US model ‘elated’ that sexual assault suit against agency boss revived in New York

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Ukraine only beginning to grapple with impact of widespread but unspoken abuse . Russian troops tortured Oleksii Sivak for weeks, applying electric shocks to his genitals in a freezing basement in ...

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The Biden administration is encouraging government agencies to seize on the most advanced artificial intelligence systems to maintain an edge over its rivals and boost national security. The new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

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World - The Guardian - November 6

Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss

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World - The Guardian - October 16

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

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Business - The New York Times - 29 minutes ago

Woman asks that battery and assault charges be dropped against Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young

The woman who told police she was the ex-girlfriend of Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has retracted statements which led to his arrest on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault on Oct. 8

Sports - ABC News - November 7

To all men who love football: stand up against game-day ‘banter’ and sexual violence | Chris Paouros

Too often we see male bystanders laugh off abhorrent behaviour towards women. The time for a culture shift is now. The Tottenham supporter Eve De Haan’s account of being sexually assaulted on the ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Report: Title IX complaint filed against Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden for sexual harassment

Golden is accused of harassing and stalking multiple women, including Florida students.

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The new laws effectively ban Unrwa from operating in Israeli territory and will make it harder for the agency to lead the humanitarian response to the Gaza war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Hezbollah announces new leader, Israel bans U.N. Palestinian Refugee Agency

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Three recent videos have sought to undermine confidence in the security of the vote.

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Google CEO names new search and ads boss, slides predecessor to role of chief technologist

Google is replacing Prabhakar Raghavan, the company's search and ads boss since 2018, with longtime executive Nick Fox.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Farage raises stake in GB News as ex-Parler boss handed shares

City fund manager Helena Morrissey and chief executive Angelos Frangopoulos also awarded extra stock

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Starbucks boss shakes up menu to win back customers

The coffee shop chain has also promised to look at pricing and staffing to prevent bottlenecks

New boss seeks to bring Naspers out of Tencent’s shadow

Fabricio Bloisi will overhaul corporate culture and pay structures in search of growth beyond its stake in the Chinese internet giant

Business - Financial Times - October 27

New Utd boss Amorim: City job 'crossed my mind'

Rúben Amorim has admitted it "crossed his mind" that he could follow Sporting CP director of football Hugo Viana to Manchester City, but said he was only ever focused on becoming Manchester ...

Sports - ESPN - November 5

The Best Bagels in New York City

The age-old debate continues.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

In NYC, a New Generation of Fitness Buffs Inspires Outdoor Workouts

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