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The Hill - Politics
Harris blames reports of pregnancy-related death in Georgia on ‘Trump Abortion Bans’
Vice President Harris on Tuesday blamed former President Trump for Georgia’s restrictive abortion law after a new report that found an abortion-related death in the state was “preventable.” ...Yesterday - Abortion -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is at a critical crossroads in the charged debate over federal spending, confronting few options to prevent a government shutdown — and all of them with risks. The ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta bans RT and other Russian state media outlets
Meta says it's banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world due to "foreign interference activity."Yesterday - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Zimbabwe outlines plan to cull scores of elephants to feed people after drought
Culling after severe drought wiped out crops across region is also part of effort to decongest country’s parks. Zimbabwean authorities have outlined plans to cull 200 elephants to feed communities ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
4 people could face the death penalty after drug arrests on Bali
Indonesian authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested six people on drug charges on the tourist island of Bali since JulyYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Life as a woman under Taliban rule
How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Ten new signings to watch in the Women's Super League
BBC Sport picks out 10 new Women's Super League players who you should keep an eye on in the 2024-25 season.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Meta Plans to Ban the Russian TV Network RT
The Facebook and Instagram owner said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, which the U.S. has accused of acting as an intelligence arm.2 days ago - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks
Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.2 days ago - Russia -
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The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime2 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Plans to ban traffic on Oxford Street announced
London mayor Sadiq Khan says "urgent action" is needed to regenerate the busy shopping street.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Former Canadian vice admiral found not guilty of sexually assaulting a sailor on a ship in 1991
A former Canadian vice admiral has been found not guilty of sexual assault and an indecent act over his behavior on a ship during a 1991 deployment2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Meta bans Russian state media outlets over ‘foreign interference activity’
RT, Rossiya Segodnya and others accused of using deceiving tactics on Meta’s apps to carry out influence operations. Facebook owner Meta said on Monday it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other ...2 days ago - Russia -
Financial Times - World
From steel to kimchi, South Korean exporters face flood of Chinese rivals
Overproduction, tariffs and weak demand increase competition with a glut of low-cost goods2 days ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
TikTok in court over U.S. ban: Breaking down the legal arguments
TikTok faced a key court hearing Monday in its lawsuit to block a law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. early next year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford is in ...2 days ago - Tiktok -
BBC News - Top stories
Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions
Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Women’s Super League 2024-25 previews No 9: Manchester City
Last season’s runners-up are desperate to make up for missing out on the WSL crown, with the arrival of Vivianne Miedema giving them a huge boost. Guardian writers’ predicted position: 2nd (NB: ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
'Coward!': Families face officers in Uvalde school shooting for first time
Families attended a court hearing for Pete Arredondo and Adrian Gonzales, charged for failing to confront a gunman who killed 19 children and 2 teachers.2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan2 days ago - Afghanistan -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Irene Aldana's UFC 306 cut barely noticeable two days later (OK, that's a lie)
Irene Aldana's UFC 306 cut looks like a scratch two days later ... if the scratch was from an excavator on a construction site. In other words, holy hell – it's gnarly. Norma Dumont (12-2 MMA, 8-2 ...2 days ago - UFC -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
What questions does NFL face after latest concussion?
The NFL faces more questions about player safety after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffers his third concussion in less than two years.3 days ago - NFL