Starmer faces pushback from pubs over ‘bonkers’ outdoor smoking curb plans

Starmer tightens rules on gifts to ministers

It comes after the PM and other cabinet ministers have faced criticism for accepting freebies.

‘We leave viewers smarter’: fears over plans to close ‘world’s most highbrow’ TV station

Unique experiment in German-language public broadcasting 3sat faces pressure from populist right. In many countries around the world, breakfast TV means celebrity interviews, soap operas and last ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

‘One-man anti-abortion army’: shadow of US global gag rule looms over Nepal’s family planning services

Since the country legalised abortion, maternal mortality rates have plummeted. But US-funded programmes and a Trump victory could reverse that progress, warn experts. “One, two, three,” says Soman ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Health plans should pay for over-the-counter birth control at no cost, White House proposes

The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would provide women with private insurance free access to over-the-counter birth control pills and other contraceptives.

Row erupts over plan to charge €5 to enter fire-hit Notre Dame

Catholic church condemns idea of charging entrance fee when rebuilt cathedral reopens in December after five years. Weeks before its scheduled grand reopening after a devastating fire, Notre Dame ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Johnson says Harris is lying over his Affordable Care Act plans if Trump wins

House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuking Vice President Kamala Harris' comments about the future of the Affordable Care Act if former President Donald Trump becomes president again. CBS News' Nikole ...

Nissan shares plunge over 10% after downbeat quarterly results, production-cut plans

The automaker posted disappointing second-quarter results and announced reductions in production and staff.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans

Wall Street investors are bracing for a battle over Trump policies and plans that risk ballooning the U.S. debt load.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Miami’s smoke-and-mirrors routine gets another act against Florida State

Miami is a perfect 7-0, but the Hurricanes have yet to play a ranked team and have needed every crucial call to break their way to get there.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Costco recalls smoked salmon sold in Florida due to potential listeria concerns

Costco and Acme Smoked Fish Corp. have issued a voluntary recall for some of their Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon products.

Republican Senate candidate’s fire fighting company could go up in smoke

Preparing for office the Blackstone way

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali

As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution

World - ABC News - October 31

Up in smoke: the artist who lost 1000 paintings in a house fire

Max Ayres has spent much of his life capturing Lancashire – and himself – without ever selling a painting. Now a blaze has transformed much of his singular body of work. Max Ayres has a hole in his ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

'Pack of cigs and a Bic lighter': Why are celebs glamorising smoking again?

The cigarette is having a resurgence in pop culture and smoking is being glamorised in film, TV and music.

UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objections

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Tom Kim apologizes for damaging locker following playoff loss in South Korea

Tom Kim refuted a report that he may face disciplinary action from the KPGA after damaging a locker-room door following his playoff loss.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Bills' Von Miller back from four-game suspension, returns to practice before facing Dolphins in Week 9

Miller is back in the fold after missing the last four games

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Back from the dead: Scientists rebuild the face of 400-year-old Polish 'vampire'

Buried with a padlock on her foot and an iron sickle across her neck, “Zosia” was never supposed to be able to come back from the dead.

From the archives: Muhammad Ali discusses his post-boxing future on Face the Nation

Iconic boxer Muhammad Ali joined Face the Nation in 1976. He spoke about what could come next for him as he faced down the end of his boxing career. This archival episode may contain themes or use ...

From AI to Musk’s Brain Chip, the F.D.A.’s Device Unit Faces Rapid Change

The new director overseeing medical devices will confront criticisms about hasty approvals as she ushers in revolutionary technology.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Tom Brady won't face punishment from NFL for criticizing ejection of Lions DB Brian Branch, per report

Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, is under strict rules as a broadcaster

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

In NYC, a New Generation of Fitness Buffs Inspires Outdoor Workouts

A new generation of fitness buffs is prioritizing mutual encouragement in the group workouts that have sprouted up in city playgrounds for years.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

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