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Amnesty: FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid

FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the SRA have said.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Germany’s Scholz defies odds as party swings behind re-election bid

Chancellor gets unexpected popularity boost among Social Democrats after sacking finance minister

World - Financial Times - November 12

Planet Fitness loses 11th hour bid to acquire bankrupt Blink

A bankruptcy court judge said accepting PureGym's offer to acquire Blink would avoid antitrust risks.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Israeli Court Rejects Netanyahu’s Bid to Delay Corruption Trial Testimony

The court ruled that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must take the stand on Dec. 2 in a trial that has stretched out for more than four years.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Former primary challenger to Gaetz considering bid for now-open seat

Aaron Dimmock, who unsuccessfully challenged former Rep. Matt Gaetz in this year’s Republican primary for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, is considering a run for the seat again now that ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Frost launches bid to become first Gen Z congressional leader

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) launched a bid for Democratic leadership on Thursday, announcing his candidacy for co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC). If he wins the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

How Kennedy Could ‘Go Wild on Health,’ and The Onion’s Infowars Bid

Plus, a dramatic rise in U.S. obesity.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Inside Big Tech's Bid to Sink the Online Kid Safety Bill

Tech giants and their allies are leaning on culture-war issues to splinter bipartisan support for the bill.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Scotland's islanders bid fond farewell to much-loved ship

Memories of a much-loved CalMac ship now retired after 39 years of service off Scotland's west coast.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill launches bid for New Jersey governor

New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) launched her campaign for the state's governor on Monday, joining an already crowded Democratic primary field ahead of the 2025 race. “We can also be the state ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Hologram used in bid to solve sex worker's cold case murder

Bernadett "Betty" Szabo, 19, was stabbed multiple times just months after giving birth to a baby boy.

Company affiliated with Alex Jones seeks to disqualify The Onion's auction bid on Infowars

A federal bankruptcy judge in Texas is being asked to disqualify a winning bid made by the satirical news outlet The Onion to buy conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

Garcia set to rejoin World Tour to aid Ryder Cup bid

Sergio Garcia is set to rejoin the DP World Tour for the 2025 season as he seeks to play at next year's Ryder Cup.

Georgia appeals court cancels arguments in Trump's bid to disqualify Fani Willis

A Georgia appeals court canceled next month’s oral arguments in President-elect Trump’s bid to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) from criminally prosecuting him. Monday's ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin launches a bid to lead the DNC

Minnesota Democratic Party chair Ken Martin has formally announced his bid to lead the Democratic National Committee.

Politics - NBC News - 19 hours ago

Manhattan DA opposes Trump’s bid to dismiss hush money conviction

Manhattan prosecutors on Tuesday said they will oppose President-elect Trump’s demand to dismiss his New York criminal conviction following the election, instead floating the judge could freeze the ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

The Onion’s Bid to Buy Infowars, Alex Jones’s Site, Is Being Contested

A hearing is scheduled for Monday to review the auction process, which is being contested by a losing bidder associated with Alex Jones, the Infowars founder.

Business - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

'Just a kid who followed their dreams' - Nadal on career

Rafael Nadal says he would like to be remembered as "a kid who followed their dreams" as the tennis great says a poignant farewell to the sport.

Spanish train maker Talgo in rival deal talks after Hungary-backed bid

Company ‘analysing a possible transaction’ with steelmaker Sidenor

World - Financial Times - October 21

Supreme Court turns down Michael Cohen's bid to revive suit against Trump

Michael Cohen, who was one of former President Donald Trump's closest legal advisers, pleaded guilty to multiple felonies in 2018.

Elon Musk ratchets up bid to re-elect Trump with series of stunts and appearances

Elon Musk has forcefully ramped up his efforts to help re-elect former President Donald Trump, raising eyebrows across the political world.

Michigan judge rebuffs GOP bid to block some overseas, military family ballots

Judge Sima Patel ruled the effort was mounted too close to Election Day, calling it an "11th hour attempt to disenfranchise" voters.

Nike renews uniform partnership with NBA, WNBA as NFL opens bidding process to competitors

Nike will be the exclusive uniform provider for the NBA and WNBA for another 12 years after the leagues extended their contract with the sneaker giant.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Fifa accused again over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid

Gulf kingdom is sole bidder for 2034 tournament Trade union claims ‘epidemic’ of migrant worker abuse Fifa has been accused for a second time of failing to engage with concerns over human rights ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live

Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early release. The funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly ...