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

Slovak opposition rallies against the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico

Thousands of protesters have gathered in Slovakia’s capital on the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that brought an end to decades of communist rule in Czechoslovakia to oppose the ...

World - ABC News - November 17

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.

Fired Disney employee hacked menu to falsely show foods as peanut allergy safe, lawsuit claims

A disgruntled former Disney employee is being accused of hacking into menu-creating software used by the company's restaurants to falsely indicate that certain food items did not contain peanuts.

Russia was behind second fake video spreading false voter fraud claims, U.S. officials say

Experts warned that two recent Russian-created fake videos appear designed to undercut Americans’ confidence in the 2024 election results and stoke racial animus.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Boy says mom 'ran him over,' left him on roadside and falsely reported kidnapping

A woman has been arrested after leaving her son unattended along a road, allowing him to run off in the night following a tantrum and falsely reporting a kidnapping.

Not a good day for Germany, says Foreign Minister Baerbock

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Putin threatens Kyiv decision-makers after striking energy grid

Russia says it is selecting Ukrainian targets and may hit government offices in the capital.

Digne: France out for revenge against Italy

France will be out to avenge their defeat from earlier this year when they take on Italy in a UEFA Nations League clash at the San Siro in Milan on Sunday, defender Lucas Digne said.

Sports - ESPN - November 16

In London, Vouchers Take the Risk Out of Giving Theater Tickets

Worried you might buy the wrong production? On the wrong date? The Society of London Theatre has a solution.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

It’s a Great Time for Giving Back. But Don’t Leave Out Remote Workers

‘Tis the season for giving back—and with virtual volunteering opportunities, even your hybrid or remote employees can get involved.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Can This Peer-to-Peer Therapy Startup Disrupt the Telehealth Business?

The cost of mental health care is too high and there is a dearth of practitioners. Some companies are touting the potential of peer therapists.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Lebanon had 'no say in the decision to go to war,' foreign minister says

Both Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of breaching the cease-fire agreement less than 48 hours after it was agreed.

Business - CNBC - 31 minutes ago

Peering inside a (fiscal) black hole

Come for the snark, stay for the Soundgarden puns

World - Financial Times - November 1

Canvassers for Elon Musk’s America PAC Were Fired and Stranded in Michigan After Speaking Out

A dozen Black canvassers were tricked, threatened, and driven in seatless U-Haul vans. They were fired after WIRED reported on their plight—some without full pay or a way back home.

Tech - Wired - November 3

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