MPs will vote, but there is a better way to decide who has the right to die

MPs will vote, but there is a better way to decide who has the right to die | Rafael Behr

In an age of cynicism and mistrust, politicians must work harder to involve the public in difficult decisions. When MPs vote this Friday on assisted dying , they will be trying to answer two ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Left, right, Harris, Trump: all prisoners of political nostalgia in an era few understand | Rafael Behr

The digital age has turbo-boosted extremism, and analogue democracy is struggling to keep up. Donald Trump’s record of refusal to concede defeat after the last US election should have disqualified ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

$Trump’s victory has fractured the western order – leaving Brexit Britain badly exposed | Rafael Behr$

Trump’s victory has fractured the western order – leaving Brexit Britain badly exposed | Rafael Behr

To navigate the dangerous new era, Keir Starmer must end the culture of denial around the biggest strategic mistake of modern times. The 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down was not ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

The delicate task of granting the right to die

MPs will soon vote on whether the terminally ill can end their lives. The decision is fraught with logistical and ethical questions

Business - Financial Times - November 11

‘To Die on the Court’: Rafael Nadal and the Battle With His Own Body

From a degenerative foot condition to tendinitis, doing what he did was a miracle.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Is it better to vote early or on Election Day?

Democrats have been getting a hidden advantage not revealed by the polls.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

‘This election season has worn me out’: I love this country, but I’m no better off financially than I was 10 years ago. Why vote?

“I’m in my mid-40s, female, single, and working a nine-to-five job.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

MP mugged by gang who snatched mobile phone

Labour's Chris Webb described being attacked on the way back to his flat in London.

Looking forward on voting rights

Daria Dawson was raised in Florida by two educators. From a young age, they made sure she and her brother understood that voting was their voice — and their voice had power. “My parents were ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Voters decide on abortion rights in 10 states

Voters in 10 states voted on enshrining reproductive rights in their state's constitution. "CBS Mornings Plus" co-anchor Adriana Diaz breaks down the results.

How to Schedule a Meeting the Right Way

Free space in your calendar doesn’t mean it’s the best time to meet. Learn how to streamline the task of scheduling meetings with these tips.

Business - Inc. - October 31

A right to life, but not to die — it’s not just women’s bodies MAGA wants to control

What just happened in West Virginia is unprecedented.

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Diane Coleman, Fierce Foe of the Right-to-Die Movement, Dies at 71

Her fight for disability rights included founding a group called Not Dead Yet, which protested the work of Dr. Jack Kevorkian and others.

Health - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Diane Coleman, Fierce Foe of the Right-to-Die Movement, Dies at 71

Her fight for disability rights included founding a group called Not Dead Yet, which protested the work of Dr. Jack Kevorkian and others.

Health - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Insults and a haka in New Zealand parliament as MPs debate Māori rights bill

Voting temporarily suspended amid disruptions including a Māori party MP ripping up a copy of the bill. New Zealand’s parliament has erupted into fiery debate, personal attacks and a haka over a ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Police officers killed during bogus 999 call among first to get new award

The first batch of Elizabeth Emblems will be given to relatives by King Charles later this year.

Three days with the true believers who won’t let Bigfoot die

After decades without conclusive evidence, surely there aren’t people still holding out hope. Right?

Business - Financial Times - November 16

Assisted dying could stop harrowing deaths, says MP behind bill

Adults expected to die within six months would be eligible under the proposals for England and Wales.

Who will decide this election — does it even matter?

The game of deciding who decides elections is a complex one, with no clear definition of who decides the outcome, and the interaction of all individuals in groups is what ultimately decides the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Anthony Zurcher: What will decide who wins

It's a coin-toss of an election - but that doesn't mean we won't get a decisive result, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

‘If I don’t do it, who will?’: Greenlandic MP defends actions in Danish parliament

Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, who was ordered to leave podium after refusing to translate speech, attacks ‘racist’ mindset. A Greenlandic MP has accused Copenhagen of “cognitive dissonance” after she was ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

MPs who are also medics urge colleagues to support assisted dying bill

Exclusive: Cross-party group’s letter comes after health secretary said he doubted NHS could enact the change. A cross-party group of MPs who are practising medics and former NHS staff have written ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better

If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up. Ian Sample Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 9

The Trump Trade Pays Way Better Now Than 2016

Stocks, bitcoin, Tesla, and other assets have seen outsized returns for Trump’s second election victory compared to his first.

Business - Inc. - November 11

4 Ways to Trust Your Instincts for Smarter Decisions and Better Leadership

This may be the most important and overlooked leadership quality.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Amorim: Pep 'so much better than me' right now

Rúben Amorim attempted to play down expectations at Manchester United after leading current club Sporting CP to a 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Why home equity loans are better than refinancing right now

There's a compelling argument to be made for using a home equity loan over a refinance loan right now. Here's why.

'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Women on how abortion shaped their vote

It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.

Boeing vote to decide how fast company gets back on track

The new contract proposal would not reinstate pensions, but it could be enough to sway voting workers, especially as the holiday season approaches.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

'Just a kid who followed their dreams' - Emotional Nadal bids farewell

Rafael Nadal says he would like to be remembered as "a kid who followed their dreams" as the tennis great says a poignant farewell to the sport.

How states voted on reproductive rights in the 2024 election

Voters weighed in Tuesday on abortion access through ballot measures. Here's a look at the results as of 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Marta Already Has an Illustrious Legacy. This Year Makes It Even Better.

All this week, Marta’s been soaking in a game that is the culmination of her eight years in Orlando.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Manchester United Has Decided On Its Next Head Coach

The Premier League team is said to have reached an agreement with the Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon to hire Ruben Amorim.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Officials say Qatar has decided to suspend its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel

World - ABC News - November 9

Key ‘sleeper races’ that could decide who controls Congress

NBC News Correspondents Sahil Kapur and Ali Vitali explains which key House and Senate races could determine the balance of power in Congress.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

'I think you can be consistent': How NFL refs decide who gets ejected (or not) for head hits

How can one player cause a concussion and not get ejected, while another is tossed for a milder hit to the head?

Sports - ESPN - November 8

The ‘Rocket Docket’ Judge Who Will Decide the Fate of Google’s Ad Technology

The ruling by a federal judge, Leonie Brinkema, in an antitrust case over Google’s advertising technology could add to the internet company’s woes.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

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