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Pope approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside the Vatican

Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies

World - ABC News - November 20

Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican

World - ABC News - November 20

St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Rays' ballpark roof after first giving approval

The St. Petersburg City Council has reversed course on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

World swim body eases rules on approved Russians competing in relays and some team events

The World Aquatics governing body of swimming has eased rules that now allow approved athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in team events at international meetings

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

F1 closer to approving expanded grid for General Motors entry initially started by Michael Andretti

With a restructuring at Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

BP approves expansion of West Papua LNG project at meeting with Indonesia’s new president

The British oil giant approved plans to expand the facility in the troubled Indonesian province of West Papua at a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Nuclear Startup Kairos Just Won Approval to Build Two Innovative New Modular Reactors

Companies like Google are thirsty for the clean energy that nuclear power produces. These two new ones will be built in Tennessee.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Gets Federal Approval With Jan. 5 Start Date

The Federal Highway Administration approved the program on Friday, though it could still be stopped by lawsuits. President-elect Donald Trump is also opposed to the plan.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

F1 approves GM-Cadillac as 11th team starting in 2026, bringing U.S. car maker on the grid

Formula 1 announced Monday that it has approved the entry of GM and Cadillac as a new team on the grid, bringing a storied American car maker into the pinnacle of motorsport.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is recommending Hezbollah cease-fire proposal to Cabinet for approval

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says Security Cabinet has approved ceasefire deal with Hezbollah