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Dining across the divide: ‘I’m angry about elderly, supposedly celibate priests giving women advice on reproductive health’
They may not have seen eye to eye on abortion and assisted dying, but could American politics unite them?. Allison, 63, Edinburgh . Occupation Former policy manager. Currently “economically ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Trump and Senate Republicans still divided on how to implement his agenda
President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with Senate Republicans to try to get lawmakers "on the same page" on how to advance some of his major policy initiatives.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
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Gloucester remove Russia flag from player’s shirt after backlash
Gloucester will remove the Russia flag from the back of Kirill Gotovtsev’s shirt for all matches moving forward and have issued an apology “for any offence this may have caused”.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Turkey insists on two states for ethnically divided Cyprus as the UN looks to restart peace talks
Turkey has again insisted on a two-state peace accord in ethnically divided Cyprus as the United Nations prepares to meet with all sides in early springABC News - Jan. 8 -
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The FuboTV-Hulu deal was good for investors. There’s a silver lining for viewers too.
Live-TV streaming offerings are still far cheaper than cable and there may be more affordable bundles.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Meta scrapped factcheckers ‘because systems were too complex’
Comments by co-chair of oversight board Helle Thorning-Schmidt come as X CEO welcomes rival’s move. The co-chair of Meta’s oversight board said the company’s systems had become “too complex”, as ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Lamar attributes playoff woes to being 'too antsy'
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributes his 2-4 mark in the postseason to being "too antsy," but says he has found a way to balance that out.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
LGBTQ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
The HRC said that more companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ employees despite conservative backlash in recent years.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers
The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Shein accused of ‘not respecting’ UK MPs in grilling on labour practices
Online fast-fashion retailer refuses to answer questions about whether it uses cotton from China’s Xinjiang regionFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton
Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’
President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up renewed tensions with the central bank chair who resisted pressure cut ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Will flattery get you everywhere with Donald Trump? Billionaires are determined to find out | Arwa Mahdawi
The US has been for sale to the highest bidder for some time, while democracy dies in plain sight. The difference now? How shamelessly transactional the incoming president is. Reader, I was wrong. ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Snyder's Soapbox: MLB has the best sports venues. Eat your heart out, everyone else
Baseball stadiums are unique in ways that other parks just don't get to beCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
How much sick pay is too much sick pay?
The contrasting cases of Germany and the UK are revealing about policy trade-offsFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash
Observers say the surge of inquiries about diverse candidates has dropped sharply as anti-DEI activists keep up their efforts.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Amorim: Everyone 'too comfortable' at Man United
Ruben Amorim praised Manchester United's spirited 2-2 draw against Liverpool and then said he is trying to "shock" with his comments.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
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Packers' Watson carted off; Love leaves hurt too
Packers quarterback Jordan Love and wide receiver Christian Watson sustained injuries during the second quarter and exited the team's regular-season finale against the Bears.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Hailing a Taxi or Uber Will Be More Expensive Under NYC Congestion Pricing Program
Transportation officials want to reduce the number of taxis, Ubers and Lyfts that idle in heavy traffic. To do that, they will charge riders new fees.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn
Almost half of analysts polled by the FT accuse rate-setters of being ‘behind the curve’Financial Times - Jan. 5 -
PSU's Franklin: 'Too early' to say if Carter plays
Penn State coach James Franklin says it's "too early" to determine whether All-American defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder) will play in the CFP semifinals against Notre Dame.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Man Utd 'too anxious, too afraid', says Amorim before Liverpool test
Manchester United's players are sometimes "too anxious, too afraid to play football" on the pitch, says boss Ruben Amorim.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
How to watch the 2025 Golden Globe Awards this Sunday (and what else you need to know)
The 82nd Golden Globes will air live Sunday on CBS from the Beverly Hilton, with two streaming options for Paramount+ subscribers. Here's how to watch.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3 -
‘A look into the future’: TV drama about Danish climate refugees divides opinion
Families Like Ours has become national talking point but some scientists say events depicted could not happen. Featuring scenes of huge crowds boarding ferries, protest and desperation as six ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Jill Biden got most expensive gift from a foreign leader in 2023. Here's what it was
President Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, according to an annual accounting published by the State Department on Thursday, ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
‘They’ve heard so much wrong information’: Selling heat pumps across Germany’s political divide
Green heating has an image problem, especially where climate-sceptic parties hold sway. Now energy groups are promoting them on grounds of cost, status and energy security. A few dozen people had ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Marvel Rivals Season 1: Start Date, New Heroes, New Map, And Everything Else To Know
Marvel Rivals has hit some major milestones since its launch a month ago, including reaching 20 million players . The Overwatch competitor features a huge roster , including the now beloved ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
Costco has the tools to show its expensive stock is still worth the premium in 2025
Costco's burgeoning revenue streams like advertising and e-commerce may help propel the stock in the new year.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Ex-Traitors player: 'Beware those who talk too much'
Charlotte Chilton from Warwickshire was on the second series of The Traitors as a "faithful".BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Way-too-early top 50 fantasy football rankings for 2025
With the 2024 fantasy football season in the books, Dalton Del Don looks ahead to next season with his early rankings.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Dining across the divide: ‘He’s keen on punishing people for their crimes. It’s not something I believe in’
Can a former police officer and a medical student come to any agreement on prisons? . David, 82, Chesterfield . Occupation Retired policeman/journalist/consultant Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
US rapper Ice Spice faces fan backlash over ‘disrespectful’ five-minute appearance at Brisbane gig
Fans at the New Year’s Eve Wildlands festival, which cost up to $242 a ticket, were disappointed after the headline act was 25 minutes late for her 30-minute set. Get our breaking news email , ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
‘We can be weirdos too’: the Black mermaids creating their own fantasy worlds
Mermaiding has gained popularity in the US – and Black mermaids are using the activity to advocate for aquatic safety, raise environmental awareness and connect to African spirituality. Dressed in ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
BA passenger loyalty programme shake-up sparks backlash
Industry figures warn leisure travellers may struggle to gain perks such as access to the airline’s loungeFinancial Times - Dec. 31 -
The Music Is Too Loud. That’s the Point.
Vinyl-focused listening bars inspired by ones in Japan are opening across New York, attracting audiophiles and city dwellers looking for a respite from the cacophony outside their doors.The New York Times - Dec. 30
