Authoritarian Human Rights

Nevada approves abortion rights ballot measure

Nevada voters have passed a ballot measure to protect abortion rights, one of 10 abortion-related measures up for a vote in the U.S. A Nevada law from 1990 protects abortion until 24 weeks of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Maryland voters pass abortion rights amendment

A proposed state constitutional amendment enshrining the right to “reproductive freedom” has passed. Reproductive rights advocates say that the amendment will protect abortion access in the state ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Voters decide on abortion rights in 10 states

Voters in 10 states voted on enshrining reproductive rights in their state's constitution. "CBS Mornings Plus" co-anchor Adriana Diaz breaks down the results.

Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize

A state ballot measure was the first of its kind in the United States, but labor advocates worry it could lock Uber and Lyft drivers out of full-time employment status.

Tech - The New York Times - November 7

Gold's price is plunging. Is this the right time to buy in?

Gold's price has dropped to a three-week low, which could present a good opportunity for investors. Here's why.

Trump is the right president to finally tackle the national debt

Trump’s electoral victory will be much less meaningful if he leaves office in four years without addressing our debt and deficit problems.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

How Could Trump and Abortion Rights Both Win?

Making sense of this election’s very strange abortion politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Bolt drivers win right to holiday and minimum wage

Thousands of drivers on ride-hailing and food delivery app Bolt have won a legal claim to be classed as workers.

Trump victory kicks off the battle for the right’s future

Populism seems certain to lose some big fights to traditional GOP policies over the next few years

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

How much is a gold bar worth right now?

The price of gold has been fluctuating, so it's important to understand how much your gold bars are worth now.

World's longest detained journalist wins rights prize

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Israeli right celebrates hawkish Trump government picks

Pete Hegseth, Mike Huckabee and other incoming officials are staunch supporters of Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

How to get started with AI agents (and do it right)

When should enterprises build custom in-house AI agents, adopt third-party models, or use open source tools?

Tech - VentureBeat - 13 hours ago

‘A Trojan horse’: how the right is using ‘parental rights’ to fight abortion ballot measures

With 10 states set to vote on abortion-related measures, anti-abortion activists are trying to disrupt a streak of wins. A Maryland ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

UK calls for India to cooperate with Canada’s legal process as row deepens

Delhi expelled diplomats after Canadian police say they have evidence linking Indian agents to murder in Canada. Britain joined its Five Eyes intelligence partners on Wednesday in saying India’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Poland's president criticizes the planned suspension of the right to asylum as a 'fatal mistake'

Poland’s president has condemned the government’s contentious plan to suspend the right to asylum for irregular migrants, calling it a “fatal mistake.”

World - ABC News - October 16

UK considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers

Starmer tells MPs that government is ‘looking at’ imposing curbs over ‘abhorrent’ comments on Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Deebo, Kittle honestly reveal which NFC team is best right now

San Francisco 49ers stars Deebo Samuel and George Kittle shared an honest response while evaluating which team is the best in the NFC right now.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Diamond Sports, FanDuel reach naming rights agreement for regional sports networks

Diamond Sports and FanDuel have reached a naming rights agreement for Diamond Sports' regional sports networks.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Biden remembers Ethel Kennedy as 'a hero in her own right'

President Biden delivered the eulogy at the memorial service for Ethel Kennedy, praising her as "a hero in her own right" who had a lasting impact on the country.

Politics - NBC News - October 16

New Pro Women’s Basketball League Reaches TV Rights Deal With TNT

The league, Unrivaled, has received commitments from W.N.B.A. stars such as Angel Reese, Chelsea Gray, and Kelsey Plum.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Judge dismisses lawsuit over old abortion rights ruling in Mississippi

A Mississippi judge has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged a potential conflict between a 2022 state law that bans most abortions and a 1998 state Supreme Court ruling that said abortion is ...

Health - ABC News - October 16

Note perfect Tuchel strikes the right tone on big England unveiling

New manager’s easy charm, self-belief and humour was on show as he embraced the step into international football. It said plenty about Thomas Tuchel’s easy charm, his ability to read the room and ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Hurricane victims push for donations as right-wing falsehoods cloud recovery efforts

Residents are launching GoFundMe to finance repairs but worry that scams and falsehoods, including right-wing disinformation, will hamper their appeals for help.

Meloni’s Balancing Act: Centrist Abroad, Right Wing at Home

New policies on surrogate births and the treatment of asylum seekers, while largely symbolic, are designed to shore up her right-wing flank in Italy, analysts say.

World - The New York Times - October 17

The 23 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (October 2024)

Wolfs, Fancy Dance, and The Last of the Sea Women are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard reportedly out indefinitely with right knee inflammation

Kawhi Leonard will miss the start of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo breaks right femur in blowout loss to Broncos

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo broke his right femur and was taken from the Superdome to a hospital Thursday night during a blowout loss to Denver.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Nevada Senate debate heats up over reproductive rights

During the Nevada Senate debate, Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen had a heated argument with Republican challenger Sam Brown over reproductive rights, prompting Rosen to warn women about voting for Brown.

Politics - NBC News - October 18

The Evidence for a Big Youth Gender Gap and a Right Turn for Young Men

Young men are much more Republican than young women, the best data suggests, and may wind up backing Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

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