The Senate is broken, but Mike Lee’s reforms can repair it

Senator Mike Lee has proposed reforms to strengthen the Senate, empower individual members, and ensure that the voices of the American people are heard, but some Republicans are resisting these ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?

Europe’s largest carmaker is at war with workers and politicians as it tries to navigate a painful EV transition

World - Financial Times - October 31

Lee to lead Senate Energy committee next year

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) will lead the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee next year. He’ll take over for the panel’s current top Republican, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), who will become ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Can I fix it? Yes you can! Don’t throw away these household items before trying to repair them

From household electrical appliances to timber furniture and a family fairy floss machine – so much can be saved from landfill . Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Obamacare and promises 'massive reform' if Trump wins

House Speaker Mike Johnson said there will be “massive” changes to health care and Obamacare if Donald Trump and Republicans win the election.

Indigenous Canadian judge who reshaped nation’s legal system dies aged 73

Murray Sinclair praised by prime minister for pioneering country’s Indigenous reconciliation efforts. Murray Sinclair, the Anishinaabe judge, senator and university chancellor, who reshaped ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Senegal votes in election that will decide if president can carry out the reforms he promised

People in Senegal are voting in a parliamentary election that will decide whether the country’s president will be able to carry out ambitious reforms, six months after he was voted in on an ...

World - ABC News - November 17

The Right to Repair Movement Will Keep On Fixin’

There are many open questions regarding how the new Trump administration will handle economic policies. Some leaders of the repairability movement aren’t all that worried about it.

Tech - Wired - November 18

What a ‘Tennessee Three’ Member Thinks She Can Achieve by Running for Senate

Gloria Johnson’s bid to unseat Senator Marsha Blackburn appears destined to fail, but she still sees an opening to start chipping away at Republican dominance in the state.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Can Gaetz get Senate confirmation to be Trump's attorney general?

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz will have to be confirmed by the Senate before he becomes President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. Some members of Congress are already having strong ...

Democratic Senator says she ‘absolutely’ can work with Trump Cabinet nominees

Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth (Ill.) said she can “absolutely” work with President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees, so long as they’re willing to work with her. Duckworth joined CBS’ “Face the ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Is Germany’s business model broken?

All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?

World - Financial Times - November 5

Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan Senate seat over Republican Mike Rogers

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin defeated GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers in the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Repairing Scotland's historic 'Harry Potter' bridge

Engineers have been working day and night on the Glenfinnan Viaduct as part of a £3.4m restoration project.

We Need a New Right to Repair for Artificial Intelligence

A growing movement to allow access to algorithmic workings won’t stop the ubiquitous spread of artificial intelligence, but it could restore public confidence in it.

Tech - Wired - 21 hours ago

Jake Paul believes he can fight for a title, but Mike Tyson might be done in the ring at 58

Jake Paul believes he can fight for a championship belt within two years

Entertainment - ABC News - November 17

Shaikin: Yes, the Angels are signing players. But what can they expect from Mike Trout?

The Angels are spending in free agency during the offseason. But if this is really about contention, the Angels are back to being all about Mike Trout.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

The Broken Promises of a Table Tennis Olympian

Michael Hyatt used his charisma and tales of athletic prowess to persuade a string of women to open up their homes and wallets, leaving them disillusioned, bitter and in debt.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

What the stock market can expect if Republicans control the White House, Senate and House

For stocks, divided control in Washington, D.C. — gridlock — is preferable to rule by one political party.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Trump eyes bypassing Congress if Republicans don’t sign off on his Cabinet picks

How far can Donald Trump go to push through some of his controversial Cabinet picks, like former Rep. Matt Gaetz?

Lammy seeks to repair Trump relationship after ‘Nazi’ jibe

UK foreign secretary offers congratulations to US president-elect six years after branding him a ‘sociopath’

World - Financial Times - November 6

‘It looked as good as new’: readers share their tips for repairing household items

From YouTube video guides to sourcing parts, here are some ways to extend the life of your appliances and sentimental items. Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Sources: Rice (broken toe) doubt for Chelsea clash

Arsenal are weighing up whether Declan Rice can play through the pain after tests revealed he had a broken toe, sources have told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Source: Raiders lose Minshew to broken collarbone

Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew suffered a season-ending broken collarbone Sunday against the Broncos, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, confirming an NFL Network report.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

PBM reform push heats up

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story PBM reform push heats up Congress is facing pressure from outside groups to consider legislation to reform ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform

Adam, Chris and friends look back on the political week.

The Energy Permitting Reform Act is dangerous

The bill proposes sweeping changes to energy development. It would prioritize speedy approval over thorough review of environmental impacts, including threats to water quality.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mn

World - Financial Times - October 30

How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?

Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Prince William champions homelessness reform in new documentary

Imtiaz Tyab reports on Prince William's "Homewards" program, which aims to end homelessness in Britain. Inspired by Princess Diana, the initiative is underway in six cities and showcases William's ...

Starmer vows tough reforms and seeks to calm markets

UK prime minister writes in FT that Labour government will not become addicted to tax and spend

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

World - Financial Times - November 15

Congress, Trump must reform marijuana laws

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to partner with Republicans in Congress to address the federal treatment of marijuana, which would align federal law with state laws and establish a federal ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul

The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.

Budget will end neglect of ‘broken not beaten’ NHS, say Labour ministers

Funding for more surgical hubs and radiotherapy machines planned in what PM says will be budget to ‘fix foundations’. The budget will revive a “broken but not beaten” NHS, Labour ministers have ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Avs lose Colton for 6-8 weeks with broken foot

The Colorado Avalanche will be without leading goal scorer Ross Colton, who is set to miss the next six to eight weeks after breaking his foot, coach Jared Bednar told reporters Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Biden Wanted to Fix Immigration, but Leaves Behind a System That Is Still Broken

President Biden’s legacy will largely be limited to his success in lowering border crossings. But his approach has drawn criticism, and some of his actions have moved the problem deeper into the ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

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