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World - The Guardian
‘Palestinians are taking the stand’: can legal challenges to Israel’s war in Gaza stop the continuing onslaught?
Diala Shamas is one of a cadre of lawyers operating around the world to give international law teeth to stop the war. On the seventh floor of a quiet building in lower Manhattan, Diala Shamas sits ...Yesterday - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Eric Adams's future in question as legal woes threaten to mount
Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams is fighting for his political life as he finds himself in the middle of a legal firestorm, raising questions about how much longer he can hold on to power. ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Delivering safe care a 'challenge' in A&Es, doctor warns
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine warns the government's winter planning is not doing enough.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Work-to-rule punishes patients, Streeting tells GPs
The health secretary outlined measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech.Yesterday -
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World - Financial Times
Are you protected by the UK’s new fraud rules?
As the focus shifts from blaming customers to shutting down scammers, most victims will receive automatic refunds. But is it enough?Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Robinhood to launch margin trading in UK expansion drive
Chief executive Vlad Tenev says British customers will soon be able to make leveraged stock bets on its platformYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - The New York Times
For Companies in China, Pulling Out of Xinjiang Poses ‘Messy Dilemma’
Beijing’s investigation of the parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, which stopped buying goods from Xinjiang, has put global firms in a difficult position.Yesterday - China -
Top stories - NBC News
Former Singapore minister is jailed for a year for receiving gifts in landmark case
A Singapore court sentenced a former minister to 12 months in prison in the first jailing of a former cabinet member in a city-state known for clean governance.Yesterday -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
This Teenage Hacker Became a Legend Attacking Companies. Then His Rivals Attacked Him.
His life in cybercrime began at age 11, investigators say, and went on to incursions into Nvidia and “Grand Theft Auto.” His case has brought worries about a new breed of fearless young hackers.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How Los Angeles is addressing homelessness after Supreme Court ruling
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass discusses how she aims to solve the problem through a city initiative offering interim housing.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
Governor Alison Blake's remarks come as Argentina vows "concrete action" to ensure the UK overseas territory is handed to Buenos Aires.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Benefits of adding fluoride to water may be waning, new research suggests
The widespread use of toothpaste and mouthwashes with added fluoride in recent decades appears to have diminished the health benefits of water fluoridation, according to a new study.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Helene survivors face new dangers from contaminated water, mold
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The need for clean water after Helene With Hurricane Helene dissipated, the recovery process is underway. ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
XRP slides 9% after SEC appeals decision in landmark Ripple case
The SEC Wednesday filed to appeal a 2023 court ruling that XRP is not considered a security when sold to retail investors on exchanges.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
USWNT to face Netherlands after England friendly
The United States women's national team will end its 2024 campaign with an away match on Dec. 3 against the Netherlands, in a rematch of the 2019 World Cup final.Yesterday -
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World - The Guardian
US judge clears legal hurdle for Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
Judge removes Georgia from Republican-led lawsuit blocking debt relief and transfers case to Missouri. A federal judge has dealt a setback to a legal challenge by seven Republican-led states to the ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Business - The New York Times
Abuse Claims Add to Telegram C.E.O. Pavel Durov’s Legal Troubles
The mother of three children with Pavel Durov has poked holes in the Russian tech titan’s carefully managed image through a criminal complaint and her account of their opulent lifestyle.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Scott leads Democratic challenger in Florida Senate race: Poll
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has a 6-point lead against former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) in the Florida Senate race, according to a new poll by Napolitan News Service. The same poll shows ...2 days ago - Florida -
Business - Financial Times
Italy seeks to raise more windfall taxes from companies
Finance minister says ‘everyone must contribute’, not just banks2 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Nasdaq Private Market on the emerging importance of the secondary market for private company stock
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: The secondary market for private company stock has emerged as an economically vital ecosystem for millions of U.S. private company employees and institutional investors. A ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
U.S. won't extend legal status for thousands of Venezuelan migrants
The Biden administration will not extend the legal status of tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants who were allowed to fly to the U.S. under a sponsorship program.2 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Canvas, challenging Claude Artifacts
Canvas is rolling out to ChatGPT Plus and Teams users, with subscribers to Enterprise and Edu tiers following in a few days.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Aitchison returns at 10 to face Black Ferns
England recall Holly Aitchison at fly-half for their WXV meeting with world champions New Zealand on Sunday.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Small but important steps in EU-UK relations
Also in this week’s newsletter: the apprenticeship levy and its failure to help the young into work2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Legal analysis of unsealed filing in Trump election interference case
In a court filing unsealed Wednesday, special counsel Jack Smith argues Donald Trump "resorted to crimes" as he sought to remain in power after losing the 2020 election. Federal trial attorney ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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World - The Guardian
Tories challenge other Labour ministers to follow Keir Starmer in paying back donations – UK politics live
The prime minister said he’d paid back £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and his wife’s rented clothing. In its the news release about the agreement to return ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Helene’s health risks include contaminated water and mold: Doctors
Floodwater with sewage or other harmful contaminants in it can lead to infectious diseases, according to an epidemiologist.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Nearly one-third of car owners are under water: Survey
More car owners are finding themselves owing more on their loans than their cars are worth, says the survey.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trifecta of challenges unravel for Harris, White House ahead of Election Day
A compounding series of challenges are converging all at once for the White House — port workers are striking, fighting in the Middle East is escalating, and Hurricane Helene has ravaged parts of ...2 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
CAC 40 Slips On French Government Proposal to Raise Taxes on Big Companies
France’s CAC 40 index was down 1.1% in early morning trading on the news of a government plan to raise taxes on large companies, share buybacks and individuals on high incomes.2 days ago