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Politics - The Hill
Plagiarism expert: Harris book shows 'sloppy writing habits,' not 'wholesale fraud'
Plagiarism expert Jonathan Bailey said Vice President Harris’s 2009 book showed signs of “sloppy writing habits” but pushed back on claims that the Democratic nominee engaged in “wholesale fraud.” ...2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
NC county Democratic chair resigns after Trump sign stealing charges
A county Democratic chair in North Carolina resigned after he was arrested and charged with stealing road signs supporting former President Trump. The Moore County Democratic Party announced Monday ...4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insights on October’s jobs data, the rental market, ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.4 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
RTX subsidiary Raytheon to pay more than $950 million to settle foreign bribery, export control fraud probes
The huge legal settlement by Raytheon related to bribery in Qatar, and to defrauding the Pentagon in regard to the Patriot Missile systems.4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris pleads with GOP to join her: 'There is a place for you in this campaign'
Vice President Harris on Wednesday pleaded with Republicans to join her team, telling them at a rally in Pennsylvania that there’s a place for them in her quest to defeat GOP nominee and former ...5 hours ago -
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Israel says aid is entering Gaza but Hamas is stealing it
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Dannon, is pushing back on allegations that Israel is not allowing sufficient aid to enter Gaza. Dannon said Hamas is stealing much of what enters ...6 hours ago - Israel -
Business - Inc.
How This Female Founder Went From a Fortune 100 Executive to a Climate Champion
Karen Sheffield is turning the tide on deploying capital to climate tech startups.6 hours ago - Climate -
Business - MarketWatch
Telecom exec pleads guilty to stealing $100 million from fraud-plagued government program
Issa Asad admitted to submitting phony customer data for years to Lifeline, an FCC program providing discounted telephone and internet service to low-income Americans,8 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Israel Strikes at Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, Hitting City Building
The mayor of Nabatieh was killed, according to Lebanese state media, in an air raid that Israel said was targeting Hezbollah.8 hours ago - Israel -
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World - ABC News
US government announces $861 million for two solar farms in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced an $861 million loan guarantee to build two solar photovoltaic farms in Puerto Rico as persistent power outages plague the U.S. territory9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits
Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.9 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Embattled DEI Programs Get Support From Congressional Democrats
A group of 49 House Democrats asked U.S. companies to retain their diversity, equity and inclusion programs as rollback efforts work through the courts.9 hours ago -
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World - The New York Times
Israeli Court Orders Government to Explain System for Medical Evacuations From Gaza
Three Israeli human rights groups in early June, following the closure of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt11 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - The New York Times
Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding Plane
The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.12 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Kenya's deputy president pleads not guilty in impeachment process
Kenya’s deputy president faces impeachment and pleaded not guilty in a senate hearing Wednesday to all allegations including corruption and support for anti-government protests that saw ...12 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.15 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Yahoo News
Scholz to deliver German government statement on EU summit
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Business - The Wall Street Journal
Beyond to Make Physical Retail Comeback With Investment in The Container Store
Beyond is investing $40 million in The Container Store, providing the struggling retail chain a financial lifeline while returning some Bed Bath & Beyond products back to physical retail locations.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping 128 Jewish Passengers From Boarding Flight
The Transportation Department said the fine is the largest it has issued against an airline for civil-rights violations.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
SBA loan program runs out of money
Click in for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story SBA loan program runs out of money A federal program that provides disaster loans to ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
House Democrats call on companies to retain DEI program
Forty-nine House Democrats signed an open letter to Fortune 1,000 chief executives asking them to affirm their commitment to their workplace equality initiatives, amid heightened backlash and legal ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight
Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.Yesterday -
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Kari Lake's fraud claims drive Arizona lawyers away from GOP's 'election integrity' operation
Republican lawyers in Arizona are keeping their distance from the party's 2024 "election integrity" efforts amid Kari Lake’s unfounded fraudYesterday -
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Councillor guilty of trying to murder wife
Darren Brown stabbed his wife three times in their home as she tried to comfort her baby.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Harris PAC's $1 million contribution from Ripple's Chris Larsen shows crypto industry warming to VP
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen recently gave $1 million worth of XRP tokens to a super PAC that's supporting the vice president's run for the White House.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
Business - Inc.
Steal This Neuroscientist’s Simple Trick for Making Tough Decisions Instantly Easier
A lot of complex neuroscience boiled down to one very simple and counterintuitive trick for better decision making.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Poland's leader defends his decision to suspend the right to asylum
Human and civil rights groups are expressing concern after Poland's leader said he would suspend the right to asylum because of its alleged abuse by eastern neighbors Belarus and Russia2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?
The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Woman pleads guilty over attempt to smuggle turtles by kayak into Canada
Wan Yee Ng was arrested in June with a bag of 29 turtles as she prepared to paddle across Lake Wallace, affidavit says. A woman who wanted to smuggle turtles across a lake and into Canada by hiding ...2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Tigers exec teases offseason plans after second-half surge, playoff exit: 'Growth has to come from within'
The Tigers made it to the ALDS before being beaten by the Guardians2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Basketball Hall of Fame induction: Vince Carter enters as a Raptor, Seimone Augustus' epic speech steals show
Thirteen new inductees were honored on Sunday night2 days ago -
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Top stories - CBS News
Zelenskyy pleads for more aid as Russia drops glide bombs on Ukraine
Russia has been dropping new glide bombs on Ukraine. The bombs use old Soviet-era ammunition retrofitted with wings and GPS systems. Holly Williams reports.3 days ago - Ukraine -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
TPG Telecom Sells Fixed-Fiber Network to Vocus
Australia’s TPG Telecom agreed to sell its fixed-fiber network to Vocus, generating funds for future shareholder returns and investment into its mobile operations.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
U.S. to Deploy Missile Defense System and About 100 Troops to Israel
The Pentagon announced it would send the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and its crew as Israel considered retaliatory attacks against Iran.3 days ago - Israel -
Business - CNBC
This is the most overrated piece of job interview advice, tech exec says: People take it 'too seriously'
Don't wear formal clothing at the expense of reasonable comfort in a job interview, advises Gillian Munson, Vimeo's chief financial officer.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Limp Bizkit’s fraud lawsuit rattles music industry: ‘These accusations are massive’
Band alleges that Universal Music Group owes it more than $200m after concealing royalties. One of the world’s largest music companies has been accused of depriving “potentially hundreds” of ...3 days ago