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After Floods in Spain, Protesters Throw Mud at King Felipe VI and Officials
As the country reels from a flood that has left at least 214 people dead, thousands have flocked to devastated areas to help. Anger toward public officials is growing.The New York Times - Nov. 4 -
The west must outdo rival efforts to build an alternative financial system
Technological and geopolitical competition between democracies and autocracies are two sides of the same coinFinancial Times - Nov. 3 -
Daylight saving ends: Where do efforts to 'lock the clocks' stand?
Tired of changing the clocks twice a year? You aren't alone.The Hill - Nov. 3 -
Rubio blasts the media for 'concerted effort' to 'breathlessly distort and lie' about Trump
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) blasted the media for its “concerted effort” to “breathlessly distort and lie” about former President Trump. Rubio joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday morning, when ...The Hill - Nov. 4 -
Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting
Foreign minister says bomb threats against polling stations in German cities show Putin ‘will stop at nothing’. Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” to prevent ...The Guardian - Nov. 4 -
FBI ramping up security efforts ahead of Election Day
Law enforcement and intelligence agencies across the federal government are assembling operation centers in preparation for Election Day. CBS News' David Becker, Nicole Sganga and Catherine Cole ...CBS News - Nov. 4 -
OpenAI hires Meta's former Orion head to lead its robotics efforts
The former head of Meta's augmented reality glasses initiative has joined OpenAI to lead the startup's robotics and consumer hardware efforts.CNBC - Nov. 5 -
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South Dakota voters defeat effort to put abortion rights in the state constitution
South Dakotans voted down a ballot measure that would have put abortion rights in the state constitution, instead keeping the state’s near-total ban on abortion.NBC News - Nov. 6 -
U.S. Election Sends Alarming Message for Global Climate Efforts
The Trump victory sets back the world’s attempt to rein in dangerous levels of warming and potentially isolates the United States in the global energy transition.The New York Times - Nov. 7 -
Good News: NFL launches program to expand recruiting efforts in Africa
With the help of a Super Bowl champion, the NFL is stepping up efforts to recruit players from Africa and to expand its audience on the continent. NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah spoke with one NFL ...NBC News - Nov. 1 -
How Russia Openly Escalated Its Election Interference Efforts
The Kremlin did not bother to hide its efforts to influence the 2024 presidential election, as it did in the past.The New York Times - Nov. 7 -
Cornyn raises $33M to support GOP effort to win back Senate
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who is running to become Senate majority leader, announced Friday that he raised nearly $33 million during the 2024 election cycle to support Republican senators and ...The Hill - Nov. 8 -
Greece and Turkey press ahead with talks in effort to smooth often volatile relations
The foreign ministers of Greece and Turkey say that recent efforts to smooth the frequently volatile ties between the neighboring countries and regional rivals are bearing fruit, although ...ABC News - Nov. 8 -
Qatar decides to suspend mediation efforts in Gaza, officials say
Israel's new offensive has focused on Jabaliya, a densely populated refugee camp where Israel says Hamas had regrouped.CBS News - Nov. 9 -
Officials say Qatar has decided to suspend its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel
Officials say Qatar has decided to suspend its key mediation efforts between Hamas and IsraelABC News - Nov. 9 -
Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire
The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.The Wall Street Journal - Nov. 9 -
CB Moore calls out Colts, questions effort in loss
Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II called out the team after Sunday's loss to the Bills, questioning the effort.ESPN - Nov. 10 -
Amazon steps up effort to build AI chips that can rival Nvidia
Big Tech group’s Annapurna Labs is spending big to build custom chips that lessen its reliance on market leaderFinancial Times - Nov. 12 -
Google Executive Picked to Supercharge News Efforts Has Resigned
Shailesh Prakash departs after two years at the tech giant. Relationships between Google News and publishers remain strained.The Wall Street Journal - Nov. 11 -
How will the Fed handle Trump?
Federal Reserve chair cannot easily prepare for president-elect’s second term but might benefit from being less aggressiveFinancial Times - Nov. 12 -
Former aide Sue Gray rejects Starmer’s job offer
Ex-chief of staff had been lined up for part-time role as link with devolved nations and regionsFinancial Times - Nov. 12 -
Texas Democrats revive effort to repeal state’s ban on gay sex
Texas lawmakers, during the state’s upcoming legislative session, will have the opportunity to formally decriminalize gay sex, still technically a misdemeanor under Texas law. Texas’s defunct ban ...The Hill - Nov. 12 -
Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control
As fire crews try to get the Jennings Creek Fire under control, the weather is making things difficult. Meteorologist Rob Marciano explains why the conditions are complicating the containment ...CBS News - Nov. 12 -
Trump chooses Musk and Ramaswamy to lead government efficiency effort
Entrepreneurs will oversee a newly created ‘department of government efficiency’ to ‘provide advice and guidance’Financial Times - Nov. 13 -
Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Democratic lawmakers who wield control of the Virginia Legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand ...ABC News - Nov. 13 -
U.S. military suicides rose in 2023, persisting despite prevention efforts
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.CBS News - Nov. 14 -
Western groups step up efforts to win nuclear contracts in eastern Europe
Senior executive at engineer AtkinsRéalis says region ripe for business as it struggles to hit EU net zero targetsFinancial Times - Nov. 15 -
Democratic group launches opposition research effort on Trump administration
A major Democratic super PAC on Friday announced the launch of an opposition research and tracking effort intended to serve as a hub of information on President-elect Trump’s new administration and ...The Hill - Nov. 15 -
Advance Auto Parts Closing Hundreds of Stores in Turnaround Effort
More than 200 franchises will shutter, as well as more than 500 corporate stores as the chain retrenches in the face of ongoing losses.Inc. - Nov. 15 -
What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars
The Onion’s winning bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conductedABC News - Nov. 15 -