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Lisbon residents call for vote on banning tourist lets in residential blocks
Petition demands council hold binding referendum on issue after local people say they have been priced out. Housing activists in Lisbon are to hand over a petition, signed by more than 6,600 ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists
Israeli travellers told to evacuate area immediately as police set up patrols and roadblocks. The golden sands of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay are usually carefree, a place for tourists to surf the ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Swinney blocked from voting over name snafu
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he was not allowed to vote on Election Day; there will be a Friday hearing to resolve the issue.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting
Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Massachusetts Votes to Let Uber, Lyft Drivers Unionize
Passage of the state ballot measure gives about 70,000 ride-share drivers the right to organize and engage in collective bargaining, which is not guaranteed to them under federal law.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Ohio judge permanently blocks state's 6-week abortion ban
An Ohio county judge issued a permanent injunction Thursday blocking the state from enforcing its “heartbeat” abortion ban, the first time the entire law has been permanently blocked following the ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
South Carolina passes noncitizen voting ban
South Carolina voters approved a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
South Carolina defeats noncitizen voting ban
South Carolina voters defeated a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Missouri approves measure to ban ranked-choice voting
Missouri voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure aimed at banning ranked-choice voting in the state, Decision Desk HQ projects. The proposed amendment to the state constitution will bar the ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Harris, Trump fight for key voting blocks in battleground states
With millions of votes already cast, both Vice President Harris and former President Trump are turning their attention to key voting blocks: independents, undecided voters and Black males. NBC’s ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders effort to block arms sales to Israel
Moves to advance three resolutions, which would have halted recent sale of $20bn in US weapons to Israel, all failed. The US Senate has blocked legislation that would have halted the sale of some ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
Barcelona mayor defends ban on tourist flats saying ‘drastic’ action needed to cut housing costs
Jaume Collboni determined to follow through with plan that he says will return 10,000 properties to city’s residents. The decision made headlines around the world, sparking surprise and threats of ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
15 attorneys general call for national ban on price gouging
Fifteen attorneys general called on congressional leaders to support a national ban on price gouging in a letter sent Wednesday. The letter — addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
MP calls for ban on auction sales of human remains
Labour’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas".Top stories - BBC News - 23 hours ago -
‘I feel robbed’: the millions of residents in US territories like Puerto Rico who can’t vote in presidential race
After a comedian at a Trump rally described Puerto Rico as ‘garbage’, old resentments were fired up, as residents say it’s unfair to be disfranchised in elections. Donald Trump’s Madison Square ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Israel's parliament votes to ban a U.N relief agency in Israel
Israel's parliament voted to ban a U.N. relief agency from operating in Israel, a move that could threaten aid work in Gaza as the war rages there. Iran's foreign ministry said Iran “will use all ...Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Israeli parliament votes to ban Unrwa from Israel within 90 days
Lawmakers also voted to declare UN relief agency a terror group, banning any direct interaction with Israeli state. Middle East crisis – latest updates Israel’s parliament has voted to ban the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
State Department reacts to Israel's parliament vote to ban UNRWA
U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration is concerned over a vote in Israel's parliament to ban UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Paint thrown over Georgia elections chief as ruling party victory confirmed
US and EU have called for investigation into alleged irregularities in pro-Russia ruling party’s election victory. The head of Georgia’s election commission was splashed with paint as the body ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Black veteran wrongly called thief and banned from every Morrisons
Jez Daniels was buying wine and chocolates when store staff approached him.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
AOC calls Republican Capitol bathroom ban targeting Sarah McBride ‘disgusting’
Ocasio-Cortez accused Republican Nancy Mace of trying to ‘make a buck and fundraise’ with her anti-trans restrictions. US politics live – latest updates Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ...World - The Guardian - 34 minutes ago -
Middle East crisis live: world leaders express ‘grave concern’ at Israeli vote to ban Unrwa; deadly airstrikes reported in Lebanon
Israel passes bill dealing huge blow to humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank; at least 60 people killed in latest reported strikes . . The Israeli army told residents in parts of ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Packers special teams coordinator apparently called team's game-winning FG block vs. Bears night before game
Green Bay beat Chicago for the 11th straight time on SundaySports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
Cop29 live: campaigners say talks are ‘reaching point of real emotion’
‘Talks aren’t just about figures on paper, they’re about people’s lives’, says Climate Action International as talks reach critical final days. Earlier today I posted about an excellent piece ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Yes, You Have to Let Your Employees Leave Work to Vote in These 36 States
Did you know that a majority of states have laws surrounding businesses’ obligation to ensure employees have time to vote? Prepare to comply.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Boeing’s New C.E.O. Calls for ‘Culture Change’ as Strike Vote Looms
As Kelly Ortberg presented his strategic vision, more than 33,000 striking employees of the aerospace manufacturer were expected to vote on a new contract.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
Georgia PM rejects vote-rigging claims in BBC interview as president calls mass rally
Irakli Kobakhidze tells the BBC his ruling party won the vote by a landslide, but the president says it was a fraud.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Harris calls on Michigan to vote early, hoping for a boost in the critical battleground state
Vice President Harris on Monday courted voters in Michigan, urging them to vote early in hopes of a boost just over a week before Election Day in the critical battleground state. “We need you to ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Boeing machinists' union leaders back new contract, call for Monday vote
Some 33,000 Boeing machinists have been on strike for weeks. Union leadership said the latest proposal adds a general wage increase of 38% over four years.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Olaf Scholz faces calls for confidence vote after German coalition collapses
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz opposes timetable laid out by chancellor in news conference. Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next? Germany’s centre-right ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Is the Latino vote the GOP’s new powerhouse? A wake-up call for Democrats
The Latino electorate is not monolithic and can be influenced by various factors such as cultural background, and regional differences, and there is a possibility that Latino voters may be leaning ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Rep. Luna calls Speaker Johnson 'anti-family' over proxy voting
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) called Speaker Johnson (R-La.) “anti-family” over her efforts to allow congresswomen to vote by proxy after giving birth. In a thread on the social platform X, Luna ...Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago -
Celtics celebrate 18th NBA title with banner, rings and call from Tatum: 'Let's do it again.'
The Boston Celtics have raised Banner 18 to the raftersSports - ABC News - October 22 -
Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live
Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS ...World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago -
Deadly impact of abortion bans surface as 10 states set to vote on ballot measures
Residents of 10 states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures. A spate of recent reports have emerged about the life-threatening consequences of strict bans.Politics - NBC News - November 5