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Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.

English smacking ban being considered by government

Government ministers are considering outlawing physical punishment of children, Department for Education confirms.

Disposable vapes to be banned from June

Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.

That's flippin' amazing! Figure skating Grand Prix season begins with backflips no longer banned

The Grand Prix season begins in figure skating this weekend with Skate America in Texas and for the first time in decades skaters will be allowed to do backflips in competition

Sports - ABC News - October 15

UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objections

Business - Financial Times - 5 hours ago

Higher for longer no matter who’s in charge

The reasons we aren’t going back to a cheap money environment are structural

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Do People in ‘Blue Zones’ Really Live Longer?

The premise is catchy, but some think it’s based on faulty data.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

The Washington Post ends backing presidential candidates as paper says Bezos axed Harris endorsement

The Washington Post's editorial board will not make a presidential endorsement this year or "in any future presidential election," the newspaper's publisher and chief executive announced Friday.

Stellantis boss warns long EV transition poses cost ‘trap’ for carmakers

Carlos Tavares says industry will suffer from prolonged period of investing in both traditional engines and battery-powered cars

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Trump claims abortion no longer a top issue: 'Dropped way down'

Former President Trump in a post on social media Saturday claimed that abortion is no longer a top issue for voters. "Abortion has dropped way down as an issue. States are already giving it to the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

In key swing states, the lines at food banks are growing longer

Across the rural communities and industrial towns of western Michigan, semitrucks hauling thousands of pounds of food are pulling up to church parking lots and community centers where growing lines ...

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Behind the Tactical Gains Against Iran, a Longer-Term Worry

Experts inside and outside the Biden administration fear that Iran may conclude it has only one defense left: racing for an atomic weapon.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Mount Fuji still without snow in late October - longest wait in 130 years

Japan's highest mountain typically gets snow by early October, but there has been unusually warm weather this year.

New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'

"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.

The Power of Government Policies

The U.S. has the capacity to address its biggest problems. Whether it does is a different matter.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Abortion bans on the ballot

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The states where ballot measures could reverse abortion bans Voters in 10 states will decide next month if ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.

Governments should crowdsource defence innovation

Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national security

World - Financial Times - October 23

North Korea is preparing to destroy northern parts of inter-Korean roads, Seoul says

South Korea has detected signs North Korea is preparing to destroy parts of inter-Korean roads no longer in use, as tensions soar between them over North Korea’s claim that South Korea flew drones ...

World - ABC News - October 14

South Korea says North Korea is preparing to destroy the northern sides of inter-Korean roads no longer in use

World - ABC News - October 13

Parents of slain Hamas captive push for a deal, warning that hostages won't 'make it much longer'

Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin was found “emaciated” in a tunnel, his grieving parents told NBC News in their first interview since his death.

South Korea says North Korea has blown up the northern parts of inter-Korean roads no longer in use

World - ABC News - October 14

'I’m no longer the best coach to lead this program in this current environment': Tony Bennett says tearful goodbye to Virginia

In a tearful press conference, Tony Bennett said the changing landscape of college basketball played a part in his sudden retirement.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

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