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Financial Times - World
Germany’s SPD looks to halt rise of far right in its Brandenburg bastion
Local Social Democrats warn voters it’s ‘us or them’ in bid to defeat AfD in eastern state election4 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Why 49ers' Bosa believes Donald retired from NFL ‘the right way'
San Francisco 49ers star edge rusher Nick Bosa explained why he believes retired Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald retired from the NFL "the right way" ahead of the teams' Week 3 matchup.4 hours ago - NFL -
GameSpot - Tech
You Can Save Big On Bravomonster's Premium RC Cars Right Now
Bravomonster's line of premium RC cars are currently on sale at a pretty nice discount, including the Speedster Rechargeable Sports Car , which won the Red Dot Design award for craftsmanship in ...8 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK employers to retain right to place new hires on 6-month probation
Government settles on compromise over employment reforms promised by Labour in election campaign12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Best fall mattress deals you can get right now
These mattress deals from Casper, Saatva and more are a dream. And they're all on sale now.14 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Iconic Tupperware Brands seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection14 hours ago -
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ABC News - World
Teachers in Belarus are targeted for links with 'extremist' group, says rights group
A respected human rights organization in Belarus says dozens of teachers have been detained or interrogated by authorities as part of the country’s wide-ranging crackdown on dissent15 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Amazon calls workers back 5 days a week—other companies may be 'right behind them,' expert says
Amazon's announcement could prompt other companies to introduce stricter in-office requirements for employees by the end of 2024, says one workplace expert.17 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Edwin Moses documentary '13 Steps' shows how clearing the hurdles was the easy part for a track icon
Not long after Edwin Moses figured out how to attack the solution to track’s ultimate math problem, he transformed himself into the best hurdler in history17 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Edwin Moses documentary '13 Steps' shows how clearing the hurdles was the easy part for a track icon
Not long after Edwin Moses figured out how to attack the solution to track’s ultimate math problem, he transformed himself into the best hurdler in history17 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Dutch government led by hard right asks for formal opt-out from EU migration rules
The new Dutch government dominated by the far-right party of Geert Wilders has officially asked the European Union for an exemption from its migration obligations18 hours ago - Netherlands -
CBS News - Top stories
Joe Posnanski revisits iconic football moments in new book, "Why We Love Football"
Sportswriter Joe Posnanski discusses his new book, "Why We Love Football," where he explores 100 unforgettable moments in football history, including David Tyree's legendary "Helmet Catch."19 hours ago -
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The Guardian - World
The American right is inciting a pogrom against Haitian immigrants in Ohio | Moira Donegan
The people of Springfield, Ohio, are enduring bomb threats, hate and vandalism because of xenophobic smears. Does it even matter that the Haitian immigrants who have flocked to Springfield, Ohio , ...22 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Italy's World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59
Italian World Cup icon Salvatore Schillaci, the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59.23 hours ago - World Cup -
ABC News - World
Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era
As New Zealand celebrates its annual Māori language week, the government is ramping up initiatives to remove recognition of Indigenous people and language from public policy and lawYesterday - New Zealand -
CBS Sports - Sports
ACC mulling new revenue model, shortened grant of rights in attempt to settle Florida State, Clemson lawsuits
League presidents are considering a new deal that could keep two of its flagship members in the foldYesterday - Florida -
The New York Times - World
U.N. Sees ‘Human Rights Abyss’ in Myanmar as Military Kills Civilians
Three years after the military staged a coup, intensifying a civil war, civilians continue to pay the price, according to a coming United Nations report.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF
Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization, arguing that the vote is an election-year stunt after Democrats forced a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
Wired - Tech
The 31 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (September 2024)
Slow Horses, Constellation, and Bad Monkey are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.Yesterday - Apple -
Inc. - Business
Major Companies Abandon an LGBTQ+ Rights Report Card Amid Anti-DEI Backlash
The Human Rights Campaign says many businesses are no longer responding to theCorporate Equality Index, which highlights anti-discrimination measures in the workplace.Yesterday -
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ESPN - Sports
Brady, Birmingham City get bragging rights in celebrity derby against Wrexham
Tom Brady's Birmingham City were able to get bragging rights in their win against Wrexham in the latest encounter of the teams with celebrity owners.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Georgian parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
Georgian lawmakers approved the third and final reading of a law on “family values and the protection of minors” that would impose sweeping curbs on LGBTQ rights.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Georgia's parliament approves draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, similar to laws in neighboring Russia
Georgia's parliament approves draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, similar to laws in neighboring RussiaYesterday - Russia -
ESPN - Sports
Kings revive iconic look with 2024-25 Classic Edition uniform
Former stars Doug Christie -- who is an assistant on Mike Brown's staff -- and Mike Bibby helped with the Kings' unveiling.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Casualties in Myanmar push Southeast Asia's death toll from Typhoon Yagi past 500
State media in Myanmar reported that floods and landslides triggered by last week’s Typhoon Yagi and seasonal monsoon rains have claimed at least 226 lives, with 77 people missingYesterday -
ABC News - World
UN rights experts decry worsening repression in Venezuela in wake of contested election result
Independent U.N. human rights experts say Venezuela’s government has intensified the “harshest and most violent mechanisms of its repressive apparatus” in the wake of the disputed July presidential ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Far-right conspiracies abound after second apparent Trump assassination attempt
Baseless theories about suspect Ryan Wesley Routh and his alleged ties to US military spread online after his arrest. US politics live – latest updates After a man who appears to be obsessive ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Hard-right Dutch coalition will lay out priorities as leaders bicker
A speech by the Dutch king to lawmakers is laying out the new government’s policy plans for the coming yearYesterday - Netherlands -
The Guardian - World
Biden says ‘good Republicans’ are scared out of pro-LGBTQ+ stances by far right
President touts administration’s record in first interview by incumbent with LGBTQ+ outlet. Joe Biden believes “good Republicans … who don’t have a prejudiced bone in their body” are letting ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Europe is in thrall to the far right – that’s the result of appeasement by so-called moderates | Gordon Brown
France is the latest country to capitulate to the demands of a poisonous, populist narrative. We need a progressive fightback. In recent days, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
If Keir Starmer wants to be braver than Tony Blair, this is how: ignore the neanderthal right on crime | Polly Toynbee
The rate of violent offences is plummeting but a hoodwinked public still believes it is rising. Labour needs to be humane and courageous . Of all the landmines planted by the last government, ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Bolivia's iconic ex-President Morales calls for anti-government march as political fight escalates
Evo Morales, Bolivia’s former president, has called on supporters to protest against current President Luis Arce2 days ago