Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice.

Ministers speaking out against assisted dying ‘are giving false impression’, says peer

Labour’s Charlie Falconer says vocal opponents are leading voters to think government is against change. ‘Slippery slope’ fears over assisted dying have echoes of abortion debate Senior ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

I have campaigned for assisted dying all my life. This once-in-a-generation chance mustn’t be wasted | Polly Toynbee

This Labour government must be brave enough to stand up for the bill and ensure a legacy of empathy and personal freedom. The time has come for a defining moment early in a Labour era that has so ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Assisted dying could have major impact on courts, says ex-chief justice

Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd says details of the legal process have not been worked out. UK politics live – latest updates A former lord chief justice has warned that assisted dying could have a ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

NFL played no role in scheduling Chiefs-Bills showdown in Buffalo to coincide with Taylor Swift Eras Tour

Swift, who has shows in Toronto this weekend, is expected to attend Highmark Stadium for the big game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

Angry Rudy Giuliani argues with judge overseeing defamation payout: 'I can't pay my bills'

An angry Rudy Giuliani lashed out in court Tuesday at the judge presiding over the collection proceeding for the $146 million defamation judgment against him — and complained he's having a hard ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Rudy Giuliani tells judge he can’t pay his bills in courtroom outburst

Former New York mayor voices frustration in hearing over order to pay $150m to Georgia election workers he defamed. The former New York mayor and lawyer to Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani , erupted in ...

World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago

Trump picks Linda McMahon for education, and says he won’t reconsider Matt Gaetz nomination – live

President-elect picks prominent donor and co-chair of transition team as education secretary; Trump won’t rethink Gaetz for attorney general despite mounting scrutiny. Trump nominates transition ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Postal Service to release Betty White stamp

Betty White may soon be headed to your mailbox — the late legendary actor is poised to be honored with her own U.S. Postal Service (USPS) stamp. An image of the "Golden Girls" star is among several ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

USPS announces Betty White stamp will be released in 2025

Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.

Entertainment - CBS News - November 18

Betty White to be honored with new USPS stamp

The late, beloved "Golden Girls" actor Betty White will be memorialized on a new postage stamp next year.

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