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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: more explosions overnight in Beirut after Israel demands new evacuations
UN condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ civilian death toll in Lebanon; Biden cautions Israel over retaliation against Iran . Living in Lebanon: how have you been affected by the recent violence? ...2 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Boeing to resume union negotiation talks on Monday
Boeing will return to the bargaining table with striking union workers on Monday after weeks of deadlock, the union announced Friday. Since September, around 33,000 machinists have gone on strike ...3 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Sports Organizations Launch Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Hurricane relief is coming from communities of all kinds — including sports organizations.4 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Harris, in Michigan, Tries to Head Off Trump’s Attacks Over Gas Cars
Kamala Harris, who has faced a flurry of Trump ads in Michigan misleadingly arguing that she wants to ban gas cars altogether, promised, “I will never tell you what kind of car you have to drive.”6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Helene relief efforts led to about 30 mid-air close calls over North Carolina
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.7 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Biden on job numbers: Anything ‘MAGA Republicans don’t like, they call fake’
Taking questions from the White House press briefing room, President Biden addressed Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who tweeted that the new jobs report had fake numbers.11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
US supreme court will rule on $10bn suit Mexico filed against US gun makers
Mexico argues negligence from makers such as Colt and Glock has led to gun trafficking to drug cartels and criminals . The US supreme court said on Friday it will decide whether to block a $10bn ...12 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Supreme Court declines to block Biden rules on planet-warming methane and toxic mercury emissions
The Supreme Court left in place Biden administration regulations aimed at curbing oil and gas facility emissions of methane, a major contributor to climate change.13 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: White House holds briefing after Biden tours Helene damage, port workers strike deal
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing Friday afternoon. The briefing comes a day after President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia in the aftermath of ...14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Tech - Wired
Meta Can’t Use Sexual Orientation to Target Ads in the EU, Court Rules
Privacy activist Max Schrems has won another legal fight against Meta, this time limiting how the company can use off-platform activity—and public statements—to target ads.14 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Dollar strengthens after US beats forecasts with 254,000 new jobs in September – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. US adds over 250,000 jobs in September, defying fears of slowdown The pound jumped as traders reacted to Huw Pill’s call for a ...15 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Port Strike Suspended After Dockworkers’ Union Receives New Wage Offer
The International Longshoremen’s Association received a new wage offer and will halt its walkout at East and Gulf Coast ports, which began Tuesday.16 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
House Republican apologizes for wearing blackface at 2006 Halloween party
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) apologized late Thursday night for wearing blackface as part of a Halloween costume portraying pop star Michael Jackson in 2006 during a college party. "Obviously, I can’t ...18 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Dockworkers strike suspended, details of tentative agreement revealed
The union representing East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers was seeking higher wages and a ban on the use of some automated equipment.18 hours ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Milei goes to war with Argentina’s airline unions
President pushes ahead with move to privatise state airline after strikes paralyse travel20 hours ago - Argentina -
Sports - ABC News
The European Union's top court says some FIFA rules on international transfers are contrary to EU law
The European Union's top court says some FIFA rules on international transfers are contrary to EU law20 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
North Korea leader Kim threatens to use nuclear weapons against the South if attacked
North Korea would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if the enemy tried to use force to encroach on its sovereignty, state media reported Kim Jong Un as saying.Yesterday - North Korea -
World - The Guardian
Harris and Cheney blast Trump over January 6 as they make pitch to Republican voters – US politics live
Vice-president and Liz Cheney attack former president for 2020 election lies at Wisconsin campaign event. In a new Truth Social tirade on Thursday morning, Donald Trump accused Joe Biden and ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Jovanni fell to his death from a tower block. His mum demands action
Jovanni Peddie, 14, died in 2011 after falling from a tower block on London's Aylesbury Estate.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Justice Department official on efforts to combat election interference
Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen, who is in charge of the Justice Department's National Security Division, sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to ...Yesterday -
Health - ABC News
Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this yearYesterday - California -
World - The Guardian
US dock workers agree on deal with port operators to end strike
International Longshoremen’s Association announces agreement for wage hike and immediate work resumption. The US ports strike that shut down shipping on the east and Gulf coasts for three days came ...Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Firefighters union declines to endorse a presidential candidate
The International Association of Fire Fighters announced Thursday that it would not be endorsing a candidate in the 2024 presidential race.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Firefighters Union Declines to Endorse a Presidential Candidate
The International Association of Fire Fighters was one of the first unions to endorse Joe Biden in 2020. In 2024, its board voted not to endorse at all.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Firefighters union won't endorse in Trump-Harris race
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) announced Thursday it would not endorse a candidate in this year's presidential race, becoming the second major union to do so in recent weeks. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
What dockworkers are demanding with union strike
Port strikes in the U.S. entered a third day as dockworkers continue demanding better pay and limits to automation for their new contract negotiations. International Longshoremen's Association ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Biden says US ‘discussing’ possible Israeli plans to attack Iran’s oil industry
President’s off-the-cuff remark outside White House over possible retaliation triggers global oil price rise. Joe Biden has said that his administration has been “discussing” possible Israeli plans ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
Revealed: CEO at heart of US ports strike made crude attacks on Biden and Democrats
David Adam of USMX made coarse remarks about president and appeared to endorse rightwing conspiracy theory. An executive representing ports where tens of thousands of workers went on strike this ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Business - Financial Times
JD Vance ‘crazy’ for refusing to accept 2020 election result, Republican Senate candidate says
Larry Hogan fears the party’s candidates for Congress could lose because of Trump’s divisive rhetoricYesterday -