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Civil service reform must tackle pay and promotion
Frozen public sector wages and tax thresholds create unhelpful incentives, leading to recruitment woes on WhitehallFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Reopens: Photos
As Notre-Dame reopens after a 2019 fire, here is a selection of scenes from the famous Paris cathedral during a weekend of preparations and ceremonies.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Planning reforms will end development chaos, says Rayner
Officials will be able to rubberstamp development plans without local authority permission under the changes.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Zelensky Meets Trump in Paris to Press Ukraine’s Case
The Ukrainian leader planned to use the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral to lobby the president-elect and other world leaders attending the ceremony.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, calls for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure 'orderly political transition'
U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, calls for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure 'orderly political transition'ABC News - Dec. 7 -
13 of the best and most beautiful shops in Paris
Chocolatier, fromagerie, parfumerie … Parisian shops sound as gorgeous as they look. We choose stores with a history of exquisite craftsmanship. There are multiple locations of much-loved ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
How strong is Pete Hegseth's support on Capitol Hill?
The incoming president and vice president are standing firm behind the person they hope will lead the Department of Defense next year. In a social media post Friday morning, President-elect Donald ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Evening Report — Dems' youth surge
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: Johnson woos adversaries. {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Alex Brandon Younger Democrats vie for influence in House A YOUTH MOVEMENT is underway among ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
California Capitol in Sacramento evacuated over threat
The California Capitol was evacuated Friday morning after an email threat, according to local law enforcement. “On December 6, 2024, an email threat was received at the State Capitol,” California ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Republican senators launch inquiry into unpublished NIH study on puberty blockers for trans youth
Six Republican senators in a letter to National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Monica Bertagnolli said they are “concerned about the transparency” of studies funded by the NIH, the federal ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal in Fatal 737 MAX Crashes
The planemaker and the Department of Justice have 30 days to address U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor’s concerns over a DEI mention in the agreement.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
The EU makes an urgent TikTok inquiry on Russia's role in Romanian election turmoil
The European Union has sent TikTok an urgent request for more information about Romanian intelligence files suggesting that Moscow coordinated influencers on its platform to promote an election ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Ex-school welfare officer jailed for sexual assaults
Nine of the teenagers who brought charges against Neil Beckett were pupils at Lagan College in Belfast.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
The week: Labour milestones, McSweeney and Reform
Adam and Chris look back at the political week with Tim Shipman.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Federal Judge Rejects Boeing’s Guilty Plea Related to 737 Max Crashes
The agreement, opposed by some victims’ families, would have required the aviation company to pay a fine of up to $487 million and invest in additional safety measures.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Boeing plea deal rejected
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Boeing plea deal rejected in setback to company A federal judge specifically ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Boeing plea deal tied to fatal crashes rejected
The deal undermines the court and involves "contradictory" diversity requirements, a judge ruled.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Military advocacy group makes push on Capitol Hill
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Top military group pushes for quality of life measures The National ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Boeing’s Max plea deal rejected by court over DEI provision
Ruling in Texas injects culture war into one of the country’s most significant corporate prosecutionsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Trans rights activists protest Capitol bathroom ban
Transgender rights activists including Chelsea Manning, a former U.S. army intelligence analyst and whistleblower, took to Capitol Hill on Thursday in protest of a new policy barring trans people ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Judge rejects Boeing plea deal in 737 Max crashes
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a proposed plea deal that would have allowed Boeing to plead guilty and pay a fine for two fatal 737 Max crashes, thrusting the airline giant back into ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Court rejects Boeing plea deal tied to 737 Max crashes
A federal judge rejected Boeing’s plea deal tied to a criminal fraud charge stemming from fatal crashes of its 737 Max aircraft.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Love Paris? Now You Can Wear It.
A new Parisian start-up is bringing “Zizmorcore” to France, selling modern merch for old-school establishments.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Musk meets with Thune at the Capitol
Elon Musk, the co-head of President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), met with incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) Thursday morning ahead of meetings ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Charlotte Dujardin banned 1 year for 'conduct contrary to the principles of horse welfare'
British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin was banned one year by the International Equestrian Federation.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
How youth orchestras delivered the three most powerful performances of 2024
Leave it to the kids. Our classical music critic explains how the National Children's Symphony of Venezuela, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and the Colburn Orchestra stole the show in 2024.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
A Storied New York Hilton Adds a Grim Chapter to Its History
The hotel, on West 54th Street, was where journalists examined the Pentagon Papers and where Donald Trump delivered a 2016 victory speech.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
High court seems skeptical of challenge to ban treatments for transgender youths
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to a Tennessee law that bars gender transition surgery for minors as well as puberty blockers and hormone therapy. The court's conservative majority ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Satanic Temple starts religious release program in Ohio
A new religious release program for students is entering public schools in Marysville, Ohio, and this one emphasizes Satanic studies.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court skeptical of challenge to Tennessee ban on transgender youth treatments
The conservative-majority Supreme Court dives into the culture war issue of transgender rights as it weighs whether states can restrict gender transition care for minors.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Kenneth Chesebro seeks to invalidate plea deal in Trump Georgia case
Kenneth Chesebro, a former lawyer for President-elect Trump, is seeking to invalidate his plea deal in the Georgia election interference case that also swept up his former boss as a defendant. ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
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Volkswagen Says Urgent Measures Needed to Save Company
Volkswagen’s CEO warned staff that urgent measures are needed to secure the company’s future amid heightened competition, price pressure and high labor costs just as the European car market ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
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University of Michigan Weighs Changes to Its Diversity Program
The school is one of higher education’s biggest supporters of D.E.I. Now it’s considering a new approach as critics question the program’s success and impact on campus life.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Wales the happy hunting ground for Reform
Labour is still likely to hold on to power in the SeneddFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdog
Audit Scotland says decisions may needed about whether some services can be provided by the NHS.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump to attend reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
President-elect Trump said Monday that he will attend the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral next weekend. “It is an honor to announce that I will be traveling to Paris, France, on Saturday to ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?
Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Guilty pleas in trial on bride's death hours after wedding
Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to charges in the trial related to the death of a South Carolina bride. Komoroski is accused of crashing her rental car while intoxicated into a golf car holding ...CBS News - Dec. 2
