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Rachel Reeves to promise 'a Budget to rebuild Britain'
But the chancellor's conference speech on Monday risks being overshadowed by the row over her decision to axe winter fuel payments.4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Rachel Reeves orders investigations into £600m of Covid contracts
Chancellor will confirm inquiries in conference speech as Labour tries to move on from donations scandal. Rachel Reeves will announce on Monday that she has ordered investigations into more than ...6 hours ago - Covid -
Financial Times - Business
Reeves to rule out return to austerity after gloomy rhetoric draws criticism
Chancellor has warned of tax rises in her October Budget but will adopt a positive tone in Monday’s conference speech6 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month
Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests delivered to their home free of charge starting later this month9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Renewed ‘austerity drive’ will make racism worse, says Diane Abbott – Labour conference live
Labour delegates expected to vote on motion opposing winter fuel payment cuts tomorrow. Starmer vows to protect public services from fresh austerity Labour heads to conference in a spin ...10 hours ago -
Yahoo News - World
Israel orders 45-day closure of Al Jazeera West Bank office
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The New York Times - World
Sri Lanka Elects Leftist Leader Dissanayake as President
Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.12 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
What do COVID symptoms look like this year?
With every new season comes a new variant of COVID – or so it seems.14 hours ago - Covid -
Financial Times - World
Starmer and Reeves must articulate the government’s purpose
Labour’s problematic conference backdrop makes outlining the vision urgentYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
No. 1 NFL pick Caleb Williams asked for his $40 million contract to go into an LLC. Can he do that?
There are financial benefits to treating yourself as a brand instead of an employee.Yesterday - NFL -
Inc. - Business
Elon Musk Could Face Sanctions as SEC Investigates Twitter Takeover
Elon Musk did not attend court-ordered testimony for the SEC's probe into his takeover of Twitter, which is now X.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
ESPN - Sports
Fulham investigate amid Al Fayed rape allegations
Fulham are investigating whether anyone associated with the club has been a victim of its former owner Mohamed Al Fayed, who has been accused of raping and sexually abusing young women.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lewis Hamilton urges Max Verstappen to refuse ‘joke’ community service order
Lewis Hamilton has sensationally urged Max Verstappen not to carry out what he described as a “joke” of a community service order from the FIA for swearing, with the Dutch driver effectively going ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Billy Napier contract buyout: Florida would owe coach $20-plus million if fired during 2024 football season
Napier, widely-presumed to be on the SEC's hottest seat this fall outside of Sam Pittman at Arkansas, is signed through the 2028 season on a deal he first inked in December 2021 worth $51.8 millionYesterday - Florida -
The Guardian - World
A rise in fuel duty needn’t be a car crash for Rachel Reeves | Phillip Inman
With petrol prices and inflation both low, motorists can absorb a reversing of Sunak’s 5p cut – and it could even boost electric car sales. A chancellor desperate for ready cash, as Rachel Reeves ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board orders counties to hand count all ballots
In battleground Georgia, the state election board passed new rules, including one that would require election workers to hand count ballots on election day. Some state officials are now concerned ...Yesterday -
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One dead and several missing after 'unprecedented' rains in Japan
The rains have caused floods and landslides in the coastal quake-hit region of Ishikawa in northern Japan.Yesterday - Japan -
The New York Times - Top stories
As President, Trump Demanded Investigations of Foes. He Often Got Them.
He has threatened to target his perceived enemies if elected again. A look at his time in the White House shows how readily he could do so.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
De Blasio 'shocked' by report on COVID czar partying during lockdowns
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he was “shocked” by the recent report regarding a former New York City official in charge of the COVID-19 pandemic who admitted he was partying during ...2 days ago - Covid -
ABC News - Tech
The head of Boeing's defense and space business is out as company tries to fix troubled contracts
Boeing is replacing the head of its defense and space business2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Georgia Election Board Orders Hand-Counting of Ballots
Critics say the move could significantly delay the reporting of results in the battleground state and inject chaos into the post-election period.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Giants pitcher placed on injured list, falls one out short of $83K innings incentive in contract
Jordan Hicks, who began the season as a starting pitcher, threw 109 2/3 innings in 20242 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Investigators want answers from convicted serial killer Lewis Lent
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Matt Reeves Shares His Vision For The Batman's Epic Crime Saga
This week, HBO and Max premiered The Penguin , the first spin-off series from The Batman . And while this show is a part of director Matt Reeves' plans for what he calls The Batman Epic Crime ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board orders votes to be counted by hand
A newly adopted rule requires at least three election workers to hand count ballots in each precinct on election night. NBC News' Priya Sridhar explains the widespread criticism of the rule.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Covid Showed Us That the Truth Is a Matter of Life or Death
I am deeply troubled by the growing distrust of science in our society, just at the time when its insights are most needed.2 days ago - Covid -
ABC News - Sports
Joel Embiid signs a 3-year, $193 million contract extension with the 76ers
Joel Embiid has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, keeping him with the franchise through the 2028-29 season2 days ago - NBA -
Financial Times - World
NI High Court deals blow to body investigating Troubles-era atrocities
Government’s ability to veto sensitive information breaches international human rights law, court finds2 days ago -
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Police investigated Fayed sex assault at estate in Scotland
The former Harrods owner, who has been accused of rape at his London store, previously owned Balnagown Estate in the Highlands.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Labour’s Rayner and Reeves declared clothing donations as office support
UK deputy prime minister and chancellor drawn into widening gifts scandal2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel investigates after its soldiers filmed throwing bodies off roof
The IDF says the incident does not "conform" to its values, while Palestinian officials say it is a "crime".2 days ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Officials monitoring new COVID-19 variant
U.S. health officials are monitoring a new COVID variant, XEC, that has been identified in half the states in the country. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more.2 days ago - Covid -
ABC News - Sports
Joel Embiid signs a 3-year, $193 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, AP sources say.
Joel Embiid signs a 3-year, $193 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, AP sources say.2 days ago - NBA -
MarketWatch - Business
A huge NASA contract has sent Intuitive Machines’ stock skyrocketing. This analyst sees even more upside.
Intuitive Machines is “the leading beneficiary of NASA’s lunar commercialization efforts,” says B. Riley Securities analyst Mike Crawford.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.2 days ago - Covid -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Could Connor McDavid Follow Sidney Crosby's Lead With Next Contract?
Connor McDavid has been inspired by Sidney Crosby his whole life. Will he take another page from his book?4 days ago