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French court convicts 18 people over involvement in human smuggling network, jailing 1 for 15 years

World - ABC News - November 5

Mysterious Black Balls Washing Up on Sydney Beaches Revealed to Be 'Disgusting' Human Waste

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Bolivians carry adorned human skulls asking for favors in the Ñatitas festival in La Paz

Hundreds of Bolivian devotees have arrived at the municipal cemetery of La Paz carrying human skulls adorned with flowers for the Ñatitas festival

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Startup CEO says humans won't be needed for translation in 3 years as it launches AI app

Unbabel on Wednesday announced an artificial intelligence-powered translation service, adding another rival to a highly competitive space.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Parts of human skulls and other remains found in New Mexico in case tied to missing woman

Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains, including parts of skulls, in Jal, New Mexico, that could be linked to a missing persons case from 2019.

‘The most expensive photos ever taken’: the space shots that changed humanity’s view of itself

Taken at 28,000kmh and costing billions of dollars, the first ever photos taken by astronauts are on show at Paris Photo. For Nasa print dealer Daniel Blau, they are proof that nothing is ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

Trump picks RFK Jr. , anti-vaccine activist, for Health and Human Services secretary

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of ...

Trump transition live updates: RFK Jr. tapped for head of Health and Human Services

Donald Trump is wasting no time in planning his return to the White House.

Can you have rights with no responsibilities? | Fiona Katauskas

Depends if you follow the Netanyahu narrative. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Trump is consistently inconsistent on abortion and reproductive rights

Donald Trump has been shifting his stances on abortion and reproductive rights

Health - ABC News - October 17

Ailing Freeman may sit Game 6, 'swing not right'

Dave Roberts left open the possibility of sitting Freddie Freeman for Game 6 of the NLCS, saying "his swing is not right" due to the ankle injury that has hampered the first baseman all postseason.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Harris to Court Moderates With a Onetime Right-Wing Provocateur

Charlie Sykes, the anti-Trump conservative commentator joining the vice president in Wisconsin on Monday, in the past amplified false claims of voter fraud and referred to Michelle Obama as “Mooch.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Animal rights protesters disrupt Pharrell Williams film premiere

A biopic of the singer, titled Piece by Piece, was delayed at the London Film Festival on Sunday.

New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'

Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.

Is Brock Purdy the Right Quarterback to Lead the 49ers?

Instead of signing Purdy to a long-term contract, San Francisco could consider trading the young quarterback.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Iniesta: Miami right place for Messi's 'happiness'

Spain legend Andres Iniesta believes Inter Miami is the right fit for former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

World Opens to the Taliban Despite Their Shredding of Women’s Rights

Taliban officials have scored a series of diplomatic victories this year that have started a subtle shift toward normalizing their government.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Democrats bet on abortion rights to fire up voters

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump takes a slim lead on the economy, according to our latest poll

World - Financial Times - October 24

Why is the price of gold so high right now?

Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.

Harris calls attention to abortion rights in Michigan, Texas

One day after holding a rally with Beyoncé in Houston, Texas, focused on reproductive rights, Vice President Kamala Harris was in Michigan Saturday again campaigning on access to abortion, where ...

Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes

Iran’s supreme leader said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported. U.S. and Israeli officials were expected to meet in Qatar for talks aimed at reviving ...

World - The New York Times - October 28

In 2024, abortion rights initiatives are on the ballot in 10 states

There are 10 states with abortion rights initiatives in the 2024 election.

The Coolest Batman Lego Sets On Sale Right Now

While many superheroes have gotten the Lego treatment, few have been featured in as many sets as Batman. From large-scale scenes featuring a bunch of minifigures to highly detailed models, there ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 30

What Are the Hardest Positions to Fill Right Now?

With the economy booming and a shortage of qualified workers, many businesses are struggling to fill key roles. Inc. 5000 entrepreneurs share their experiences and strategies for overcoming this ...

Business - Inc. - October 31

Why the Right Thinks Trump Is Running Away With the Race

Skewed polls and anonymous betting markets are building up Republicans’ expectations. Donald Trump could use that to challenge the result.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Kamala Harris focuses on reproductive rights at Nevada rally

As Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign comes down the home stretch, she's continuing to slam former President Trump on issues like abortion. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.

Kemi Badenoch: Who is new Tory leader and what does she stand for?

Kemi Badenoch is a political trailblazer with a combative style and a mission to renew her party.

Anthony Richardson’s Benching Is the Talk of the N.F.L. Was It the Right Move?

With Colts-Vikings the focus of Sunday night, all eyes will be on Indianapolis and its quarterback situation.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

How top lawyers earn their bragging rights on pay

Arrival of US firms has pushed up top UK law firms’ charge-out rates by almost 40% in five years

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Ex-Sabres Star Is On Fire Right Now

This former Buffalo Sabres star is having an awesome start to the year.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

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