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Medical workers risk own lives during conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon
Israel's multi-front conflict against Iranian-backed Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon is forcing medical staff and first responders to put their lives on the line to care for the critically ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
To men who still want ‘proof’ of women’s pain: be careful what you wish for | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
A UK school’s botched plan to require a doctor’s note for period pain shows we’re still not trusted over our own suffering. How’s your pain threshold? For a few months now, I’ve been obsessively ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Boeing strike may end if workers agree to 35% pay raise in upcoming vote
Workers for plane maker have been on strike for a month, adding woe to the struggling company’s many concerns. Boeing workers have tentatively scheduled a vote on a proposed labor deal that could ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
New Boeing CEO to give clues on company's future, while striking workers vote on new contract
Boeing's CEO Kelly Ortberg faces investors for first time at the helm of the troubled manufacturer.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
New Boeing CEO to give clues on company's future, while striking workers vote on new contract
Boeing has already braced investors for a rough quarterly report.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Workers Say They Were Tricked and Threatened as Part of Elon Musk’s Get-Out-the-Vote Effort
America PAC door knockers were flown to Michigan, driven in the back of a U-Haul, and told they’d have to pay hotel bills unless they met unrealistic quotas. One was surprised they were working to ...Tech - Wired - October 30 -
Musk’s get-out-the-vote workers didn’t know they were canvassing for Trump – report
Canvassers discovered they were working to drum up turnout for Trump after signing non-disclosure agreements. US elections 2024 – live updates Elon Musk’s get-out-the-vote effort for Donald ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Inflation is cooling, yet many Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck
The rate of inflation has come down from pandemic era highs. But many Americans are still waiting to feel financial relief.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
I Don’t Want to Live in a Monoculture, and Neither Do You
Few things can change your perspective for the better more than being attacked from both sides of America’s culture war.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
'What kind of country do we want to live in?' Harris asks congregation
During remarks at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Ga., Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged congregants to vote.Politics - NBC News - October 20 -
Transfer Talk: Zirkzee already wants out of Man United
Man United's Joshua Zirkzee is already open to leaving the club in January, according to reports.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Transfer Talk: Rüdiger wants new deal as Saudi clubs circle
Antonio Rüdiger's future at Madrid remains clouded, despite the defender distancing himself from Saudi Pro League links. Transfer Talk has the latest.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton 'at the nearest plantation'
Dozens of Black people across the country said they have received text messages telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
ABB Posts Higher Profit, Raises Margin Guidance
The Swiss industrial-technology company’s profit and revenue rose as the electrification business offset weakness in robotics, discrete automation and e-mobility.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
TotalEnergies Profit Falls as Downstream Margins Bite
TotalEnergies reported a sharpy-lower net profit in the third quarter on weaker refining margins, production and prices, but said output should pick up going forward.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Watch live: Vance campaigns in North Carolina as early voting set to begin
Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is holding a rally in North Carolina on Wednesday evening, a day before early voting opens in the Tar Heel State. Vance is expected to encourage ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Watch live: Trump campaigns in battleground Michigan as early voting opens statewide
Former President Trump is in battleground Michigan Saturday afternoon, rallying voters in the "blue wall" state as early voting begins statewide. During his visit, the former president is expected ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Watch: Trump rallies in Atlanta amid early voting push
Former President Trump held a rally in Atlanta as both presidential campaigns urge their supporters to vote early ahead of Election Day next week. Georgia is one of the key swing states that will ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
U.S. Job Growth Stalls in Days Before Vote
Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, with hiring hit by strikes and storms. The unemployment rate was steady, at 4.1 percent, in the last major report before an election in which the economy is ...Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Where to watch live election results and coverage of 2024 vote
CBS News will have extensive live coverage of the 2024 election results as the votes come in. Here's how to watch on TV, cable or streaming.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Live updates as U.S. gets out to vote on Election Day 2024
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran
IDF spokesman says strikes are a response to ‘months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran’, as blasts reported in Tehran and nearby city of Karaj. Lebanon’s health minister, Firass Abiad ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
US, Israel warn of potential attacks on Sri Lankan tourist spots
United States and Israeli authorities warned their citizens on Wednesday against traveling to certain popular tourist spots in Sri Lanka, after receiving “credible” threats of an impending attack. ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
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Broncos vs. Saints: Denver routs New Orleans 33-10 in ugly loss for Dennis Allen in Sean Payton's return to NOLA
Neither team put on much of a show. The Broncos were good enough to get a win, at least. They’re 4-3 this season, which is a testament to Sean Payton’s coaching.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17 -
Obama says ‘you can count on Kamala’ at Philadelphia rally – as it happened
This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of our US elections coverage here . . Outcry over Trump’s hint at ‘little secret’ with House Republicans Share your ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
The Berlin Wall: A divide that once shaped German women's lives still echoes today
As Germany celebrates the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago on Nov. 9 1989, women look back at how different their lives were under communism in East and capitalism in West GermanyWorld - ABC News - Yesterday
