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World on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns
The world is on a path to get 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.2 Fahrenheit) warmer than it is now, a United Nations report said Thursday3 hours ago - Climate -
World - Financial Times
Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms
Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous year4 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Police reform has become a forgotten issue
Fatal shootings by armed UK officers are rare and statistics suggest system for monitoring cases is reasonable8 hours ago -
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Gun safety and pro-gun rights groups make battleground state push
Throughout the battleground states, gun safety advocates and pro-gun rights groups are both increasing efforts to turn out voters. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand spoke to volunteers on both ...18 hours ago -
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Workers could get right to strike for a year
A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.19 hours ago -
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With or without the far right in power, Austria's links with Russia cause concern among allies
Ever since Austria held elections last month, the prospect of the country's first far-right led government since the end of World War II has raised concern among its alliesYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members
Ministers will consult on range of measures aimed at easing representation2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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First openly transgender lawyer to argue at Supreme Court
ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio will make history as the first openly transgender attorney to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court.2 days ago -
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New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'
Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK workers’ rights reforms to cost businesses £5bn a year
Government’s impact assessment finds companies will face bill for implementing new policies3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Why America needs disaster reform now
Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long calls for reforms to the disaster management system, including increased funding, improved preparedness, and simplified disaster assistance, to address the ...3 days ago -
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Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba as it struggles with power outage
Millions of people are still without power, with food rotting in fridges and no water supply in many homes.3 days ago - Oscars -
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There Is No Leadership Without Risk
Those in positions of leadership fear they will say the wrong thing, or say what they believe to be the right thing in the wrong way.4 days ago -
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Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead
Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
In search of art without an argument
Why artists are so often banal or strident in their treatment of politics5 days ago -
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Cuba's power grid fails leaving millions without electricity
Cuba is experiencing a nationwide blackout after a major power plant failure, shutting down the electrical grid and leaving 10 million people without power. This outage adds to an ongoing crisis, ...5 days ago -
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Badenoch dismisses Tory MP's parenthood remark
Sir Christopher Chope suggested Badenoch would be less able to commit to the demands of being party leader.6 days ago -
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Trump's lawyers ask for delay in election interference case
The judge in former President Donald Trump's election interference case could unseal more evidence before the 2024 election. Trump's lawyers are requesting U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan delay ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
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DHS Warns Law Enforcement Election Deniers May Attempt to Bomb Drop Boxes
In a series of reports reviewed by WIRED, analysts at the Department of Homeland Security warn of a “heightened risk” of right-wing extremists carrying out attacks around the election.October 17 -
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Hurricane victims push for donations as right-wing falsehoods cloud recovery efforts
Residents are launching GoFundMe to finance repairs but worry that scams and falsehoods, including right-wing disinformation, will hamper their appeals for help.October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Unions: Support automation that helps workers without sinking them
A far better approach would be to ensure that automation benefits workers, not just providing stratospheric gains for shareholders and executives.October 16 -
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Mbappé shocked by being linked to Swedish rape inquiry, says lawyer
France's football captain has called the media reports "fake news" and his lawyers say he is stunned.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Tillis warns conservatives’ 'unwise' reforms would 'weaken' Senate GOP
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R) circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter Tuesday warning that some of the reforms being pushed by Senate conservatives would only weaken the next Senate Republican ...October 15 -
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UK water companies face struggle to raise equity without bill hikes, Moody’s warns
Sector suffering ‘diminishing investor confidence’ while needing major investment, says rating agencyOctober 15 - United Kingdom -
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Texas judge won't drop lawsuit after commission rescinds LGBTQ rights warning
A Texas judge said she will not drop her lawsuit against a state commission that publicly sanctioned her for refusing to officiate at same-sex weddings.October 15 -
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UK’s clean power 2030 target unachievable without reform, warns National Grid
Investment and ‘clarity of ambition’ required to decarbonise electricity system, says top executiveOctober 15 -
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Parents of slain Hamas captive push for a deal, warning that hostages won't 'make it much longer'
Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin was found “emaciated” in a tunnel, his grieving parents told NBC News in their first interview since his death.October 14 -
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Italy sends the first ship with migrants to Albania as rights groups warn of a dangerous precedent
Italy is transferring the first group of migrants to Albania as part of a contentious plan to process thousands of asylum-seekers outside its bordersOctober 14 -
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Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.October 14 -
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Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...October 14 - United Kingdom -
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Note to Self: Dolores Huerta looks back on her fight for farm workers' rights
During Hispanic Heritage Month, labor activist Dolores Huerta reflects on her fight for farm workers' rights alongside Cesar Chavez in the 1960s and her ongoing work to help others.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
How culpable are external lawyers in corporate wrongdoing?
New paper by former Big Law associate flags concerns over role in episodes such as the opioid crisisOctober 14 -
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MP questions £500 fine for free furniture left on pavement for passers-by
An MP says a council should police "real fly-tipping" instead of free-to-collect items in streets.October 13