Confirmations Poses Early

Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term

The once and future president is pushing Republicans to systematically abdicate the Senate’s constitutional role in vetting his nominees.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Concerns over Brianna's mobile use, inquest hears

The murdered teenager's family and school has shown concern but Brianna did not engage with support.

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

Pending roster limits pose uncertainty for college athletes

Part of the pending NCAA agreement would set new roster sizes in every Division I NCAA-sponsored sport.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business

Despite government subsidies, the expense is pushing many women out of the workforce

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Trump’s tariffs pose a greater risk to markets than his tax cuts

They pose a significant threat to the global economy because of how far-reaching they are, the odds of implementation and the potential for widespread retaliation.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Florida emergency official tells residents to watch for scammers posing as FEMA

Florida emergency officials told the state’s residents to watch out for scammers in the area who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers. Sarasota County Emergency ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread

Tests will soon be available by prescription, but they are only recommended for people in close contact with animals. As the number of people infected with bird flu rises in the US, continued ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

JD Vance: Democratic opponents pose ‘bigger threat' than Russia and China

Donald Trump called his domestic political opponents “the enemy from within.” During an interview with Meet the Press, JD Vance explains why he agrees with his Republican running mate.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns

Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowing

Business - Financial Times - November 1

The Major Threat Invasive Canada Thistle Poses To Your Garden

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Small and 'chaotic' House Republican majority poses challenges for the new Trump era

Republicans win the House as well as the Senate, giving Donald Trump a clear path to pass legislation. But the small majority has struggled with unity and chaos.

Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader

President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to push through reforms to help the debt-ridden nation.

Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference

The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional questions about executive power and the Senate’s prerogatives.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

‘Soft landing’ bets push US corporate spreads to lowest in almost 20 years

Fed cuts and robust economy spur ‘tremendous demand’ for US credit

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Reeves looks to keep ‘stealth tax’ freeze on thresholds

Budget move on individual income could raise £7bn a year towards plugging £40bn fiscal shortfall

Business - Financial Times - October 18

How can Rachel Reeves fill the UK’s £40bn Budget gap?

Chancellor’s options hemmed in by Labour election promises and NHS spending

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Israeli strikes on Iran kill four soldiers, Iran says

The IDF says it struck military sites in "precise and targeted" strikes early on Saturday.

2nd suspect in home invasion where men posed as utility workers charged with murder

The second suspect who was arrested in connection to the Michigan home invasion on Oct. 11 that left a 72-year-old businessman dead has been charged with murder.

U.K. Man Who Posed as a Girl to Extort Teens Online Gets 20 Years in Prison

The Northern Ireland resident sought explicit images from thousands of girls he had groomed and blackmailed, leading to the death of a 12-year-old girl in the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 26

On Halloween, experts warn cars and allergies pose greater threats than myths about razor blades

Halloween seeks to blur fear between the line of reality and fantasy for children, but parents sometimes struggle to parse through what is needed to stay safe when planning their holiday ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China

A report distributed by the US Department of Homeland Security warned that financially motivated cybercriminals are more likely to attack US election infrastructure than state-backed hackers.

Tech - Wired - October 28

Extremists inspired by conspiracy theories pose major threat to 2024 elections, U.S. intelligence warns

U.S. intelligence agencies have identified domestic extremists with grievances rooted in election-related conspiracy theories, including beliefs in widespread voter fraud and animosity toward ...

Politics - NBC News - October 28

AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents

One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The ...

World - ABC News - October 29

F-35s with cruise missiles could pose threat to Shanghai from Japan: PLA war games

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Magic Circle tries to track down first female member – who posed as a man

Sophie Lloyd was expelled in 1991 for ‘deliberate deception’ after being admitted while pretending to be a man. The council meeting of the Magic Circle on 9 October 1991 was a historic occasion, ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

How FBI agents posing as developers ensnared Mississippi city officials in a bribery probe

JACKSON, Miss. — For out-of-state developers hoping to bring a win to Mississippi’s capital, their pitch was flat.

Prisoners freed early (again)

Plus, Newscast is heading to America!

Early voting begins in Wisconsin

Early voting began Tuesday in Wisconsin, one of the key battleground states in the 2024 presidential election. Nancy Cordes reports.

Biden votes early in Delaware

President Biden on Monday voted in the 2024 election while in his home state of Delaware, casting his ballot in a race that he was running in just a few months ago. “Joseph Biden, now voting,” ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Early voting tops 50M

More than 51 million voters have already cast their ballots, according to a tracker from the University of Florida, with just a week to go until Election Day. More than 24 million mail ballots ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Let Me Ask a Question We Never Had to Ask Before

Election Day is only the beginning.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

The path to early elections in Germany

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Hamas official confirms Yahya Sinwar's death

A senior Hamas official confirmed Friday that the militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by the Israeli military. Khalil al-Hayya mourned the killing of Sinwar, the orchestrator of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Luis Suárez confirms Inter Miami contract talks

Luis Suárez confirmed on Friday he is currently engaged in contract negotiations with Inter Miami over a possible extension.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Dates for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games confirmed

Glasgow's scaled back Commonwealth Games will be held between 23 July and 2 August, it has been revealed.

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Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term

Concerns over Brianna's mobile use, inquest hears

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Pending roster limits pose uncertainty for college athletes

High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business

Trump’s tariffs pose a greater risk to markets than his tax cuts

Florida emergency official tells residents to watch for scammers posing as FEMA

Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

JD Vance: Democratic opponents pose ‘bigger threat' than Russia and China

Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns

The Major Threat Invasive Canada Thistle Poses To Your Garden

Small and 'chaotic' House Republican majority poses challenges for the new Trump era

Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader

Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference

‘Soft landing’ bets push US corporate spreads to lowest in almost 20 years

Reeves looks to keep ‘stealth tax’ freeze on thresholds

How can Rachel Reeves fill the UK’s £40bn Budget gap?

Israeli strikes on Iran kill four soldiers, Iran says

2nd suspect in home invasion where men posed as utility workers charged with murder

U.K. Man Who Posed as a Girl to Extort Teens Online Gets 20 Years in Prison

On Halloween, experts warn cars and allergies pose greater threats than myths about razor blades

Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China

Extremists inspired by conspiracy theories pose major threat to 2024 elections, U.S. intelligence warns

AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents

F-35s with cruise missiles could pose threat to Shanghai from Japan: PLA war games

Magic Circle tries to track down first female member – who posed as a man

How FBI agents posing as developers ensnared Mississippi city officials in a bribery probe

Prisoners freed early (again)

Early voting begins in Wisconsin

Biden votes early in Delaware

Early voting tops 50M

Let Me Ask a Question We Never Had to Ask Before

The path to early elections in Germany

Hamas official confirms Yahya Sinwar's death

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