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Lawsuits aim to prevent ‘illegal’ hiding of toxic chemicals by US regulators
Companies often claim ‘confidential business information’ to not disclose key information about dangerous chemicals. Two lawsuits aim to stop US federal regulators and industry from “illegally” ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Trump Tariff Plans Push Sunscreen Maker Edgewell to Lock in Chinese Chemicals Supply
The maker of Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic, as well as rival Neturogena manufacturer Kenvue, relies on heavily engineered chemicals that are hard to buy elsewhere.Business - Inc. - 10 hours ago -
McKinsey faces Republican calls for probe into China ‘conflicts’
US officials request investigation into whether consultancy breached rules for Pentagon contractsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Russian lawmakers ratify pact with N. Korea as US confirms troops to Russia
Russian lawmakers have ratified a pact with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes even as the U.S. confirmed the deployment of 3,000 North Korean troops to RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
US presidential election briefing: Trump fits the ‘definition of fascist’, says former chief of staff John Kelly
Intervention from former Marine general dismissed as a ‘debunked story’, as Kamala Harris campaign sees appearances from Eminem and Barack Obama. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
A lawmaker from the far-right Freedom Party is elected as speaker of Austria's parliament
A lawmaker from the far-right Freedom Party has been elected as the new speaker of Austria’s parliament, weeks after the party won a national election for the first timeWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
British lawmaker suspended from Labour Party after video of apparent assault
A member of the British Parliament has been suspended by the Labour Party after a video appeared to show him punching and knocking a man to the groundWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Philadelphia officials push back at Trump allegations
Philadelphia officials in both parties on Tuesday pushed back against former President Trump’s baseless claims of “cheating” in the city’s elections. The former president on Truth Social claimed ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve rips officiating after WNBA Finals loss to Liberty: ‘This s*** was stolen from us’
"This s*** ain't that hard. Officiating, it's not that hard."Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
Israel hammers Beirut suburbs as US pushes for cease-fire
Israel hammered Beirut’s suburbs overnight with airstrikes as the U.S. pushes for a cease-fire between the Jewish state and Lebanon. Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, the head of the Israeli military's ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Canadiens' Xhekaj Will "Definitely Remember"
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj plans to remember Jacob Trouba's hit on Justin Barron.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals
Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
British lawmaker suspended from Labour Party after video shows apparent assault
A member of the British Parliament was suspended Sunday by the Labour Party after a video appeared to show him punching and knocking a man to the ground.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
In Wisconsin, election officials push back against critics of drop boxes
Wisconsin election officials are reassuring the public about the safety of ballot drop boxes, which have been the subject of conspiracy theories in the state since 2020.Top stories - ABC News - October 14 -
'It's a lie': Georgia official pushes back on false claims of voting machine fraud
A Georgia election official is pushing back on false claims of voting machine fraud following allegations that a voter's ballot had been "switched" by a voting machine.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Kentucky election officials push back on viral 'vote-switching' video
Officials in Kentucky are pushing back on unfounded allegations of voter fraud after a social media video showed an apparent technical glitch on a ballot-marking machine.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever
Hello Kitty turns 50 on FridayEntertainment - ABC News - November 1 -
At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever
Hello Kitty turns 50 on FridayWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Hello Kitty at 50: Still Cute, and Lucrative as Ever
The celebration of the Japanese pop culture icon cuts across commerce, fashion and entertainment, guided by the elusive concept of ‘kawaii.’Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Cruise companies pour money into lucrative private resorts
Passenger numbers and profit forecasts are up as operators respond to a tourism backlash by building their own facilitiesBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Cost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency
Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations. The number of sites identified as potentially having been polluted with banned ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
NFL pushes to build global audience with more games outside US
World’s richest sporting contest chases higher media and commercial revenuesBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Blinken meets Netanyahu in renewed US push for Gaza ceasefire
US secretary of state urges Israeli PM to capitalise on death of Hamas leader by securing release of hostages and ending conflict. Middle East crisis – live updates The US secretary of state, ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Israel says it killed Hizbollah heir apparent in air strike
Announcement comes hours after inconclusive talks between US secretary of state Antony Blinken and Benjamin NetanyahuBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
US approves lithium project in push to break China’s grip on EV minerals
Biden administration issues rare mine approval for Ioneer site in Nevada and extends tax breaks to companiesBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
The Papers: Spanish 'flood fury' and US candidates in 'final push'
Valencia locals confronting the King and Queen of Spain and the US election dominate the papers.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock
Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heatBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Israel’s right-wing pushes to resettle Gaza: Will the US respond?
Israel's coalition government is advocating for the resettlement of Gaza, which has been met with opposition from the international community.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change
A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21 -
Duloxetine antidepressant recalled over presence of toxic chemical
Some bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, sold under the brand name Cymbalta, were recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Animal Use Protocol Official Reveal Trailer
In this first-person, narrative-focused survival horror, you play as Penn, a hyper-intelligent chimpanzee. Hunted at every turn, your only chance of survival lies in scavenging, crafting, and ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Family of Menendez brothers making public push for their release from jail
In 1996, Erik and Lyle Menendez both received life sentences for the murders of their parents, which they claimed were in self-defense. The family of the brothers are now pushing for reduced ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Harris says Trump is 'cruel' as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia
She put combating restrictions on reproductive care at the center of her pitch.Top stories - ABC News - October 19 -
Obama and Walz urge Democrats to vote early in battleground Wisconsin
Voters lined up across battleground Wisconsin to cast their ballots on the first day of early, in-person voting as former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz ...Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Trump, Harris make final push 8 days from Election Day
The 2024 presidential candidates entered their last full week of campaigning on Monday, with eight days left until Election Day. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Ed O'Keefe and Major Garrett have the latest.Top stories - CBS News - October 28
