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‘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 - 10 hours ago -
The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip
Climate-related disasters are destroying precious records. At next week’s Commonwealth summit, King Charles can show his support for their protection. Quacou, Hankey, Cuffee, Fatima, Fanny Ibo and ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
The election will have a huge impact on your estate, even if you’re not rich yet. Why you need to act now.
No matter who wins, the clock is ticking to book a lawyer to create or update your plan.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Novelty Acts
We’re so accustomed to researching, planning and curating every millisecond of our lives that we rarely stop to consider the mental cost.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
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 -
Rachel Reeves’s Budget balancing act
The chancellor’s tax plans must avoid overburdening business and investorsBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
Architect Fabrizio Casiraghi’s beautiful balancing act
The Milanese interior designer blends old-world refinement with avant-garde surpriseWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Matt Rempe Puts His Acting Skills On Display In Hilarious Commercial
Here's a look at Matt Rempe in the newest Body Armor commercial.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13 -
Europe’s leagues and Fifpro accuse Fifa of ‘abusive and anti-competitive’ acts
La Liga president called complaint ‘important step’ No intention to challenge body as global regulator The La Liga president, Javier Tebas, hailed “one of the most important days in football” ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Johnson calls Kids Online Safety Act 'very problematic'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) recently revealed he likes the concept of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), though the details of the Senate-passed version are “very problematic,” underscoring ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Ofcom urged to act after US firm claims Roblox is ‘paedophile hellscape’
Campaigners say watchdog must ensure Online Safety Act is rigorous enough, after allegations about gaming platform. Child safety campaigners have urged the UK communications watchdog to make a ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
How Venus Williams is marking the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Tennis star Venus Williams is partnering with SoFi for a new campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which marked a major turning point in women's financial ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Former acting solicitor general warns of 'potential election crisis'
Former Acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal sounded the alarm Wednesday about potential dangers surrounding the 2024 election cycle, warning the "crisis" could be worse than the Jan. 6, 2021, ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Meloni’s Balancing Act: Centrist Abroad, Right Wing at Home
New policies on surrogate births and the treatment of asylum seekers, while largely symbolic, are designed to shore up her right-wing flank in Italy, analysts say.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Acting Secret Service director responds to critical report about agency
In an exclusive interview, Ronald Rowe, the acting Secret Service director, said changes at the agency are already underway. He responded to a highly critical report from an independent panel that ...Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
China’s Lackluster Growth Continues, Signaling Why Beijing Acted on Economy
New data shows the challenges facing Chinese policymakers trying to stimulate an economy marked by falling prices, weak consumer spending and a housing market crash.Business - The New York Times - October 18 -
Obama: 'You would be worried if your grandpa was acting' like Trump
Former President Obama took a swipe at former President Trump's competence Friday, mocking the GOP nominee for his recent rhetoric. “He called himself ‘the father IVF,'” Obama said during a rally ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago
