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How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election
The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Shocking UFO allegations make the case for the Disclosure Act
Amid the political spectacle of the election, former President Donald Trump appeared on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast and spoke about UFOs.Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Architect Fabrizio Casiraghi’s beautiful balancing act
The Milanese interior designer blends old-world refinement with avant-garde surpriseWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Haiti's Ruling Council Fires Acting Prime Minister
The poorest country in the Americas has been rocked by political turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10 -
Brazil’s global balancing act is trickier than ever
President Lula has sought to maintain ties with the US, China and Russia. But even before the re-election of Donald Trump, that diplomatic space was shrinkingWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
House passes major veterans care act
The House on Monday passed a massive bill that will fund a range of veterans care services and increase opportunities for retired service members in the workforce and education. The Senator ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Activist Kianoosh Sanjari’s Final Act Stuns Iran
Repeatedly imprisoned in his country, Kianoosh Sanjari refused to be silenced by the government. But in the end, despairing of change, he silenced himself.World - The New York Times - November 20 -
Phillips 66 Is Accused of Violating the Clean Water Act
The oil company was indicted on charges of dumping nearly 800,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system.Tech - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
The UK’s high-wire act between the US and Europe
Post-Brexit Britain faces stark strategic choices with Trump taking office. Walking a line between both powers will be trickyBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Why Leicester acted quickly to end Cooper reign
Leicester City wanted Steve Cooper to succeed - but felt they could not afford to fail, writes BBC Sport's Nick Mashiter.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Georgia launches state-run Affordable Care Act website
The 1.3 million Georgians enrolled in health care through the Affordable Care Act marketplace exchange can begin looking for options as of Monday through the state-based websiteHealth - ABC News - October 28 -
Rodri’s Ballon d’Or is an act of justice for an unsung category of footballer | Sid Lowe
Real Madrid were angry that Vinícius Júnior missed out but crowning the Spain midfielder marks a shift in thinking. When Rodrigo Hernández was a student, living in a hall of residence and reading ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Chris Paul’s Legendary Basketball Career Has a Surprising Second Act
“He’s basically been coaching along with playing,” Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich said.Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
World must act to prevent ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Gaza, António Guterres warns
Secretary general makes appeal as civilian casualties mount amid intensive Israeli strikes on north. The UN secretary general, António Guterres has warned Israel could carry out the “ethnic ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Will the Alien Enemies Act make a comeback in a second Trump term?
Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport immigrants if elected, a move that has only been invoked three times in the past 225 years.Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Joe Marler’s haka remark acts as added incentive for All Blacks
New Zealand are unlikely to lack motivation with squad feeling disrespected and England can expect a backlash. There are all sorts of ways a team might get ready for a big match against the All ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
House progressives point to war powers act in letter to Biden on Israel
A group of progressive House Democrats want President Biden to give a full picture of the U.S. military’s role in Israel’s widening conflict in the Middle East, contending that a “deepening ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Speaker Johnson does clean up on CHIPS Act repeal question
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) quickly backtracked after saying at a campaign event on Friday that he would “probably” move to try to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act, marking the second time in a ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the front
The Biden administration said Thursday that some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia's Kursk region near Ukraine's border.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Harris slams Speaker Johnson’s comments about CHIPS Act
Vice President Harris took a swipe at Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday evening, after Johnson said on the campaign trail that he would "probably" move to try to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act. ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
We must stop smuggling gangs before they act - Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra £75m to police the UK's borders as he vows to "smash" criminal gangs.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
House Speaker Johnson Walks Back Talk of Repealing CHIPS Act
In an up for grabs New York congressional district getting a Micron plant through federal grants, a comment that the GOP ‘probably will’ try to repeal the program quickly gets massaged to a desire ...Business - Inc. - November 4 -
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North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine draws China into a delicate balancing act
The entry of North Korean troops risks a dangerous escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It also puts Beijing in a tight spot. In October 1950, barely a year after the Chinese civil war ended, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
A brave young woman’s daring act in Tehran exposes Western hypocrisy
Perhaps you haven’t heard her story yet. While we don’t know much, we do know the circumstances leading to her presumed death.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
AMC touts theater investment plan but faces balancing act, Wedbush says
AMC Entertainment is planning to reinvest up to $1.5 billion in its theaters but faces a balancing act amid debt repayments, according to analyst firm Wedbush.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Why Trump May Drop Plans to Repeal Biden’s Chips Act
The president-elect has a record of reversing policies from prior administrations, but there are many reasons he might spare Biden’s program to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
‘Essential to act now’ to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief
On the eve of Cop29 in Baku, António Guterres says dangers are underestimated as irreversible tipping points near. The world is still underestimating the risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden accused of repeated Hatch Act violations
White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden has been accused of repeatedly violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal government employees from engaging in campaign activity in their ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Here’s How Trump Could Change the Affordable Care Act
Donald Trump’s second term might mean big changes for the ACA and entrepreneurs’ health insurance.Business - Inc. - November 8 -
Former acting DHS secretary leaves door open to serving Trump again
Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf suggested this week that he would be open to returning to the Trump administration, saying he would be "happy to serve if needed." "Look, I'm ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Biden should use what remains of his presidency to act in the Middle East
Without domestic constraints, he is free to stop aligning US policy with the wishes of Benjamin NetanyahuBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to be sentenced for violating Espionage Act
Jack Teixeira, who admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms will be sentenced Tuesday.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies
From match-fixing to an official ‘making an idiot’ of himself by celebrating, we look back at five notable incidents. Mark Halsey, a former Premier League referee, claimed in 2016 he was put under ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive contentTech - ABC News - November 14 -
The Rogue Prince Of Persia's Second Act Brings Big Changes To The Game
When The Rogue Prince of Persia launched in May, Ubisoft and developer Evil Empire were very clear that the game was still in early development and subject to change. But a new update is adding ...Tech - GameSpot - November 14 -
TSMC secures $11.6bn in funding as Chips Act faces uncertain future
Joe Biden’s administration is pushing to distribute funds before Donald Trump retakes the White HouseWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Taiwan Semiconductor secures CHIPS Act funding for three Arizona plants
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is being awarded up to $6.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding, the Commerce Department said Friday.Business - MarketWatch - November 15
