RFU supports Maher visa application to play in PWR

American Olympic bronze medallist Ilona Maher could appear in this season's Premiership Women’s Rugby after the Rugby Football Union said it had supported her visa application.

Steve Borthwick retains full support of RFU despite England’s losing streak

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World - The Guardian - November 10

How Latino support played a key role in Trump's election victory

Donald Trump received 45% of the Latino vote, which is an 11% increase from 2020. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez explores how this helped seal his win.

Colombia to require visas for British citizens in response to UK visa restrictions

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro says that his country will impose visa requirements on British citizens

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Pennsylvania investigating reports of fraudulent voter registration applications

Former President Donald Trump has mischaracterized investigations into a number of voter registration applications in Pennsylvania.

Unemployment Applications Rose, But Layoff Levels Are Low

The four-week average of claims fell by 9,750 to 227,250.

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Pension credit applications rise after cut in winter fuel payments

A big jump in pensioners applying for the means-tested benefit came after ministers limited winter fuel payments.

Million-pound paydays and rank-and-file rage - the RFU furore explained

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Maher: Democrats need to ‘look in the mirror’ after Harris loss

Comedian and TV personality Bill Maher said that Democrats need to “look in the mirror” after Vice President Harris lost the 2024 White House election to President-elect Trump this week. “My ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Maher: Democrats lost due to ‘anti-common sense agenda’

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Politics - The Hill - November 16

Maher, Shatner tangle over whether Harris was ‘great’ candidate

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Politics - The Hill - November 18

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Fingerprint from taxi license application leads to arrest in 1978 double murder

Nearly 46 years after a double homicide, a fingerprint from a taxi license application has led to a suspect's arrest, officials in western Massachusetts announced.

How custom evals get consistent results from LLM applications

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Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

NFL admits incorrect application of grounding/illegal touching rules in Ravens-Cowboys

Sometimes, transparency doesn't show up at all.

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Congress stalemate causing backlog in aid applications after Helene

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RFU’s annual report shows a worrying decline. Has it lost its purpose? | Gerard Meagher

Beneath headline figures of the chief executive’s bumper income, what does the RFU stand for and want to achieve?. There have been suggestions in recent years, little more than rumours – though ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Maher delivers final message to undecided voters: It may get worse under Trump

Bill Maher warned viewers that things may get worse if former President Trump gets a second term in The White House. "So, dear Christmas Eve voter, I say to you: things aren't that bad, but they ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

After the Election, Interest in Digital Nomad Visas and Moving Abroad Is Rising

Google searches for “best countries to move to” peaked immediately after the election. Here’s what you need to know about digital nomad visas.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Here’s Why Visa Is Reaching Out to Creators With New Payment Options

Chief marketing officer Frank Cooper calls them a whole new category of customer that should be treated like small businesses.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Source: Man Utd confident over Amorim visa delay

Manchester United are confident new head coach Ruben Amorim will receive his work permit well ahead of his first game in charge against Ipswich Town, a source has told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

'Dreams quashed': Foreign students and universities fear Australia's visa cap

World - Yahoo News - November 16

'Dreams quashed': Foreign students and universities fear Australia's visa cap

A bill limiting the number of foreign students Australia accepts has caused anxiety at home and abroad.

Source: Amorim gets visa, takes Man Utd training

Rúben Amorim has taken his first training session as Manchester United head coach following the approval of his visa, a source has told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

Visa and Mastercard execs grilled by senators on 'duopoly,' high swipe fees

Senate Judiciary Committee members say the 'duopoly' has left retailers with no ability to negotiate high interchange fees.

Business - CNBC - November 19

China is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy

China is going to expand visa-free entry to citizens of nine more countries as it seeks to boost tourism and business travel to help revive a sluggish economy

World - ABC News - November 22

Are international thieves exploiting tourist visas to target pro-athletes' homes?

North America’s top professional sports leagues have issued warnings to their players about a growing threat from high-tech, organized burglary rings, whose tools of choice are passports, ...

Kenya less open to visitors despite visa-free policy - report

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Fingerprint from decades-old taxi application led to arrest in 1978 cold case double murder

A fingerprint on a decades-old taxi application led to the arrest of a man accused of fatally shooting two people and leaving their bodies along a Massachusetts roadway in 1978, officials said.

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 213,000, remaining near 7-month lows

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week, remaining near seven-month lows

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World - The New York Times - November 9

China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea

This is the latest round of countries to be added to China's ever-growing visa-free policy, designed to spur inbound tourism which has yet to rebound.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Rúben Amorim yet to be granted visa despite starting Manchester United job on Monday

Coach will not be able to take opening training session United expect Portuguese to be granted a visa soon Rúben Amorim is yet to be granted a visa despite starting his first official day as ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

EU migration chief raises alarm over Russian visas amid security fears

European Union may need to tighten visa policies in light of growing security threats, warns EU chief. The EU’s top official in migration has said she is concerned about the bloc’s visa policy that ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Poland's cash-for-visas investigation finds evidence against senior members of former government

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

The Economist announces support for Harris

The Economist announced Thursday that the outlet is backing Vice President Harris over former President Trump in the upcoming election, now less than a week away. “While some newspapers refused to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Costas retires as longtime MLB play-by-play voice

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play. Costas had done games the past couple seasons for MLB Network and TBS Sports.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

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