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Israeli government approves firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar despite huge protests
Bar had strained relations with Benjamin Netanyahu, whose aides are being investigated by intelligence agency. The head of Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, has been dismissed, a ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Firing Its C.E.O. for Political Reasons
Ben & Jerry’s said in a court filing that its parent company had ousted its chief executive, David Stever, without approval from the ice cream maker’s board.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
FDA approves first new UTI drug in decades
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs), the first such drug approved in decades and the first in a new class of medications. ...The Hill - 2d -
World Athletics approves gender eligibility test
World Athletics approves a one-time genetic test for athletes who wish to compete in the women's category at international events.BBC News - 3d -
Malaysia gives final approval for a marine robotics company to renew the search for MH370
Malaysia gives final approval for a marine robotics company to renew the search for MH370ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Trump administration approves exports from major LNG project
The Trump administration is authorizing a major gas facility to export the fuel abroad — clearing a major hurdle in getting the controversial project approved. The Energy Department approved a ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Commissioners approve Lee County Athletic Park fees
The Lee County commissioners approved a fee schedule for field rentals at the Lee County Athletic Park, which is scheduled to open in late August. “It does seem like we might be going in a hole,” ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Lawmakers approve ban on devices that convert semi-automatic weapons
Alabama lawmakers approved a ban on Glock switches and other conversion devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine gunsABC News - Mar. 18 -
FDA approves first new antibiotic for UTIs in nearly 30 years
The FDA approved a new antibiotic for UTIs from drugmaker GSK. The drug, Blujepa, is for women and girls ages 12 and up.NBC News - 3d -
Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors
The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website. L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Concerns over economic chaos are weighing on Trump’s approval rating
A slew of new polls show that Trump’s approval rating has steadily declined amid a fast-paced and turbulent rollout of his economic agenda.The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Pentagon approves Charlotte to host 2027 Military World Games, a US first
Charlotte has been approved by the Pentagon to host the 2027 Military World Games, marking the first time the event will be held in the United States.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
World Athletics approves swab test to determine female gender
World Athletics said on Tuesday it had approved the introduction of a cheek swab test to determine if an athlete is biologically female.World Athletics is looking at cheek swab tests but is also ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Italian government approved use of spyware on members of refugee NGO, MPs told
National security committee is investigating whether secret services breached law by using surveillance tool to monitor activists and journalists. The Italian government approved the use of a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Italian government approved use of spyware on members of refugee NGO, MPs told
National security committee is investigating whether secret services breached law by using surveillance tool to monitor activists and journalists. The Italian government approved the use of a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Judge approves Pentagon's settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
A federal judge gave final approval Wednesday to a class-action settlement between the Defense Department and LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues
President Trump's approval ratings are showing signs of weakening nearly two months into his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration seem largely well-received, Trump’s ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
New poll shows Trump with highest job approval, but early challenges on the economy
A new NBC News poll shows President Trump with a job approval rating as high as he’s ever had. But doubts loom in voters' minds, especially over the economy and government cuts. NBC News’ Yamiche ...NBC News - Mar. 17 -
House Democrat on party’s low approval: ‘We’ll take back the majority in 2026’
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said she believes her party will take back the House majority in 2026 despite receiving its lowest ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Israeli government approves Netanyahu's dismissal of Shin Bet head
The Israeli government unanimously approved early on Friday a proposal from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, the prime minister’s office said.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Israel’s security Cabinet approves independence for 13 West Bank settlements
Israel’s security Cabinet approved a plan to separate 13 Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank from their neighboring communities, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Sunday.NBC News - 5d -
NCAA president Charlie Baker hopes for 'saner' landscape after House v. NCAA settlement approval
The revenue-sharing era in college athletics looms with final approval possible on April 7CBS Sports - Mar. 19 -
Trump's approval dips amid concerns over economy: Poll
President Trump’s approval rating has dropped a few points since he first took office, with voters increasingly expressing concerns over the state of the economy, according to a new poll. The ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Italian government approves draft law targeting femicide, with punishment up to life in prison
The Italian government has approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonmentABC News - Mar. 8 -
Celine Dion warns fans about 'fake and not approved' AI-generated music credited to her
Celine Dion warns fans that 'new' music circulating online was generated by AI, not by the singer. 'These recordings are fake and not approved,' her team says.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Romania's election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca's presidential bid, approves George Simion
Romania’s electoral body has rejected the candidacy of controversial far-right politician Diana Sosoaca in the presidential election rerun in May, but approved George Simion, the leader of the ...ABC News - Mar. 15 -
A Navy veteran and his wife say Tricare rescinded approvals for over $100K in health care claims paid years ago
A Navy veteran and his wife said they were blindsided when Tricare, the military’s health care program, rescinded over $100,000 in medical claims it had approved and paid several years ago.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Malaysia approves a new search for MH370 more than a decade after the plane disappeared
Malaysia’s government has given final approval for a Texas-based marine robotics company to renew the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which vanished more than a decade ago.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
US gives initial approval for Qatar to purchase MQ-9 armed drones for nearly $2 billion
The United States has given an initial approval for the energy-rich Mideast nation of Qatar to buy eight armed MQ-9B Predator drones for its military, an estimated purchase worth nearly $2 billionABC News - 1d -
Trump approval ticks up in second term, driven by higher support from base: Gallup
President Trump’s approval rating has ticked up in his second term, driven by higher support from Republicans and particularly men and conservatives, according to a new poll from Gallup. ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump approval ticks up in second term, driven by higher support from base: Gallup
President Trump’s approval rating has ticked up in his second term, driven by higher support from Republicans and particularly men and conservatives, according to a new poll from Gallup. ...The Hill - 1d -
Fired FTC leaders sue Trump
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Fired FTC commissioners sue Trump Two Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members fired by President Trump sued him Thursday, setting up another major ...The Hill - 1d -
Fired FTC leaders sue Trump
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Fired FTC commissioners sue Trump Two Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members fired by President Trump sued him Thursday, setting up another major ...The Hill - 1d -
India approves legislation to boost oil and gas exploration
‘Far-reaching’ amendments to 1948 law highlight reluctance to wean world’s most populous nation off fossil fuelsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Ipswich Town training ground upgrade approved
There club says it will build better facilities for the Academy youngsters and ITFC Women's team.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Germany’s parliament approves Merz’s €1tn spending plan
Chancellor-in-waiting uses outgoing Bundestag to loosen debt brake and unleash investments in defence and infrastructureFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant
Beijing is concerned US proximity could lead to leakage of key smart car technology used by Tesla’s main rivalFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Merz’s €1tn spending plan wins final approval
Constitutional reform passes last legislative hurdle days before outgoing parliament’s term expiresFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
First place in British Isles approves right to die
The Assisted Dying Bill 2023 passes through Tynwald's branches and can be sent for Royal Assent.BBC News - 3d -
FDA Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Despite Warnings
The agency OK’d an artificial vessel to restore blood flow in patients, even though its own scientists flagged questionable study results and potentially fatal ruptures of the product.The New York Times - 3d
