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Ralph Jennings, 86, Dies; Built Up Fordham’s Public Radio Station
He transformed WFUV from “a sandbox” into a professional operation, increasing its listenership nearly tenfold.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
Public Affairs Council taps ceiling-shattering new president
Nneka Chiazor will take over as president of the Public Affairs Council in January, becoming the first woman and person of color to lead the organization in its 70-year history, The Hill has ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei
A series of protests are expected to intensify across Argentina this week over a veto by President Javier Milei of a law that passed last month increasing funding for public universitiesWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Bipartisan House members call for tighter sanctions on oil field servicers in Russia
A bipartisan coalition of more than 50 congressional representatives called on the Biden administration to tighten sanctions on Russian oil and specifically address a major U.S. oil field ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Meteorologists could be climate change heroes by relaying its urgency to the public
Weathercasters are positioned to help viewers connect short-term extreme events – like hurricanes – with the climate crisis. Some have called Hurricanes Helene and Milton an October surprise. ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Iceland Hotels Offer a Northern Lights Wake-Up Service
Some hotels in Iceland offer an aurora alert service. When the northern lights appear in the night sky, they’ll call your room to wake you so you don’t miss a once-in-a-lifetime viewing experience.Tech - Wired - October 22 -
New CFPB rules aim to boost competition in financial services
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) unveiled rules Tuesday intended to increase competition that would require financial institutions, credit card issuers and other financial providers ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Amazon to shut down speedy brick-and-mortar delivery service
The company has stopped any new development of the service, called Amazon Today, and will begin to wind it down, according to people familiar with the matter.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
DeSantis’s latest abortion move crosses another red line of public health
Putting the department in a position to actively block opposition to an abortion rights ballot amendment by having it issue cease and desist letters to media outlets running pro-choice ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
2 US service members injured during counter-ISIS mission in Iraq
Two U.S. troops were injured Tuesday in a joint raid with Iraqi security forces that killed at least seven senior Islamic State group leaders, according to the Pentagon. During the early morning ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers following family, public pressure
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Ballots damaged after Postal Service mailbox fire in Arizona
Several ballots were damaged after a U.S. Postal Service blue collection mailbox was lit on fire in Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. Capt. Rob McDade, a spokesperson for the ...Politics - The Hill - 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 -
Stacey Williams goes public with her allegation against Donald Trump
Thirty-one years after Stacey Williams says she was groped by Donald Trump while Jeffrey Epstein watched, the 56-year-old writer, consultant and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model went public ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
OpenAI Will Send Its Next AI to Businesses Before a Public Release
A leader in AI technology may soon make a giant leap forward, but this time, select companies will get their hands on its next-generation model before you do.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
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 -
Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest
Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling partyWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Voters in Liechtenstein withdraw state funding from the country's public radio broadcaster
Voters in Liechtenstein have voted to withdraw state funding from the tiny country’s public radio broadcaster, a decision that leaves the station’s future in doubtWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
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Postal Service anticipating 'uptick in ballots,' recommends voting by mail Tuesday
The United States Postal Service said it is anticipating an “uptick in ballots” and recommends that if people are going to vote by mail, they do it by Tuesday. “We continue to recommend that is a ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Chipotle’s new CEO maintains focus on faster service as sales fall short
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. fell after hours on Tuesday after the Mexican fast-casual chain reported quarterly sales trends that were a bit weaker than expected.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
OpenAI Just Made an Important Service 80 Percent Cheaper
Voice-to-voice chatbots, now at a much more reasonable rate.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
RFK Jr. says Trump promised him 'control' of public health agencies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that former President Trump has promised him “control” of public health agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Jack Dorsey's payments company Block expands corporate card service to the UK
Block, the payments company owned by tech billionaire Jack Dorsey, has launched its corporate card service in the U.K.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
How a Second Trump Term Could Recast Public Health
Breaking up the C.D.C., moving funds from the N.I.H. — conservatives have floated changes should Mr. Trump regain office.Health - The New York Times - November 1 -
Radical Plans for Public Housing Stir Up Hope, and Doubt
A plan would demolish aged housing projects in Chelsea and build new homes and thousands of additional apartments. It could be a game changer.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
BBC World Service secures Budget bump in government funding
Executives warned that previous cuts left the UK struggling to counter a rise in Russian and Chinese propagandaBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
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 borrowingBusiness - Financial Times - November 1
