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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 - November 1 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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. - 6 days ago -
‘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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 6 days ago -
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. - 5 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
Biden should use what remains of his presidency to act in the Middle East
Without domestic constraints, he is free to stop aligning US policy with the wishes of Benjamin NetanyahuBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to be sentenced for violating Espionage Act
Jack Teixeira, who admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms will be sentenced Tuesday.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies
From match-fixing to an official ‘making an idiot’ of himself by celebrating, we look back at five notable incidents. Mark Halsey, a former Premier League referee, claimed in 2016 he was put under ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive contentTech - ABC News - 6 hours ago -
Middle East latest: Hezbollah's acting leader says the group is focused on hurting Israel
Hezbollah’s acting leader says the Lebanese militant group is focused on “hurting the enemy” by targeting Haifa and other parts of Israel, including Tel AvivWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Julianna Peña sick of 'clown' Kayla Harrison 'trying to act like she's some freaking boogeyman'
Julianna Peña stands behind her callout of Amanda Nunes at UFC 307, regardless of whether Kayla Harrison thought it was the wrong move.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
Secret Service agents are pushed to the brink, acting director says after critical report
The acting director of the U.S. Secret Service said Thursday he was concerned about the morale of his overworked agents.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Acting Secret Service Director says former President Trump getting presidential-level security detail
In an exclusive interview with NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell, Acting Director Ronald Rowe says that in the wake of two assassination attempts, former President Trump’s “protection is commensurate with the ...Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
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 -
Hernández: Shortage of healthy pitchers forcing Dave Roberts into high-risk balancing act
A shortage of healthy Dodgers pitchers is forcing Dave Roberts to punt on playoff games, like he did in NLCS Game 2 and again in Game 5 against the Mets.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
Big Fed rate cut was justified, but it may have acted politically, Trump economic adviser says
Kevin Hassett, who was Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2019, agreed with Trump’s view that the Federal Reserve has acted politically in recent ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
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‘This is a game changer’: Runway releases new AI facial expression motion capture feature Act-One
The new feature includes safeguards to detect and block attempts to generate content featuring public figures without authorization.Tech - VentureBeat - October 22 -
Why Saquon's ‘selfless' act meant so much to Eagles' rookie running back
Saquon Barkley wanted the young guys to eat, which rookie Will Shipley really appreciated.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy says male NBA stars would be ‘crucified’ for acting like Angel Reese after playoff loss
‘If a male was doing what Angel Reese is doing she would get crucified,’ Portnoy saysSports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Obama: 'Just because Donald Trump acts goofy doesn’t mean his presidency wouldn’t be dangerous'
Former President Obama criticized former President Trump's rhetoric during a campaign rally in Atlanta on Thursday, saying the Republican is "acting kind of funny." “He acts so crazy, and it’s ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Tommy Robinson charged under Terrorism Act before far-right march in London
Met says it expects ‘busy day’ on Saturday as Stand Up to Racism and Chris Kaba rallies also planned. The far-right leader Tommy Robinson has been charged under the Terrorism Act and is being held ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Don't act on Apple sell calls — 1 chart shows Jim Cramer's 'own it, don't trade it' payoff
KeyBanc downgraded the stock to underweight from sector weight as analysts project slower growth in iPhone sales.Business - CNBC - October 25
