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Secy. Blinken urges Israel to make measured response to Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging Israel to end the war and focus on bringing hostages home. As he left Tel Aviv for Saudi Arabia, Blinken emphasized that while the U.S. supports ...

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Equinor's Key Profit Measure Lags Forecasts on Lower Oil Prices and Volumes

The Norwegian energy major reported a sharper-than-expected decline in underlying profit for the third quarter as a drop in oil prices and sales volumes offset resilient gas production.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Israel's Strikes on Iran, While Measured, Push Region Deeper Into a Dangerous Era

Israel’s attack on Iran—the most serious military strike on Iranian soil in decades—was calibrated to avoid prompting an escalatory response, but it also moved the two foes deeper into a direct ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 26

Iran’s supreme leader signals measured response to Israel’s attack

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tries to balance domestic expectations with risk of escalating regional conflict

Business - Financial Times - October 27

George Williams dazzles as England gain a measure of revenge over Samoa

England 34-18 Samoa Hosts excel in Rugby League World Cup rematch The marketing gurus had billed this autumn series between England and Samoa as a chance for revenge given what happened in an ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Measured Comments From Israel and Iran on New Round of Strikes

Israel’s prime minister said Israeli airstrikes on Iran had achieved their goals, and Iranian officials did not threaten retaliation.

World - The New York Times - October 27

A Final Week of Campaigning, and Measured Words After Airstrikes on Iran

Plus, hear a long-lost Chopin waltz.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Most in Oregon opposed to measure creating universal basic income: Poll

A poll conducted by the Public Policy Polling firm shows that 54% of Oregon voters oppose a state effort to provide every Oregonian with $1,600 a year in basic income, citing potential negative ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Reeves’ Budget measures risk hitting ‘working people’, analysts say

Some businesses will struggle with tax rises alongside a higher minimum wage and new labour laws

World - Financial Times - October 29

Aly & AJ on pushing for gun control measures ahead of 2024 election

As the 2024 election approaches, Aly & AJ reflect on surviving a mass shooting and why they're pushing for an assault weapons ban.

Rio courtroom may see belated measure of justice for murdered Marielle Franco

The high-profile city councillor was gunned down with her driver in 2018 – now two of her confessed killers go on trial. It was not even 10pm and the football match she was watching on TV had still ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.

Election 2024: The 29 Ballot Measures You Need to Know About

From minimum wage changes to tax tweaks, here’s a look at the ballot measures that matter most to entrepreneurs.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Voters will decide on nearly 150 ballot measures. Here are the ones to watch.

Voters across the country are set to decide on nearly 150 ballot measures next week that will shape the future of a wide variety of policy issues in their states.

Antarctic ozone hole measures seventh smallest size in decades

The recent improvement is the result of declining chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Officials ramping up security measures for Election Day in North Carolina

Reports of alleged intimidation and voter misinformation in North Carolina have led officials there to boost security precautions around polling places this Election Day. CBS News correspondent ...

Ballot measures targeting noncitizen voting approved in 8 states

Voters in eight states approved Republican-backed constitutional amendments designed to make clear that only American citizens can vote in elections.

Politics - NBC News - 20 hours ago

California voters approve measure making some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies

California voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday seeking harsher punishment for retail crimes including shoplifting and theft. Repeat offenders may now be charged with felonies under Proposition ...

Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago

Republicans struggle on education ballot measures despite big wins Tuesday night

Republicans had a huge election night, capturing the White House and Senate and possibly keeping the House, but several of their state ballot measures on education issues came up short. From school ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

State Minimum Wage Hike Ballot Measures Show Mixed Results

Missouri and Alaska voters approved bumps to $15 an hour, while a Californa propsoal to go to $18 failed. Increases for tipped workers were voted down in Massachusetts and Arizona.

Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago

Trump likely to target climate measures that are making the most difference

The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S. Senate could undo many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming ...

States decide on key changes on immigration, election laws in ballot measures

Tuesday's election saw significant laws and regulations passed on the state level through various ballot measures.

Paid sick leave measures pass in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska

Workers in three states are now entitled to paid sick leave for the first time. In Alaska, most workers are now entitled to at least 40 hours of paid sick leave a year. Larger employers in the ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

The Conservatives’ deepening turn to the right

Kemi Badenoch’s task is to restore the party’s appeal to Britain at large

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Abortion activists target Latino voters in final push for Florida’s abortion amendment

With an amendment aiming to enshrine abortion rights in Florida on the Nov. 5 ballot, advocacy groups on both side of the measure are seeking to cut through the noise in trying to persuade Latino ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access

Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.

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