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Paid sick leave measures pass in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska
Workers in three states are now entitled to paid sick leave for the first time. In Alaska, most workers are now entitled to at least 40 hours of paid sick leave a year. Larger employers in the ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
Nebraska Voters Pass Measure Limiting Abortions
A competing ballot amendment, which would have established a right to abortion until fetal viability, failed to win more votes.Top stories - The New York Times - 20 hours ago -
Voters in 3 red states cast ballots on paid sick leave
The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Missouri Voters Pass Measure to Protect Abortion Rights and End Ban
A ballot amendment enshrining reproductive rights in the State Constitution would void one of the strictest abortion bans in the country.Top stories - The New York Times - 20 hours ago -
Missouri voters approve ballot measure to expand abortion rights
Missouri voters approved a ballot measure enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution, NBC News projects, effectively undoing the state’s near-total abortion ban.Politics - NBC News - 19 hours ago -
Fischer's Senate fight in Nebraska leaves Republicans frustrated
Republicans are upset that the race to protect Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) in deep red Nebraska has gotten competitive, forcing the party to spend precious resources that could be used elsewhere in ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska
Nebraska has a record number of petition-initiated measures on the ballot, including two competing ones pertaining to abortion abortion rightsHealth - ABC News - Yesterday -
'Slot's more measured Liverpool pass biggest test yet'
Liverpool's "heavy metal" approach under Jurgen Klopp may be a thing of the past - but Arne Slot passed his first big test against Chelsea.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Abortion rights ballot measures pass in 7 states, fail in 3 others
Constitutional amendments to protect or expand abortion passed in seven of the 10 states where they appeared on the ballot Tuesday, NBC News projects.Top stories - NBC News - 16 hours ago -
Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates
Missouri voters are considering whether to make the state the 40th jurisdiction to legalize sports bettingSports - ABC News - October 27 -
Tracking abortion ballot measures: Missouri and Arizona expand rights as Florida vote falls short
Seven other states, including Montana and Nevada, also pass measures in favor of reproductive rights – follow our tracker as voters decide on access to abortion. US election 2024 – latest ...World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago -
Fluffy Feeling Ill? N.Y.C. Workers May Get Sick Leave to Care for Pets.
Councilman Shaun Abreu is introducing a bill that would require employers in New York City to let workers use their paid sick leave to take care of pets and service animals.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
This policy gap is harming Americans’ health — and finances, doctor group warns
Compared to other industrialized countries, the U.S. has “been behind for quite a while, so the time is definitely now” for these changes, a pediatrician told MarketWatch.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Miller rushes for 2 TDs, No. 15 Alabama picks off 3 passes in 34-0 win over No. 21 Missouri
Jamarion Miller rushed for two touchdowns and No. 15 Alabama’s defense had three interceptions in a 34-0 victory over No. 21 Missouri, which played much of the way without starting quarterback ...Sports - ABC News - October 26 -
No. 19 Missouri QB Brady Cook injures ankle, returns to lead Tigers on 95-yard game-winning drive vs. Auburn
Missouri went on a 17-play, 95-yard drive to score the go-ahead TD with 46 seconds to go.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass
Voters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutionsHealth - ABC News - October 17 -
Most Abortion Rights Ballot Measures Pass, But Florida and Two Other States Reject Them
Similar measures passed or expected to pass in seven states, but voters in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota did not approve reproductive rights amendments on Tuesday.Business - Inc. - 8 hours ago -
Trump wins Alaska
Former President Trump has won the state of Alaska and its three Electoral College votes in the 2024 presidential election, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Alaska has gone to the ...Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago -
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How much is the vice president paid?
Despite being second in line to the U.S. presidency, the vice president earns less than Supreme Court justices.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Trump wins Missouri
Former President Trump has won the presidential race in Missouri, defeating Vice President Harris and securing the state's 10 electoral votes, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. It’s ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
A series of skirmishes among House Republicans is poised to reshape Washington
Retirements, term limits and leadership ambitions are opening up a slew of top panel spots on the House Republican side next year.Politics - Politico - October 24 -
Navy apologies for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882
The U.S. Navy issued an apology Saturday for destroying an Alaska Native village nearly 150 years ago. The 1882 attack in Angoon killed six children and caused such dire food shortages that ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Hunter found fatally mauled by bear in Alaska
An overdue hunter in Alaska was found dead Wednesday after an apparent attack by at least one brown bear, state police said.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Fight in Alaska over only House seat
Alaska's race for its only House of Representatives seat appears vital this election cycle. Republican candidate Nick Begich joins CBS News and breaks down his campaign goals in the race against ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
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Eagles' Sirianni, sick of booing, jaws with fans
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni was seen on camera yelling and gesturing toward a group of fans at the end of Sunday's 20-16 home win over the Cleveland Browns as boos rained down for parts of the game.Sports - ESPN - October 14 -
Britain’s summer riots paid off for one company
Mitie Group, a provider of outsourcing services, said the provision of “surge response” security services for the U.K. Home Office was one factor behind a 13% rise in revenue in the first halfBusiness - MarketWatch - October 15 -
'Devastated' One Direction processing 'loss of our brother'
The star's former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Sick of the 21st Century? These Artists Revive the 18th.
Copycat classicism is here. Literary re-enactments by the photographer Stan Douglas — and a wave of other remixers — are creating new types of art around Black history.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
The work sickness timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers
Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working againTop stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Can breast implants make you sick?
While not a formal diagnosis, an autoimmune dysfunction known as breast implant illness has gained traction . In 2016, when Britney Pollock was 26, she decided to get breast implants: 400 cubic cm ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
'Our hearts are broken' - tributes paid to missing mum
Flowers and tributes are left near to where a body was recovered in the search for Victoria Taylor.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
How to Get Your Invoices Paid as Quickly as Possible
Founders share their tips for saving time on accounts receivables and shoring up cash flow.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Doctors paid as much as £200,000 overtime to tackle NHS backlog
Some consultants are being paid £200 an hour for working extra hours, a BBC News investigation finds.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -