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Armed man arrested on suspicion of threatening FEMA workers, authorities say
FEMA conspiracy theories spark rumors and response.2 days ago -
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'It’s an honor': Mexican architect helps with reconstruction of Notre Dame
“As a Latino — as a Mexican, I was keeping in mind all the time that when we do things — we do it with passion,” said Alejandro Arredondo, an architect working to restore the Notre Dame in Paris.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86
Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6,500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor. Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay advocate whose lawsuit against her employer ...2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.2 days ago -
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Do not throw vapes in the bin, urge waste workers
Batteries, disposable vapes and discarded laptops put in the bin are putting refuse workers at risk.2 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The Surprise Factor That Helped the Liberty to Even the W.N.B.A. Finals
New York’s roster is full of stars. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added her name to the list with her game-sealing performance in Game 2.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Apple accused of restricting workers' Slack, social media use
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of improperly restricting workers’ use of Slack and other social media. The agency ...2 days ago - Apple -
Politics - The Hill
Man accused of threatening FEMA workers in western North Carolina
A North Carolina man was arrested Saturday after threatening to harm Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees who were aiding in the Hurricane Helene recovery effort, according to the ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, an activist for equal pay whose legal fight against her employer paved the way for the Fair Pay Act, has died. She was 86. Ledbetter worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in ...2 days ago -
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Business - Inc.
Seattle Hotel Workers Join Hilton Strike
The planned weeklong work stoppage puts the total of West Coast hospitality workers on strike in Seattle, Honolulu, San Francisco, and San Diego past 4,300.2 days ago -
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Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.2 days ago -
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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Can Corporate America Help Harris Win Pennsylvania?
The vice president has raised huge sums and has won over many business leaders. Despite that, the presidential race remains tight in battleground states.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
3 Easy Moves to Supercharge Productivity
Hit refresh with these quick tips.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Union leaders' outdated methods hurt workers and the economy
The International Longshoreman's Association is demanding outrageous wage increases and a ban on automation at American ports, threatening to disrupt the economy and cost jobs.2 days ago -
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American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.2 days ago -
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Pope urged at LGBTQ meeting to reverse church ban on gender-affirming care
Pope Francis faced calls to overturn the Catholic Church’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people when he held talks with LGBTQ activists at the Vatican.2 days ago -
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Salmond family pay tribute to 'devoted and loving' man
The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK bookmakers don’t want to (and probably won’t have to) pay more tax
Won’t somebody please think of Queen Camilla?2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Tech - Wired
These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer
For the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Trent stunner helps England cruise past Finland
England enjoyed a 3-1 win over Finland thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Sunday.2 days ago -
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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Georgia election workers move closer to collecting Rudy Giuliani’s assets
Two Georgia election workers are plowing to collect their $146 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani, but the former New York City mayor is digging in amid an array of financial ...2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Neuroscience Says 1 Simple Night Routine Will Refocus Your Overstimulated Brain and Give You a Full Night of Sleep
This is a sure way to protect your brain from losing mental focus the next day.2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses
Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.2 days ago - China -
World - Financial Times
Why have Americans been moving closer to climate risk?
Pandemic-era migration has doubled the number of people in areas most vulnerable to extreme weather events2 days ago - Climate -
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Trump calls for adding 10,000 Border Patrol agents after derailing a bipartisan border bill
Months ago he derailed a bipartisan bill to fund more border personnel.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says
Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.2 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Worldwide Efforts to Reverse the Baby Shortage Are Falling Flat
Subsidized minivans, no income taxes: Countries have rolled out a range of benefits to encourage bigger families, with no luck.2 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Trump announces plans to hire additional 10,000 border agents
Former President Donald Trump said he would ask Congress to pass legislation to hire an additional 10,000 agents at the border. The announcement came after the National Border Patrol Council, the ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Watch Hammon's moving message to new Valkyries coach Nakase
Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon had a moving message for her former assistant Natalie Nakase, now the coach of the Golden State Valkyries.3 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
China's September Auto Sales Reverse Five-Month Declines
China’s passenger-vehicle sales rose in September, reversing five months of declines thanks to supportive government policies and improving consumer sentiment.4 days ago - China -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Boeing to Cut 10% of Workers Amid Strike, Delay New 777X Production
The plane maker plans to book $5 billion in charges on troubled programs and warns of a deeper quarterly loss amid machinists strike.5 days ago