The Democrats sound less lofty, more earthy – and it’s working | Margaret Sullivan
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BBC News - Top stories
Tim Davie says he can’t see Huw Edwards working at BBC again
The BBC director general says the convicted former presenter would not return "for obvious reasons".Yesterday -
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The Hill - Politics
Republicans block Senate Democrats' IVF bill
Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bill that would have created a right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and mandated that insurance plans cover the practice, deriding the vote as a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Hill - Politics
Trump sounds reversal on SALT deduction cap
Former President Trump sounded an about-face Tuesday on the controversial tax policy known as the SALT deduction cap, breaking from a major provision in his signature piece of domestic policy. “I ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Latest news from Capitol Hill as Democrats move on IVF, Republicans work on government shutdown
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to push forward their agenda in Congress. Senate Democrats hope to vote on legislation for in vitro fertilization protections, and House Republicans are ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Vance calls out Democrats, media after apparent Trump assassination attempt
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) slammed Democrats and the media Tuesday over their rhetoric about former President Trump, just days after the former president faced a second apparent assassination attempt. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Bernie Sanders says Ozempic can be produced for less than $100 a month
Sen. Sanders claims that the CEOs of major generic drugmakers said they produce and sell Ozempic for less $100 a month.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Sheryl Sandberg discusses women's advancement at work: Progress is 'pretty fragile'
"People have added women to senior leadership in staff roles," says LeanIn founder and board chair Sheryl Sandberg, but pipeline problems and other issues remain.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
REIT rally fueled by interest-rate-cut hopes may be slowed by a less-dovish Fed
With the Fed set to announce an interest-rate cut on Wednesday, KeyBanc analysts are questioning whether the REIT rally will continue through an extended cutting cycle and are predicting some ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
12 Democrats urge quick approval for new gas exports for Ukraine
A dozen Democrats are urging the Biden administration to quickly approve new projects that can ship natural gas to Ukraine and other countries in Eastern Europe. In a new letter sent Friday but ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
Inc. - Business
Unwelcome to the Working Week: Jassy Letter Sends Amazon Employees Back to the Office
Andy Jassy'sbland letter, steeped incorporate-speak but making it clear people will be going back to the office five days a week, is a great example of how not to motivate your staff to push your ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
What is and isn't working for Steelers QB Justin Fields
Fields isn't the starter the Steelers expected to have at QB this season, but they're 2-0 so far.Yesterday - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
There’s less social media transparency and, likely, more disinformation
Recent declines in transparency may blind researchers and the public to the impact of other changes in the social media ecosystem altering how disinformation is being spread, including the ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in one of his state's most populous urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — has failed in ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Corporate America Cares Less and Less About Inflation
Fewer S&P 500 companies are mentioning inflation during earnings calls ahead of the Fed's first rate cut.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Sexual harassment at work is as common today for women as 5 years ago
Despite some workplace gains, many women continue to experience sexual harassment and bias, a McKinsey and LeanIn study finds.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
New data show Congress’s crusade against remote work is a mistake
The Office of Management and Budget report shows that federal agencies are exceeding the administration's 50 percent in-office goal for telework-eligible employees, with 61 percent of work hours ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Musikfest Berlin kicks off capital’s season with mesmerising and inventive works
The Berliner Philharmoniker played Brucker and Rihm while Ensemble Modern offered Ruth Crawford Seeger2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump blaming Democrats' rhetoric for apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are blaming the rhetoric of Democrats and Kamala Harris for Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against Trump. CBS News campaign ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor
Germany’s opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union has chosen its leader Friedrich Merz to be its candidate for chancellor in next year’s national election2 days ago - Germany -
Financial Times - World
Data centres must work ‘within climate limits’, says Irish minister
Energy demands of AI place strain on power supplies2 days ago - Climate -
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Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.2 days ago - Amazon -
ABC News - World
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Eric Roberts has no use for fame anymore. He just wants to work
Eric Roberts' memoir isn't a Hollywood reclamation job designed to kick-start a once-buzzy career. Roberts knows all too well that his erratic behavior damaged his relationships with friends and ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate to vote on IVF package as Democrats look to corner GOP
The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect access to IVF as Democrats look to draw attention to Republican senators' positions.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Amazon's CEO Just Declared the Era of Hybrid Work Finally Over
The company is going back to how things were before the pandemic.2 days ago - Amazon -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kourtney Kardashian’s Weight Loss Supplement Claims to Work Like Ozempic. Does It?
Kourtney Kardashian’s new “GLP-1 Daily” pill is the latest product to capitalize on the weight loss drug craze.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
People are getting ‘stuck’ in insecure work for years, says UK thinktank
Work Foundation says ‘juggling unpredictable pay and hours’ keeps staff from upskilling and finding new jobs. ‘I don’t do a monthly shop any more’: life with unpredictable working hours ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
PwC China stops work on $140mn campus as Evergrande crisis mounts
Lavish training institute on tropical island under review as firm reels from fallout from its audits of failed property developer2 days ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Workers tell of £3 an hour jobs in Leicester's garment factories
A BBC investigation hears from one sewing machine operator who says "no one was paying more" and she was desperate for money.2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Pepe Aguilar on life's cosmic lessons and the new sound he's rocking
In a career often rooted in reinvention, the Grammy-winning Pepe Aguilar talks about challenging life lessons, career moves and the project he owed himself.2 days ago -