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Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
The judge wrote that there was "a substantial threat of irreparable harm," if the hand count rule were to be implemented for the upcoming election.Politics - CBS News - October 16 -
Proposed rule would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception
A proposed rule by the Biden administration would require insurance companies to cover the cost of non-prescription birth control. The proposal comes as reproductive rights are a central issue in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Judge weighs Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Louisiana is the only state that will require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
E.P.A. Toughens Requirements to Remove Lead Paint Dust Around Children
The new rules consider any detectable level of lead dust in a building a “lead hazard,” requiring property owners to pay for cleanup.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Fulton County official appeals ruling requiring election certification
A Fulton County election official who refused to certify the results of the county's spring presidential primary election has appealed a state judge's ruling affirming that Georgia law requires ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
MLB wants clarity on Trop status by Christmas
Commissioner Rob Manfred said Saturday the league hopes to know by Christmas whether Tropicana Field will be playable to begin the 2025 season.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Heat unveil statue of Wade outside team's arena
Dwyane Wade became the first Miami Heat player with a statue outside the team's arena.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Wade defends statue's look amid hail of jokes
Dwyane Wade defended his new statue from criticism, saying it represents an "artistic version" of an iconic moment that was trying to be captured.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Nigeria-based fintech Moniepoint gains ‘unicorn’ status
Company raises $110mn from investors including Google despite slowdown in fundraising for African start-upsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Sixers fined $100K in relation to Embiid's status
The 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for public statements made by coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey about the health status of Joel Embiid.Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago -
Flyers Enforcer & Capitals Tough Guy Have Epic Fight
This Philadelphia Flyers forward got right back to fighting in his season debut.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
Capitals hand the Flyers a 6th consecutive loss, extend their win streak to 5
Connor McMichael scored twice and the Washington Capitals held on to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 for their fifth consecutive victorySports - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Suzuki and Gallagher lead the Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Flyers
Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher each had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday nightSports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
New Dwyane Wade statue draws rocky reviews, but where does it rank among the worst recent sports statues?
The Miami Heat unveiled a statue of franchise legend Dwyane Wade on SundaySports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
'It don't need to look like me': Wade cool with Heat's bizarre statue
"If I wanted it to look like me, I'd just stand outside the arena and y'all can take photos."Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
Leeds United v Sheffield United: Championship – live
Championship updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Have any thoughts? Send them to Niall via email 4 mins: Gnonto goes down and looks a little sore but is OK to continue. Sheffield United get ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Cabinet fightback: the revolt over spending
Plus, the English justice system in crisisWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
The Ultimate Southwest Insider Tasked With Reinventing the Airline
CEO Bob Jordan plans big changes at the budget carrier, but activist Elliott has called for his ouster and is seeking help from shareholders.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
American Airlines jet and small plane in close call
An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
A mysterious spate of bomb threats is crippling India's airlines
India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Frontier, Spirit Airlines Revive Merger Talks
The carriers have held early-stage deal discussions, as Spirit continues negotiations with bondholders over possible bankruptcy terms.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
American Airlines lifts 2024 profit forecast after sales strategy shift, posts third-quarter loss
American Airlines raised its profit forecast for the year as CEO Robert Isom said the company's sales strategy shift earlier this year is paying off.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Boeing Email to Ethiopian Airlines Sheds Light on a Crash
Newly revealed correspondence indicates that a Boeing senior official counseled that the company could answer a pilot’s safety question, but it did not.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
The United Nations is on the verge of irrelevance
There are two unpalatable truths about the U.N.Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Fungi could be given same status as flora and fauna under conservation plan
Exclusive: proposal to Cop16 could see ‘funga’ get global legal consideration distinct from flora and fauna. A new era of mycelial conservation could begin this month when the UK and Chile propose ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Why Sinwar’s ‘warrior death’ will win him martyr status in Gaza and beyond
Intrigue surrounds the Hamas leader’s defiant final moments, but an exalted afterlife as Palestine’s champion now seems certain. A discrepancy in the official Israeli account of Yahya Sinwar’s ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
A UK lawmaker wants protected status for classic Cockney dish pie and mash
A British lawmaker has joined campaigners calling for a cornerstone of Cockney cuisine, pie and mash, to be given protected status as a distinct traditional foodWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
Ministers back plans to enhance pie 'n' mash status
Environment minister Daniel Zeichner welcomes a formal application to protect the Cockney favourite.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Heat unveil Dwyane Wade statue, but many think sculpture doesn't resemble Hall of Famer
Dwyane Wade was honored with a statue by the Miami Heat, yet many feel the sculpture doesn't resemble him.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
‘Who the hell is this?’: Fans confused by Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade statue
Team unveil tribute to Heat’s all-time leading scorer Statue compared to other disastrous sporting tributes Dwyane Wade is now the first Miami Heat player with a statue outside the team’s arena, ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Statue of NBA star Dwyane Wade sparks fan backlash
Fans said the artwork depicting the NBA star looks more like actors Kelsey Grammer or Laurence Fishburne.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
‘Who the hell is this?’: Fans confused by Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade statue
Dwyane Wade is now the first Miami Heat player with a statue outside the team’s arena, although many of his fans are unsure if it is a fitting tribute. The Heat unveiled the statue Sunday, eight ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago