Activists Efforts Spread

Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Armed activists launch new protests in Martinique over high living costs

Government officials in Martinique say protesters with automatic weapons targeted police and firefighters during a fresh round of violent demonstrations in the French Caribbean island

World - ABC News - October 23

Activists challenge colonial-era abortion laws in Antigua and Barbuda

Doctors, nurses and activists in Antigua and Barbuda are fighting a colonial-era law that largely bans abortions, igniting a debate about women’s reproductive rights on the tiny twin-island nation

World - ABC News - October 23

Biden administration threatens safety of key military base to appease UN activists

The Biden-Harris administration has agreed to give The Chagos Archipelago, which includes the military base on Diego Garcia, to Mauritius. The nation is becoming increasingly close to the Chinese ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Jeff Smith, the activist picking a fight with Covid hero Pfizer

Widely feared boss of Starboard Value often befriends the corporate leaders he is targeting

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Venezuelan opposition says detained activist has been murdered

VP party holds Maduro regime responsible for death of Edwin Santos who had been picked up by security officials. A major Venezuelan opposition party has said that one of its activists was murdered ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Who Is Tommy Robinson, the Far-Right Activist Behind a London Rally?

The founder of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is at the forefront of a growing movement that was behind anti-immigrant riots this summer.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

How are investors preparing for the Budget?

Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generation

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Vivendi activist urges shareholders to oppose break-up plan

Investors in French media group to vote on proposal in December

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Pfizer CEO defends performance after Starboard activist criticism

Drugmaker boosts full-year sales and profit forecasts after reporting better than expected earnings

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say

Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.

How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist

With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music.

Top stories - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane Milton and Calls for Bipartisan Relief Effort

The president surveyed damage in Florida and announced $612 million for projects to help the electric grid in areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Massive recovery effort underway as Floridians clean up after Milton

Parts of western Florida are still dealing with flooding and hundreds of thousands are without power after Hurricane Milton hit last week. President Biden visited Florida over the weekend, his ...

Arrest made after FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane relief efforts

FEMA says its disaster assistance teams will be at fixed locations after National Guard troops reportedly encountered armed militia who said they were "hunting FEMA" in North Carolina.

China growth forecast upgraded at Goldman Sachs amid stimulus efforts

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Political Infighting Hampers Ukraine’s Efforts to Avert Energy Crisis

Top energy officials have fallen and key energy policy decisions have been delayed because of political calculations, lawmakers and experts say, costing Ukraine valuable time in preparing for winter.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Arrest made in reported threats against FEMA over hurricane relief efforts

An arrest has been made following reports of an armed threat against FEMA workers in North Carolina who are helping victims impacted by Hurricane Helene. It comes amid a rise in misinformation and ...

Inside the multimillion-dollar effort to contest US voting procedures

Also in today’s newsletter, investor Scott Bessent weighs in on Trump’s tariff proposal and election bets favour the former president

World - Financial Times - October 15

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene

World - ABC News - October 16

DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm

3 states renew their effort to reduce access to the abortion drug mifepristone

Three states are asking a judge to let them try a new approach with a lawsuit to force the federal government to reduce access to the abortion pill mifepristone

Health - ABC News - October 16

China pledges more financial support for 'whitelist' real estate projects

Ni Hong, China's minister of housing and urban-rural development, made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Hurricane victims push for donations as right-wing falsehoods cloud recovery efforts

Residents are launching GoFundMe to finance repairs but worry that scams and falsehoods, including right-wing disinformation, will hamper their appeals for help.

3 states renew efforts to limit abortion pill access

Missouri, Kansas and Idaho have renewed their efforts to restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone, filing a joint amended lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Efforts to combat deforestation in Colombia hindered because of armed groups, report finds

World - Yahoo News - October 17

China says it is beefing up efforts with U.S. to combat smuggling

China is strengthening enforcement with nations such as the United States to combat smuggling and other serious crimes, state media reported Friday.

Stellantis to shutter and sell large testing facility amid cost-cutting efforts

Stellantis' Arizona Proving Grounds covers 4,000 acres between Phoenix and Las Vegas in Yucca, Arizona.

Business - CNBC - October 18

How Sinwar killing impacts efforts to end Israel-Hamas war

The U.S. is calling the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar an opportunity for the end of the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.

Latest in Activists Efforts Spread

Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

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Activists challenge colonial-era abortion laws in Antigua and Barbuda

Biden administration threatens safety of key military base to appease UN activists

Jeff Smith, the activist picking a fight with Covid hero Pfizer

Venezuelan opposition says detained activist has been murdered

Who Is Tommy Robinson, the Far-Right Activist Behind a London Rally?

How are investors preparing for the Budget?

Vivendi activist urges shareholders to oppose break-up plan

Pfizer CEO defends performance after Starboard activist criticism

Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say

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U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane Milton and Calls for Bipartisan Relief Effort

Massive recovery effort underway as Floridians clean up after Milton

Arrest made after FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane relief efforts

China growth forecast upgraded at Goldman Sachs amid stimulus efforts

Political Infighting Hampers Ukraine’s Efforts to Avert Energy Crisis

Arrest made in reported threats against FEMA over hurricane relief efforts

Inside the multimillion-dollar effort to contest US voting procedures

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida

3 states renew their effort to reduce access to the abortion drug mifepristone

China pledges more financial support for 'whitelist' real estate projects

Hurricane victims push for donations as right-wing falsehoods cloud recovery efforts

3 states renew efforts to limit abortion pill access

Efforts to combat deforestation in Colombia hindered because of armed groups, report finds

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Stellantis to shutter and sell large testing facility amid cost-cutting efforts

How Sinwar killing impacts efforts to end Israel-Hamas war

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