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Sports - ABC News
IOC sets January date for seven presidential candidates to woo Olympic voters
The International Olympic Committee has set a Jan. 30 date for its key presidential election meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland21 minutes ago - Olympics -
Top stories - BBC News
More workers set to get right to sick pay and parental leave
A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years.26 minutes ago -
Business - CNBC
7-Eleven's parent company cuts full-year earnings forecast, presses ahead with restructuring
The news comes as the Japanese retail group resists a takeover attempt by Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard.1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Is Labour's new deal for workers a fight postponed?
The government is unveiling a boost for workers' rights - but many of the measures won't happen right away.3 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The Influence of the US Far Right on Ireland Is Growing
Former KKK members, the founder of the antisemitic Goyim Defense League, and a QAnon promoter are all advising Irish far-right communities, which are increasingly looking to the US for inspiration.4 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims
The UK-based firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Tech - GameSpot
The Dark Tower Book Box Set And Graphic Novel Omnibuses Are B2G1 Free At Amazon
The Dark Tower: Complete Graphic Novel Saga Get all three Dark Tower Omnibuses for $114 (was ...8 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Destiny 2 Revenant Tonics Guide - How To Get More Tonic Recipes And Fieldwork
With Destiny 2 Episode: Revenant comes the new Onslaught: Salvation activity , and with it, a new system for crafting special tonics that provide you with lots of different bonuses. These break ...10 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK ministers fire starting gun on landmark worker rights reform
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship package11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Stage set for battle of the dynasties as Rodrigo Duterte eyes return to politics in the Philippines
Former president to run for mayor of Davao amid fight for power against formidable Marcos family. Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, 79, returned to politics this week when he registered ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton set to bring flash flooding to Orlando
President Biden on Wednesday said Hurricane Milton is expected to be one of the worst and most destructive storms on record as it barrels toward Florida. The president also said the federal ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Health care workers brace for Hurricane Milton landfall
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as soon as 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday near Sarasota, Florida. It is still a Category 3 storm packing winds of 120 miles per hour. Kimberly Guy, co-chief ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Florida resident under evacuation order explains why he's not leaving
Michael Sean Comerford said he is staying in his parents' condo in the city of Marco Island, Florida, which is under a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton.13 hours ago - Florida -
Sports - CBS Sports
Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Running Backs: Get Chase Brown in all lineups, plus more sleepers
Running backs you want in Week 6 lineups and those you should avoid13 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricane Helene’s victims could get more generous tax breaks. Senators just need to vote for them.
“We shouldn’t saddle survivors with unfair taxes as they work to rebuild their lives,” said one lawmaker supporting the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act.13 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
As college football relentlessly pursues something bigger, what will it leave behind?
Whether every athletic department chasing the biggest bag is going to diminish generations of fandom in college football is a question we don't know the answer to.14 hours ago - College Football -
Business - The New York Times
Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost
Nearly a month into a union walkout, the aerospace giant withdrew its latest contract offer, and the two sides exchanged blame over the breakdown.14 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Doctor in Lebanon describes war's devastating impact on health care workers
As Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Beirut for a third week, one doctor describes how exhausted medical staff are struggling to cope with the overwhelming influx of new patients and the ...14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
DeSantis vows to punish Floridians who leave dogs tied up amid hurricanes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) vowed Wednesday to punish Floridians who leave dogs tied up amid hurricanes, as the threat of Hurricane Milton looms over the state's west coast. "It is cruel for ...14 hours ago - Florida -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Marriott to Improve Data-Security Practices, Pay $52 Million in U.S. Settlements
The hotel operator agreed to pay a penalty and implement enhanced data-security practices as part of separate settlements with the FTC and U.S. states related to data breaches that affected ...15 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves rules out ‘exit tax’ for wealthy people leaving UK
Chancellor urged to bring in expatriation charge in order to avoid increasing UK capital gains levy in Budget15 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
X Gets Back to Business in Brazil
The Elon Musk-owned social media platform gets OK to resume service in its sixth-largest market after bending to top court’s demands.16 hours ago - Brazil -
Sports - CBS Sports
Diego Pavia's rise: The QB who once peed on a rival's logo leaves his mark after wild journey to Vanderbilt
A zero-star recruit, Pavia landed from New Mexico Military Institute to New Mexico State by happy accident, then found his 15 minutes of fame last weekend with Vanderbilt16 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
46 percent in Florida poll say they will vote for abortion rights amendment
Less than half of the likely electorate in Florida say they would vote for an amendment that would legalize abortion up to the point of fetal viability, according to a New York Times and Siena ...17 hours ago - Abortion -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Brat Summer and Chappell Roan are boosting Hydro Flask parent company’s stock
Helen of Troy’s stock soared Wednesday, as the consumer-products company redeemed itself with fiscal second-quarter results in which both profit and sales beat expectations and its full-year ...17 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Humble Games Parent Company Turns To Laid-Off Staff's New Label For Help
In late July, Humble Games--the publishing arm of the Humble Bundle digital storefront-- laid off the entirety of its staff in a surprising move that left some indie titles in a precarious ...18 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Italy’s single women fight for the right to IVF
Currently the government only permits heterosexual, married women to undergo treatment18 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'Many more runs to get', says record-breaker Root
Joe Root says there are “many more runs still to get” after he overhauled Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s all-time leading Test runscorer.18 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Human Rights Campaign launching ad blitz for Harris, other Democrats
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its Equality Votes political action committee are launching a multimillion-dollar digital ad blitz aimed at reaching "equality voters" for the Harris-Walz ticket in ...19 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Farm workers running their own farms
Len Ramirez of CBS News Bay Area covers a program that supports farm workers in becoming independent farm operators.19 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour to soften worker protection plan after business pressure
Ministers braced for union backlash after accepting case for letting companies keep employees on probation for up to 9 months19 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Hearing Aid Giant Starkey Bet Big on AI, and It’s Paying Off
Starkey, the US’s largest hearing aid producer, just announced a new AI-powered device.19 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Lessons in law and economics from the Next pay gap case
Companies need to be careful, but the judgment ultimately preserves market forces19 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Rebekah Vardy told to pay Coleen Rooney £100,000 more after ‘Wagatha Christie’ case
Judge orders further payment after the women’s lawyers returned to court this week in dispute over legal costs. Rebekah Vardy has been ordered to pay Coleen Rooney a further £100,000 after their ...19 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Vardy ordered to pay £100,000 towards Rooney in Wagatha case
A legal dispute over costs has been heard in court this week, with more expected next year.20 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Circle K Owner Makes Fresh Attempt to Acquire 7-Eleven Parent
Seven & i Holdings has received a fresh takeover offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard, weeks after the Japanese company rejected an earlier proposal.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Baie-Comeau Waives Right Winger Kirill Evstigneev
The Baie-Comeau Drakkar have placed right winger Kirill Evstigneev on waivers. Evstigneev, 18, had 0 points across two games this season. The Belarussian-born Canadian joined the Baie-Comeau ...Yesterday