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World - The Guardian
Great Britain v New Zealand: how the America’s Cup rivals compare
Former Team GB sailor and London 2012 silver medallist runs the rule over the boats, crews and strategy that will decide sailing’s biggest contest. Great Britain (represented by Ineos Britannia) ...19 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
Middle East latest: Thai worker killed by missile in northern Israel
An anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon killed a young man from Thailand in the north of Israel early Friday, a day after Israeli strikes in Lebanon left dozens of people dead in Beirut and wounded ...25 minutes ago - Israel -
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World - ABC News
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
Oct. 4-10, 2024 An attack by an armed gang in Pont-Sondé killed and displaced people in Haiti. Brazilians voted in municipal elections. Hurricane Milton crashed through both Cuba and Mexico's ...4 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Angela Rayner: Our workers’ rights bill is good for business
Britain’s outdated labour market regulations have strangled growth and hobbled productivity5 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Israel Fired on Peacekeepers in Lebanon, U.N. Says
Israel was behind the attack, Lebanon said, and it came on the same day that the U.N. said Israeli forces had fired on its peacekeepers, an episode that drew international condemnation.8 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Here’s one way America’s many ‘pro-worker’ candidates can deliver
Republicans and Democrats are working together to reform policies to better incorporate the growing self-employed workforce, with a focus on portable benefits, tax incentives and access to health ...8 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Berkshire slashes Bank of America stake to under 10%, no longer required to disclose frequently
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway cut its stake in Bank of America below an important level.11 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Nike Names New Head of North America in Push to Fix Core Business
The naming of Tom Peddie as Nike’s general manager of North America comes days ahead of incoming Chief Executive Elliott Hill’s first day on the job.11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Top pro sports leagues' commissioners join in antihate campaign
Top pro sports leagues’ commissioners joined in on a new antihate campaign spearheaded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s foundation. The campaign, launched by Kraft’s Foundation to ...13 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour’s workers’ rights bill: a ‘sea change’ for UK employment?
Ministers claim the reforms are ‘pro-business’ but companies remain uneasy over the effect on hiring and costs15 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?16 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why doesn’t America’s healthcare system work for older people?
Americans die the youngest and live the sickest lives among residents of 10 nations surveyed, new research shows.17 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
‘Lighter touch’ process for dismissals planned under UK workers’ bill
Government concession follows fierce lobbying from business groups17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
UK's new Labour government unveils overhaul of workers' rights
Britain’s new Labour government has unveiled a slew of new rights for workers, including more generous rules for sick pay and parental leave and major restrictions on certain precarious employment ...19 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
PS5 Pro Preorders Live At Amazon, Walmart, And Best Buy
PS5 Pro $700 | Releases November ...19 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
More workers to get sick pay and parental leave rights
A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years.20 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Labour's new deal for workers: A fight postponed?
The government is unveiling a boost for workers' rights - but many of the measures won't happen right away.21 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Pro-Palestinian Group at Columbia Now Backs ‘Armed Resistance’ by Hamas
Columbia University Apartheid Divest has withdrawn an apology it made last spring for a member who said “Zionists don’t deserve to live.”Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Taylor Swift donates $5M to Feeding America's hurricane relief efforts
Taylor Swift donated $5 million to Feeding America’s disaster relief efforts for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the nonprofit agency announced Wednesday. “We're incredibly ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK ministers fire starting gun on landmark worker rights reform
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship packageYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Health care workers brace for Hurricane Milton landfall
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as soon as 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday near Sarasota, Florida. It is still a Category 3 storm packing winds of 120 miles per hour. Kimberly Guy, co-chief ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Florida threatens news stations over ad in favor of abortion rights measure
FCC chair condemns state health department for sending cease-and-desists over spot supporting abortion rights. The Florida health department has fired off cease-and-desist letters to local news ...Yesterday - Abortion -
Business - The New York Times
Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost
Nearly a month into a union walkout, the aerospace giant withdrew its latest contract offer, and the two sides exchanged blame over the breakdown.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Doctor in Lebanon describes war's devastating impact on health care workers
As Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Beirut for a third week, one doctor describes how exhausted medical staff are struggling to cope with the overwhelming influx of new patients and the ...Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Backyard Baseball Stream To Beat Childhood Cancer Will Feature Pro Athletes, Viewer-Choice
Mega Cat Studios, Crowd Control, and BackyardSports.Online are working together on the BackyardSports.Online Charity Stream, aimed at gathering funds to support St. Jude Children's Research ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Michigan Students Veto Pro-Palestinian Funding Freeze for Student Clubs
In a fraught meeting, the student government rejected a plan to redirect its budget from campus activities to aid for Gaza. But the fight is not over.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Farm workers running their own farms
Len Ramirez of CBS News Bay Area covers a program that supports farm workers in becoming independent farm operators.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Labour to soften worker protection plan after business pressure
Ministers braced for union backlash after accepting case for letting companies keep employees on probation for up to 9 monthsYesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Backstedt takes first pro win at Simac Ladies Tour
Britain's Zoe Backstedt claims a maiden professional win, finishing first on stage one of the Simac Ladies Tour.2 days ago