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Activist Kianoosh Sanjari’s Final Act Stuns Iran
Repeatedly imprisoned in his country, Kianoosh Sanjari refused to be silenced by the government. But in the end, despairing of change, he silenced himself.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
House passes major veterans care act
The House on Monday passed a massive bill that will fund a range of veterans care services and increase opportunities for retired service members in the workforce and education. The Senator ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Brazil’s global balancing act is trickier than ever
President Lula has sought to maintain ties with the US, China and Russia. But even before the re-election of Donald Trump, that diplomatic space was shrinkingWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Haiti's Ruling Council Fires Acting Prime Minister
The poorest country in the Americas has been rocked by political turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10 -
Former acting DHS secretary leaves door open to serving Trump again
Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf suggested this week that he would be open to returning to the Trump administration, saying he would be "happy to serve if needed." "Look, I'm ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Here’s How Trump Could Change the Affordable Care Act
Donald Trump’s second term might mean big changes for the ACA and entrepreneurs’ health insurance.Business - Inc. - November 8 -
White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden accused of repeated Hatch Act violations
White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden has been accused of repeatedly violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal government employees from engaging in campaign activity in their ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
‘Essential to act now’ to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief
On the eve of Cop29 in Baku, António Guterres says dangers are underestimated as irreversible tipping points near. The world is still underestimating the risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Why Trump May Drop Plans to Repeal Biden’s Chips Act
The president-elect has a record of reversing policies from prior administrations, but there are many reasons he might spare Biden’s program to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
AMC touts theater investment plan but faces balancing act, Wedbush says
AMC Entertainment is planning to reinvest up to $1.5 billion in its theaters but faces a balancing act amid debt repayments, according to analyst firm Wedbush.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
A brave young woman’s daring act in Tehran exposes Western hypocrisy
Perhaps you haven’t heard her story yet. While we don’t know much, we do know the circumstances leading to her presumed death.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine draws China into a delicate balancing act
The entry of North Korean troops risks a dangerous escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It also puts Beijing in a tight spot. In October 1950, barely a year after the Chinese civil war ended, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
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House Speaker Johnson Walks Back Talk of Repealing CHIPS Act
In an up for grabs New York congressional district getting a Micron plant through federal grants, a comment that the GOP ‘probably will’ try to repeal the program quickly gets massaged to a desire ...Business - Inc. - November 4 -
We must stop smuggling gangs before they act - Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra £75m to police the UK's borders as he vows to "smash" criminal gangs.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Harris slams Speaker Johnson’s comments about CHIPS Act
Vice President Harris took a swipe at Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday evening, after Johnson said on the campaign trail that he would "probably" move to try to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act. ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the front
The Biden administration said Thursday that some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia's Kursk region near Ukraine's border.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Speaker Johnson does clean up on CHIPS Act repeal question
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) quickly backtracked after saying at a campaign event on Friday that he would “probably” move to try to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act, marking the second time in a ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
House progressives point to war powers act in letter to Biden on Israel
A group of progressive House Democrats want President Biden to give a full picture of the U.S. military’s role in Israel’s widening conflict in the Middle East, contending that a “deepening ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Architect Fabrizio Casiraghi’s beautiful balancing act
The Milanese interior designer blends old-world refinement with avant-garde surpriseWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Joe Marler’s haka remark acts as added incentive for All Blacks
New Zealand are unlikely to lack motivation with squad feeling disrespected and England can expect a backlash. There are all sorts of ways a team might get ready for a big match against the All ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Will the Alien Enemies Act make a comeback in a second Trump term?
Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport immigrants if elected, a move that has only been invoked three times in the past 225 years.Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Shocking UFO allegations make the case for the Disclosure Act
Amid the political spectacle of the election, former President Donald Trump appeared on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast and spoke about UFOs.Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
World must act to prevent ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Gaza, António Guterres warns
Secretary general makes appeal as civilian casualties mount amid intensive Israeli strikes on north. The UN secretary general, António Guterres has warned Israel could carry out the “ethnic ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Chris Paul’s Legendary Basketball Career Has a Surprising Second Act
“He’s basically been coaching along with playing,” Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich said.Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
Rodri’s Ballon d’Or is an act of justice for an unsung category of footballer | Sid Lowe
Real Madrid were angry that Vinícius Júnior missed out but crowning the Spain midfielder marks a shift in thinking. When Rodrigo Hernández was a student, living in a hall of residence and reading ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Georgia launches state-run Affordable Care Act website
The 1.3 million Georgians enrolled in health care through the Affordable Care Act marketplace exchange can begin looking for options as of Monday through the state-based websiteHealth - ABC News - October 28 -
How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election
The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Anti-terror boss thought Skripal poisoning could be 'act of war'
Neil Basu says the "true horror" of the deadly poison was not knowing what to look for.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
How to dance the earnings two-step: Recognize initial stock distortions and then act
We must acknowledge a stock's initial post-earnings distorted impact and then take advantage of the discount it presents.Business - CNBC - October 27 -
Ralph Fiennes on the provocation of acting
Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes is returning in two new acclaimed films. In "Conclave," about the intrigue of papal politics, he plays a Vatican insider who oversees a gathering of cardinals ...Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Beto provides rescue act for Everton with late equaliser to deny Fulham
Marco Silva had shown respect but no mercy to the club that sacked him in 2019 when returning to Goodison Park with Fulham, beating Everton every time. Victory number four was in hand, and ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Your A student is average — don’t blame the SAT and ACT
The better students and parents understand high school grades and standardized tests, the better they can position themselves for academic success.Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Gold hasn’t been acting like it normally does. What that means for investors.
Gold hasn’t been acting like it normally does — and it has some good reasons to shake off its typical inverse relationship to U.S. stocks, the dollar and Treasury yields.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
A deadly attack at a police station in Bosnia is an act of terrorism, prosecutors say
Authorities in Bosnia have described an attack by a teenager who broke into a police station — killing one officer and wounding another — as an act of terrorismWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Presidential election puts Affordable Care Act back in the bull's-eye
The outcome of the upcoming presidential election could affect the number of insured Americans and the cost of coverage for tens of millions of peopleTop stories - ABC News - October 25 -
Miami’s smoke-and-mirrors routine gets another act against Florida State
Miami is a perfect 7-0, but the Hurricanes have yet to play a ranked team and have needed every crucial call to break their way to get there.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Review: Tom Hardy's double act can't save 'Venom: The Last Dance'
For three films now, Tom Hardy has smushed Jekyll and Hyde into one strange and slimy double actEntertainment - ABC News - October 23
